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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM

1. A/C control

2. Recirculated air control

3. Passenger temperature control

4. Rear defrost control

5. DUAL control

6. Defrost control

7. Floor & Defrost control

8. Floor control

9. Panel & floor control

10. Panel control

11. OFF control

12. AUTO control

13. Driver temperature control

14. Fan speed control

15. Exterior temperature display

16. Temperature conversion control

The DATC system will maintain a selected temperature setting and
automatically control the fan speed and airflow location.

The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger
to set their own independent temperature set points for individual
comfort. The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan
speed for both driver and passenger.

2003 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS

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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Navigator LS

Page 1: ...ic automatic temperature control 92 Lights 101 Headlamps 101 Turn signal control 106 Bulb replacement 107 Driver Controls 116 Windshield wiper washer control 116 Power windows 121 Mirrors 124 Speed control 128 Message center 139 Locks and Security 157 Keys 157 Locks 157 Anti theft system 157 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Table of Contents Table of C...

Page 2: ...ehicle loading 242 Trailer towing 244 Roadside Emergencies 251 Getting roadside assistance 251 Hazard flasher switch 252 Fuel pump shut off switch 252 Fuses and relays 253 Changing tires 262 Jump starting 270 Wrecker towing 275 Customer Assistance 276 Reporting safety defects U S only 285 Cleaning 286 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...tion by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyright 2003 Ford Motor Company 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 ...

Page 4: ...ts visit the following website In the United States www ford com In Canada www ford ca In Mexico www ford com mx In Australia www ford com au Additional owner information is given in separate publications This Owner s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may de...

Page 5: ... waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 600 km 1 000 miles of new vehicle operation Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to othe...

Page 6: ...ottle steering brake or other system status Any of this information could potentially include information regarding how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed brake or accelerator application or steering input This information may be stored during regular operation or in a crash or near crash event This stored information may be...

Page 7: ...g your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package Middle East North Africa vehicle specific information For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that ...

Page 8: ...ld Seat Lower Anchor Child Seat Tether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Traction Control AdvanceTrac娂 Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Introduc...

Page 9: ... Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Emission System Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check fuel cap Low tire warning 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ...oncern being noted The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing Light remains on Temporary malfunctions may cause your light to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel 3 The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with hi...

Page 11: ...he ignition is turned to the ON position alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to START position the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position It also illuminates if the parking brake is engaged If the brake system warning light does not illuminate as described seek service immediately Illumination after the parking brake is re...

Page 12: ...n refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter Air bag readiness Illuminates to confirm that the air bags front or side are operational If the light fails to illuminate continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced immediately Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly AdvanceTrac姟 if equipped Flashes when the AdvanceTrac娂 system is active If the light ...

Page 13: ...rn signals Illuminates when the turn signals or the hazard lights are turned on If the lights stay on continuously or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on O D off Illuminates when the overdrive function has been cancelled by using the Transmission Control Switch TCS on the side of the gear shift refer to Automatic transmission i...

Page 14: ...ental restraint system front or side airbags has been detected Have the supplemental restraint system inspected immediately Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the key is removed from the ignition and the driver s door is opened Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Door ajar warning chime ...

Page 15: ...ove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Steam and scalding liquid from a hot cooling system can burn you badly This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant not the coolant level If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate If the gauge enters the red section the oil pressure engine coolant and Check Engine Service Engine...

Page 16: ... fuel tank in order for the gauge to instantaneously update If less than six gallons is added the gauge will take between five to twenty minutes to update Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle Trip odometer Registers the kilometers miles of individual journeys Press and release the message center INFO button until Trip appears ...

Page 17: ...ne speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Instrument Cluster 17 ...

Page 18: ...ard control 9 RDS Mute control 10 Autoset control 11 Scan control 12 Seek control 13 Tune control 14 AM FM CD control 15 Power volume control 16 Tape control 17 CD door 18 Cassette door Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off Turn control to raise or lower volume 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems E...

Page 19: ...eed sensitive volume off and level 7 is the maximum setting With the radio on press and hold the volume control for five seconds until the display reads SPEED VOL then press to increase volume compensation to decrease or shut off the volume compensation AM FM select The AM FM select control works in radio tape and CD modes AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequ...

Page 20: ...frequency band Seek function in tape mode Press to listen to the previous selection on the tape Press to listen to the next selection on the tape Seek function in CD mode Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatically replay Scan functi...

Page 21: ... twelve FM stations six in FM1 and six in FM2 Setting memory preset stations 1 Select the frequency band with the AM FM select control 2 Select a station Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station 3 Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns indicating the station is held in memory of the control you selected Autoset memory preset Autoset ...

Page 22: ...l again Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s bass output Press the BASS control then press to decrease the bass output and to increase the bass output Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press the TREB control then press to decrease the treble output and to increase the treb...

Page 23: ... button during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fast forward function To begin CD play if CD is loaded press the CD control The first track of the disc will begin playing If returning from radio or tape mode CD play will begin where it stopped last Rewind The rewind control works in tape and CD modes In tape mode radio play will continue until rewind is stopped with the TAPE control or...

Page 24: ...s the EJ control to stop and eject a CD Dolby姞 noise reduction Dolby威 noise reduction operates in tape mode Dolby威 noise reduction reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback Press the control to activate and deactivate the Dolby威 noise reduction Dolby威 noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby威 Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby威 and the double D symbol are reg...

Page 25: ...until RDS ON or RDS OFF appears in the display Use the SEL control to enable ON or disable OFF the feature With the RDS activated press the RDS control to scroll through the following selections Traffic Press the RDS control until TRAFFIC is displayed Use the SEL control to select ON or OFF With the feature on use the SEEK or SCAN control to find a radio station broadcasting a traffic report if it...

Page 26: ...Use the SEL control to select TYPE the display shows the program type NAME the display shows the call letters of the station or FREQ Shuffle feature The shuffle feature operates in CD mode and plays all tracks in random order Press the SHUFFLE control to start this feature Random order play will continue until the SHUFFLE control is pressed again Mute mode Press the MUTE control to mute the playin...

Page 27: ...lock Please refer to Clock in the Driver controls chapter for instructions on setting the clock AUDIOPHILE AM FM STEREO IN DASH SIX CD RADIO Volume power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off Turn the control to raise or lower volume If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ig...

Page 28: ...lect control works in radio and CD modes AM FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands Press the control to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations AM FM select in CD mode Press this control to stop CD play and begin radio play Tune disc adjust The tune control works in radio or CD mode Tune adjust in radio mode Press to move to the next frequenc...

Page 29: ...equency band SEEK UP will display Seek function in CD mode Press to seek to the previous track of the current disc If the beginning of the disc is reached the CD player seeks to the beginning of the last track on the current disc and begins playing Press to seek forward to the next track of the current disc After the last track has been completed the first track of the current disc will automatica...

Page 30: ...up or down the listening band in individual increments 3 Select a station Refer to Seek function for more information on selecting a station 4 Press and hold a memory preset control The playing media will mute momentarily When the sound returns the station is held in memory on the control you selected The display will read SAVED Autostore Autostore allows you to set the strongest local radio stati...

Page 31: ...the next available disc Display description Six circles are always lit in the digital display These signify the six CD slots in the audio system When a disc is loaded into a particular slot 1 6 the number inside that specific circle lights If the circle is empty there is no CD in that particular slot Load The load feature allows you to load single CDs into the player internal to the radio This six...

Page 32: ...ich CD will be ejected by pressing the EJ control and the desired preset number 1 6 For example to eject CD 2 press the EJ control and then press the preset 2 control If you do not choose a specific CD the player will eject the current CD If a CD is ejected and not removed from the door of the CD player the player will automatically reload the CD This feature may be used when the ignition is ON or...

Page 33: ...engage the desired shuffle mode When engaged the shuffle feature has two different modes SHUFFLE DISC and SHUFFLE TRK SHUFFLE DISC randomly plays tracks from all the discs presently in the audio system SHUFFLE TRK plays all the tracks on the current disc in random order Compression feature The compression feature operates in CD mode and brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consiste...

Page 34: ...SEL control to adjust the sound between the left and right speakers Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers Press the FADE control Use the SEL control to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers Menu mode The MENU control allows you to access many different features within your audio system There are three sets of menus available depending ...

Page 35: ...ncements will interrupt radio and CD play When in FM mode and RDS is activated press the MENU until TRAFFIC OFF displays Press the SEL control to engage the feature The display will read TRAFFIC ON This feature also allows you to control the volume of traffic announcements With the display reading TRAFFIC ON adjust the volume using the volume control to the desired level The volume level will show...

Page 36: ...ontrol to scroll through the following selections Traffic announcements This feature allows you to hear traffic announcements while in CD mode These announcements are broadcast by traffic capable RDS stations When in this mode traffic announcements will interrupt radio and CD play Press the MENU control until TRAFFIC is displayed Press the SEL control to engage the feature The display will read TR...

