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Lincoln 2004 Navigator LS, Owner'S Manual

The Lincoln 2004 Navigator LS Owner's Manual is a comprehensive guide that provides essential information about this luxurious SUV. It covers everything from maintenance to troubleshooting, ensuring a seamless ownership experience. Download this manual for free from our website and unlock the full potential of your Lincoln Navigator LS.

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SEATING

Adjustable head restraints

Your vehicle’s seats may be 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 restraint 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.

To raise the head restraint, simply pull the head restraint up.

Push release button located on the
side of the metal bar to lower head
restraint.

Using the power lumbar support

The power lumbar control is located
on the door panel.

Press one side of the control to
adjust firmness.

Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.

2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS

(231)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English

(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

Seating and Safety Restraints

165

Summary of Contents for 2004 Navigator LS

Page 1: ...ate Controls 90 Dual electronic automatic temperature control 90 Rear passenger climate control 92 Rear window defroster 93 Lights 94 Headlamps 94 Turn signal control 99 Bulb replacement 100 Driver Controls 110 Windshield wiper washer control 110 Power windows 115 Mirrors 118 Speed control 121 Message center 131 Locks and Security 148 Keys 148 Locks 148 Anti theft system 149 Table of Contents 1 ...

Page 2: ...ransmission operation 217 Vehicle loading 234 Trailer towing 240 Recreational towing 246 Roadside Emergencies 247 Getting roadside assistance 247 Hazard flasher switch 248 Fuel pump shut off switch 248 Fuses and relays 249 Changing tires 258 Jump starting 267 Wrecker towing 273 Customer Assistance 274 Reporting safety defects U S only 283 Cleaning 284 Table of Contents 2 ...

Page 3: ...ssories 340 Index 343 All rights reserved Reproduction 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 2004 Ford Motor Company Table of ...

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 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed to allow parts to adjust themselves to othe...

Page 6: ...vehicle Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle event data recorders are capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event The recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the occupants potentially including information such as how various systems in your vehicle were operating...

Page 7: ...icle rollover personal injury or death Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package 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 v...

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 2004 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Introduction 9 ...

Page 10: ...d Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle serviced immediately Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or other vehicle compone...

Page 11: ...ight fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON continues to flash or remains on have the system serviced immediately A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt Charging system Illuminates when the battery is not charging ...

Page 12: ...Tire inflation pressure under Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter After inflating tires to the manufacturers recommended air pressure the vehicle must be driven for two minutes at 32 kp h 20 mph to guarantee that the light will turn off If the light remains on have the system inspected immediately by your servicing dealership Warning light flashing flashes for 20 seconds either at ...

Page 13: ...hen the speed control system is deactivated Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators stay on or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver...

Page 14: ...ed section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Odometer Registers the total kilometers miles of the vehicle 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA E...

Page 15: ... fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON position The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled When the gauge first indicates empty there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank When refueling the vehicle from empty indication the amount of fuel that can be adde...

Page 16: ...tput Press BASS then press SEL to decrease or increase the bass levels TREB Treble Allows you to increase or decrease the audio system s treble output Press TREB then press SEL to decrease or increase the treble levels 4 BAL Balance Allows you to shift speaker sound between the 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems Entertainment System...

Page 17: ...mory preset control until the sound returns 7 SEL Select Use to adjust bass treble balance and fade levels 8 Side Press to play the alternate side of the tape Dolby Dolby威 noise reduction Reduces tape noise and hiss press to activate deactivate The Dolby威 noise reduction system is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby威 and the double D symbol are registered...

Page 18: ...C OFF appears in the display then use SEL control to toggle function ON FIND Program type Allows you to search RDS equipped stations for a certain category of music format Classic Country Info Jazz Oldies R B Religious Rock Soft Top 40 Press RDS until FIND appears in the display then use SEL control to scroll through the desired music types Press SEEK or SCAN to find program type Show TYPE Allows ...

Page 19: ... Press to manually advance down up the frequency band 15 AM FM CD Press AM FM to select a radio frequency Press while in tape or CD mode to return to radio mode Press CD to enter CD mode and to play a CD already in the system Press AM FM to switch between AM FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations Press the CD control to toggle between CD and DVD if equipped 16 Power volume Press to turn the system on o...

Page 20: ... down and printed side up 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 function correctly when used in Ford CD players Irregular shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD ...

Page 21: ...able through your Lincoln dealer Detailed Satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit 3 DSP Digital Signal Processing Press DSP to access the Ambiance menu Ambiance gives the feeling of being there to your music creating increased clarity as well as an open and spacious feel to the music Press SEL to engage disengage Turn the volume control to increase decrease the level of a...

Page 22: ...uffle mode The Federal Communications Commission FCC and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission CRTC recommend that FM radio broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information FM radio stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired Traffic Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts With the feature O...

Page 23: ...SAT if equipped Your Audiophile radio comes equipped with Satellite Ready capability The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Lincoln dealer Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit 12 AM FM Press to select AM FM frequency band Autoset Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset s...

Page 24: ...er than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs Please contact your dealer for further information 16 Scan Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop 17 Disc Tune Press or to manually tune down up the radio frequency band or to listen to the previous next track on the CD CAT CAT is only available when equipped with Satellite Radio Your Audiophile r...

Page 25: ...ncy is displayed CASSETTE PLAYER CARE Do Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub Remove loose labels before inserting tapes Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning...

Page 26: ...e Warranty Guide for audio system warranty information If service is necessary see your dealer or qualified technician LINCOLN NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a Lincoln Navigation System which allows you to listen to the radio play CDs and also navigate the vehicle using a navigation DVD THX audio system if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with the THX威 certifi...

Page 27: ... select route preferences or change or cancel the destination This will not function without a map DVD loaded 5 MENU Press to access system settings such as display brightness clock mode if equipped etc 6 CD OPEN CLOSE Press to open close the display screen and access the CD player Cold temperature advisory When operating the system below 32 Fahrenheit 0 Celsius the display screen requires 20 30 m...

Page 28: ... Quick Start How to get going To play a radio station 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on 2 Press AUDIO 3 Select AM FM1 or FM2 4 Press TUNE to adjust manually up or down the frequency band 5 Press SEEK to find the next strong station up or down Note If PTY program type is selected the station selection will be limited Refer to Program Type PTY for further information 2004 Aviator f k a Naviga...

Page 29: ...nd 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 the CD will begin to play 3 Use the touch controls to advance tracks scan pause etc To use the Navigation system 1 Ensure that the vehicle ignition is on and the navigation DVD is loaded into the navigation DVD...

Page 30: ...tion entry You may select Address Point of Interest Emergency or Previous Dest from the first screen Or press Next Page to access selections of Memory Point Select from map Freeway Ent Exit and Special Memory Points After making your selection enter any required information 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 30 ...

