Lincoln Aviator: Cross Traffic Alert / Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer is Attached
Note: The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an
approved trailer tow module and tow bar,
the system turns off when you attach a
trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
Cross traffic alert remains on when you
attach a trailer in vehicles that come with
blind spot information system with trailer tow
under the following conditions:
- You connect a trailer.
- The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rack
with a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
- You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m) in
the information display.
The system may not correctly operate when
any of the following occur:
The sensors are blocked.
Adjacently parked vehicles or objects are
obstructing the sensors...
To switch the system on or off, adjust the
setting. Depending on your vehicle options,
the setting could be in the following:
Information display.
Touchscreen...
Other information:
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System Operation
System Diagram - Gauges
Gas
Item
Description
1
IPC
2
GWM
3
PCM
4
Fuel pump and sender unit
5
Virtual gauges
6
AWD
7
Speedometer
8
Tachometer
9
Temperature
10
Fuel
11
AWD module
Hybrid
Item
Description
1
GWM
2
PCM
3
Fuel pump and sender unit
4
Speedometer
5
Tachometer
6
Temperature
7
Fuel
8
High-level
9
IPC
10
BECM
11
Hybrid gauges
12
Battery gauge (PHEV, except China)
Network Message Chart - Gauges, Gas
Module Network Input Messages - IPC
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
AWD wheel lock display
AWD module
Input used for the AWD gauge...