Page 37: ... activated press the MENU control until SHOW is displayed Use the SEL control to select TYPE displays the RDS program type rock jazz etc NAME displays the name of the radio station or NONE deactivates the RDS display Mute mode Press the control to mute the playing media Press the control again to return to the playing media Soft mute When the vehicle is in reverse and an obstacle is detected by Re...

Page 38: ...ity of about 30 000 CHURCH church with a high vault HALL rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000 JAZZ CLUB jazz club with clearly reflected sounds NEWS voice only type of sound with a limited audio band Press the DSP control again to access the occupancy modes Use the SEL control to optimize the sound based upon the occupants in the vehicle The following occupancy modes can be selected AL...

Page 39: ...ncies are established by the Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC Those frequencies are AM 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terr...

Page 40: ...eaner and wipe from the center out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Insert more than one disc into each slot of the CD changer magazine Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm 4 75 in audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not fu...

Page 41: ...ough use of menus text screens and map displays Screen selections are made by touching the desired selection on the screen 1 VOL PUSH Press to turn the system ON OFF Turn to adjust the audio volume level 2 AUDIO Press to enter audio mode and access radio CD CDDJ DVD if equipped settings 3 MAP Press to enter map mode and view your current vehicle position on the map Press and hold to obtain additio...

Page 42: ...rightness is achieved refer to Menu mode section Once maximum brightness is achieved revert to AUTO mode display setting Initial map display After pressing AGREE to the initial WARNING screen you will move into the initial map screen which shows the current vehicle location Pressing the globe icon will take you to the user settings audible feedback navigation units language and clock Quick Start H...

Page 43: ...e controls 1 6 to select the desired CD 4 CD will begin to play To load CDs 1 Press CD OPEN CLOSE at the bottom of the screen to load a CD The screen will open 2 Press LOAD and select the desired slot Or press and hold LOAD to auto load all available slots The slot indicator lights blink rate will increase when the system is ready to accept a disc Push CD OPEN CLOSE to close the screen Once closed...

Page 44: ...ial Memory Point Select from map Memory Point and Freeway Ent Exit Enter the required information 4 Press DEST at the bottom of the map screen 5 Choose the desired route by pressing the NEXT button if it appears There can be up to three alternative routes 6 Press START to begin the navigation guidance Most functions are unavailable while vehicle is in motion Please read the navigation handbook for...

Page 45: ...e system correctly responds to your commands At any time you may say these commands AM FM1 FM2 CD DVD if equipped During normal radio operation you may say Seek up Seek down During CD play with the in dash 6 disc player Track up Track down Disc up Disc down While in navigation map mode the following commands are available by voice activation Zoom in Zoom out Minimum scale Maximum scale While in na...

Page 46: ...cluding a full range of audio functions To access these functions press AUDIO on the main bezel This will take you into audio mode Volume power control Press knob to turn the audio system on off Turn to raise or lower volume The levels will be displayed on the screen To activate the navigation mode press MAP or DEST 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Ent...

Page 47: ... SCV is located in the middle of the screen Press to turn on 4 Select setting 1 to 7 or turn off The recommended level for the speed compensated volume is from level 1 through level 3 When activated level 1 is the minimum setting and level 7 is the maximum setting SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 2003 Aviator f k a...

Page 48: ...o will continue to play in the background of the navigation screens To access press AUDIO then AM FM1 FM2 Sound functions To access settings for Bass Treble Balance Fade DSP Digital Signal Programing SCV Speed Compensated Volume and Occupancy modes 1 Press AUDIO 2 Press SOUND 3 Select from Bass Treb Bal Fade DSP SCV 4 Press to increase decrease the levels 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners...

Page 49: ... in the vehicle Select from ALL SEATS REAR SEATS or DRIVER SEAT If your vehicle is equipped with rear seat controls DISABLE HEADPHONES and DISABLE REAR CONTROLS will appear as options at the bottom of the screen These controls allow you to turn off the headphones and the rear controls for the rear seat passengers Press the appropriate button to turn the headphones or rear controls off The button w...

Page 50: ...he preset Seek Press to find the next listenable station up down the frequency band Press to advance to the next previous track on a CD Tune adjust Press TUNE to manually move down up the frequency band In CD mode press TRACK to select the previous next Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations This feature is he...

Page 51: ...in Scan Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all listenable stations and CD tracks Press again to disable and remain on the current selection Preset scan Press PRESET SCAN to scan the stations stored in the memory presets SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRA...

Page 52: ...information not available in most U S markets Information feature Press INFO to view the frequency call letters and PTY category of the selected FM station Program type PTY This feature allows you to search for Radio Data System RDS stations selectively by their program type SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 SOUND A...

Page 53: ...as been programmed press SEEK or SCAN to initiate a search up or down the frequency Preset scan and Autoset also initiate PTY searches The search will stop when the desired program type has been reached If no program type is found a message will display SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRAFFIC INFO PTY SET PTY 87 9 89 9 98 1 98 5 106 3 107 9 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator ...

Page 54: ...come jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ball point pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information Playing a previously loaded CD To begin CD play if a CD is already loaded press AUDIO hard button and then CD Press CD CD play will begin where it stopped last Loading a CD 1 Press CD OPEN CLOSE on...

Page 55: ... more than one disc press and hold LOAD This will initiate autoload and will allow you to load all open CD slots After an allotted time the screen will close automatically or you may press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel again 6 Once the screen closes the system will start playing the last CD loaded Track Press to advance to the next previous track 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post ...

Page 56: ...select from shuffling between tracks SHUFFLE TRACK on the current CD or between all tracks on all CDs SHUFFLE DISC All tracks will be played in random order Press again to disengage SHUFFLE OFF Compression feature The compression feature works in CD mode and boosts more quiet music and lowers louder music to minimize the need for volume adjustments When in CD or CDDJ mode press COMPRESS to engage ...

Page 57: ...een showing the current vehicle location Zoom control When Zoom is pressed the scale indicator is shown on the screen The scale markings are 1 32 1 16 1 4 1 8 1 2 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 miles The control can be used in a number of ways touch and hold one of the arrow buttons for the map to be displayed again at each zoom level 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA Englis...

Page 58: ...to perform two functions Display POI icons on the map for one category Select local map area POIs as destinations or waypoints The list of local area POIs can be sorted by distance name or icon Refer to Points of Interest for further information NEXT Press for the system to step through a list of the POIs requested and display them on the map INFO Press to access the address and phone number of a ...

Page 59: ...nd Heading up map display states Heading up button Indicates that the map is displayed with the vehicle heading to the top of the screen The position of the pointer indicates the direction of north on the map Press to toggle between North up and Heading up map display states Avoid areas or points The left hand symbol indicates an area to be avoided in route calculations The right hand symbol indic...

Page 60: ... to Choosing from the icon list GPS symbol Indicates that insufficient GPS satellite signals are being received for accurate map positioning The symbol is not displayed under normal operation Speaker icon symbol Press to turn voice guidance on off Navigation menu To access the Navigation Menu press NAV MENU at the bottom of the map screen Once pressed the Navigation Menu will display showing the f...

Page 61: ...Ferries Display Whole Route Will enter MAP mode and display your entire chosen route Note Route preference appears on the Nav menu when no destination is entered While driving under route guidance only follow an instruction when it is safe to do so as the system cannot be aware of changing conditions Use voice guidance as much as possible and only view the display when driving conditions permit En...

Page 62: ...elections which the system will factor in when calculating your route Those options are Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Navigation set up The Navigation Set up screen will allow you to make adjustments to the navigation displays 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 62 ...

Page 63: ... settings Select the desired Quick POI Gas ATM etc and then press List Categories for further categories or Map Area POIs to show the desired POIs on your current map Restore system defaults Resets all system user selectable options to the default automatic values i e guidance voice search area and route preferences 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Ent...

Page 64: ...is function after ever tire replacement When the button is highlighted calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when complete DVD map version Displays the version of the inserted navigation DVD Refer to Ordering additional map DVDs for further information Display Options The Display Options screen will allow you make adjustments to the navigation display screen You can choose from...

Page 65: ...he navigation system In this screen you can select from Memory Points Special Memory Points Home Avoid Area Destination and Way Point or Previous Destination Please refer to the Destination menu section for a complete description of the functions 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 65 ...

Page 66: ...ns at the bottom left of the map screen Voice guidance volume Allows you to turn the voice guidance option on off and to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts Destination menu Press DEST on the main bezel to access the navigation mode 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 66 ...

Page 67: ...lect a detour around the current route Route Preferences When creating a destination select from Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Display Whole Route Will enter MAP mode and display your entire chosen route Destination Entry Allows you to enter a new destination or select from entries in Address book Points of Interest Previous Destinations and Intersections While ...

Page 68: ...nown street address or intersection Point of Interest Use to select a destination that is a point of interest location i e airport restaurant hospital Select from map Use to select a place on the map Previous Destination Use to select a destination from among the last 20 entered destinations Press Next Page to access more selections Memory point Use to select from a memory point Freeway exit entra...

Page 69: ...ame Enter POI name on the keyboard Touch List to display the list of matching points of interest If there are too many matches being listed try entering the town name first By Category Press Category Scroll down the list to select the category then sub category desired Once you have selected a category your entry of the POI will be restricted to that category Previous destination Press Previous De...

