Lincoln Aviator (2023 year). Manual in english — page 4

WARNING:

All occupants of your

vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their seatbelts, even when
an airbag supplemental restraint system is
provided. Failure to properly wear your
seatbelt could seriously increase the risk
of injury or death.

WARNING:

To reduce risk of injury,

do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.

WARNING:

If a supplementary

restraint system component has deployed,
it will not function again. Have the system
and associated components inspected as
soon as possible. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected by
the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy is
mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal,
behind the headliner, above each row of
seats. In certain sideways crashes or rollover

events, the Safety Canopy will be activated,
regardless of which seats are occupied. The
Safety Canopy is designed to inflate between
the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side
impact crashes and rollover events.

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The system consists of the following:

•

Safety canopy curtain airbags above the
trim panels over the front and rear side
windows identified by a label or wording
on the headliner or roof-pillar trim.

•

A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment

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· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See

Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator

(page 63).

Always properly restrain children 12 years
old and under in the rear seats. The Safety
Canopy will not interfere with children
restrained using a properly installed child or
booster seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.

The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a group
of automotive safety experts known as the
Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These
recommended testing procedures help
reduce the risk of injuries related to the
deployment of side airbags (including the
Safety Canopy).

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Supplementary Restraints System

CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG
INDICATOR

WARNING:

Modifying or adding

equipment to the front of your vehicle
could affect the performance of the airbag
system, increasing the risk of injury. This
includes the hood, bumper system, frame,
front body structure, tow hooks, hood pins,
push bar and snowplows.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide information
to the restraints control module. The
restraints control module deploys (activates)
the seatbelt pretensioners, driver airbag,
passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat
mounted side airbags and the Safety
Canopy. Based on the type of crash, the
restraints control module deploys the
appropriate safety devices.

The restraints control module also monitors
the readiness of the above safety devices
plus the crash and occupant sensors. The
readiness of the safety system is indicated
by a warning indicator light in the instrument
cluster or by a backup tone if the warning
light is not working. Routine maintenance of
the airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

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•

The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after you switch the ignition
on.

•

The readiness light either flashes or stays
lit.

•

A series of five beeps is heard. The tone
pattern repeats periodically until the
problem, the light or both are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

The restraint system is designed to activate
when the vehicle sustains conditions
sufficient to cause the restraint control
module to deploy a safety device.

The fact that not all the safety devices
activate for all occupants in a crash does not
mean something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control module
determined the accident conditions (crash
severity, type of crash, belt usage) were not
appropriate to activate these safety devices.

•

The front airbags are designed to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

•

The seatbelt pretensioners are designed
to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side
crashes, and in rollovers.

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Supplementary Restraints System

•

The knee airbag(s) may deploy based on
crash severity and occupant conditions.

•

The side airbags are designed to inflate
in certain side impact crashes or rollover
events. Side airbags may activate in other
types of crashes if your vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation, or a certain likelihood of
rollover.

•

The Safety Canopy is designed to inflate
in certain side impact crashes or rollover
events. The Safety Canopy may activate
in other types of crashes if your vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation, or a certain likelihood of
rollover.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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Supplementary Restraints System

PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM

Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and
electric vehicles at low speeds, the system
creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians.

The system is on when your vehicle is
running and not in park (P). Some sound may
be audible in the passenger compartment.

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Pedestrian Protection - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

WHAT IS 911 ASSIST

911 Assist is a SYNC system feature that can
call for help.

For more information, visit

www.owner.ford.com

.

HOW DOES 911 ASSIST WORK

If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding knee
airbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, or
activates the fuel pump shut-off, your vehicle
may be able to contact emergency services
by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected

Bluetooth®

enabled phone.

Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off. If a connected cell
phone sustains damage or loses its
connection to SYNC during a crash, SYNC
searches for and tries to connect to a
previously paired cell phone. SYNC then
attempts to call the emergency services.

Before making the call:

•

SYNC provides about 10 seconds to
cancel the call. If you fail to cancel the
call, SYNC attempts to dial 911.

•

SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: SYNC will attempt to call 911,
to cancel the call, press Cancel on your
screen or press and hold the phone
button on your steering wheel.

If you do not cancel the call and SYNC makes
a successful call a pre-recorded message
plays for the 911 operator. The occupants in
your vehicle are able to talk with the
operator. Be prepared to provide your name,
phone number and location immediately
because not all 911 systems are capable of
receiving this information electronically.