Page 31: ...numeric keys 1 7 to determine the volume level of the guidance voice prompts Voice activated commands if equipped Your Lincoln Navigation System LNS may be equipped with a voice activated feature which allows you to speak certain commands to the system Speaking clearly will help to ensure that the system correctly responds to your commands Ensure that the commands are spoken in English not any oth...

Page 32: ...Audio on AM Audio off FM1 Power off FM2 CD Changer if equipped CD DVD if equipped Power on During normal radio operation you may say Seek up Seek down During CDDJ or in dash CD play you may say Track up Track down Previous track Disc up Next disc Disc down Previous disc To change the screen display you may say the following commands Screen off Screen day mode Day mode on Screen night mode Night mo...

Page 33: ... ATM Bank City hall Civic center Community center Convention center Exhibition center Court house Higher education University College Hospital Library Police station School Amusement park Casino Golf course Marina Museum Park recreation Parks recreation Performing arts Ski resort Skiing Sports complex Stadium Tourist attraction Winery Restaurant I m hungry American restaurant American food Chinese...

Page 34: ...ting point Go starting point Next way point map First way point map Second way point map Third way point map Fourth way point map Fifth way point map Destination map Delete destination Cancel destination While in navigation guidance mode the following commands are available by voice activation Repeat guidance Repeat voice Louder Softer Voice guidance off Voice guidance on Open guidance screen Clos...

Page 35: ...igation Audio System has many features including 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owner...

Page 36: ... 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 2004 Aviator f k a...

Page 37: ...he radio 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231...

Page 38: ... 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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ... at a preset volume level Traffic 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 Note Not all stations support INFO function 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 SE...

Page 42: ...Religious Rock Soft Top 40 Once PTY has 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 Note Not all stations support PTY information SOUND AM FM1 FM2 CD SEEK TUNE PRESET SCAN AUTO SET SCAN RDS TRA...

Page 43: ...ar shaped CDs CDs with a scratch protection film attached and CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player The label may peel and cause the CD to become 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 pr...

Page 44: ...Press CD CD play will begin where it stopped last Loading a CD 1 Press CD OPEN CLOSE on the bezel 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 44 ...

Page 45: ... 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post ...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA Englis...

Page 48: ...t brings up the Quick POI menu which allows the user 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 If home has been previously programmed in the Nav Menu the home icon house will appear on the screen ...

Page 49: ... 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 X symbol indicates a point to be avoided in route calculations If the avoid point is enlarged to an avoid area it will appear on the screen as a shaded box Way point symbol Indicates the location of a way poin...

Page 50: ...tioning 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 following options Route Options Preferences Navigation Set Up Display Options Stored Locations On Route Scroll Voice Guidance Volume D...

Page 51: ...tire 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 Ensure that you follow highway code restrictions and do not take any ...

Page 52: ... will factor in when calculating your route Those options are Minimize Time Distance Use Major Roads Use Toll Roads Use Ferries Information function INFO will appear on the screen when you have calculated a destination Press INFO for more information about the current destination if available 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 52 ...

Page 53: ...p The Navigation Set up screen will allow you to make adjustments to the navigation displays Average speed settings Allows you to set approximate speeds you drive These speeds enable the navigation system to aid in calculating timing for routes 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 53 ...

Page 54: ...e is helpful if the car has been towed or if you notice it is not registering at the correct vehicle location on the map Press Position to reposition the vehicle location Press the screen to scroll the map to the desired location and press OK to confirm Press Distance to calibrate by distance and improve the navigation accuracy It is recommended to activate this function after every tire replaceme...

Page 55: ...Options The Display Options screen will allow you make adjustments to the navigation display screen You can choose from Map Mode Dual or Full Guidance Mode Arrows or Turn list Guidance Display On or Off Time to destination Show or Hide 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 55 ...

Page 56: ...ation and Way Point or Previous Destination Please refer to the Destination menu section for a complete description of the functions On route scroll The system automatically scrolls through the entire planned navigation route either forwards or backwards To activate press the arrow buttons at the bottom left of the map screen 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA Engli...

Page 57: ...To adjust 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu at the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press the speaker icon to turn the voice guidance option on off Press the desired number to select the volume level for the voice prompts 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 57 ...

Page 58: ...set home for the first time 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Add 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 58 ...

Page 59: ...Point of Interest Previous Destination 7 Enter the required details 8 Press OK to set the home position To view home press the home icon house on the Destination Entry screen 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 59 ...

Page 60: ...w the set home position 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press List 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 60 ...

Page 61: ...ting a home location 1 Press MAP 2 Press Nav Menu 3 Press Stored Locations 4 Press Home 5 Press Delete 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 61 ...

Page 62: ... points There are five possible special memory points that you can set To set a memory point 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 62 ...

Page 63: ...nation 8 Press OK Once all five special memory points are entered the Add control will read as Full You must delete points before more can be added To delete a memory point 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 63 ...

Page 64: ... to delete all entered special memory points 8 Press Yes to confirm Detour options You may engage the detour option once a route has already been calculated by the system To access the detour option 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Chg Route 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 64 ...

Page 65: ...ur destination you may decide to temporarily leave your planned route for gas food etc If you turn off the ignition the option to continue the route guidance will be displayed when the ignition is turned on again The route can be accessed once again after you press Agree on the warning screen Route alterations or cancellations To cancel or change your current route from the map press DEST You may ...

Page 66: ... the list of stored avoid areas Note In some circumstances it may not be possible to avoid all selected areas Listing areas to avoid You can list all areas noted as avoid Press Nav Menu Press Stored locations Press Avoid area Press LIST to view all previously stored selections Select the desired one The map screen will be displayed showing the location and address of the selected area Press Enlarg...

Page 67: ...ect Avoid area Press DELETE Select the desired area to be deleted Press DEL ALL to delete all stored areas Press YES to confirm Destination menu Press DEST on the main bezel to access the navigation mode 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 67 ...

Page 68: ...ctions Detour Press to select 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 or Previous Destinati...

Page 69: ...rea from which navigational directions will be used To check your area or reset press CHANGE under the search area listing The map will open and allow you to select another regional area Ensure that your search area is correct prior to setting your destination Selecting a destination Press DEST to set a destination From this menu you may select from the following options Address Use to select a de...

Page 70: ...ons Memory point Use to select from a memory point Freeway exit entrance Use to select a certain freeway exit or entrance Select from map Use to select a place on the map Special Memory Points Use to select a destination from previously stored entries Address 1 From the destination entry screen select Address 2 Input the house building number and press OK 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners...

Page 71: ...nce the address is entered the system will pull up some possible city and state matches If one of those is correct select it If not you may press either 5 near cities for another listing of five possible cities and states if available Or press Input City Name 5 You may use the keyboard to input the desired city 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertai...

