Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Unique Driving Characteristics / Hybrid Vehicle Operation / Braking

Lincoln Aviator: Hybrid Vehicle Operation / Braking

Your hybrid is equipped with standard hydraulic braking and regenerative braking. Regenerative braking is performed by your transmission and it captures brake energy and stores it in the high voltage battery.

You may also notice during extending downhill driving that your engine continues to run instead of shutting off. During this engine braking, the engine stays on, but it is not using any fuel. You may also hear a slight whine or whistle when operating your vehicle. This is the normal operation of the electric motor in the hybrid system.

Transmission Operation. Battery

Transmission Operation The engine and electric motor together propel the vehicle through the automatic transmission. This is normal hybrid operating and helps deliver fuel efficiency and performance...

Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy

Note: Having your engine running is not always an indication of inefficiency. In some cases, it is actually more efficient than driving in electric mode...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)

Your satisfaction is important to Ford Motor Company and to your dealer. If a warranty concern has not been resolved using the three-step procedure outlined earlier in this chapter in the Getting the Services you need section, you may be eligible to participate in the BBB AUTO LINE program...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades. Autowipers

Windshield Wipers - Vehicles With: Heated Wiper Blades Heated Wiper Blade The heated wiper blades turn on in low temperature when the windshield wipers are active or defrost is on. Note: In below freezing temperatures, the heated wiper blades turn on when the wipers are inactive...

Fastening the Seatbelts

The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.

Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.