Lincoln Aviator (2020 year). Instruction — part 1

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Thank you for choosing Lincoln. We
recommend that you take some time to get
to know your vehicle by reading this instruction.
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 instruction 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 instruction
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 instruction when selling your
vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle.

This instruction 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.

E162384

Air conditioning system

E231157

Air conditioning system lubricant
type

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Anti-lock braking system

Avoid smoking, flames or sparks

Battery

Battery acid

Brake fluid - non petroleum based

Brake system

E270480

Brake system

Cabin air filter

Check fuel cap

Child safety door lock or unlock

Child seat lower anchor

Child seat tether anchor

E71340

Cruise control

Do not open when hot

Engine air filter

Engine coolant

Engine coolant temperature

Engine oil

Explosive gas

Fan warning

E71880

Fasten seatbelt

E231160

Flammable

E67017

Front airbag

Front fog lamps

Fuel pump reset

Fuse compartment

Hazard flashers

Heated rear window

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Windshield defrosting system

Interior luggage compartment
release

Jack

E161353

Keep out of reach of children

Lighting control

Low tire pressure warning

Maintain correct fluid level

Note operating instructions

E270945

Horn control

Panic alarm

E139213

Parking aid

Parking brake

Power steering fluid

Power windows front/rear

Power window lockout

E231159

Requires registered technician

Safety alert

See Owner's Instruction

E231158

See Instruction

Service engine soon

E270849

Passenger airbag activated

E270850

Passenger airbag deactivated

Side airbag

E167012

Shield the eyes

E138639

Stability control

E163957

Hill descent control

E272858

Trail control

E270969

Windshield wiping system

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Windshield wash and wipe

DATA RECORDING

WARNING: Do not connect wireless

plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector.

We respect your privacy and are committed
to protecting it. The information contained
in this publication was correct at the time of
going to print but as technology rapidly
changes, we recommend that you visit the
regional Ford website for the latest
information.

Your vehicle has electronic control units that
have data recording functionality and the
ability to permanently or temporarily store
data. This data could include information on
the condition and status of your vehicle,
vehicle maintenance requirements, events
and malfunctions. The types of data that can
be recorded are described in this section.
Some of the data recorded is stored in event
logs or error logs.

Note: Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.

Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or through
a legal process. Such information could be
used by them in legal proceedings.

Data recorded includes, for example:
•

Operating states of system components,
for example, fuel level, tire pressure and
battery charge level.

•

Vehicle and component status, for
example, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt status.

•

Events or errors in essential systems, for
example, headlamps and brakes.

•

System responses to driving situations,
for example, airbag deployment and
stability control.

•

Environmental conditions, for example,
temperature.

Some of this data, when used in combination
with other information, for example, an
accident report, damage to a vehicle or
eyewitness statements, could be associated
with a specific person.

Service Data

Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing diagnostic
information about your vehicle. This
potentially includes information about the
performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine,
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order
to properly diagnose and service your
vehicle, Ford Motor Company (Ford of
Canada in Canada), and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received

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through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford of
Canada, in Canada) may, where permitted
by law, use vehicle diagnostic information
for vehicle improvement or with other
information we may have about you, for
example, your contact information, to offer
you products or services that may interest
you. Data may be provided to our service
providers such as part suppliers that may
help diagnose malfunctions, and who are
similarly obligated to protect data. We retain
this data only as long as necessary to
perform these functions or to comply with
law. We may provide information where
required in response to official requests to
law enforcement or other government
authorities or third parties acting with lawful
authority or court order, and such information
may be used in legal proceedings. For U.S.
only (if equipped), if you choose to use
connected apps and services, you consent
that certain diagnostic information may also
be accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic information
may be used to provide services to you,

personalizing your experience, troubleshoot,
and to improve products and services and
offer you products and services that may
interest you, where permitted by law. For
Canada only, for more information, please
review the Lincoln of Canada privacy policy
at www.Lincolncanada.com, including our
U.S. data storage and use of service
providers in other jurisdictions who may be
subject to legal requirements in Canada, the
United States and other countries applicable
to them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those countries.

Event Data

This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event data
recorder is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this
data assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The event data recorder
is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
•

How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

•

Whether or not the driver and passenger
seatbelts were buckled/fastened;

•

How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal; and

•

How fast the vehicle was traveling; and

•

Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel.

This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.

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Note: Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data with
the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.

