Lincoln Aviator: Brakes / Electric Parking Brake

WARNING: Always fully apply the parking brake and make sure you shift into park (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: If you drive extended distances with the parking brake applied, you could cause damage to the brake system.

WARNING: The electric parking brake does not operate if the vehicle battery is running out of charge.

Your vehicle has an electric parking brake. You operate it with a switch instead of a lever. The switch is on the center console or to the left-hand side of the steering wheel, on the lower part of the instrument panel.

Note: The electric parking brake makes noises during operation. This is normal.

Applying the Electric Parking Brake

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake Pull the switch upward.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake The red warning lamp flashes during operation and illuminates when the parking brake is applied.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake

Note: It remains illuminated for a short period of time after you switch the ignition off.

If it continues to flash or does not illuminate, the system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note: You can apply the electric parking brake when the ignition is off.

Note: The electric parking brake could automatically apply when you shift into park (P).

Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency

Note: Do not apply the electric parking brake when your vehicle is moving, except in an emergency. If you repeatedly use the electric parking brake to slow or stop your vehicle, you could cause damage to the brake system.

You can use the electric parking brake to slow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake Pull the switch upward and hold it.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake The red warning lamp illuminates, a tone sounds and the stoplamps turn on.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake

The electric parking brake continues to slow your vehicle down unless you release the switch.

Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake

Switch the ignition on.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake Push the switch downward.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake The red warning lamp turns off.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing a Trailer

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake Pull the switch upward and hold it.

Shift into gear.

Press the accelerator pedal until engine has developed sufficient torque to prevent your vehicle from rolling down the hill.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake Release the switch and pull away in a normal manner.

Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake

Close the driver door.

Shift into gear.

Press the accelerator pedal and pull away in a normal manner.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake The red warning lamp turns off.

Lincoln Aviator. Electric Parking Brake

If it remains illuminated or flashes, the electric parking brake has not released. Manually release the parking brake.

Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of Charge

Connect a booster battery to the vehicle battery to release the electric parking brake if the vehicle battery is running out of charge.

    General Information

    Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out and an authorized dealer should check them...

    Hill Start Assist

    WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake. WARNING: You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on...

    Other information:

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Side Member Section


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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Driving on Snow and Ice


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    Child Seats

    Lincoln Aviator. Child Seats

    Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers and children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally four-years-old or younger).

    Using Lap and Shoulder Belts

    WARNING: Do not place a rearward facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

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