Page 72: ...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 Destination on the Destination Entry Menu 1 Select touch the desired item from the list of destinations previously reached The item details will be listed 2 Confirm destinatio...

Page 73: ... special memory points home avoid areas destination and way points etc To delete any of these stored locations 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu in the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press Stored locations 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 73 ...

Page 74: ...lect touch the entry to be deleted The item details will be listed 8 Press YES to confirm the deletion 9 Press DELETE ALL to delete all stored locations Emergency Your navigation system is equipped with a separate Emergency screen To access the Emergency screen press Emergency 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 74 ...

Page 75: ... Press Destination to calculate a route to that memory point Note The list can be sorted by date name or icon by pressing the appropriate button Adding a memory point You may add more memory points to be stored in the system 1 With the map displayed touch your finger to the screen to scroll to the desired location When you reach the desired location remove your finger from the screen and the map w...

Page 76: ... Select Memory Point 5 Press Add at the bottom of the screen 6 Select the desired menu item 7 Enter select any required details The new point will be added to the stored list of memory points 8 Press OK The new point will be added to the list of stored memory points 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 76 ...

Page 77: ...AME 3 Enter the desired name Accessing memory point lists 1 Press the MAP hard key 2 Press Nav Menu in the bottom left hand corner of the screen 3 Press Stored locations 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 77 ...

Page 78: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 78 ...

Page 79: ...the memory 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...

Page 80: ...m 2 Select entrance exit Press Entrance if 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 ...

Page 81: ...Interest or Previous Destination Enter the necessary details for the selection If a destination was entered it will be stored as the current location If a way point was entered 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 de...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...ext to scroll through the various planned routes Press Start to confirm the route selection and begin route guidance Next route Your navigation system may map more than one route to the same destination After the destination has been calculated it will appear on the map screen Press NEXT in the upper right hand corner to scroll through other possible routes to the same destination 2004 Aviator f k...

Page 84: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Entertainment Systems 84 ...

Page 85: ...D interaction if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a DVD player Your Lincoln Navigation System LNS will interact with your DVD player providing you access and messages to the status of the system Press AUDIO Press DVD to access the DVD screen You may select DVD AUX mode which would allow you to plug in and play games enable disable headphone or enable disable the rear DVD controls For fur...

Page 86: ...c regulations or safe driving practices Do not follow route suggestions if they direct you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver would place you in an unsafe situation or would route you into an area that you consider unsafe Drivers should not rely on screen displays while their vehicle is in motion Let the voice guide you If viewing is necessary pull off the road to a safe location Do not use ...

Page 87: ...ses data and information from government and other sources which may contain errors and omissions Accordingly the database may contain inaccurate or incomplete information due to the passage of time changing circumstances and due to the nature of the sources used The database does not include or reflect information on neighborhood safety law enforcement emergency assistance construction work road ...

Page 88: ...performance may be adversely affected if GPS reception is interrupted or interference occurs over a distance of several miles The following are possible causes for GPS reception being interrupted If the vehicle is in multi story parking garages in tunnels and under bridges inside or in between buildings by forests or tree lined avenues in heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in valleys and in moun...

Page 89: ...ir protective cases when not in use Ordering additional map DVDs If you wish to order a replacement or additional map please call 1 888 NAV MAPS 1 888 628 6277 or to log onto www navtech com Latest map DVDs The map content is constantly changing due to new roads traffic restrictions etc Therefore it is not always possible to exactly match the DVD map with the current roadways For best results alwa...

Page 90: ...e press the passenger temperature control or DUAL The passenger temperature will appear in the display 4 Rear defrost control Removes ice and fog from the rear windshield Press to turn on off 5 DUAL Single dual electric temperature control Allows the driver to have full control of the cabin temperature settings single zone or allows the passenger to have control of their individual temperature set...

Page 91: ...ed temperature 13 Driver s side temperature control Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle 14 Fan Speed Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed 15 EXT Displays the outside air temperature It will remain displayed until the EXT control is pressed again The external temperature will be most accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time 16 Temperature con...

Page 92: ...at passengers control of the rear auxiliary controls Otherwise the front controls will determine the settings for the entire vehicle cabin If set to OFF the front and rear auxiliary controls will not function Rear auxiliary controls Once the front auxiliary control is set to REAR the rear seat passengers may use the rear auxiliary controls in the overhead console to make the desired adjustments 1 ...

Page 93: ...s 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 Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from...

Page 94: ... foglamps on The foglamp indicator light will illuminate if the ignition is in the 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 autolamps on ...

Page 95: ... allows 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 message center is enabled ignition in ON 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 se...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...ENT Your vehicle is 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...

Page 98: ... 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 P...

Page 99: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus L...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...mp switch is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Remove the plastic radiator cover over the headlamps by grasping the rear edge of the cover and pulling up and toward you This will disengage the four snap on attachment of the cover Set the cover aside 3 Pry back 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 tw...

Page 103: ...vehicle by aligning the four plastic projections into the four holes pushing rearward to seat the lamp assembly 5 Insert the two retainers making sure that the retainers go over both plastic projections on each side of the lamp pushing the retainers down until they seat 6 Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover into the tongue and groove of the mating cover and then r...

Page 104: ...gnal lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position then open the hood 2 Remove the plastic radiator cover over the headlamps by grasping the rear edge of the cover and pulling up and toward you This will disengage the four snap on attachments on the cover Set the cover aside 3 Pry back the top corner of the radiator cover to gain access to the inner retaining pins At the back o...

Page 105: ...e 1 Install the headlamp on the vehicle by aligning the four plastic projections into the four holes pushing rearward to seat the lamp assembly 2 Insert the two retainers making sure that the retainers go over both plastic projections on each side of the lamp pushing the retainers down until they seat 3 Replace the plastic radiator cover by inserting the edge of the cover into the tongue and groov...

Page 106: ...de of the vehicle at an angle carefully removing it from the vehicle 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb 6 To complete installation follow the removal procedure in reverse order Replacing liftgate tail lamp bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and then open the liftgate to...

Page 107: ...mp bulb 3 Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in the foglamp by turning clockwise Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position then remove the screw and pry the license plate lamp lens down 2 Pull down the lens assembly and rotate the lens counterclockwise 3 Grasp the bulb and carefully pull the bulb from t...

Page 108: ...rs 4 Use a 9mm torx hex socket wrench to unscrew the two CHMSL bolts that attach the CHMSL to the liftgate 5 Grasp the CHMSL and pull it down to disengage the center snap in attachment 6 Replace the lamp by following the above procedures in reverse order Approach lamp mirror turn signal bulb removal To change the bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position 2 Remove the approach la...

Page 109: ...connect the bulb assembly from the lens 5 Remove and replace the bulb 6 Reverse the order to reassemble lamp and lens 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Lights 109 ...

