Lincoln Aviator (2023 year). Manual in english — page 6

POWER LIFTGATE

WARNING:

It is extremely dangerous

to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of
a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Make sure that you fully

close the liftgate to prevent exhaust fumes
from entering your vehicle. If you are
unable to fully close the liftgate, open the
air vents or the windows to allow fresh air
to enter your vehicle. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

Keep keys out of reach

of children. Do not allow children to
operate or play near an open or moving
power liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all times.

Note:

Make sure that you close the liftgate

before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example a

bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Make sure that you fully close the

liftgate to prevent cargo from falling out

The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P).

If there is a problem with the open or close
request, a tone sounds for one of the
following reasons:

•

The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

•

The liftgate is not fully closed and your
vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph
(5 km/h).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has fully
opened, this indicates there could be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a possible
strut failure. A repetitive tone sounds and
the liftgate closes under control. If the liftgate
continues to close after opening, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.
Remove any excessive weight from the
liftgate.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING:

Make sure all persons

are clear of the power liftgate area before
using the power liftgate control.

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Note:

Make sure the area behind your

vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open when

you are driving. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Opening from the Instrument Panel

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With the transmission in park (P),
press the button on the instrument
panel.

Opening with the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within three
seconds.

Opening with the Outside Control Button

1.

Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control. If
a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the
liftgate, the liftgate unlocks when you
press the liftgate release button.

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2. Press the control button to the right of

the rear view camera.

Note:

Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate could activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Closing the Liftgate

WARNING:

Keep clear of the liftgate

when using the rear switch.

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Press and release the liftgate button.

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Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note:

Do not apply sudden excessive force

to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could
damage the power liftgate and its
components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by doing
any of the following:

•

Pressing the liftgate control button.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the remote
control twice.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.

•

Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.*

*This method only works for vehicles with
the hands-free liftgate feature.

Setting the Liftgate Open Height

1.

Open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing

the control button on the liftgate when it
reaches the desired height.

Note:

Once the liftgate has stopped moving,

you can also manually move it to the desired
height.

3. Press and hold the liftgate control button

on the liftgate until you hear a tone,
indicating programming is complete.

Note:

You can only use the liftgate control

button to program the height.

Note:

You cannot program the height if the

liftgate position is too low.

The new open liftgate height is recalled
when the power liftgate is opened. To
change the programmed height, repeat the
above procedure. Once you open the power
liftgate, you can manually move it to a
different height.

Note:

The system recalls the new

programmed height until you reprogram it,
even if you disconnect the battery.

When operating the power liftgate after you
have programmed a lower height than fully
open, you can fully open the liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the maximum
open position.

Obstacle Detection

Note:

Entering your vehicle while the liftgate

is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce
and activate obstacle detection. To prevent
this, let the power liftgate close completely
before you enter your vehicle. Before driving
off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate
or door ajar message or warning indicator.
Failure to do this could result in
unintentionally leaving the liftgate open
while driving.

When Closing

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle. A tone sounds and the system
reverses to open. Once you remove the
obstacle, you can power close the liftgate.

When Opening

The system stops when it detects an
obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you
remove the obstacle, you can continue to
operate the liftgate.

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Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off

You can switch the power liftgate on or off
through the vehicle settings on your
touchscreen.

When switched off, the liftgate only unlatches
and will not power open or close.

Hands-Free Feature

(If Equipped)

Make sure you have the passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate.

1.

Stand behind your vehicle, and face the
liftgate.

2. Move your foot, in a single-kick motion,

without pausing, under and away from
the rear bumper detection area.

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3. The liftgate opens or closes.

Avoid the following actions when using the
hands-free opening feature:

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Making physical contact with the bumper.

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Holding your foot under the bumper.

•

Sweeping your foot from side to side, or
kicking at an odd angle.

Detection Zones

Vehicles Without a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is in the center of the rear
bumper.

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Vehicles With a Trailer Hitch

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The detection area is on the left-hand side
and right-hand side of the hitch, between the
exhaust and the hitch.

Note:

Allow the power system to open the

liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate could activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction, replicate
a strut failure, or damage mechanical
components.

Note:

Any physical actions that mimic a

kicking motion such as splashing water,
trailer chains or vacuum hoses could cause
the hands-free liftgate to activate. Switch the
power liftgate off through your vehicle
settings or keep the passive key away from
the rear bumper detection area.

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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Note:

The system is not compatible with

non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and a loss of security
protection.