Page 70: ...te all previous destination Memory point Your navigation system allows you to save special destinations you may wish to again visit Select Memory Point from the Destination Entry Menu Select the desired item from the list of stored memory points Confirm destination details Note The list can be sorted by date name or icon by pressing the appropriate button STORE MEMORY POINT 2003 Aviator f k a Navi...

Page 71: ...ssing memory point lists Press LIST Select the desired entry to view its location details Sorting memory point lists Access the desired list Press the button to sort the list as desired i e date name or icon When sorted by distance the points are ordered by distance from the current vehicle location When sorting by icon the icons are listed in the order they appear on the icon selection screen 200...

Page 72: ...point associated with that icon Deleting a memory point In the Memory Point Menu press DELETE Select the entry to be deleted The system will ask you to confirm deletion Press YES to confirm The screen will briefly show Memory Point Deleted Deleting all memory points In the Memory Point Menu press DELETE ALL The system will ask you to confirm deletion Press YES to confirm The screen will briefly sh...

Page 73: ...rect address POI Previous destination or selecting from the map To view home press the home icon house on the Destination Entry screen Once home is set you may select home as a destination CD OPEN CLOSE MENU DEST MAP AUDIO VOL PUSH 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 73 ...

Page 74: ...To view the set home position From the stored locations menu with home selected press LIST to view the location of the stored home position Deleting a home location Once in the stored locations menu with home selected press DELETE The system will ask you to confirm Press YES to confirm SET HOME 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 74 ...

Page 75: ... you wish to join the freeway at this junction Press Exit if you wish to leave the freeway at this junction 3 Select Junction The screen will display a list of junctions on the freeway They can be listed either by distance from the current vehicle location by pressing the Dist button or alphabetically by pressing the A Z button Select the desired entrance or exit The destination details are displa...

Page 76: ...ss Yes to confirm Once all five special memory points are entered the Add control will read as Full You must delete points before more can be added Destination and way points The Store Dest Way Point menu is used after a destination or way point has been entered for the first time using the Destination Entry menu You can store and delete destinations and way points locations you wish to visit in r...

Page 77: ...ntered it will be added to the list of way points Listing destinations and way points Press LIST to display the stored way points and destination if entered The first way point to be visited is at the bottom of the list and the destination is at the top You may view the map location of any entry On the map location details for the entry are displayed at the top of the screen To adjust the position...

Page 78: ...After pressing DELETE the list of way points and the destination if entered is displayed showing the Delete Dest Way Pt menu Select the entry to be deleted Press YES to confirm Press DELETE ALL to delete all way points Press YES to confirm Selecting route criteria Once you have selected a destination you may change the routing criteria by pressing Change in the route preferences screen Refer to Ro...

Page 79: ...Press Start to confirm the route selection and begin route guidance Detour options You may engage the detour option when on the map display by going to the Nav menu and selecting Route Options Press DETOUR to activate Use the soft controls to select and enter the number of miles you want to deviate off of the current road Press NEW ROUTE if you would like the system to plan a different route Press...

Page 80: ...hen select from Detour Display whole route change route preferences or cancel guidance Avoiding an area while under guidance For one reason or another you may choose to avoid a certain area while in route to your destination To select the area to avoid From the MAP screen press Nav Menu Select Route Options then Display Whole Route Press Turn List Press Avoid next to the street to be avoided Choos...

Page 81: ...dress of the selected area Press Enlarge or Reduce to adjust the size of the visible area Scroll the map as required Deleting areas to avoid To delete a selection from the Avoid area list From the stored locations menu select Avoid area Press DELETE Select the desired area to be deleted Press DEL ALL to delete all stored areas Press YES to confirm 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide p...

Page 82: ...ess System Set up Information Gives you the Lincoln Customer Assistance Center information Brightness Contrast Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast on the screen 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 82 ...

Page 83: ...tings Audible Feedback Press to activate audible voice navigation commands Press again to deactivate Navigation Units Press to toggle between Metric English units Language Press to toggle between English French or Spanish 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 83 ...

Page 84: ...also select DVD AUX mode which would allow you to plug in and play games to enable disable headphones or to enable disable rear seat controls For further information refer to Rear seat audio controls if equipped and Family entertainment DVD system if equipped earlier in this chapter Voice activated commands if equipped Your Lincoln Navigation System LNS may be equipped with a voice activated featu...

Page 85: ...owing commands are available by voice activation Zoom in Zoom out Minimum scale Maximum scale While in navigation destination DEST mode the following commands are available by voice activation Home Detour While in navigation map mode the following commands are available by voice activation Gas station Gas Hospital Police station Restaurant Hotel 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide pos...

Page 86: ... operation To operate the headphones Press the ON OFF button on the left hand earpiece The LED light on the right hand earpiece will illuminate Press again to turn off Adjust the headphones to comfortably fit your head Adjust the volume control to a comfortable listening level Note The volume level of the wireless headphones can only be controlled by the thumbwheel Neither the remote control nor t...

Page 87: ...system while the vehicle is in motion Give full attention to driving and to the road Pull off the road and park in a safe place before performing detailed operations If the system is used for an extended period of time with the vehicle stationary ensure that the engine is running to avoid draining the battery Do not apply pressure to the display screen The navigation system is not a substitute for...

Page 88: ...ble protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfe...

Page 89: ...tioning system operation Your system directs you based on information derived from global positioning satellites road maps stored on the DVD sensors in your vehicle and the desired destination The system compiles all necessary information to guide you to your selected destination Space satellites determine the vehicle s current location and transmit position and time signals to your car If the veh...

Page 90: ...er s feet access door in the trunk or in the jack compartment Ensure that the vehicle ignition is ON If a DVD is already loaded in the Navigation unit push the eject button Load the DVD with the printed side up Do not allow moisture or foreign objects to enter the slot The navigation system utilizes a database stored in a special format on a DVD It is recommended always to use the latest update of...

Page 91: ...e not necessarily covered to the same level of detail Some areas in particular private roads may not be included on the database To help with accuracy always use the latest DVD version for navigation Customer service If you need help operating your navigation audio system want to report a map database error or want to obtain a map DVD please call 1 888 628 6277 NAV MAPS or log onto www navtech com...

Page 92: ...rol 15 Exterior temperature display 16 Temperature conversion control The DATC system will maintain a selected temperature setting and automatically control the fan speed and airflow location The dual temperature zone feature allows the driver and front passenger to set their own independent temperature set points for individual comfort The system uses common controls for air distribution and fan ...

Page 93: ... exist i e window fogging etc the manual overrides allow you to select airflow locations and fan speed To return to automatic operation after an airflow selection press AUTO Single dual temperature zone Press DUAL to enable or disable the dual zone temperature feature When DUAL is pressed the display window indicates the current temperature setting for the driver and the last temperature setting f...

Page 94: ...re is being displayed the new temperature fan speed or override control will appear in the display window for four seconds the outside temperature will then return to the display window The outside temperature reading is most accurate when the vehicle is moving Higher temperature readings may be displayed when the vehicle is not moving Due to locations the outside temperature readings from the veh...

Page 95: ...tomatic operation the air conditioning operates as necessary to achieve the selected temperature and the A C indicator will be lit if the outside temperature is above approximately 2 C 35 F You may override the automatic A C operation at any time To manually control the A C operation and cancel automatic A C operation press the A C control When the air conditioning is manually controlled in automa...

Page 96: ...peration the recirculated air operates automatically as necessary to achieve the selected temperature If desired recirculated air can be controlled manually through the use of the recirculated air control When recirculated air is controlled while in automatic operation the AUTO indicator will remain lit and the system will remain in automatic operation To return to automatic recirculated air press...

Page 97: ...sters The A C compressor will operate automatically if the outside temperature is above approximately 2 C 35 F The air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than that sent to the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the side window demisters The A C compressor will operate automatic...

Page 98: ...e main climate control system If the main climate control system is in the Off position the auxiliary climate controls will still operate However if the main climate control system is ON the auxiliary air will not be cooled unless the air conditioning is functioning on the main climate control system The auxiliary unit can be controlled either by the front seat passengers using the front auxiliary...

Page 99: ... air distribution through the floor vents The icon will illuminate on the temperature selector Only the auxiliary control head front or rear that is active will have the indicator lights functioning FLOOR CONSOLE CLIMATE CONTROLS The floor console climate control system allows the rear passengers to manually enable or disable airflow through the floor console However air temperature and fan speed ...

Page 100: ...e bottom REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER Used to manually enable or disable rear window defrost in all modes After approximately 10 minutes of rear defrost operation the climate control system will automatically disable the rear defrost operation If desired the rear defrost can be manually disabled through the use of the rear defrost button When operating the rear defrost indicator will be lit R 2003 Aviato...

Page 101: ...glamps on The foglamp indicator light will illuminate if the ignition is in the Run and Key On position Autolamp control The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for approximately 20 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position To turn auto...