Page 110: ...r up to ten seconds Rear window wiper washer controls For rear wiper operation rotate the rear window wiper and washer control to the desired position Select INT 2 Normal speed operation of rear wiper INT 1 Intermittent operation of rear wiper OFF Rear wiper and washer off For rear wash cycle rotate and hold as desired the rear wiper washer control to either position From either position the contr...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...he steering column when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Type A Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Type B Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp The visor will slide back and forth on the rod for increased sunlight coverage 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 112 ...

Page 113: ...motion at any time during the one touch opening press the control a second time To close the moon roof Press and hold the front portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving Once fully closed the rear of the glass panel will appear higher than the front 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 contr...

Page 114: ...e 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 Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse rating For example a 20A fuse can supply a maxim...

Page 115: ...ate 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 passenger 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide...

Page 116: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 116 ...

Page 117: ...elease quickly The driver s window will close fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the one touch 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 i...

Page 118: ...al position Accessory delay With accessory delay the radio windows and 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 Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an auto dimming function When the auto dimming mirror is turned on it will detect bright ...

Page 119: ...n the mirror off push the OFF button until the LED goes out Power side view mirrors The ignition 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 cent...

Page 120: ... glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Signal indicator mirrors When the turn signal is activated the lower portion of the mirror housing will blink Fold away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefully when driving through a narrow space like an automatic car wash 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Drive...

Page 121: ...while the vehicle is moving SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a speed of 48 km h 30 mph or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km h 30 mph Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on ...

Page 122: ...ou may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 16 km h 10 mph below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Resuming a set speed Press the RES control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed The RES control will not work if the vehicle speed is not faster than 48 km h 30 mph 2004 Aviat...

Page 123: ...hicle reaches that speed press and release the SET control Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 6 km h 1 mph De...

Page 124: ...on your speed control set speed memory is erased 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 In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press MEM to select preset stations within the selected radio band In Tape mode Press MEM to select the next selection on the tape 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS...

Page 125: ...ion on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume Climate control features Press TEMP or to adjust temperature Press FAN or to adjust fan speed 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Driver Controls 125 ...

Page 126: ...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 track on the CD In any mode Press VOL or to adjust volume Navigation control features Press and hold VOICE briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the Navigation voice command 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 f...

Page 127: ...e lighting When programming your HomeLink威 Wireless Control System to a garage door or gate be sure that people and objects are out of the way to prevent potential harm or damage Do not use the HomeLink威 Wireless Control System with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured ...

Page 128: ... after 20 seconds Do not repeat step one to program additional hand held transmitters to the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons This will erase previously programmed hand held transmitter signals into HomeLink威 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter 2 8 cm 1 3 inches away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program located on your overhead console while keeping the red light in view 3 Sim...

Page 129: ...Link威 button Repeat the press hold release sequence again and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code equipped device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming HomeLink威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program additional HomeLink威 buttons begin with step 2 in the Programming section For questions or comments please contact...

Page 130: ...ent that there are still programming difficulties contact HomeLink威 at www homelink com or 1 800 355 3515 Erasing HomeLink姞 buttons To erase the three programmed buttons individual buttons cannot be erased Press and hold the two outer HomeLink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 ...

Page 131: ...age center for a display of status preceded by a brief indicator chime The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu This control displays the following control displays Odometer Compass Trip ...

Page 132: ...me noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone calibration adjustment Compass zone calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors a...

Page 133: ...l the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE indicator changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED This will take up to three circles to complete calibration 10 The compass is now calibrated Average fuel economy AFE Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in liters 100 km or miles gallon If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers trav...

Page 134: ...reset the timer Distance to empty DTE Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approxi...

Page 135: ...ored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows 1 FUEL LEVEL if low 2 WASHER FLUID LEVEL 3 OIL LIFE IN XX 4 ADVANCE TRAC娂 if equipped 5 PARK ASSIST 6 ...

Page 136: ... 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to turn the easy entry exit ON or OFF Autolamp delay 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control to select the autolamp delay time Oil Change 1 Select this function from the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET contro...

Page 137: ...t language to be displayed 2 Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the language choices 3 Press and hold the RESET control to set the language choice AWD locked vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac姟 only Select this function from the SETUP menu to display the AWD locked function 1 Press the SETUP control for the current display mode 2 Press the RESET control within 4 s...

Page 138: ...vided into three categories They will reappear on the display every minute from the reset They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset They will not reappear until an ignition OFF ON cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warning display Status Check park assist Warning displays when R reverse gear is selected A...

Page 139: ...re sensor fault Check AdvTrac if equipped Check AWD vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac娂 only AWD Disabled vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac娂 only Check fuel cap Oil change required CHECK PARK ASSIST Displayed when the transmission is in R Reverse and the park assist does not operate properly See your dealer as soon as possible ADVTRAC ON if equipped Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is ON ADVTRAC OF...

Page 140: ...D LOCKED vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac娂 only Displayed when the AWD system begins to overheat placing itself in the autolock mode If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your dealer as soon as safely possible WARNING TIRE VERY LOW Displayed when one or more tires have very low pressure When this warning message is displayed a warning chime will sound reminding you to stop the ...

Page 141: ...ely possible place the shift lever into P Park or N Neutral and raise the engine RPM If this does not cool the transmission turn off the engine and let it cool If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as possible Continued operation in this condition may cause internal transmission damage CHECK TRANSMISSION Indicates the transmission is n...

Page 142: ...SOON OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less When oil life left is between 5 and 0 the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed When oil life left reaches 0 the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGI...

Page 143: ...ife Charging system Door sensor Washer fluid Brake fluid Compass Outside temperature Engine sensor Contact your dealer as soon as possible if these messages occur on a regular basis CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs However drivers must not compromise their own or others safety when using such...

Page 144: ...til 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 collision REAR CENTER CONSOLE FEATURES IF EQUIPPED The rear center console incorporates the following features Uti...

Page 145: ...ftgate window press the control on the remote entry transmitter 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 To lock the liftgate and the lift...

Page 146: ...ped with roof rack side rails and may be equipped with optional cross bars The maximum recommended load is 48kg 120 lbs evenly distributed on the cross bars 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 bar...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...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 are closed The brake is pressed while the ig...

Page 149: ...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 complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not ca...

Page 150: ...nterior lamps will illuminate with the ignition is in the 1 OFF LOCK position 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 once To confirm all doors are closed and locked press the control a second time within three seconds the park turn signal...

Page 151: ...ition to the 3 ON position 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 2004 Aviator f k a Naviga...

Page 152: ...ory seat feature To deactivate 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 entry transmitter uses one coin type three volt lit...

Page 153: ...r 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 for pr...

Page 154: ...emote entry transmitter 9 Turn the ignition to the 1 OFF 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 Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ...

Page 155: ...l entry code To program your own code 1 Enter factory set code keypad will illuminate when pressed 2 Press 1 2 control within five seconds of step 1 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Enter each digit within five seconds of previous one 4 After the code is entered the locks will cycle confirming that the new code has been set Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them...

