Lincoln Aviator (2023 year). Manual in english — page 36

For a complete listing of the accessories that
are available for your vehicle, please contact
your authorized dealer or visit the online
store website:

Web Address (United States)

https://accessories.lincoln.com/

Web Address (Canada)

www.lincolncanada.com

We will repair or replace any properly
authorized dealer-installed Lincoln Original
Accessory found to be defective in
factory-supplied materials or workmanship
during the warranty period, as well as any
component damaged by the defective
accessories.

We will warrant your Lincoln Original
Accessory through the warranty that provides
the greatest benefit:

•

24 months, unlimited mileage.

•

The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.

Lincoln Licensed Accessories

The accessory manufacturer designs,
develops and therefore warrants Lincoln
Licensed Accessories, and does not design
or test these accessories to Lincoln
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Lincoln dealer for the accessory
manufacturer's limited warranty details and
request a copy of the Lincoln Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer. See your
warranty guide for more information.

For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:

•

When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your vehicle,
do not exceed the total weight capacity
of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle
(GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification label).
Ask an authorized dealer for specific
weight information.

•

The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
regulate the use of mobile
communications systems that have radio
transmitters, for example two-way radios,
telephones and theft alarms. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle
should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and
Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulations and
should only be installed by an authorized
dealer.

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•

Mobile communications systems may
harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if their manufacturer did not
design them specifically for automotive
use.

•

If you or an authorized Lincoln dealer add
any non-Lincoln electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect battery
performance and durability. In addition,
you may also adversely affect the
performance of other electrical systems
in the vehicle.

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Protect yourself from the rising cost of
vehicle repairs with a Lincoln Protect
Extended Service Plan.

Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans
- United States Only

Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It is
the extended service plan backed by Lincoln,
and provides more protection beyond the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
When you visit your Lincoln Dealer, insist on
genuine Lincoln Protect extended service
plans.

Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan Can
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One trip to the Service Center could easily
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Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components

There are four mechanical Lincoln Protect
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1.

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includes many high-tech items.

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components.

Lincoln Protect extended service plans are
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That means you get:

•

Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
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•

Repairs performed by factory trained
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Rental Car Reimbursement

First Day Rental Benefit

If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we will give you a loaner to use for
the day.

Extended Rental Benefits

If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.

Roadside Assistance

Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:

•

Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.

•

Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.

•

Travel expense reimbursement for
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•

Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
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Lincoln Protect

Transferable Coverage

If you sell your vehicle before your Lincoln
Protect extended service plan coverage
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The Lincoln Protect extended service plan
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covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle’s maintenance.

Covered maintenance includes:

•

Windshield wiper blades.

•

Spark plugs.

•

Clutch disc - if equipped.

•

Brake pads and linings.

•

Shock absorbers and struts.

•

Engine cooling hoses, clamps and
o-rings.

•

Engine belts.

•

Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment - if
equipped.

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Just a 10% down payment will provide you
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Lincoln Protect - Canada Only

You can get more protection for your vehicle
by purchasing a Lincoln Protect extended
service plan. Lincoln Protect extended
service plan is the only service contract
backed by Lincoln. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Lincoln Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:

•

Rental reimbursement.

•

Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.

•

Protection against repair costs after your
New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
expires.

•

Roadside Assistance benefits.

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Lincoln Protect

There are several Lincoln Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
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plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase Lincoln Protect
extended service plan, you receive added
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Note:

Repairs performed outside of Canada,

the United States and Mexico are not eligible
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This information is subject to change. For
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Lincoln Protect

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION

Why Maintain Your Vehicle?

Carefully following the maintenance
schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and may help to
increase the value of your vehicle when you
sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for
completed maintenance with your vehicle.

We have established regular maintenance
intervals for your vehicle based upon
rigorous testing. It is important that you have
your vehicle serviced at the proper times.
These intervals serve two purposes: one is
to maintain the reliability of your vehicle and
the second is to keep your cost of owning
your vehicle down.

It is your responsibility to have all scheduled
maintenance performed and to make sure
that the materials used meet the
specifications identified in this owner's
manual. See

Capacities and Specifications

(page 460).

Failure to perform scheduled maintenance
invalidates warranty coverage on parts
affected by the lack of maintenance.

Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?

Factory-Trained Technicians

Service technicians participate in extensive
factory-sponsored certification training to
help them become experts on the operation
of your vehicle. Ask your dealership about
the training and certification their technicians
have received.

Our Genuine Replacement Parts

Dealerships stock our genuine manufactured
or our authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts. These parts meet or
exceed our specifications. Parts installed at
your dealership carry a nationwide 24-month
or unlimited mile (kilometer) parts and labor
limited warranty.

If you do not use our authorized parts they
may not meet our specifications and
depending on the part, it could affect
emissions compliance.

Convenience

Many dealerships have extended evening
and Saturday hours to make your service
visit more convenient and they offer one stop
shopping. They can perform any services
that are required on your vehicle, from
general maintenance to collision repairs.

Note:

Not all dealers have extended hours

or body shops. Please contact your dealer
for details.

Protecting Your Investment

Maintenance is an investment that pays
dividends in the form of improved reliability,
durability and resale value. To maintain the
proper performance of your vehicle and its
emission control systems, make sure you
have scheduled maintenance performed at
the designated intervals.

Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor system; a message appears in the
information display at the proper oil change
interval. This interval may be up to one year
or 10,000 mi (16,000 km), hybrid vehicles
may exceed 10,000 mi (16,000 km).

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Scheduled Maintenance

When the oil change message appears in
the information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 mi (800 km)
of the message appearing. Make sure you
reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after
each oil change. See

Oil Change Indicator

Reset

(page 402).

If your information display resets prematurely
or becomes inoperative, you should perform
the oil change interval at six months or
5,000 mi (8,000 km) from your last oil
change. Never exceed one year or 10,000 mi
(16,000 km) between oil change intervals,

Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex performance systems.
Every manufacturer develops these systems
using different specifications and
performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to
properly diagnose and repair your vehicle.

We have recommended maintenance
intervals for various parts and component
systems based upon engineering testing.
We rely upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance schedules
that deviate from the scheduled maintenance
information.

We strongly recommend the use of only our
genuine manufactured or our authorized
re-manufactured replacement parts
engineered for your vehicle.

Additives and Chemicals

This owner's manual and our Workshop
Manual list the recommended additives and
chemicals for your vehicle. We do not
recommend using chemicals or additives not
approved by us as part of your vehicle’s
normal maintenance. Please consult your
warranty information.

Oils, Fluids and Flushing

In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal
operating characteristic and, by itself, does
not necessarily indicate a concern or that the
fluid needs to be changed. However, a
qualified expert, such as the factory-trained
technicians at your dealership, should
inspect discolored fluids that also show signs
of overheating or foreign material
contamination immediately.

Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled maintenance.
It is critical that systems are flushed only with
new fluid that is the same as that required
to fill and operate the system or using our
approved flushing chemical.

Owner Checks and Services

Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.

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Scheduled Maintenance

Check Every Month

Engine oil level.

Function of all interior and exterior lights.

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.

Windshield washer fluid level.

Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.

Check Every Six Months

Battery connections. Clean if necessary.

Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.

Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.

Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.

Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.

Parking brake for proper operation.

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Check Every Six Months

Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.

Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.

Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.

Multi-Point Inspection

In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval to
help make sure your vehicle keeps running
great.

Multi-Point Inspection

Hazard warning system operation

Accessory drive belt(s)

Horn operation

Battery performance

Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses

Engine air filter

Suspension components for leaks or damage

Exhaust system

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Multi-Point Inspection

Steering and linkage

Exterior lamps operation

Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure

2

Fluid levels

1

; fill if necessary

Windshield for cracks, chips or pits

For oil and fluid leaks

Washer spray and wiper operation

Half-shaft dust boots

1

Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer

2

If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.

Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive way
to perform a thorough inspection of your
vehicle. Your checklist gives you immediate
feedback on the overall condition of your
vehicle.

NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™

Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you use
your vehicle. By using several important
factors in its calculations, the monitor helps
reduce the cost of owning your vehicle and
reduces environmental waste at the same
time.

This means you do not have to remember to
change the oil on a mileage-based schedule.
Your vehicle lets you know when an oil
change is due by displaying a message in
the information display.

The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of use.

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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message

Vehicle Use and Example

Interval

1

Normal

7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km)

Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling

Severe

5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km)

Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation

Extreme

3,000–5,000 mi (4,800–8,000 km)

Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling

1

Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining

oil life can be accessed through the information display. See

Information Displays

(page 136).

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Normal Maintenance Intervals

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Change the engine oil and filter.

2

Rotate the tires.

Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.

Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the front axle.

Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

1

Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.

2

Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See

Engine Oil Check

(page 401).

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Brake Fluid Maintenance

1

Change the brake fluid.

2

Every Three Years

1

Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated time for the interval.

2

Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.

Other Maintenance Items

1

Replace the cabin air filter.

Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)

Replace the engine air filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Change the engine coolant and motor electronics coolant.

2

At 200,000 mi
(322,000 km)

Replace the spark plugs.

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts.

3

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

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Other Maintenance Items

1

Change the automatic transmission fluid.

Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)

Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.

4

1

Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance

for the interval.

2

Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every 5 years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

3

After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

4

If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle

primarily

in any

of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated. If
you operate your vehicle

occasionally

under

any of these conditions, it is not necessary
to perform the extra maintenance. For
specific recommendations, see your
dealership service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the following
tables when specified or within 3,000 mi
(4,800 km) of the message appearing in the
information display prompting you to change
your oil.

•

Example 1

: The message comes on at

28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.

•

Example 2

: The message has

not

come

on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km) (for example, the Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor was reset at 25,000 mi
(40,000 km). Perform the engine air filter
replacement.

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Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.

As required

Inspect front axle.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Inspect rear axle and U-joints.

Inspect half-shaft boots.

See axle maintenance items under

Exceptions

.

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.

As required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

1

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months

Perform multi-point inspection.

1

Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See

Oil Change Indicator Reset

(page 402).

Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel.

Every oil change

Exceptions

There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:

Axle and PTU maintenance

: The Power

Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (four wheel
drive only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance. Vehicles
are electronically monitored and notify the
driver required service by displaying a
message in the information display. The PTU

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