Page 102: ... you to change the length of time of the autolamp exit delay using the message center You will have the ability to change the autolamp exit delay time of the autolamp ON time when the instrument cluster IC message center is enabled ignition in run or accessory position There are 8 distinct and separate set points or values for auto lamp delay exit time in seconds The following are predefined set p...

Page 103: ...aytime running lamps DRL if equipped To activate DRL the ignition must be in the ON position and the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position the parking brake must be disengaged Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during t...

Page 104: ...s fitted with either VOR conventional halogen or VOL High Intensity Discharge HID headlamps The adjustment procedure depends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle VOR or VOL is marked on the bottom of the headlamp in the center of the lamp Please check the lens markings prior to adjusting the vehicle aim 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7 6 meters 25 feet fr...

Page 105: ...wall or screen and open the hood 4 On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge of high intensity with a slight angle towards the right If this is not at the horizontal reference line the beam will need to be adjusted 5 Locate the vertical adjuster hole in the upper radiator sight shield The hole is located on the top of the headlamp Insert a standard 2 Ph...

Page 106: ... map lights press the edge of the light Second row dome lamps The dome lamp lights when any door is opened the instrument panel dimmer switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF The reading portion the two outer lights can only be toggled on and off at the lamp INT2 OFF OFF INT1 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owne...

Page 107: ...the chart below Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D O T for North America to assure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Park turn lamps front 2 3157 AK amber TH headlamps low beam 2 H11 HID ...

Page 108: ...noted To replace all instrument panel lights see your dealer For vehicles with HID lamps see your dealer The entire LED display must be replaced Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently Map lamps To change the map lamp bulbs 1 Use a small screwdriver to remove the map lamp lens 2 To remove the old bulb twist 1 4 turn and pull it out 3 Twist in a new bulb 4 Align and...

Page 109: ...f the headlamp pry up and remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward 4 Disconnect the electrical connector by pulling downward 5 Rotate the high beam bulb counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb line up with the ring and the bulb can be removed by pulling rearward To install the new bulb Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and ...

Page 110: ...he mating cover and then rotating the cover downward Press firmly on the cover over each headlamp and in the center of the cover to re engage the snap in fasteners 7 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again If a low beam headlamp bulb fails take your vehicle to your dealer or a qua...

Page 111: ...ack the top corner of the radiator cover to gain access to the inner retaining pins At the back of the headlamp pry up and remove the two retainer pins to release the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and pull headlamp forward 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb 6 Install bulb socket in l...

Page 112: ...d in the center of the cover to re engage the snap in fasteners 4 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly Replacing tail brake turn sidemarker backup lamp bulbs The tail brake turn sidemarker backup bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly one just below the other Follow the same steps to replace each bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the l...

Page 113: ...nd push in the new bulb 6 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing foglamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then reach under the front of the front bumper and remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning counterclockwise 2 Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb 3 Connect the electrical connector to the...

Page 114: ...adlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the liftgate 2 Remove the upper portion of the liftgate trim by grasping the lift gate trim around the upper portion and pull it towards the glass Note The liftgate trim is attached at 8 locations with snap in attachments 3 Disconnect the electrical connector to the CHMSL by depressing the tab and pull to separate the electrical connectors 4 Use a 9nm ...

Page 115: ...lens from the mirror housing using a standard flat screwdriver to pry the lamp assembly out 3 Pull the lens out to remove it from the mirror assembly 4 Disconnect the bulb assembly from the lens 5 Remove and replace the bulb 6 Reverse the order to reassemble lamp and lens 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Lights 115 ...

Page 116: ...asher off For rear wash cycle rotate and hold as desired the rear wiper washer control to either position From either position the control will automatically return to the INT 2 or OFF position Windshield wiper blades Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem less effective Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce th...

Page 117: ...d to remove it from the arm 3 Install the new wiper blade on the arm and press it into place until a click is heard Rear window wiper blade Refer to Windshield wiper blades in this section and follow the same procedure given for checking and changing the wiper blades TILT STEERING Push the lever down to unlock the steering column While the lever is in the down position tilt the steering column to ...

Page 118: ...cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment Push up on the bar to open the storage compartment Release your hand and the door will fully open The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2...

Page 119: ...edge To vent To tilt the moon roof into the vent position when the glass panel is closed press and hold the front portion of the control To close the moon roof from the vent position press and hold the rear portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the moon roof needs to be opened to the vent position to reset ...

Page 120: ...plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty The auxiliary power point is located inside the center console Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter Use the power point An auxiliary power point is located on the lower rear side of the center console The power point is accessible from the rear seats 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS...

Page 121: ... power point Keep power point caps closed when not in use POWER WINDOWS When closing the power windows you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the window openings The power window switches located on the center console are called push pull switches A Drivers side B Window lock C Front passenger side D Left and right rear pass...

Page 122: ...h to open Pull up to the first detent and hold the top portion of the switch to close The following view is the power window switch on the rear door trim panels Press and hold the top or bottom of the rear rocker switches to open or close 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 122 ...

Page 123: ...uch up If the switch is pressed and held to the normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN position during a ONE TOUCH UP event the window will stop If after 1 2 second the switch is still held the window will perform a normal open or ONE TOUCH DOWN Bounce Back When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as the window is moving upward the window will automatically reverse direction and move down T...

Page 124: ...nd moonroof operate for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned from the ON to the OFF position or until any door is opened MIRRORS Automatic dimming rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto dimming function The electronic day night mirror will change from the normal state to the non glare state when bright lights glare reach ...

Page 125: ...ition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post ...

Page 126: ...ctions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Signal mirrors When the turn signal is activated the lower portion of the mirror housing will blink This provides an additional warning to other drivers that your vehicle is about to turn Fold away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Gu...

Page 127: ...n any direction 4 Remove the key from the ignition switch to exit programming POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is in the P Park position Press and hold the rocker control to adjust accelerator and brake pedal Press the top of the control to adjust the pedals toward you Press the bottom of the co...

Page 128: ...Neutral with the speed control on Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved To turn speed control off Press OFF or Turn off the vehicle ignition Once speed control is switched off the previously programmed set speed will be erased 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 128 ...

Page 129: ...t speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage This is normal Pressing RES will re engage it Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved To set a higher set speed Press and hold SET Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or Press and release SET to operate the Tap Up function Each press will increase the set speed by...

Page 130: ...ess and release SET to operate the Tap Down function Each press will decrease the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 mph or Press CNCL or depress the brake pedal When the desired vehicle speed is reached press SET SET 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 130 ...

Page 131: ...e brake pedal Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 131 ...

Page 132: ...hen the vehicle speed control is engaged and actively controlling vehicle speed STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you to operate some radio and climate control features Audio control features Press MEDIA to select AM FM1 FM2 TAPE or CD if equipped 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 132 ...

Page 133: ...s MEM to select the next selection on the tape In CD mode Press MEM to select the next selection on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume Climate control features Press TEMP or to adjust temperature 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 133 ...

Page 134: ...uipped with the navigation feature Audio control features Press to select AM FM1 FM2 or CD In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press NEXT to select preset stations within the selected radio band In CD mode Press NEXT to select the next selection on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 134 ...

Page 135: ...ELESS CONTROL SYSTEM The HomeLink威 Wireless Control System located on the overhead console provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry door locks and home or office lighting 2003 Aviator f k a Na...

Page 136: ...d for security purposes refer to Programming in this section Programming Do not program HomeLink威 with the vehicle parked in the garage Note Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second or ACC position for programming and or operation of the HomeLink威 It is also recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeL...

Page 137: ...r two seconds and then turns to a continuous red proceed with steps 6 through 8 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device 6 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the learn or smart button usually near where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the unit 7 Press and release the learn or smart button The name and color of the button may vary by man...

Page 138: ...威 buttons until the red indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer that 30 seconds HomeLink威 is now in the train or learning mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step 2 in the Programming section Reprogramming a single HomeLink姞 button To program a device to HomeLink威 using a HomeLink威 button previously trained follow these steps 1...

Page 139: ...cycle your hand held transmitter until the frequency signal has been accepted by the HomeLink威 The red indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink威 accepts the radio frequency signal Proceed with step 4 in the Programming section MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the ON position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information thr...

Page 140: ...ng affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is fou...

Page 141: ...elease the RESET AND SETUP control then slowly press RESET down again 7 Press the SETUP control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control 8 Press the RESET control to start the compass calibration function 9 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 5 km h 3 mph un...

Page 142: ...ilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Trip elapsed drive time Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time preform the following 1 Press and release RESET in order to start the timer 2 Press and...

Page 143: ...disconnected Setup menu Press this control for the following displays System Check Units English Metric Autolock Easy Entry Exit Reverse Mirrors Autolamp Delay Oil change Language Rear Park Assist while in reverse AWD Locked if equipped System check Selecting this function from the SETUP menu causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored s...

Page 144: ...m the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to change from English to Metric Autolocks 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the autolocks ON or OFF Easy entry exit 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry exi...

Page 145: ...P control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to reset oil change Rear park assist This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected 1 Put the vehicle in R reverse to display REAR PARK ASSIST 2 Press the RESET control to turn the rear park assist ON or OFF Language 1 Select this function fro...