Page 156: ...tton presses the keypad will go into an anti scan mode This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash during this time The keypad will flash during this 1 minute mode However pressing the 7 8 and the 9 0 controls simultaneously will still lock the vehicle Anti scan will be turned off after one minute of keypad inactivity 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide...

Page 157: ...nterior lamps will also illuminate To unlock all doors enter the factory set code or personal code driver door unlocks and press the 3 4 control within five seconds To open the liftgate window enter the factory set code or personal code driver door unlocks and press the 5 6 control within five seconds 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Locks and Security...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...s 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 LOCK 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 the t...

Page 160: ...e erased 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 i...

Page 161: ...y to a coded 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 fa...

Page 162: ...ll chirp twice to warn you that a door hood liftgate or liftgate window is still open Press the 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...

Page 163: ... transmitter Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad Unlock the driver s door with a key Turn the key full forward toward the front of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms Turn ignition to the 3 ON position 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Locks and Security 163 ...

Page 164: ...ors and hood are still armed To disarm the doors and hood press the power door UNLOCK control Pressing the power door UNLOCK control 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 transmitter...

Page 165: ... the following illustrations to raise and lower the head restraints The head restraints can be moved up and down To raise the head restraint simply pull the head restraint up Push release button located on the side of the metal bar to lower head restraint Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the door panel Press one side of the control to adjust firmness Press the ...

Page 166: ...e 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 your desired position You can recline the seat back or bring it forward Release the handle when the desired position has been reached Adjusting the power front seats door mounted controls The contro...

Page 167: ...tback 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 Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Re...

Page 168: ...lso 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 feature This feature automatically moves the driver s seat backward when the transmission is in N Neutral or P Park the key is removed from the ignition cylinder The seat will automatic...

Page 169: ... control seats the engine must be running Push the icon on the button to activate cooled seats A blue light illuminates on the button Push the icon again to disengage Push the icon on the button to activate heated seats A red light illuminates on the button Push the icon again to disengage In heat mode Rotate the thumbwheel to select the desired heat level from 1 MIN to 5 MAX In cool mode Rotate t...

Page 170: ...duled 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 To remove climate controlled seat air filter Remove key from ignition Rotate the outer ring of the filter counterclockwise to remove 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA ...

Page 171: ... limit head motion in the event of a rear collision To properly adjust your head restraints lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible The head restraints can be raised by lifting To lower the head restraint press the release button located on the side of the metal bar If the head restraint becomes detached replace the notched b...

Page 172: ... release handle and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle 3 Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard Adjusting the 2nd row recline The 2nd row reclines for additional comfort To adjust the 2nd row recline pull the handle forward and push the seat back rearward Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting ...

Page 173: ...rt and speed 2 Make sure the seat is latched to the floor 3 Push the handle forward just enough so that the seat back is released 4 Bring the seat back to an upright position The seatback should lock into position Note If the seat back is locked out and cannot return to the upright position repeat Step 2 and unlatch the seat from the floor Repeat latching to the floor with a moderate amount of for...

Page 174: ...hed the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop Folding the middle 2nd row seat If equipped To fold the seatback down 1 Locate the lever on the top left of the seatback 2 Pull the lever up and push the seatback toward the front of the vehicle 3 Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fu...

Page 175: ...tow feature to increase cargo space without removing the seat from the vehicle Lower the head restraints before putting the seat in the stowed position To put seat in stowed position 1 Pull the seat release lever located on top of the seatback while pushing the seatback down onto the seat cushion 2 The seatback will latch into place 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt US...

Page 176: ...f the seatback while lifting the seatback into the upright position 3 The seatback will latch into place The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder belts in both seating positions For information on the proper operation of the safety restraints refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and...

Page 177: ...njured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made ...

Page 178: ...ush the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle Front and rear seats All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of locking modes described below Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking i...

Page 179: ...hicle Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode 1 Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out 3 Allow the belt to retract As the bel...

Page 180: ... belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and right front passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioner removes some slack from the safety belt system at the start of a crash The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front airbags and Safety Canopy娂 system When the safety belt pretensioner deploys the lap and sho...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...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 183: ...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 184: ... 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 or ON position DO NOT START ...

Page 185: ...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 186: ...ect 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 b...

Page 187: ...grees from the 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 eq...

Page 188: ...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 189: ...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 190: ... 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 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...apter 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 children Many states require that children us...

Page 194: ...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 195: ... If your backless booster seat has a removable shield remove 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...

Page 196: ...in the back seat the safest place for children to ride Follow 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 ...

Page 197: ...use by children up to 22 kg 48 pounds in a child restraint Top tether anchors can be used for children up to 27 kg 60 pounds in a child restraint and to provide upper torso restraint for children up to 36 kg 80 pounds using an upper torso harness and a belt positioning booster Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap Install the child safety seat in a seating positi...

Page 198: ...r bag If you must use a forward facing child 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners...

Page 199: ...sest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post...

Page 200: ...ure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward There should be no more than one inch of movement for proper installation 10 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode you should not be able to pull more belt out If the retractor is not locked unbuckle the ...

Page 201: ... anchors located behind the seats as shown below The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view 40 20 40 second row seats second row bucket seats Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor 1 Position the child safety seat on the ...

Page 202: ...orrect anchor for the selected rear seating position Behind 2nd row seat At the rear of the cargo area 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Seating and Safety Restraints 202 ...

Page 203: ...ower Anchors and Tethers for Children attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat For forward facing child seats the tether strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor...

Page 204: ...chors are below the locator symbols on the seat back Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments Two plastic LATCH guides may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer They snap onto the latch lower anchor in the vehicle to help attach a child seat with rigid latch attachments It will hold the seat foam away and e...

Page 205: ...ild seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower anchors and tether anchor Try to tilt the child seat from side to side Also try to tug the seat forward Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being inj...

Page 206: ...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 damag...

Page 207: ...rm 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 gearshift...

Page 208: ... 2 Turn the key to 4 START then release the key as soon as the engine starts Excessive cranking could damage the starter Note If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to OFF wait 10 seconds and try again If the engine still fails to start press the accelerator to the floor and try again this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the eng...

Page 209: ...e engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of time open the windows at least one inch 2 5 cm or adjust the heating or air conditioning to bring in fresh air BRAKES Your service brakes are self adjusting Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a performance concern with the vehicle s brake...

Page 210: ...ehicle 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 applications and compensates for this tendency The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied Using ABS In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the...

Page 211: ...lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on 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 ...

Page 212: ...icle will be adversely affected Pull the release lever to release the brake Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy ADVANCETRAC姟 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The AdvanceTrac娂 system provides a stability enhancement feature as well as a traction enhancement feature It helps your vehicle maintain traction when driving on slipper...