Note:

Metallic objects, electronic devices or

a second coded key on the same key chain
may cause vehicle starting problems if they
are too close to the key when starting the
engine. Prevent these objects from touching
the coded key while starting the engine.
Switch the ignition off, move all objects on
the key chain away from the coded key and
restart the engine if a problem occurs.

Note:

Do not leave a duplicate coded key

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

SecuriLock®

The system is an engine immobilization
system. It is designed to help prevent the
engine from being started unless a coded
key programmed to your vehicle is used.
Using the wrong key may prevent the engine
from starting. A message may appear in the
information display.

If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, a malfunction has
happened and a message may appear in the
information display.

Automatic Arming

The vehicle arms immediately after you
switch the ignition off.

Automatic Disarming

Switching the ignition on with a coded key
disarms the vehicle.

Replacement Keys

Note:

Your vehicle comes equipped with two

intelligent access keys.

The intelligent access key functions as a
programmed key that operates the driver
door lock and activates the intelligent access
with push button start system, as well as a
remote control.

If your programmed transmitters are lost or
stolen and you do not have an extra coded
key, you will need to have your vehicle
towed to an authorized dealer. You need to
erase the key codes from your vehicle and
program new coded keys.

Store an extra programmed key away from
the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. See your authorized
dealer to purchase additional spare or
replacement keys.

Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key

See your authorized dealer to have
additional keys programmed to your vehicle.

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Security

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

The active anti-theft system is designed to
warn you in the event of unauthorized
vehicle entry and is also designed to help
prevent unwanted towing of your vehicle.
You can choose what is monitored by arming
the system in different ways. See

Information Displays

(page 136).

The turn signals flash and the horn sounds
if the system triggers while the alarm is
armed.

Take all remote controls to an authorized
dealer if there is any potential alarm problem
with your vehicle.

Using the System

You can select two levels of alarm security.
You can change the level of security when
the ignition is switched off through the
information display with the two options
below:

Perimeter Sensing (If Equipped)

Perimeter sensing monitors the following:

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Doors.

•

Hood.

•

Liftgate.

All Sensors (If Equipped)

All sensors monitors the following:

•

Doors.

•

Hood.

•

Liftgate.

•

Movement inside your vehicle.

•

Change in vehicle inclination, for
example, unwanted towing.

Note:

Do not choose all sensors monitor

mode when the vehicle is in transport or if
movement within the vehicle is likely to
occur.

Note:

For correct operation of the interior

motion detection system, make sure you
close all the windows prior to arming the
system. This helps prevent accidental alarm
activation due to external influences.
Additionally, the interior motion sensing
system does not arm if any door is ajar.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm is ready to arm when there is not
a key in the ignition. Lock your vehicle using
the remote control or keyless entry keypad.
You can also lock your vehicle using the lock
sensor on the exterior door handle if your
vehicle is equipped with intelligent access.
See

Locking and Unlocking

(page 83).

The turn signals flash once after you lock
your vehicle. This indicates the alarm is in
the pre-armed mode. It fully arms after 20
seconds.

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Disarming the Alarm

Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:

•

Press the power door unlock button
within the 20-second pre-armed mode.

•

Unlock the doors with the remote control
or keyless entry keypad. If equipped with
intelligent access, you can use the unlock
sensor on the exterior door handle. See

Locking and Unlocking

(page 83).

•

Switch the ignition on or start your
vehicle.

•

Use a key in the driver door lock cylinder
to unlock your vehicle, then switch the
ignition on within 12 seconds.

Note:

Pressing the panic button on the

remote control stops the horn and turn
signals, but does not disarm the system.

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ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

WARNING:

Do not adjust the steering

wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in the

correct position. See

Sitting in the Correct

Position

(page 176).

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1.

Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
- VEHICLES WITH: POWER
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

WARNING:

Do not adjust the steering

wheel when your vehicle is moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in the

correct position. See

Sitting in the Correct

Position

(page 176).

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Steering Wheel

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Use the control on the side of the steering
column to adjust the position.

To adjust:

•

Tilt: Press the top or bottom of the
control.

•

Telescope: Press the front or rear of the
control.

End of Travel Position

The steering column stops just short of the
end of the column travel to prevent damage
to the steering column. A new stopping
position sets if it encounters an object when
tilting or telescoping.

To reset the steering column to its normal
stopping position:

1.

Confirm there is nothing obstructing the
motion of the steering column.

2. Press and hold the steering column

control until the steering column stops
moving.

3. Press the steering column control again.

Note:

The steering column may begin to

move again.