During an emergency call the system
transmits vehicle data to the emergency
service.

EMERGENCY CALL
REQUIREMENTS

WARNING:

Do not wait for 911 Assist

to make an emergency call if you can do
it yourself. Dial emergency services
immediately to avoid delayed response
time which could increase the risk of
serious injury or death after a crash. If you
do not hear 911 Assist within five seconds
of the crash, the system or phone may be
damaged or non-functional.

WARNING:

Always place your phone

in a secure location in your vehicle so it
does not become a projectile or get
damaged in a crash. Failure to do so may
cause serious injury to someone or
damage the phone which could prevent
911 Assist from working properly.

WARNING:

Unless the 911 Assist

setting is set on before a crash, the system
will not dial for help which could delay
response time, potentially increasing the
risk of serious injury or death after a crash.

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911 Assist

•

SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.

•

The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.

•

You must pair and connect a

Bluetooth®

enabled and compatible cell phone to
SYNC.

•

A connected

Bluetooth®

enabled phone

must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time of
the incident.

•

A connected

Bluetooth®

enabled phone

must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.

•

The vehicle must have battery power and
be located in the U.S., Canada or in a
territory in which 911 is the emergency
number.

Note:

If any user sets 911 Assist to on or off,

that setting applies for all paired phones. If
911 Assist is switched off and the phone is
connected to SYNC, an icon displays on the
status bar.

Note:

Every phone operates differently.

While SYNC 911 Assist works with most
cellular phones, some may have trouble
using this feature.

EMERGENCY CALL LIMITATIONS

The SYNC 911 Assist feature only operates
in the U.S., Canada or in a territory in which
911 is the emergency number.

•

Your cellular phone or 911 Assist
hardware sustains damage in a crash.

•

The vehicle's battery or the SYNC system
has no power.

•

The phone(s) thrown from your vehicle
are the ones paired and connected to
the system.

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911 Assist

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications

not expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term "IC:" before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range.

One of the following could cause a decrease
in operating range:

•

Weather conditions.

•

Nearby radio towers.

•

Structures around the vehicle.

•

Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones, battery
chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be able
to use your remote control. You can lock and
unlock the doors with the key.

Note:

Make sure to lock your vehicle before

leaving it unattended.

Note:

If you are in range, the remote control

will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Note:

The remote control contains sensitive

electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.

Intelligent Access

(If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal to
communicate with your vehicle and authorize
your vehicle to unlock when one of the
following conditions are met:

•

You activate the front exterior door
handle switch.

•

You press the luggage compartment
button.

•

You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference is
present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to mechanically
unlock your door. You can use the
mechanical key blade in your intelligent
access key to open the driver door in this
situation. See

Remote Control

(page 69).

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Keys and Remote Controls

REMOTE CONTROL

Passive Key

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The passive key operates the power locks
and the remote start system. The passive
key must be in your vehicle to use the push
button start.

Note:

You may not be able to shift out of

park (P) unless the passive key is inside your
vehicle.

Note:

If the passive key remains motionless

for 40 or more seconds, you need to move
the passive key for passive entry to operate.
If the passive key remains motionless for 8
or more hours, you need to move the passive
key for push button start to operate.

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Note:

Your vehicle keys come with a

security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.

Removable Key Blade

The passive key also contains a removable
key blade you can use to unlock your
vehicle.

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Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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Replacing the Battery

WARNING:

Keep batteries away from

children to prevent ingestion. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death. If ingested,
immediately seek medical attention.

WARNING:

If the battery

compartment does not securely close, stop
using the remote control and replace it as
soon as possible. In the meantime, keep
the remote control away from children.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death.

A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery is
low. See

Information Messages

(page 142).

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery, CR2450, or
equivalent.

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1.

Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden

behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

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3. Insert a screwdriver in the position shown

and carefully remove the battery.

4. Insert a new battery with the

+

facing

upward.

5. Reinstall the battery cover onto the

remote control and install the key blade.

Note:

Refer to local regulations before you

dispose of the remote control batteries.

Note:

Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note:

Replacing the remote control battery

does not erase the programmed key from
your vehicle. The remote control operates
as normal.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within three
seconds. A tone sounds and the
direction indicators flash. We

recommend you use this method to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.

Sounding the Panic Alarm

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to

turn it off.