Page 213: ...le s stability during maneuvers that require all available tire traction like in wet snowy icy road conditions and or when performing emergency maneuvers In an emergency lane change the driver will experience better overall vehicle traction and have better control of the vehicle The AdvanceTrac娂 system helps the driver maintain steering control if the vehicle begins to slide excessively left or ri...

Page 214: ...liding car icon in the instrument cluster that will flash when the system is active and an indicator light in the control button that will illuminate when the system is turned off In vehicles with a message center the message ADVANCETRAC OFF will be displayed If a failure is detected in the AdvanceTrac娂 Roll Stability Control system the warning indicator light in the instrument cluster will stay o...

Page 215: ...Roll Stability Control 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 Roll Stability Control system Also do not install a stereo loudspeaker near the rear console or either rear seat The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac娂 Roll Stability Control sensors located in this...

Page 216: ...ervoir above the MAX mark on the reservoir as this may result in leaks from the reservoir If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering al...

Page 217: ...peed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Your...

Page 218: ...e Using a screwdriver or equivalent pry the access panel off the floor console 3 Using the screwdriver or equivalent push the white plastic override mechanism located behind the bracket toward the roof of the vehicle as shown in the illustration 4 Move the gearshift lever back to N Neutral two places from P Park 5 Start the vehicle and release the parking brake 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 ...

Page 219: ...ing with a 5 speed automatic transmission This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality When the vehicle s battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations ...

Page 220: ...urn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse 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 Drive with Ov...

Page 221: ... 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 operates in third gear only Used for improved traction on slippery roads Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking 2 Second Use 2 Second to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades 1 Firs...

Page 222: ... large and fixed objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the system this may include reduced performance or a false activation To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in reverse and when using the system This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to pro...

Page 223: ...the vehicle is shifted out of R Reverse the radio will go back to the previously set volume level The system automatically turns on when the gear selector is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is ON A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system only when the ignition is ON and the gear selector is in R Reverse Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter for m...

Page 224: ...igned to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles The following sections Normal operation Autolock operation and Disabling AWD apply only to vehicles which allow the driver to change AWD modes through the message center Normal operation vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac姟 only During normal operation the AWD system is in AWD AUTO mode...

Page 225: ...a warning chime will sound Disabling AWD vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac姟 only When a problem is detected in the AWD system the AWD LOCKED indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash eight times every two minutes in the message center The message center will then display AWD DISABLED for four seconds then SEE OWNER S MANUAL A warning chime will also sound The warning displays and chime...

Page 226: ...s 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 components The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car Maintain steering wheel control at all times especially in rough terrain Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abr...

Page 227: ... 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 under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollo...

Page 228: ...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 vehicles with a lower center of gravity Utility and four wheel drive vehicles are not designe...

Page 229: ... conditions Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may be required from another vehicle Remember you may be able to 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...

Page 230: ...ncouraging you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by treading lightly Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make 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...

Page 231: ...f the slide until you regain control Avoid sudden applications of power and quick 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 wheel...

Page 232: ...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 aftermarket lift kits could adversely affect the vehicle s handling characteristics which could lead to loss of vehicle control o...

Page 233: ...ngly 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 wi...

Page 234: ...provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle s weight ratings with or without a trailer from the vehicle s Safety Certification Label and Tire Label Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment It does not include passengers cargo ...

Page 235: ...ed either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle do not add more cargo even if there is space available Overloading or improperly loading your vehicle can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 20...

Page 236: ...ance Certification Label located on the driver s door or door pillar The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR Exceeding the Safety Certification Label axle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Note For trailer towing information refer...

Page 237: ...sonal injury GCW Gross Combined Weight is the weight of the loaded vehicle GVW plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer including all cargo and passengers that the vehicle can handle without risking damage Important The towing vehicle s braking system is rated for operation at GVWR not at GCW...

Page 238: ...ement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle s GVWR and GAWR limitations Replacement tires with a higher limit than the originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and or personal injury Steps for determining the correct load limit 1 Loca...

Page 239: ...istance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most passenger cars Depending upon the type and placement of the load hauling cargo and people may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle Calculating the load your vehicle can carry tow 1 Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating GCWR chart in the Trai...

Page 240: ...ur vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this chapter Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing Refer to Driving while you tow in this chapter Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance guide Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles 800 km Refer to the instructions in...

Page 241: ...the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR In ambient temperatures greater than 100 F 38 C it is recommended that the maximum GCW be reduced to 11 600 lbs 5 262 kg for the 3 55 axle or 8 000 lbs 3629 kg for the 3 73 axle At these temperatures vehicle speed should be kept below 60 mph 97 km h during highway operation Extended operation above 4 000 rpm should be avoided Towing a trailer over 3 500 ...

Page 242: ... GCW be reduced to 11 600 lbs 5 262 kg At these temperatures vehicle speed should be kept below 60 mph 97 km h during highway operation Extended operation above 4 000 rpm should be avoided Towing a trailer over 3 500 lbs 1 588 kg requires a weight carrying class III IV hitch Towing a trailer over 5 000 lbs 2 268 kg requires a weight carrying class III IV hitch with aftermarket weight distributing ...

Page 243: ...screws Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly 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 not to...

Page 244: ...Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working See your dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps Never connect any trailer lighting to the vehicle s taillamp circuits because it may damage the electrical system resulting in fire Contact you...

Page 245: ...or stopping with a trailer attached If you are driving down a long or steep hill shift to a lower gear Do not apply the brakes continuously as they may overheat and become less effective The trailer tongue weight should be 10 15 of the loaded trailer weight After you have traveled 50 miles 80 km thoroughly check your hitch electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts To aid in engine transmis...

Page 246: ...hat your transmission is not damaged due to insufficient lubrication Rear Wheel Drive RWD 4x2 vehicles This applies to all 4x2 trucks sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability Place the transmission in N Neutral Maximum 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 F...

Page 247: ...nty 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 roadside assi...

Page 248: ...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 249: ...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 250: ...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 2004 Avia...

Page 251: ...Body security module Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS Sunload Autolamp sensor SecuriLock娂 LED 3 20A Radio Navigation system 4 5A Front wiper module 5 15A Flasher relay turn hazards 6 5A Electronic Hidden Antenna Module EHAM antenna amplifier Radio Moonroof motor Driver window motor Navigation 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 251 ...

Page 252: ...k 14 5A Not used spare 15 5A Instrument cluster Rear wiper module TPMS 16 20A Cigar lighter OBD II 17 15A Delayed accessory 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 7 5A Liftgate release relay coil and contacts 24 30A Subwoofer N...

Page 253: ...re located on the reverse side of the passenger compartment fuse panel To access the relays you must remove the fuse panel Fuse Relay Location Description Relay 1 Flasher relay Relay 2 Heated backlight relay Relay 3 Delayed accessory relay Relay 4 Open Relay 5 Battery saver relay Relay 6 Open Relay 7 Open 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emerg...

