2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR warning

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and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except
as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual ..........................................11
Symbols Glossary ............................................11
Perchlorate .......................................................14
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services
..........................................................................14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
..........................................................................14
Special Notices ...............................................15
Mobile Communications Equipment .........16
Export Unique Options ..................................16
Data Privacy
Data Privacy .....................................................18
Service Data .....................................................19
Event Data ........................................................19
Settings Data ..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data ...............................21
Mobile Device Data ........................................21
Emergency Call System Data .....................22
Environment
Protecting the Environment ........................23
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ............................................24
Child Safety
General Information ......................................27
Installing Child Restraints ............................29
Booster Seats .................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning ..........................42
Child Safety Locks .........................................44
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................46
Fastening the Seatbelts ...............................47
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .......................49
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime ...........................................................49
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................50
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
........................................................................5 2
Seatbelt Extensions ......................................53
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™ .............................54
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation ..................................55
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................56
Front Passenger Sensing System .............58
Side Airbags ...................................................60
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .........61
Safety Canopy™ ...............................................61
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .........63
Airbag Disposal ..............................................64
Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Pedestrian Alert System ..............................65
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................66
How Does 911 Assist Work ..........................66
Emergency Call Requirements ..................66
Emergency Call Limitations .........................67
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Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................1 1 3
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..............113
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................113
Adaptive Headlamps ....................................114
Direction Indicators ......................................116
Welcome Lighting .........................................116
Interior Lamps .................................................117
Ambient Lighting ...........................................117
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
........................................................................119
Switching Automatic High Beam Control
On and Off ..................................................119
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
.......................................................................120
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
.......................................................................120
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................121
Global Opening and Closing ....................122Exterior Mirrors .............................................122
Interior Mirror ................................................124
Sun Visors ......................................................125
Moonroof ........................................................125
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...........................................................128
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..................131
Audible Warnings and Indicators .............135
Information Displays
General Information .....................................136
Personalized Settings .................................140
Information Messages ................................142
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control ........................165
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
.......................................................................168
Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Quadruple Zone
Automatic Temperature Control ..........169Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Triple Zone Automatic
Temperature Control ...............................170
Heated Rear Window ...................................171
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................171
Remote Start ..................................................172
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ........................173
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ...................173
What Is Auto Air Refresh .............................173
How Does Auto Air Refresh Work ............173
Checking the Interior Air Quality ..............173
Auto Air Refresh Indicators ........................174
Refreshing the Interior Air ..........................174
Auto Air Refresh Hints .................................175
Interior Air Quality – Troubleshooting
.......................................................................1 7 5
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ...................176
Head Restraints .............................................177
Power Seats ...................................................179
Memory Function .........................................184
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Rear Seats ......................................................187
Heated Seats ..................................................191
Ventilated Seats ...........................................192
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
.......................................................................193
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System
Work ............................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
.......................................................................193
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
.......................................................................193
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On
and Off ........................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
.......................................................................194
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings ....................................................194
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction ..........195
Garage Door Opener Precautions and
Frequencies ..............................................195Programming the Garage Door Opener
.......................................................................196
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................200
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
......................................................................202
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
......................................................................202
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
......................................................................202
Charging a Wireless Device .....................202
Storage Compartments
Overhead Console .....................................204
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................205
Keyless Starting ...........................................205
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................206Starting a Hybrid Electric Vehicle System
.......................................................................210
Engine Block Heater ...................................213
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop - Excluding: Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ...........................215
Hybrid Vehicle Operation ...........................217
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation ............219
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked
Questions ...................................................221
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................223
Fuel Quality ...................................................224
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................224
Running Out of Fuel ...................................225
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV) ...........................................226
Refueling - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) ........................................................229
Fuel Consumption .......................................233
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Apps ...............................................................552
Settings ..........................................................555
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .........................557
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................574
Lincoln Protect
Lincoln Protect .............................................576
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ..........579
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ............583
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance .............................................587
Customer Information
Rollover Warning ..........................................591
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
.......................................................................591
Warranty Information ..................................628
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ................630
End User License Agreement ..................635
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this manual.
The more that you know about it, the greater
the safety and pleasure you will get from
driving it.
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the vehicle
you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual
may show features as used in different
models, so may appear different to you on
your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling your
vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat.E154903
Right-hand side. A
Left-hand side. B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may see
on your vehicle.
E67017
Airbag
E162384E162384Air conditioning system
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E231157
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
E270480
Brake system
E139223E139223Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
E141E141128128Child seat tether anchor
E332905
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
E71880
Fasten seatbelt
E231160
Flammable
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
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Headlamp high beams
E270968
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
E163171
Hill descent control
E270945
Horn control
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
E161353
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
E139213
Parking aid
Parking lamps
E270849
Passenger airbag activated
E270850
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
E231159
Requires registered technician
E65963E65963Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
E231158
See Service Manual
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
E138639
Stability control
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