Page 146: ... multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning mes...

Page 147: ...f equipped Warning returns every minute Tire pressure system fault if equipped Warning returns after cycling through the system sequence Check tire pressure if equipped Check spare tire pressure if equipped Tire pressure sensor fault if equipped Door ajar Liftgate ajar Low fuel level Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Transmission overheated Check transmission Check engin...

Page 148: ...down from being overheated DOOR AJAR LIFTGATE AJAR Displayed when a door or liftgate is not completely closed CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible turn off the engine and let it cool Check the coolant and coolant level Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and specifications chapter If the warning stays on or con...

Page 149: ...specifications chapter TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT if equipped Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning If the warning stays on or continues to come on have the system checked by your dealer LOW FUEL LEVEL Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining proper voltage If you are operating electrical ...

Page 150: ...rning stays on while the engine is running contact your dealer as soon as possible For further information refer to AdvanceTrac娂 stability enhancement system in the Driving chapter AWD DISABLED vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac娂 only Displayed for 4 seconds then SEE OWNER S MANUAL will display indicating that the AWD system is not operating properly For further information refer to Disabling AWD ...

Page 151: ...3 above 2 Release the RESET control momentarily then press RESET and SETUP controls at the same time to activate a service mode which will display OIL LIFE XX RESET TO ALTER 3 Press RESET until you find your personalized OIL LIFE XX 4 With your personalized OIL LIFE XX displayed press SETUP to continue the system check TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM OFF if equipped Displayed when the tire pressure monitorin...

Page 152: ...automatic upshifts and downshifts through all available gears Transmission control switch The transmission control switch is located on the gearshift lever Pressing the switch engages or disengages the overdrive function and illuminates the O D Off lamp when overdrive is cancelled refer to the Automatic Transmission in the Driving chapter CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment h...

Page 153: ...most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoid distractions and pay attention to the road Wait until it is safe to operate Mobile Communications Equipment CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include Utility compartment with power point Cupholders Cigarette lighter Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a c...

Page 154: ...the remote entry key fob or with the liftgate unlocked push the right control button under the license plate lamp shield To open the liftgate unlock the liftgate with the power door locks the remote entry or the keyless entry pad and push the center control button under the license plate lamp shield while pulling the liftgate If the vehicle has battery failure the liftgate can be opened with a key...

Page 155: ...t LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack The maximum recommended load is 48kg 120 lbs evenly distributed If it is not possible to distribute the load position it as far rearward as possible Use the tie down loops on the thumbwheels to secure the load To adjust cross bar position 1 Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross bar both cross bars are adjustable 2 Slide the cross b...

Page 156: ...ns Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The cargo management system consists of storage compartments located in the floor of the rear cargo area 1 To open lift the release handle and the lid 2 To close lower t...

Page 157: ...inside The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock Move control down to disengage childproof locks REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device co...

Page 158: ...mitters are brought to the dealership to aid in troubleshooting Unlocking the doors liftgate Press this control to unlock the driver s door The interior lamps will illuminate with the ignition OFF Press the control a second time within three seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate Locking the doors liftgate Press this control to lock all doors and liftgate The park turn signal lamps will flash on...

Page 159: ...the ignition to ON Memory seat feature The remote entry system can also control the memory seat feature Press the control once to unlock the driver s door Pressing the control will automatically move the seat to the desired memory position when associated to memory 1 and 2 positions Up to four remote entry transmitters can be associated to the two memory positions 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 2...

Page 160: ...e this feature 1 Press the SET button on the driver s door panel 2 Within 5 five seconds press any button on the remote transmitter which you would like to deactivate and then press the SET button on the instrument panel 3 Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is powered by one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equ...

Page 161: ...smitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle s memory or you would like to purchase additional remote transmitters and have them programmed to your vehicle Take all your vehicle s transmitters to your dealer ...

Page 162: ...emote entry transmitter has been programmed 8 Repeat the previous steps to program each additional remote entry transmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position after you have finished programming all of the remote entry transmitters 10 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming has been completed Power door lock disable feature This feature will help protect your vehicl...

Page 163: ...out of the vehicle by unlocking the doors if the key is in the ignition and the driver s door is open ajar when the vehicle doors were locked using the power lock unlock control The smart unlocking feature operates independent of the position of the ignition Autolocking feature The autolocking feature locks all vehicle doors when the following conditions are met All doors including the liftgate ar...

Page 164: ... again after a door has become ajar the ignition is turned to the ON position or using the UNLOCK control on your remote entry transmitter or using the keyless entry keypad to unlock the vehicle This feature can be activated and deactivated by an authorized Ford dealer KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry keypad you can lock or unlock the vehicle doors without using the key Your vehicle has...

Page 165: ...or presents them in sequential order Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes Your personal code does not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you You can use either code to unlock your vehicle If a second personal code is entered the module will erase the first personal code in favor of the new code If you wish to erase your personal code use the following instructions 1 ...

Page 166: ...will be turned off after one minute of keypad inactivity Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door enter either the factory set code or the personal code each digit must be pressed within five seconds of the prior digit The interior lamps will also illuminate To unlock all doors enter the factory set code or personal code driver door unlocks and press the 3 4 cont...

Page 167: ...ors and liftgate window are closed 1 Enter 5 digit entry code 2 Press and hold 7 8 control 3 Press and release 3 4 control while holding 7 8 control 4 Release 7 8 control The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated To re activate autolock repeat steps 1 4 SECURILOCK姟 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock娂 passive anti theft sy...

Page 168: ... this occurs the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the 1 OFF position The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 ON position with a coded key disarms the vehicle The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If...

Page 169: ... from your vehicle and new key codes will need to be re coded Replacing coded keys can be very costly and you may want to store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent an unforeseen inconvenience The correct coded key must be used for your vehicle The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no start condition If an unprogrammed key is used in the ignition ...

Page 170: ... key 6 To program additional new unprogrammed key s repeat this procedure from step 1 If successful the new coded key s will start the vehicle s engine and the theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If not successful the new coded key s will not start the vehicle s engine and the theft indicator will flash on and off and you may repeat steps 1 through 5 If failure repeat...

Page 171: ...will chirp twice to warn you that a door hood liftgate or liftgate window is still open Press 7 8 and 9 0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors driver s door must be closed There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur before the vehicle becomes ARMED Each door hood liftgate or liftgate window is armed individually and if any are open they must b...

Page 172: ...te entry transmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full travel toward the front of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to ON 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Locks and Security 172 ...

Page 173: ...nd hood are still armed To disarm the doors and hood press the liftgate power door lock control Pressing the power door UNLOCK trim switch within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state Triggering the anti theft system The armed system will be triggered if Any door liftgate liftgate window or hood is opened without using the door key keypad or the remote entry trans...

Page 174: ...raint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible Refer to the following illustrations to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down If the head restraint is fully lowered push the release button to raise it Push release button located on the side of the metal bar to lower head restraint 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator...

Page 175: ...ht position and the lap belt must be snug and low across the hips while the vehicle is moving Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner Lift and hold the handle located on the side of the seat Lean against the seatback to adjust it to you...

Page 176: ...sion or sudden stop Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Press to move the seat forward or backward Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator L...

Page 177: ...g control 2 A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park or Neutral A memory seat position may be programmed at any time The memory seat positions can also be recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and security chapter Easy access easy out fea...

Page 178: ...n 8 Place the ignition key to the off position 9 Momentarily activate the horizontal seat switch in either the forward or rearward direction 10 Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch CLIMATE CONTROL SEATS if equipped The climate seat controls are located on the inside of the front doors To operate the climate control seats the engine must be running Push the icon on the button to activat...

Page 179: ...erature level to stabilize Climate controlled seats air filter replacement if equipped The climate controlled seat system includes an air filter that has to be replaced periodically Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information There is a filter located under both front seats It can be accessed from the second row seat Move the front seat all the way forward and up to ease access 2...

Page 180: ...he outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position REAR SEATS Adjustable head restraints 40 20 40 not bucket Your vehicle s rear seats are equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the head restrai...

Page 181: ...tion and no objects such as books purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat headrest clears the front seat For assistance refer to the label located on the plastic side shield 1 Locate handle on the side of the seat cushion by the door 2 Pull the handle down and the seatback will fal...

Page 182: ...rward and push the seat back rearward Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Adjusting the 2nd row seat for E Z Entry The E Z Entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rd row seat To enter the 3rd row seat 1 Fold down the 2nd row seat 2 Pull the handle all the way down u...

Page 183: ...ust unlatch the seat from the floor and retry To exit the 3rd row seat pull the red access control lever up releasing the seat from the floor and rotate the seat up towards the front seat Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor whether the seat is occupied or empty If not latched the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA En...

Page 184: ...ght position 1 Pull the lever and lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle 2 Rotate the seatback until you hear a click locking it in the upright position 3rd row stow feature The 3rd row seat has a tip stow feature to increase cargo space without removing the seat from the vehicle Lower the head restraints before putting the seat in the stowed position 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 ...