Page 254: ...illing fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 1 60A Power Junction Box PJB 2 30A Door locks BSM 3 Not used 4 40A Heated backlight mirrors 5 40A Anti lock Brake System ABS module p...

Page 255: ...otor 20 30A Electric trailer brakes 21 30A Memory seat module 22 20A Main exterior lamps low beam headlamps high beam headlamps fog lamps 23 30A Ignition switch 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...

Page 256: ...CV valve w DRL only 45 2A Brake Pressure Switch 46 20A High beams Fog lamps 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 window...

Page 257: ...iption Relay 1 Left HID relay 1 2 ISO Relay 2 Right HID relay 1 2 ISO Relay 3 Open Relay 4 EDF relay Full ISO 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 257 ...

Page 258: ... battery charge Relay 8 Trailer tow park lamps Relay 9 Open Relay 10 Open 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies...

Page 259: ...ded for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired When driving with the dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h ...

Page 260: ...e TPMS sensor Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with AWD a spare tire of a different diameter 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 i...

Page 261: ...pare tire Under the vehicle just 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 j...

Page 262: ...the flat tire Rotate the wrench socket out from the handle Removing 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 262 ...

Page 263: ...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 264: ... 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA Englis...

Page 265: ...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 266: ...ur ability to the point where the ratchet slip occurs if possible The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort take the vehicle to your 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 ...

Page 267: ...esent on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion resulting in loss of control JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around the battery can explode if...

Page 268: ...ehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle making sure the two vehicles do not touch Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts 4 Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables Ensure that vent caps are tight and level 5 Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any elect...

Page 269: ...e cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 269 ...

Page 270: ...ay 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 been started run both engines for an addi...

Page 271: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 271 ...

Page 272: ... 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Roadside Emergencies 272 ...

Page 273: ... 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 274: ... unsatisfied with the service you 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 Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies or procedures please contact the Ford Custome...

Page 275: ...rborn MI 48121 1 800 521 4140 TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 www customersaskford com In Canada Lincoln Centre Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited P O Box 2000 Oakville Ontario L6J 5E4 1 800 387 9333 www lincolncanada com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle please have the following information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre Your telephone number home and ...

Page 276: ...ts 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 deduc...

Page 277: ...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 278: ...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 279: ...onger for the Board 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 brochu...

Page 280: ...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 281: ...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 282: ...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 non conformity 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 im...

Page 283: ...ts 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 400 Seventh Street U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can...

Page 284: ...posits 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 protec...

Page 285: ... automatic 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 Motorcra...

Page 286: ...pe properly substances on the vehicle s glass 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 rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non abrasive cleaner such as Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 available from your...

Page 287: ...interior 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 Motorcraft Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner ZC 41 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 wit...

Page 288: ...ng products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl and plastics or oil petroleum based leather conditioners These products may cause premature wearing of the clear protective coating Note In some instances color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in contact with leather upholstery If this occurs the leather should be cleaned immediately to avoid permanent s...

Page 289: ...C 93 Motorcraft Vinyl Conditioner Canada only CXC 94 Motorcraft Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 11 A Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner not available in Canada ZC 41 Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A Motorcraft Dash and Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A Motorcraft Car Care Kit ZC 26 ...

Page 290: ...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 and shift to P Par...

Page 291: ...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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 291 ...

Page 292: ... 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 292 ...

Page 293: ...er fluid with antifreeze protection Failure 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 ...

Page 294: ...nd carefully remove the engine oil level 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 294 ...

Page 295: ...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 296: ...ts They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter 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 spe...

Page 297: ...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 298: ...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 299: ...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 FULL COLD or within the 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 concent...

Page 300: ...ecautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified functi...

Page 301: ... refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine extra inhibitors or additives in the coolant system These can cause engine damage Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from a Ford approved recycling process see Use of Recycle...

Page 302: ...he coolant concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Extreme hot it is acceptable to decrease the coolant concentration below 50 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 The coolant concentration in severe climates must always be between 40 and 60 Coolant concentrations not within the 40 60 range may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolant cont...

Page 303: ...ture cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to a service facility as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail safe mode so drive the vehicle with caution The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed operation and the engine will run rough Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting...

Page 304: ...e pressure or vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to disengage in a collision which may result in possible personal injury Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any...

Page 305: ...eaction In sensitive individuals serious personal injury or sickness may result If fuel is splashed on the skin promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under...

Page 306: ...eplace the fuel filler cap replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used The fuel system may be under pressure If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound wait until it stops before completely removin...

Page 307: ...tions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a different brand of gasoline If the problems persist see your dealer or a qualified service technician It should not be necessary to add ...

Page 308: ...age to the fuel system if an authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you the driver You must gather information as accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend t...

Page 309: ... the recommended octane rating Use a known quality gasoline preferably a national brand Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the same direction each time you fill up Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the in...

Page 310: ...lerations may reduce fuel economy Slow down gradually Driving at reasonable speeds traveling at 88 km h 55 mph uses 15 less fuel than traveling at 105 km h 65 mph Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between gears occurs Unne...

Page 311: ...gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal Close windows for high speed driving EPA window sticker Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker Contact your dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window ...

Page 312: ...rol system is not working properly Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine By law vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control devic...

Page 313: ...ting In some localities it may be a legal requirement to pass an I M test of the on board diagnostics system If your Check engine Service engine soon light is on refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluster 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 batter...

Page 314: ...d MAX lines Do not add fluid if the level is in this range 5 If the fluid is low add fluid in small amounts continuously 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...

Page 315: ...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 316: ...ts 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 Sta...

Page 317: ...d area of the tire Area of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle Rim The metal support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS When the tire pressure monitoring system warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tire...

Page 318: ...each tire to verify that no tire is flat If one or more tires are flat repair of fix as necessary If all tires appear to be inflated carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires Turn the ignition to the off position Inflate all the tires to the recommended cold pressure The system uses radio frequency to monitor the tire pressure on all tires excluding th...

Page 319: ...e manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U S DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall Information on P type tires P215 65R15 95H is an example of a tire size load index and speed rating The definitions of the...

Page 320: ...n for extended periods of time under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure The tires on your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflation pressure These speed ratings may need to be adjusted for the difference in conditions The ratings range from 99 mph 159 km h to 186 mph 299 km h These ratings are listed in the following chart Note You may not find this inform...

Page 321: ...um load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire Refer to the tire label or the safety certification label located on the B Pillar or the driver s door for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle 12 Treadwear Traction and Temperature Grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifi...

Page 322: ...idewall for LT type tires LT type tires have some additional information than those of P type tires these differences are described below 1 LT Indicates a tire designated by the Tire and Rim Association T RA that is intended for service on light trucks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tires load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lbs kg at psi kPa co...