Note:

The panic alarm only operates when

the ignition is off.

Remote Start

WARNING:

Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start the
engine. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

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The remote start button is on the
remote control.

This feature allows you to start your vehicle
from the outside. The remote control has an
extended operating range.

You can configure the automatic climate
control to operate when you remote start
your vehicle. See

Climate Control

(page

165).

Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.

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The remote start system does not work if any
of the following occur:

•

The ignition is on.

•

The anti-theft alarm triggers.

•

You switch the feature off through the
touchscreen.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

Note:

Do not use remote start if your fuel

level is low.

Remote Control Feedback

An LED on the remote control provides status
feedback of remote start or stop commands.

Status

LED

Remote start

successful

Solid green

Remote stop

successful

Solid red

Request failed or

status not received

Blinking red

Status incomplete

Blinking green

Remote Starting Your Vehicle

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1.

Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.

2. Press the remote start button twice. The

exterior lamps flash twice.

A tone sounds if the system fails to start.

Note:

You must press each button within

three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound.

Note:

Press the push button ignition switch

on the instrument panel as you apply the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.

The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn on.

The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle runs for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.

Extending the Engine Running Time

To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. If
the duration is set to 15 minutes, the duration
extends by another 15 minutes. For example,
if your vehicle had been running from the
first remote start for 5 minutes, your vehicle
continues to run now for a total of 30
minutes. You can extend the engine running
time duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.

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Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after the engine stops running.

Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting

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Press the button once. Your
vehicle and the parking lamps turn
off.

Due to ground reflection and the added
noise of your vehicle running, you might
need to move closer to the vehicle when
using remote start to switch it on or off. You
can switch this feature on or off using the
touchscreen. See

Settings

(page 555).

Memory Feature

You can program your passive key to recall
memory positions. See

Memory Function

(page 184).

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.

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WHAT IS PHONE AS A KEY

Phone as a Key allows you to use your phone
in place of a passive key.

You can use your phone for the following
functions:

•

Remote locking and unlocking.

•

Passive entry and exit.

•

Passive start and drive the vehicle.

•

Remote start.

•

Memory function recall.

PHONE AS A KEY LIMITATIONS

Limitations can vary based on the make and
model of your phone, phone location and
physical obstructions.

The following items could impact Phone as
a Key performance or prevent functionality
in some cases:

•

The typical operating range for Phone as
a Key is 131 ft (40 m).

•

Your

Bluetooth®

connection is not

enabled, is disrupted, or out of range.

•

Your Phone as a Key is not active or
enabled on at least one phone.

•

Your vehicle battery has depleted.

•

Your phone battery has depleted.

•

Interference from other devices using
radio frequencies or physical
obstructions.

•

Your phone is too close to metal objects
or other electronic devices.

Note:

Do not leave a duplicate coded key

in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
phone and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle.

PROGRAMMING YOUR PHONE

To program your smartphone as phone as a
key:

1.

Visit your device's app store to download
the Lincoln Way app.

2. Create a new account or sign in to an

existing account on the Lincoln Way app.

3. Add the vehicle identification number to

your account and follow the prompts in
the Lincoln Way app to complete the
Sync Connect Authorization process.

4. After the authorization is complete, you

can set up phone as a key following the
prompts in the Lincoln Way app.

5. After phone as a key is set up, you can

set up the backup start passcode by
following the prompts on your
touchscreen.

Note:

Keep your new backup start passcode

with you in case of an emergency.

Resetting Phone as a Key

1.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

General

.

3. Press

Reset

.

4. Press the app connect reset option.

5. Press

Phone as a Key Reset

.

6. Confirm you would like to continue with

erasing all phone as a key, keys and
backup start passcodes.

7.

Press

Continue

.

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(If Equipped)

8. Confirm you are aware you are

de-authorizing all authorized users and
Lincoln Way Connect settings.

9. Press

Continue

.

USING THE VALET MODE

Classic Valet Mode

Enabling Valet Mode

Make sure the remote control is in your
vehicle.

1.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Valet Mode

.

3. Enter a four digit code to lock the

touchscreen.

4. Re-enter the same four digit code to

complete enabling valet mode.

Disabling Valet Mode

1.

Press

Exit Valet Mode

.

2. Enter your four digit code to disable valet

mode and unlock your touchscreen.

Enhanced Valet Mode

Enabling Valet Mode

Have your backup start passcode completely
set up before using valet mode.