Page 185: ...eat cushion 2 The seatback will latch into place 3 Push the closeout panel forward over the space between the seats To put seat in upright position 1 Pull back the slider panel on the seatback to release the closeout panel 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 185 ...

Page 186: ...roperly restrained Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision peop...

Page 187: ...d and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather they could burn a small child Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them Combination lap and shoulder belts 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the...

Page 188: ... combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt When to use the automatic locking mode Anytime a child safety seat except a booster is installed...

Page 189: ...n lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode After any vehicle collision the combination lap and shoulder belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning p...

Page 190: ...same crash sensor system as the front airbags and Safety Canopy娂 system When the safety belt pretensioner deploys the lap and shoulder belt are tightened When the Safety Canopy娂 system and or the front airbags are activated the safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger seating positions will be activated when the respective seatbelt is properly buckled The driver and the r...

Page 191: ...at belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The safety belt warning light ill...

Page 192: ...5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled The driver s safety belt is buckled while the safety belt indicator light is illuminated and the safety belt warning chime is sounding The BeltMinder feature will not activate The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position The BeltMinder feature will not activate The following are reasons most often given for no...

Page 193: ...o other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The people I m with don t wear belts Set the example teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people Children and younger brothers sisters imitate behavior they see I have an air bag Air bags offer greater protection ...

Page 194: ...P Park automatic transmission The ignition switch is in the OFF position All vehicle doors are closed The driver s safety belt is unbuckled The parklamps headlamps are in OFF position If vehicle is equipped with Autolamps this will not affect the procedure To reduce the risk of injury do not deactivate activate the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle 1 Turn the ignition switch to the RUN...

Page 195: ...ly extended there is a 20 cm 8 inch safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from your dealer at no cost Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fu...

Page 196: ...ct and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision Refer to Interior in the Cleaning chapter AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SRS Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries Air ba...

Page 197: ...upright position Do not put anything on or over the air bag module Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury Do not attempt to service repair or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer Modifying or adding equipment to the ...

Page 198: ...upplemental restraint system work The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to caus...

Page 199: ...e injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation ...

Page 200: ... event of a collision Do not lean your head on the door The Safety Canopy娂 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy娂 system its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy娂 See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear thei...

Page 201: ...ash sensors located at the c pillar behind the rear doors one on each side Roll over sensor in the restraints control module RCM The Safety Canopy娂 system in combination with seat belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision or rollover event Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the second or third row seat...

Page 202: ...l or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood Several Safety Canopy娂 system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation If the Safety Canopy娂 system has deployed the Safety Canopy娂 will not function again The Safety Canopy娂 system including the A B and C pillar trim must be inspected and serviced by a qualif...

Page 203: ...g supplemental restraint system SRS in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U S and Canada If small children generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg 40 lbs or less ride in your vehicle you must put them in safety seats made especially for...

Page 204: ...re around 4 years of age Although the lap shoulder belt will provide some protection these children are still too small for lap shoulder belts to fit properly which could increase the risk of serious injury To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt positioning booster Booster seats position a ch...

Page 205: ...ve the shield and use the lap shoulder belt If a seating position has a low seat back and no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head top of ear level above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back and lap shoulder belts Those with a high back If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating po...

Page 206: ...low all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat Never put the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision Never use pillows books or towels to boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision ...

Page 207: ...ty belt in the automatic locking mode Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and all rear seating positions if equipped section in this chapter Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating position with a tether anchor For more information on top tether straps refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether stra...

Page 208: ...d seat in the front seat move the seat all the way back Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seatin...

Page 209: ...t seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard 6 Allow the belt to retract The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mo...

Page 210: ...to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point Tether straps are available as an accessor...

Page 211: ...e other than the correct tether anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the rear seat cushion 2 Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts 3 Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position Behind 2nd row seat 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 211 ...

Page 212: ...bination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat 6 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA En...

Page 213: ...must also be attached to the proper tether anchor See Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol Second row bucket seats 40 20 40 second row seats Never attach two LATCH child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two ...

Page 214: ...ld seat only to the anchors shown If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you...

Page 215: ...ise When starting a fuel injected engine avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or other d...

Page 216: ...warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants have buckled their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter 2 Make sure vehicle accessories are off Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshi...

Page 217: ...king could damage the starter 1 Turn the key to 4 START without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts The key will return to 3 ON 2 If the temperature is above 12 C 10 F and the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait 10 seconds and try again 3 If the temperature is below 12 C 10 F and the engine does not start in 15 sec...

Page 218: ...ical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important ventilating information If th...

Page 219: ...tart the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal If a malfunction is found the ABS warning light will come on If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applica...

Page 220: ... the ignition is turned to the ON position If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up remains on or continues to flash the ABS needs to be serviced With the ABS light on the anti lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released If your brake warning lamp illuminates have your vehicl...

Page 221: ...ng wheel spin Excessive wheel spin is controlled by momentarily reducing engine power and rapidly applying the anti lock brakes The system is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to handle primarily on snow and ice covered roads If your vehicle should become stuck in deep snow or mud try switching the AdvanceTrac娂 system off by pressing the AdvanceTrac娂 button This will allow your tires to...

Page 222: ...sary by reducing engine power Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac娂 include Taking a turn too fast Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident pedestrian or obstacle Hitting a patch of ice Changing lanes on a snow rutted road Entering a snow free road from a snow covered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Hitting a curb while turning Driving ...

Page 223: ...ake the brake pedal will move to apply higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTrac娂 operation Do not alter or modify your vehicle s suspension or steering the resulting changes to the vehicle s handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac娂 system Also do not install a stereo l...

Page 224: ...than other types of vehicles In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of circumstances These special design features such as larger tires and increased ground clearance give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passen...

Page 225: ...ations of both you as a driver and your vehicle AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P Park when the ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the ON position and the brake ...

Page 226: ...brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle If the parking brake is fully released but the brak...

Page 227: ...Understanding gearshift positions Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P Park to another position If you do not hold the brake pedal down your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Depress the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever...

Page 228: ... N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through five O D 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driving 228 ...

Page 229: ...g conditions cause excessive shifting from O D to other gears Examples city traffic hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 3 Third Transmission only operates in third gear only Us...

Page 230: ...es near the rear bumper when the R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 5 km h 3 mph The system is not effective at speeds above 5 km h 3 mph and may not detect certain angular or moving objects To help avoid personal injury please read and understand the limitations of the Rear Park Assist system as contained in this section The Rear Park Assist is only an aid for som...

Page 231: ...or receding object further than 25 0 cm 10 in from the side of the vehicle the tone will sound for only three seconds Once the system detects an object approaching the tone will sound again If the Rear Park Assist detects an object and the radio is on the radio volume will decrease while the tone sounds When the tone stops sounding or if the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse the radio will go ba...

Page 232: ...tires should never be used Such a tire could make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in damage to driveline components Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles The...

Page 233: ...ear without any action being taken by the driver the AWD LOCKED indicator light in the instrument cluster will turn off when the AWD system cools down When the system is sufficiently cooled down AWD AUTO RESTORED will appear in the message center for four seconds and a warning chime will sound Disabling AWD vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac姟 only When a problem is detected in the AWD system the A...

Page 234: ... gear operation will maximize the engine and transmission cooling capability Under severe operating conditions the A C may cycle on and off to protect overheating of the engine How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody c...

Page 235: ... your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily ...

Page 236: ...n an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Use all available road surface to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicl...

Page 237: ...back out the way you came if you proceed with caution Mud and water If you must drive through high water drive slowly Traction or brake capability may be limited When driving through water determine the depth avoid water higher than the bottom of the hubs if possible and proceed slowly If the ignition system gets wet the vehicle may stall Once through water always try the brakes Wet brakes do not ...

Page 238: ...ke it necessary to travel diagonally up or down a hill or steep incline you should always try to drive straight up or straight down Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills A danger lies in losing traction slipping sideways and possibly rolling over Whenever driving on a hill determine beforehand the route you will use Do not drive over the crest of a hill without seeing what co...

Page 239: ...k changes of direction on snow and ice Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop Avoid sudden braking as well Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than a two wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice it won t stop any faster because as in other vehicles braking occurs at all four wheels Do not become overconfident as to road conditions Make sure you allow sufficie...

Page 240: ...ires for highway driving If you use any tire wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could cause steering suspension axle or transfer case failure as well as the increased risk of loss of vehicle control Do not use aftermarket lift kits or other suspension modifications whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels These afte...

Page 241: ... recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts such as lift kits or stabilizer bars or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with a...

Page 242: ...ur vehicle GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Base curb weight plus payload weight The GVW is not a limit or a specification GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum permissible total weight of the base vehicle occupants optional equipment and cargo The GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Certification Label on the driver s door pillar GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating Carrying capacity...

Page 243: ...fer to these limitations If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle potentially including weight added to the cab the weight added should not exceed the front gross axle weight rating FGAWR Additional frontal weight may be added to the front axle reserve capacity provided you limit your payload in other ways i e restrict the number of occupants or amount of cargo carried Always ensure t...

