Lincoln Aviator: Rear Occupant Alert System / How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the rear
seat.
A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an audible
warning sounds when you switch the ignition
off after any of the following conditions have
been met:
- A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.
- You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.
- You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed or
sounded.
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch the
ignition off...
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or animals
to these high temperatures for even a short
time can cause death or serious heat
related injuries, including brain damage...
Other information:
Deactivation
NOTE:
During vehicle build, some modules, such as the IPC and BCM module are set in factory mode.
Factory mode reduces the drain on the battery during longer periods
where the vehicle is not used. While in the factory mode, various
systems may be altered or disabled and the IPC
displays FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Remove the following items:
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation lower sensor electrical connector...