To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder.

Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data

Your vehicle has electronic control units that
have the ability to store data based on your
personalized settings. The data is stored
locally in the vehicle or on devices that you
connect to it, for example, a USB drive or
digital music player. You can delete some of
this data and also choose whether to share
it through the services to which you
subscribe. See Settings (page 488).

Comfort and Convenience Data

Data recorded includes, for example:
•

Seat and steering wheel position.

•

Climate control settings.

•

Radio presets.

Entertainment Data

Data recorded includes, for example:
•

Music, videos or album art.

•

Contacts and corresponding address
book entries.

•

Navigation destinations.

Services That We Provide

If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example, account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this data
through a dedicated, protected connection.
We only collect and use data to enable your
use of our services to which you have
subscribed, with your consent or where
permitted by law. For additional information,
see the terms and conditions of the services
to which you have subscribed.

Services That Third Parties Provide

We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy information
for any services to which you subscribe. We
take no responsibility for services that third
parties provide.

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Vehicles With a Modem

The modem has a SIM. The modem was
enabled when your vehicle was built and
periodically sends messages to stay
connected to the cell phone network, receive
automatic software updates and send
vehicle-related information to us, for
example, diagnostic information. These
messages could include information that
identifies your vehicle, the SIM and the
electronic serial number of the modem. Cell
phone network service providers could have
access to additional information, for example,
cell phone network tower identification. For
additional information about our privacy
policy, refer to your local Lincoln website.

Note: The modem continues to send this
information unless you disable the modem
or stop the modem from sharing vehicle data
by changing the modem settings. See
Network Connectivity (page 429). .

Note: The service can be unavailable or
interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example, environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.

Vehicles With SYNC

Mobile Device Data

If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your device
through the system. See Apps (page 485).

The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes the vehicle identification number of
your vehicle, the SYNC module serial
number, odometer, enabled apps, usage
statistics and debugging information. We
retain it only as long as necessary to provide
the service, to troubleshoot, for continuous
improvement and to offer you products and
services that may be of interest to you
according to your preferences and where
allowed by law.

If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to that
cell phone. The cell phone profile enables
more mobile features and efficient operation.
The profile contains, for example, data from
your phonebook, read and unread text
messages and call history, including history
of calls when your cell phone was not
connected to the system.

If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index of
supported media content. The system also
records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent system
activity.

The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device. If
you no longer plan to use the system or your
vehicle, we recommend you use the master
reset function to erase the stored
information. See Settings (page 488).

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System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's module.

For additional information about our privacy
policy, refer to your local Ford website.

911 Assist Privacy Notice

When you switch on 911 Assist, it may
disclose to emergency services that your
vehicle has been in a crash involving the
deployment of an airbag or activation of the
fuel pump shut-off.

Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may
also be capable of electronically or verbally
disclosing to 911 operators your vehicle
location or other details about your vehicle
or crash to assist 911 operators to provide
the most appropriate emergency services.

If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not switch the feature on.

Note: To switch 911 Assist on or off. See
Settings (page 488).

PERCHLORATE

Certain components in your vehicle such as
airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling may
apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.

For more information visit:

Web Address

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard-

ouswaste/perchlorate

LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE
FINANCIAL SERVICES

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services offers
a full range of financing and lease plans to
help you acquire your vehicle. We are
dedicated to providing answers, information
and a truly extraordinary experience.

Use the options below to contact us with
questions about your account or financing
and we will respond promptly:

Web Address

www.credit.lincoln.com

Phone: 1-888-498-8801

Mail: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services

P.O. Box 542000

Omaha, NE 68154-8000

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION

We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever
your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.

Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs

One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that conform
to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s
Instruction. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
meet or exceed these specifications.

Collision Repairs

We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural
integrity, corrosion protection and dent
resistance. During vehicle development we
validate that these parts deliver the intended
level of protection as a whole system. A
great way to know for sure you are getting
this level of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.

Warranty on Replacement Parts

Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Lincoln Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered
by the Lincoln Warranty. For additional
information, refer to the terms and conditions
of the Lincoln Warranty.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada

For a detailed description of what is covered
by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see
your warranty guide that is available online.
For more information, refer to our website
and download your copy of the warranty
guide.

Vehicles sold outside the United States and
Canada

For a detailed description of what is covered
by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty, see
the warranty guide that is provided to you
along with your Owner’s Instruction.