Page 244: ...e maximum GCWR on the following charts This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight on the chart TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer tow option package Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle s engine transmission axle brakes tires and suspension For your safety a...

Page 245: ... kg lbs 0 Maximum 4 6L 3 55 5580 12300 0 3311 0 7300 Maximum frontal area of trailer is 3 72 square meters 40 square feet Notes For high altitude operation reduce GCW by 2 per 300 meters 1000 ft elevation For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle load refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter Maximum trailer weights shown The combined weight of th...

Page 246: ...oaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR In ambient temperatures greater than 38 C 100 F it is recommended that the maximum GCW be reduced to 5262 kg 11600 lbs At these temperatures vehicle speed should be kept below 97 km h 60 mph during highway operation Extended operation above 4000 rpm should be avoided Towing a trailer over 1588 kg 3500 lbs requires a weight distributing hitch Do not exceed the...

Page 247: ...perly attached to your vehicle See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper Use a load carrying hitch You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10 15 of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue Safety chains Always connect the trailer s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehi...

Page 248: ... local Ford dealership for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation Additional electrical equipment may be required Driving while you tow When towing a trailer Turn off the speed control The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long steep grades Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer To eliminate excessive shifting use a lower...

Page 249: ...g hot weather while stopped in traffic place the gearshift lever in P Park Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When b...

Page 250: ...ximum speed is 56 km h 35 mph Maximum distance is 80 km 50 miles If a distance of 80 km 50 miles or a speed of 56 km h 35 mph must be exceeded you must disconnect the driveshaft Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed installed only by a qualified technician See your local dealer for driveshaft removal installation Improper removal installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss...

Page 251: ... non warranty related tows like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow are covered some exclusions apply such as impound towing or repossession Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for information on coverage period exact fuel amounts towing of your disabled vehicle emergency travel expense reimbursement travel planning benefits USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roa...

Page 252: ...ed coverage prior to your Basic Warranty s Roadside Assistance expiring For more information and enrollment contact 1 877 294 2582 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown approaching danger etc The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column Depre...

Page 253: ...n the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the ON position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position 5 Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical compon...

Page 254: ...nk cartridge 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below the instrument panel on the driver s side 2003 Avia...

Page 255: ...ule Body security module TPMS 3 20A Radio Navigation 4 5A Front wiper module 5 15A Flasher relay turn hazards 6 5A Power antenna Radio Moonroof motor Driver window motor Navigation 7 15A Heated mirrors DEATC module 8 5A Daytime Running Lamps DRL module 9 10A Back up lamps DTRS 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 255 ...

Page 256: ...y relay coil Battery saver relay coil and contacts 18 5A Not used spare 19 15A Washer pump 20 5A Shifter Clock Power mirror switch DVD 21 10A Brake pressure switch ABS IVD switch Flasher relay 22 10A ABS module 23 5A Sunload Autolamp sensor SecuriLock娂 transceiver LED 24 20A Subwoofer Navigation 25 5A Puddle lamp relay coil Trailer tow battery charge relay coil 26 5A SecuriLock娂 transceiver 27 5A ...

Page 257: ...lay Relay 4 Open Relay 5 Battery saver relay Relay 6 Open Relay 7 Open Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post ...

Page 258: ...Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 60A PJB 2 30A Door locks BSM 3 Not used 4 40A Heated backlight mirrors 5 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS module pump 6 60A Delayed accessory 7 20A DRL module 8 20A Electric cooling fan 9 20A Headlamp switch 10 30A ABS module valves 11 40A PTEC relay contacts 12 50A Ignition Starter relay 13 40A Trailer tow relays 14 15A Brake lamp feed 2...

Page 259: ...tch 24 20A Horn relay 25 20A Power point 1 26 20A Fuel pump relay contacts 27 20A Trailer tow lamps 28 20A Power point 2 29 60A PJB 30 30A Front wiper module 31 30A Climate controlled seats modules 32 30A Passenger seat switch 33 30A Auxiliary blower motor 34 20A Right HID relay 35 20A Left HID relay 36 40A Blower motor 37 15A A C clutch relay TXV Transmission Speed control 38 15A HEGO VMV Caniste...

Page 260: ...am 47 Horn relay 48 Fuel pump relay 49 High beam relay 50 Fog lamp relay 51 Not used 52 A C clutch relay 53 Trailer tow right turn relay 54 Trailer tow left turn relay 55 Blower motor relay 56 Starter motor relay 57 PTEC relay 58 Ignition relay 59 Driver brake applied relay 60 PCM diode 61 A C clutch diode 62 30A Power windows Mini Fuses Maxi Cartridge Fuses Circuit breaker 2003 Aviator f k a Navi...

Page 261: ...ay Location Description Relay 64 Right HID relay Relay 65 Left HID relay Relay 66 EDF relay Rear relay box The relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel See your dealer or a certified technician for service of this relay box 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 261 ...

Page 262: ...tery charge Relay 8 Trailer tow park lamps Relay 9 Open Relay 10 Puddle lamps Diode 11 Open Diode 12 Open CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not brake heavily gradually decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel firmly slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergen...

Page 263: ... a spare tire of a different size than the road tires should not be used Such a tire could make the vehicle difficult to control as well as result in damage to driveline components Stopping and securing the vehicle 1 If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of...

Page 264: ... in front of the rear bumper The spare tire winch drive nut is located at the rear center of the cargo area under a lid Jack lug nut wrench jack handle wheel chock Behind the rear seat under the carpeted floor lid in the cargo floor The tools are located in a bag attached to the jack Removing the jack and tools 1 Open liftgate and remove the carpeted floor lid and jack cover 2 Turn jack screw eyel...

Page 265: ...ing the spare tire Do not use an impact wrench on the winch drive nut This will damage the spare tire winch 1 Open the cover from the carpeting on cargo floor to expose the winch drive nut 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 265 ...

Page 266: ...f the kick plate 4 Slide the tire rearward lift one side and remove the retainer from the spare tire Changing the spare tire To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block the wheel that is diagonally opposite other end of the vehicle to the tire being changed If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured 200...

Page 267: ... raised off the ground 3 Assemble the jack handle extension on the lug nut wrench by sliding the square end of the jack handle through the plastic grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square hole on the other side If equipped with a two piece extension assemble the two piece extension by sliding the two halves together 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA Englis...

Page 268: ...only meant for changing the tire Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point 5 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 6 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts cone side in until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 7 Lower the wheel by turning the ...

Page 269: ...r dealer for assistance at your earliest convenience 4 Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly tightened Try to push or pull then turn the tire to be sure it will not move Loosen and retighten if necessary Failure to properly stow the spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire 5 If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire lock and key be sure...

Page 270: ...t function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set ...

Page 271: ...ged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 271 ...

Page 272: ...nal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has ...

Page 273: ...cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 273 ...

Page 274: ... positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 274 ...

Page 275: ... it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground Ford Motor Company has developed a procedure to hook up your vehicle that minimizes the risk of damage during towing when using wheel lift equipment with the front wheels off the ground If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur For...

Page 276: ...ou are receiving follow these steps 1 Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling servicing dealership 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership 3 If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center Away from home If you own a Ford or M...

Page 277: ...ired 1 800 232 5952 www ford com In Canada Customer Relationship Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 565 3673 FORD www ford ca In order to help you service your Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Your telephone number home and business The name of the deal...

Page 278: ...enefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you purchase such as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer There are several plans available in various time distance and ...

Page 279: ...customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle s performance as designed a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service or product concern is being reviewed items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty including maintenance and wear items alleged personal injury property damage claims cases currently in litigation veh...

Page 280: ...umber of the DSB s independent administrator Your dealership and a Ford Motor Company representative will then be asked to submit statements To properly review your case the Board needs the following information Legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair orders relevant to the case The year make model and Vehicle Identification Number VIN listed on your vehicle ownership license The...

Page 281: ...ard to consider some cases After a case is reviewed the Board mails you a decision letter and a form on which to accept or reject the Board s decision The decisions of the Board are binding on Ford and in some cases on the dealer but not on consumers who are free to pursue other remedies available to them under state or federal law To request a DSB Brochure Application For a brochure application s...

Page 282: ...rator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country contact the appropriate foreign embassy or consulate These offici...

Page 283: ...ter your vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or call For a free publication catalog order toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m 6 00 p m EST Helm Inco...

Page 284: ...onform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 29 000 km 18 000 miles whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity likely to cause death or serious bodily injury OR 2 Four or more repair attempts are made on the same nonconformity a defect or condition that substantially imp...

Page 285: ...fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obta...

Page 286: ...t deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running boards do not use rubber plastic and vinyl pr...

Page 287: ... car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Chemical strength cleaners or cleaning chemicals in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt could wear away the clearcoat finish over time Do not use hydrofluoric acid based or high caustic based wheel cleaners steel wool fuels or strong household detergent To remove tar and grease use Ford Extra Strengt...

