Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Doors and Locks / Locking and Unlocking / Illuminated Entry

Lincoln Aviator: Locking and Unlocking / Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when you unlock the doors with the remote control.

The illuminated entry system turns off the lights if:

The ignition is on.
You press the remote control lock button.
After 25 seconds of illumination.

The lights do not turn off if:

You turn them on with the lamp control.
Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and some exterior lamps illuminate when all doors are closed and you switch the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all the doors remain closed and:

25 seconds have elapsed.
You press the push button ignition switch.

Autolock (If Equipped)

Autolock locks all the doors when: All doors are closed. The ignition is on. You shift into any gear putting your vehicle in motion. Your vehicle reaches a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h)...

If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch the ignition off. Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys If you leave the ignition switched on, it shuts off when it detects a certain amount of battery drain, or after 45 minutes...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar. Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Remove the cowl side trim panel...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Driveshaft Slip Yoke Boot

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Crimping Tool Removal Remove the transfer case. Remove and discard the boot clamp. Remove and discard the front driveshaft boot. Installation NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material...

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access