Page 323: ... 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location of the tire label You will find a tire label containing tire inflation pressure by tire size and other important information located on the B Pillar or the driver s door TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can also cause tir...

Page 324: ... pressures also change A 10 F 6 C temperature change can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi 7 kPa in inflation pressure Check your tire pressures frequently and adjust them to the proper pressure which can be found on the tire label or certification label If you are checking tire pressure when the tire is hot i e driven more than 1 mile 1 6 km never bleed or reduce air pressure The tires are hot ...

Page 325: ...e and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer check the wheel alignment periodically Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cau...

Page 326: ...elp your tires wear more evenly providing better tire performance and longer tire life Unless otherwise specified rotate the tires approximately every 5 000 miles 8 000 km Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles front tires at top of diagram 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Maintenance and Specifications 326 ...

Page 327: ... in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires periodically Advanced and unusual tire wea...

Page 328: ... leak in the exhaust system a road tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be replaced Tire Replacement Requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and handling capability Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those...

Page 329: ...ons can cause death personal injury or property damage Do not allow anyone to stand near directly ahead or behind the spinning tire Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph 55 km h point indicated on the speedometer Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there s always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway Drive slowly to the closest safe area out o...

Page 330: ... bang against your vehicle stop and re tighten the chains If this does not work remove 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 sn...

Page 331: ...ce the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI decal for spark plug gap information REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Brake fl...

Page 332: ... SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant 4x4 AWD vehicles 1 3L 1 4 quarts Rear axle lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W 90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant Conventional Axle 1 7L 3 5 pints Windshield washer fluid Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate All 4 0L 4 2 quarts 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used MERCON威 and MERCON威 V are not interchan...

Page 333: ...r equivalent Ford Part Number Ford Specification Body hinges latches door striker plates and rotors seat tracks fuel filler door hinge and spring hood latch auxiliary latch seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease or Multi Purpose Grease Spray XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Brake fluid Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM 1 ESA M6C25 A DOT 3 Driveshaft slip spline universal joints Moto...

Page 334: ...teering fluid Motorcraft MERCON 威 Multi Purpose ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Rear axles 75W 90 Fuel Efficient High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W90 QFEHP Front axle AWD Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Transfer case AWD Motorcraft MERCON威 Multi Purpose ATF XT 2 QDX MERCON威 Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft Motorcraft Premium Long Life Grease ...

Page 335: ...service interval ENGINE DATA Engine 4 6L DOHC V8 engine Cubic inches 281 Required fuel 91 octane Firing order 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system Coil on plug Compression ratio 10 1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions mm in 1 Overall length 4910 193 3 2 Vehicle width body 1877 73 9 3 Vehicle width including mirrors 2132 83 9 4 Maximum height 1813 4 71 4 5 Wheelbase 2889 113 7 6 Track width front 154...

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Page 337: ...e Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note 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 2...

Page 338: ...ission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5 speed AKK C Manual 5 speed overdrive Close ratio W Manual 5 speed overdrive Dana ZF G Manual 6 speed ZF Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4 speed overdrive CD4E U Automatic 4 speed overdrive 4R70W T Automatic 4 speed overdrive 4R44E E Automatic 4 speed overdrive 4R100 J Automatic 5 speed overdrive 5R55E 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners G...

Page 339: ...rdrive M5 Front wheel drive automatic transaxle A 4 speed overdrive 4F27E E 4 speed overdrive 4FE J 3 speed Mazda L 4 speed overdrive AX4S P 4 speed overdrive 4F20E X 4 speed overdrive 4F50N Y 4 speed overdrive CD4E Rear wheel drive manual transaxle 5 5 speed Mazda M5 Rear wheel drive automatic transmission U 4 speed overdrive 4R70W A 5 speed overdrive 5R55N 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Own...

Page 340: ...greatest 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 Lincoln 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 4 years or 80 000 km 50 000 miles whichever occurs first Contact your dealer for details ...

Page 341: ...performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label Consult your dealer for specific weight information The Federal Comm...

Page 342: ...ould 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 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Accessories 342 ...

Page 343: ... power point 114 Axle lubricant specifications 333 335 refill capacities 331 B Battery 297 acid treating emergencies 297 jumping a disabled battery 267 maintenance free 297 replacement specifications 330 servicing 297 BeltMinder 182 Brakes 209 anti lock 210 211 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 211 fluid checking and adding 314 fluid refill capacities 331 fluid specifications 333 335 lubric...

Page 344: ...0 Getting roadside assistance 247 Getting the service you need 274 Ordering additional owner s literature 281 The Dispute Settlement Board 277 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 280 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 96 Defrost rear window 93 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 315 engine oil 293 Doors lubricant specifications 333 Driving under special conditions 227 230 sand 229 snow an...

Page 345: ...tions 308 330 fuel pump shut off switch 248 improving fuel economy 308 octane rating 307 335 quality 307 running out of fuel 308 safety information relating to automotive fuels 304 Fuses 249 250 G Garage Door Opener see Homelink wireless control system 127 Gas cap see Fuel cap 306 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 308 Gauges 14 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating calculating 239 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

Page 346: ...ing 97 interior lamps 99 101 replacing bulbs 100 102 104 106 108 Lane change indicator see Turn signal 99 Liftgate 145 151 Lights warning and indicator 10 anti lock brakes ABS 211 Load limits 234 Loading instructions 239 Locks childproof 149 doors 148 Lubricant specifications 333 335 Luggage rack 146 Lumbar support seats 165 M Manual transmission fluid capacities 331 lubricant specifications 335 M...

Page 347: ...333 335 Power Windows 115 Preparing to drive your vehicle 217 R Radio 16 21 Rear Park Assist 222 Rear window defroster 93 Relays 249 257 Remote entry system 149 151 illuminated entry 154 locking unlocking doors 148 150 opening the trunk 151 panic alarm 151 replacement additional transmitters 153 Roadside assistance 247 Roof rack 146 S Safety Belt Maintenance 185 Safety belts see Safety restraints ...

Page 348: ...d Specifications 317 Roadside Emergencies 258 Warning Displays 14 Tires 258 315 316 alignment 325 care 323 changing 258 263 267 checking the pressure 323 label 323 replacing 263 328 rotating 326 safety practices 329 sidewall information 319 snow tires and chains 330 spare tire 259 262 terminology 316 tire grades 316 treadwear 315 327 Towing 240 recreational towing 246 trailer towing 240 wrecker 27...

Page 349: ...power 115 rear wiper washer 111 Windshield washer fluid and wipers 110 checking and adding fluid 293 checking and cleaning 111 liftgate reservoir 293 replacing wiper blades 111 Wrecker towing 273 2004 Aviator f k a Navigator LS 231 Owners Guide post 2002 fmt USA English fus Index 349 ...

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