Special Instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.

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WARNING: You risk death or serious

injury to yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury.

WARNING: NEVER use a rearward

facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.

On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector

WARNING: Do not connect wireless

plug-in devices to the data link connector.
Unauthorized third parties could gain
access to vehicle data and impair the
performance of safety related systems.
Only allow repair facilities that follow our
service and repair instructions to connect
their equipment to the data link connector.

Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in conjunction
with a diagnostic scan tool for vehicle
diagnostics, repairs and reprogramming
services. Installing an aftermarket device that
uses the DLC during normal driving for
purposes such as remote insurance company
monitoring, transmission of vehicle data to
other devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to vehicle
systems. We do not recommend or endorse
the use of aftermarket plug-in devices unless
approved by Ford. The vehicle Warranty will
not cover damage caused by an aftermarket
plug-in device.

Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles

WARNING: Utility vehicles have a

significantly higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.

Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is
not a passenger car. As with other vehicles
of this type, failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury or death.

Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing
package.

Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle does not have the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package.

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Fleet Telematics Modem

(If Equipped)

The onboard modem provides access to data
to support telematics services such as
location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehicle
diagnostics and maintenance alerts. To
explore data, telematics services, third party
service provider support and to manage
existing telematics accounts, refer to
www.commericalsolutions.ford.com or call
833-FCS-FORD

Note: This is not available with FordPass
Connect.

FordPass Connect

(If Equipped)

With a FordPass Connect-equipped vehicle,
you can use FordPass to track your vehicle’s
location and remotely access vehicle
features such as start, lock and unlock and
vehicle status including fuel level and
approximate mileage. Message and data
rates may apply. Services may be limited by
mobile phone network coverage area. For
additional information, refer to
www.fordpass.com.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT

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.

Using mobile communications equipment is
becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in emergency
situations. Safety must be paramount when

using mobile communications equipment to
avoid negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but is
not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.

EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS

For your particular global region, your vehicle
may be equipped with features and options
that are different from the features and
options that are described in this Owner’s
Instruction. A market unique supplement may
be supplied that complements this book. By
referring to the market unique supplement,
if provided, you can properly identify those
features, recommendations and
specifications that are unique to your vehicle.
This Owner’s Instruction is written primarily for
the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or
equipment listed as standard may be
different on units built for export. Refer to
this Owner’s Manual for all other required
information and warnings.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

You should play your part in protecting the
environment. Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and
lubrication materials are significant steps
toward this aim.

For details about Ford Motor Company's
sustainability progress and initiatives visit:

Web Address

www.sustainability.ford.com

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Air vents.

A

Direction indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 108).

B

Voice control. See Using Voice Recognition (page 448).

C

Audio control. See Audio Control (page 96).

D

Information display. See General Information (page 127).

E

Information display control. See Information Display Control (page 98).

F

Wiper lever. See Windshield Wipers (page 99).

G

Ignition switch. See Keyless Starting (page 196).

H

Information and Entertainment display.

I

Camera button. Park aid button. See Parking Aids (page 246). Driver assistance button.

J

Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page 436).

K

Climate control. See Automatic Climate Control (page 157).

L

Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 321).

M

Transmission selector. See Automatic Transmission (page 218).

N

Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 96).

O

Horn. See Horn (page 98).

P

Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 94).

Q

Cruise control.

R

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Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 103).

S

Power liftgate. See Power Liftgate (page 86). Fuel door release (Hybrid only). See Refueling (page 209).

T

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GENERAL INFORMATION

See the following sections for directions on
how to properly use safety restraints for
children.

WARNING: Always make sure your

child is secured properly in a device that
is appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: All children are shaped

differently. The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and other safety
organizations, base their recommendations
for child restraints on probable child height,
age and weight thresholds, or on the
minimum requirements of the law. We
recommend that you check with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician (CPST) to make sure that you
properly install the child restraint in your
vehicle and that you consult your
pediatrician to make sure you have a child
restraint appropriate for your child. To
locate a child restraint fitting station and
CPST, contact NHTSA toll free at

1-888-327-4236 or go to
www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contact
Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to
find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area.
Failure to properly restrain children in child
restraints made especially for their height,
age and weight, may result in an increased
risk of serious injury or death to your child.

WARNING: On hot days, the

temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or animals
to these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage.
Small children are particularly at risk.

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Child Safety