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 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Seatbelt Systems

Symptom Chart(s) Preliminary Inspection Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items: Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched) Seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly (latching and release, foreign debris) Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System Symptom Chart Condition Action The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate GO to Pinpoint Test A The seatbelt warning chime does not operate GO to Pinpoint Test B The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use GO to Pinpoint Test C The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use GO to Pinpoint Test C The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative GO to Pinpoint Test D The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing GO to Pinpoint Test E The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide GO to Pinpoint Test E The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled GO to Pinpoint Test E Pinpoint Tests PINPOINT TEST A : THE SEATBELT WARNING INDICATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Normal Operation and Fault Conditions Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Gate Trunk Module (RGTM)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component. NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current RGTM installed...

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.