2023 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR warning

Detection Zones
The detection area is on the left-hand sideand right-hand side of the rear bumper area.
Note:Some vehicles may have the ability todetect the kicking motion from under thetrailer hitch.
Note:Allow the power system to open theliftgate. Manually pushing or pulling theliftgate may activate the system’s obstacledetection feature and stop the poweroperation or reverse its direction, replicatea strut failure, or damage mechanicalcomponents.
Note:Any physical actions that mimic akicking motion such as splashing water,trailer chains or vacuum hoses may causethe hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch thepower liftgate off through your vehiclesettings or keep the passive key away fromthe rear bumper detection area.
SETTING THE LIFTGATE OPENING
HEIGHT
1.Open the liftgate.
2.Stop the liftgate movement by pressingthe control button on the liftgate when itreaches the desired height.
Note:Once the liftgate stops moving, youcan manually move it to the desired height.
3.Press and hold the control button on theliftgate until a tone sounds, indicatingprogramming is complete.
Note:You can only use the liftgate controlbutton to program the height.
Note:You cannot program the height if theliftgate position is too low.
4.The power liftgate now opens at theprogrammed height. To change theprogrammed height, repeat the steps.
Note:You can fully open the liftgate bymanually pushing it upward to the maximumopen position if it opens in a lower position.
Note:The system recalls the newprogrammed height until you reprogram it,even if you disconnect the battery.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROM INSIDEYOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate area beforeusing the power liftgate control.
With the transmission in park (P),press the button on the instrumentpanel.
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Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate area beforeusing the power liftgate control.
Press and release the liftgate button.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note: Make sure the area behind yourvehicle is free from obstruction and thatthere is enough room for you to operate theliftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle,for example a wall, garage door or anothervehicle may come into contact with themoving liftgate This could damage theliftgate and its components.
Note:Make sure you fully close the liftgateto prevent cargo from falling out.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE USING THEREMOTE CONTROL
WARNING: Make sure all personsare clear of the power liftgate area beforeusing the power liftgate control.
Press the button twice within threeseconds.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgatebefore operating or moving your vehicle,especially in an enclosure, like a garage ora parking structure. This could damage theliftgate and its components.
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3.Carefully push the window down andpress firmly to latch securely.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate window in a garage or otherenclosed area to avoid damaging the glass.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate window openwhile driving. This could damage the liftgatewindow and its components.
LIFTGATE – TROUBLESHOOTING
LIFTGATE – WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the liftgate is notcompletely closed.
LIFTGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The liftgate is not completely closed. Close the liftgate.Liftgate Ajar
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POWER RUNNING BOARD
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: In extreme climates,excessive ice buildup may occur, causingthe running boards not to deploy. Makesure that the running boards havedeployed, and have finished moving beforeattempting to step on them. The runningboards will resume normal function oncethe blockage is cleared.
WARNING: Switch off the runningboards before jacking or placing any objectunder your vehicle. Never place your handbetween the extended running board andyour vehicle. A moving running board maycause injury.
Do not use the running boards, front and rearhinge assemblies, running board motors, orthe running board underbody mounts to liftyour vehicle when jacking. Use properjacking points.
The running boards could move slower incold temperatures.
POWER RUNNING BOARD
SETTINGS
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Power Running Board.
4.Press a setting.
Running Boards (Modes)
Off
The power running boards remain stowed,regardless of door position.
Auto
The power running boards deploy when youapproach your vehicle with a remote control,unlock the door or open the door.
The power running boards stow:
•After a few seconds when you close thedoors.
•If you unlock the door but do not openit.
•If you have switched Approach detectionon and do not open a door before theAuto Timer setting expires.
Note:When you select this mode, an optiondisplays that allows you to select how longthe running boards stay deployed withoutopening the door.
Out
The power running boards remain deployed,regardless of door position. The powerrunning boards stow when the vehicle speedis more than 3 mph (5 km/h), and the modechanges to Auto. You need to select Outmode again if you want the power runningboards to stay deployed at the end of eachtrip.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust the steeringwheel when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 167).
Press the top or bottom of the control tomove the steering wheel up or down.
Press the front or rear of the control to movethe steering wheel in or out.
You can save and recall the steering wheelposition with the memory function. SeeRecalling a Preset Position (page 186).
RESETTING THE STOPPING
POSITION
Note:The steering wheel stops when itdetects an obstruction. This sets a newstopping position.
To reset the steering column to its normalstopping position:
1.Confirm there is nothing obstructing themotion of the steering column.
2.Press and hold the steering columncontrol until the steering column stopsmoving.
3.Press the steering column control again.
Note:The steering column may start to moveagain.
4.When the steering column stops,continue holding the control for a fewseconds.
5.Repeat for each direction, as necessary.
HORN
Press on the center of the steeringwheel near the horn icon toactivate the horn.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL ON AND OFF
To activate the heated steeringwheel, press the button on theclimate control unit.
On some vehicles, an indicator on the buttonilluminates when the heated steering wheelis on.
Note:A sensor regulates the temperatureof the steering wheel.
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ADJUSTING THE PEDALS
WARNING: Do not use the pedaladjustment controls when the vehicle ismoving. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
Your control is on the left-hand side of thesteering column or on the instrument panel.
Farther away from you.A.
Closer to you.B.
You can save and recall the pedal positionswith the memory feature. See MemoryFunction (page 186).
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4.Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
5.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
REPLACING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
1.Lift the wiper arm.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
3.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 41°F (5°C),use washer fluid with antifreeze protection.Failure to use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection in cold weather could result inimpaired windshield vision and increasethe risk of injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
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WIPERS AND WASHERS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS – WARNINGLAMPS
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
WIPERS AND WASHERS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears on thewindshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, wornor damaged. Check the wiper blades.See Checking the Wiper Blades (page116). If the wiper blades are dirty, cleanthem with washer fluid or water appliedwith a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiperblades are worn or damaged, install newones. See Replacing the Front WiperBlades (page 116).
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