Note:

If your vehicle detects a remote

control, the system defaults to classic valet
mode.

1.

Press

Settings

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Valet Mode

.

Note:

If the system detects a valid phone as

a key, the temporary passcode displays in
both the touchscreen and mobile app.

Note:

If the system does not detect a valid

phone as a key, it prompts you to enter your
backup start passcode on the touchscreen.
Once validated, the temporary passcode
displays on the touchscreen.

3. Provide the valet the first five digits of the

passcode to enter on the keyless entry
keypad to unlock your vehicle.

4. Provide the valet the eight-digit passcode

to enter on the touchscreen to start and
drive your vehicle.

Disabling Valet Mode

1.

Press

Exit Valet Mode

.

Note:

If the system detects an authorized

phone as a key, valet mode disables.

Note:

If the system does not detect a valid

phone as a key, it prompts you to enter your
backup start passcode. Once validated, valet
mode disables.

USING THE BACKUP START
PASSCODE

Make sure you have phone as a key active
on at least one phone to use the previously
created backup start passcode.

1.

Press the brake pedal and the push
button ignition switch. If the system does
not detect a valid phone as a key or
remote control, a message appears on
the touchscreen and the system prompts
you for your backup start passcode.

Note:

The touchscreen times out after 30

seconds with no interaction.

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Note:

If the backup start passcode screen

does not appear, press the brake pedal and
push button ignition switch again.

2. Use the touchscreen to enter your

backup start passcode.

3. After entering your backup start

passcode, press Enter within 30 seconds.

4. Once the system validates the backup

start passcode, a message alerts you to
start your vehicle.

5. Press the brake pedal and the push

button ignition switch within 20 seconds
to start the vehicle.

6. If your vehicle does not start, repeat

steps 1-5.

System Lockout

The system locks after five combined
incorrect attempts of the following:

•

Entering a backup start passcode.

•

Resetting a current passcode.

•

Entering a valet mode passcode.

Note:

The system remains locked for five

minutes. After five minutes the system allows
codes to be entered again.

PHONE AS A KEY –
TROUBLESHOOTING

PHONE AS A KEY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

How can I tell if my vehicle has Phone as a
Key?

The touchscreen shows the Phone as a
Key reset option if your vehicle has
Phone as a Key. If you have registered
your vehicle through the Lincoln Way
app, a control button appears on the
home screen of the Lincoln Way app.

What happens if I cannot unlock the vehicle
with Phone as a Key?

Attempt to move your phone closer to
the vehicle. Check that the Lincoln Way
app is still running and that the Phone
as a Key control screen shows
connected. If the phone is connected,
attempt to press the remote unlock
button in the Lincoln Way app. If the
phone is not connected or the remote
unlock button does not work in the
Lincoln Way app, attempt to force close
and restart the app.

Why do I get a No Key Detected message
in the instrument cluster display when I am
using Phone as a Key and my phone is in
the car?

Your phone’s Bluetooth connection has
been disrupted or is not connected. Try
reconnecting your phone's Bluetooth
connection. Move the phone closer to
the center of the vehicle near the cup
holder or center console. Verify your
Phone as a Key is still active, enabled
and has not been revoked.

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What do I do if my phone is lost, damaged,
or the battery has depleted?

Use the Backup Start Passcode that you
created to protect you in the event that
you lose your phone, damage it, or the
battery depletes. See

Using the

Backup Start Passcode

(page 75).

How many phones can I use for Phone as
a Key?

You can program and activate up to four
phones with Phone as a Key to your
vehicle.

How does a valet drive my car if I only use
my Phone as a Key?

Have the valet use the temporary valet
passcode that you created when using
valet mode. See

Using the Valet Mode

(page 75).

I uninstalled my Lincoln Way app and
reinstalled it. Why am I not able to get a
new Phone as a Key?

Remove the Phone as a Key that was
previously associated with your phone
or reset Phone as a Key from your
vehicle, and then request a new Phone
as a Key. See

Programming Your

Phone

(page 74).

Why can I not remotely start the vehicle
with my Phone as a Key?

Using the Lincoln Way app, verify your
Phone as a Key setup is complete and
enabled via Bluetooth connection on at
least one phone. If Bluetooth has
connected but Phone as a Key setup is
not complete, complete the setup of
your Phone as a Key, as prompted from
the Lincoln Way app. See

Programming

Your Phone

(page 74).

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