Page 288: ...e windshield rear window and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly If the wiper does not wipe properly substances on the windshield rear window or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes tree sap or other organic contamination To clean these items please follow these tips The windshield or rear window may be cleaned with a non abrasiv...

Page 289: ...rior painted surfaces INTERIOR For fabric carpets cloth seats safety belts and seats equipped with side air bags Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner E8AZ 19523 AA If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Never saturate the seat covers with ...

Page 290: ...n the interior trim areas with a damp cloth then dry by wiping with a dry soft clean cloth Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available to cl...

Page 291: ...r ZC 37 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Car Care Kit ZC 26 Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate F2SZ 19523 WC Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 Motorcraft Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft Tire Detailer ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 23 Motorcraft En...

Page 292: ...in your vehicle PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE Do not work on a hot engine Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space unless you are sure you have enough ventilation Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake an...

Page 293: ...e pull the hood release handle 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the latch located in the grille 3 Lift the hood 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 293 ...

Page 294: ... reservoir 3 Power distribution box 4 Battery 5 Power steering fluid reservoir 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 9 Air filter assembly 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 294 ...

Page 295: ...lure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by t...

Page 296: ... indicator dipstick 6 Wipe the indicator clean Insert the indicator fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 296 ...

Page 297: ...mended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark on the engine oil level indicator dipstick 4 Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1 4 of a turn until three clicks are ...

Page 298: ...eatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specific...

Page 299: ...water often have the charging system checked If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top of the battery clean and dry Also make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals remove the cables from the...

Page 300: ...its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance To begin this process 1 With the vehicle at a complete stop set the parking brake 2 Put the gearshift lever in P Park turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle fo...

Page 301: ...tion testing is possible with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester such as the Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester 014 R1060 The level of coolant should be maintained at the cold full of cold fill range level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below refer to instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration...

Page 302: ...ipped with either Green colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC 4 A U S or CXC 10 Canada meeting Ford specification ESE M97B44 A or Yellow colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC 7 A VC 7 B in Oregon meeting Ford Specification WSS M97B51 A1 If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer Note Use of Motorcraft C...

Page 303: ...ot put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluid container If sprayed on the windshield engine coolant could make it difficult to see through the windshield Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly Also you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company do...

Page 304: ...hould know about fail safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted this feature allows the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red hot area The and the...

Page 305: ...ty 3 If this is not possible wait a short period for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon...

Page 306: ... much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation In severe cases excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead ...

Page 307: ...hicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Fuel Filler Cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1 8 turn on off feature When fueling your vehicle 1 Turn the engine off 2 Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1 8 of a turn until it s...

Page 308: ... the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Do not use fuel containing methanol It can damage critical fuel system components Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based compounds containing MMT Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle ...

Page 309: ...hen available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World wide Fuel Charter Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse affect on powertrain components If you have run out of fuel You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several tim...

Page 310: ...uel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank For consistent...

Page 311: ...g records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a number of variables and improve your fuel economy Habits Smooth moderate operation can yield up to 10 savings in fuel Steady speeds witho...

Page 312: ...nd in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 0 4 km L 1 mpg is lost for every 180 kg 400 lb of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks may r...

Page 313: ...ition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in your scheduled maintenance guide performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in the scheduled maintenance guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for mainten...

Page 314: ... chapter Your vehicle may not pass the I M test with the Check Engine Service Engine Soon light on If the vehicle s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced the on board diagnostics system is reset to a not ready for I M test condition To ready the on board diagnostics system for I M testing a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as described below First at...

Page 315: ...sly checking the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels below the MAX line that do not trigger the brake system warning lamp are within the normal operating range there is no need to add flui...

Page 316: ...y Grades The Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars They do not apply to deep tread...

Page 317: ...d its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety ...

Page 318: ...hanging section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Tire rotation Because your vehicle s tires perform different jobs they often wear differently To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer rotate them as indicated in the schedule...

Page 319: ... are of the same size type speed rating load carrying capacity and tread design e g All Terrain Touring etc as originally offered by Ford Do not replace your tires with high performance tires or larger size tires Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and increase the risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover and or personal injury Tires that ar...

Page 320: ...ove the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed Do not use tire chains on dry roads The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains Do not exceed 48 km h 30 mph with tire chains on your vehicle M...

Page 321: ... 6 0 quarts Fuel tank N A All 85 2L 22 5 gallons Power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF All Fill between the MIN and MAX lines on reservoir Transmission fluid 1 Motorcraft MERCON威V ATF Automatic transmissions only 10 4L 11 4 quarts 2 Transfer case Motorcraft MERCON威 ATF AWD 1 25L 1 3 quarts 4WD 1 4L 1 5 quarts Engine coolant 3 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored 4 6L 19 0L 2...

Page 322: ... service interval 2 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified technician 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 4 All rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W 140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lub...

Page 323: ...OT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A DOT 3 Driveshaft slip spline universal joints Motorcraft Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K ESA M1C75 B Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant yellow colored VC 7 A WSS M97B51 A1 Engine oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 C...

Page 324: ...fer case AWD Motorcraft MERCON威 Multi Purpose ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft Motorcraft Premium Long Life Grease XG 1 C or XG 1 K ESA M1C75 B Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Ultra clear Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 18 A ESR M17P5 A 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchangeable DO NOT mix MERCON威 and MERCON...

Page 325: ...1877 73 9 3 Vehicle width including mirrors 2132 83 9 4 Maximum height 1813 5 71 4 5 Wheelbase 2889 113 7 6 Track width front 1547 60 9 6 Track width rear 1554 61 2 P245 tire with roof rack 5 1 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 325 ...

Page 326: ...that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver s side 2 6 3 4 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 326 ...

Page 327: ...ote that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block and transmission XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2003 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 327 ...

Page 328: ...atest benefit 12 months or 20 000 km 12 000 miles whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty This means that genuine Ford accessories purchased along with your new vehicle and installed by the dealer are covered for the full length of your New Vehicle s Limited Warranty 3 years or 60 000 km 36 000 miles whichever occurs first Contact your dealer for details and a ...

Page 329: ...ith and without temperature display Kayak carrier Luggage basket Luggage box carrier large small Moon roof deflector Raised cross bars for luggage rack rails Removable roof rack Running boards Ski snowboard carrier Soft luggage cover Trailer hitch Class II Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch receiver cover Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Protection and appearance equipment All weather floor ma...

Page 330: ... such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use or are not properly ...

Page 331: ... adding 316 fluid checking 316 fluid refill capacities 321 fluid specification 325 Auxiliary power point 120 Axle lubricant specifications 323 325 refill capacities 321 B Battery 299 acid treating emergencies 299 charging system warning light 12 jumping a disabled battery 270 maintenance free 299 replacement specifications 320 servicing 299 BeltMinder 192 Brakes 218 anti lock 219 220 anti lock bra...

Page 332: ...s for your vehicle 290 Ford Extended Service Plan 278 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 282 Getting roadside assistance 251 Getting the service you need 276 Ordering additional owner s literature 283 The Dispute Settlement Board 279 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 282 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 103 Defrost rear window 100 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 316 eng...

Page 333: ...321 choosing the right fuel 308 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 313 detergent in fuel 309 filling your vehicle with fuel 305 307 310 filter specifications 309 320 fuel pump shut off switch 252 gauge 16 improving fuel economy 310 octane rating 308 325 quality 309 running out of fuel 309 safety information relating to automotive fuels 305 Fuses 253 254 G Garage door opener 135 Gas cap se...

Page 334: ... starting your vehicle 270 K Keyless entry system locking and unlocking doors 166 programming entry code 165 Keys 167 169 key in ignition chime 14 positions of the ignition 215 L Lamps autolamp system 101 bulb replacement specifications chart 107 cargo lamps 104 daytime running light 103 fog lamps 101 headlamps 101 headlamps flash to pass 104 instrument panel dimming 104 interior lamps 106 108 rep...

Page 335: ... Motorcraft parts 309 320 N Navigation system 41 cd functions 54 destination mode 66 map mode 57 quick start 42 radio functions 46 O Octane rating 308 Odometer 16 Oil see Engine oil 295 Overdrive 152 P Panic alarm feature remote entry system 159 Parking brake 220 Parts see Motorcraft parts 320 Pedals see Power adjustable foot pedals 127 Power adjustable foot pedals 127 Power distribution box see F...

Page 336: ...6 climate control 178 easy access easyout feature 177 memory seat 159 177 SecuriLock passive anti theft system 167 169 Servicing your vehicle 292 Snowplowing 7 Spark plugs specifications 320 325 Special notice ambulance conversions 7 utility type vehicles 7 Specification chart lubricants 323 325 Speed control 128 Speedometer 16 Starting your vehicle 215 217 jump starting 270 Steering wheel control...

Page 337: ...ng your vehicle 218 W Warning chimes 14 Warning lights see Lights 10 Washer fluid 295 Water Driving through 241 Windows power 121 rear wiper washer 116 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid 295 checking and cleaning 116 117 liftgate reservoir 295 operation 116 replacing wiper blades 117 Wrecker towing 275 Index 337 ...

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