4. When the steering column stops,

continue holding the control for a few
seconds.

5. Repeat for each direction as necessary.

A new stopping position sets. The next time
you tilt or telescope the steering column, it
stops just short of the end of the column
travel.

Memory Feature

You can save and recall the steering column
position with the memory function. See

Memory Function

(page 184).

Pressing the adjustment control during a
memory recall cancels the operation.

Easy Entry and Exit Feature

The column moves up when you switch the
ignition off. Switch the ignition on to return
the system to its previous settings. You can
switch this feature on or off through the
touchscreen. See

Settings

(page 555).

Note:

If you press any adjustment or

memory button when in easy exit mode, the
system cancels the operation.

Note:

Depending on your vehicle, the column

may move up and in.

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AUDIO CONTROL

You can operate the following
functions with the control:

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Move the selector switch up to
increase volume level.

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Move the selector switch down to
decrease volume level.

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Move the selector switch to the left
to access the previous media
selection.

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Move the selector switch to the
right to access the next media
selection.

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Note:

The controls change when you enter

a submenu.

The following controls are not available when
you enter a submenu:

Move the selector switch to the
right to enter the mode phone
submenu.

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Move the selector switch to the left
to enter the media submenu.

VOICE CONTROL

The controls are on the steering wheel.

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Press and release to activate voice
recognition.

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL WITH LANE CENTERING

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The following controls are only available
when you switch cruise control on.

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Note:

You must press the controls from

behind the wheel.

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See

What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With

Lane Centering

(page 305).

CRUISE CONTROL - VEHICLES
WITH: CRUISE CONTROL

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The following controls are only available
when you switch cruise control on.

Note:

You must press the controls from

behind the wheel.

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See

What Is Cruise Control

(page 303).

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INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL

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Note:

The controls change when you enter

a submenu.

The following controls are only available
once you enter a submenu:

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See

General Information

(page 136).

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

(IF

EQUIPPED)

The heated steering wheel button is on the
climate controls.

Press the button to switch the
heated steering wheel on and off.

Note:

You can use the heated steering

wheel only when the engine is running.

Note:

The system uses a sensor and is

designed to control the temperature of the
steering wheel and to prevent it from
overheating.

Note:

In warm temperatures, the steering

wheel quickly reaches its maximum
temperature and the system reduces the
current to the heating element. This could
cause you to think that the system has
stopped working but it has not. This is
normal.

HORN

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Press on the center of the steering
wheel near the horn icon to
activate the horn.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: HEATED WIPER
BLADES

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Push the lever up or down to
operate the windshield wiper.

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Single wipe.

A

Intermittent wipe.

B

Normal wipe.

C

High-speed wipe.

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Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before you

switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

Intermittent Wipe

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Intermittent wipe.

A

Shortest wipe interval.

B

Longest wipe interval.

C

Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS - VEHICLES
WITH: HEATED WIPER BLADES

Heated Wiper Blade

The heated wiper blades turn on in low
temperature when the windshield wipers are
active or defrost is on. See

Automatic

Climate Control

(page 165).

Note:

In below freezing temperatures, the

heated wiper blades turn on when the wipers
are inactive.

AUTOWIPERS

Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.

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Autowipers On.

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High sensitivity.

B

Low sensitivity.

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Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers.

When you select low sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield. When
you select high sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.

Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit
the windshield.

In these conditions, you can do the following:

•

Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on the
windshield.

•

Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.

•

Switch autowipers off.

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before you

switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure that you switch the

windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

If you switch autolamps and

autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

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Autowipers Settings

This setting defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the touchscreen.

When you switch the feature off, the wipers
do not operate based on the rain sensor.
When you switch on the windshield wipers
to the intermittent wipe position with the
feature off, the wipers use the wipe speed
set by the rotary control.

Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit

The rain sensing feature will not operate
immediately after starting your vehicle when
it is in park (P) and the outside temperature
is below 32°F (0°C). You can switch on the
wipers by adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
or adjusting the wiper speed.

This prevents damage to the wiper blades
from ice and snow on the windshield.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

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Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.

When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated, a
courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the
wipers stop to clear any remaining washer
fluid.

Note:

You can switch courtesy wipe on or

off in the touchscreen.

Note:

Do not operate the washers when the

washer reservoir is empty. This could cause
the washer pump to overheat.

Front Camera Washer

(If Equipped)

Operating the windshield washer also turns
on the front camera washer.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS

Rear Window Wiper

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Intermittent wipe.

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Continuous wipe.

B

Rear window wiper off.

C

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