Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and Stopping the Engine / Starting a Gasoline Engine / Phone as a Key Backup Starting Passcode

Lincoln Aviator: Starting a Gasoline Engine / Phone as a Key Backup Starting Passcode

Note: In order to use the Backup Start Passcode feature, Phone as a Key must be active and enabled on at least one phone.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:

Fully depress the brake pedal.
SYNC displays the Backup Starting Passcode entry screen.
Using the SYNC display enter the backup password and select Enter within 30 seconds.
SYNC displays messages to start the vehicle.
Fully depress the brake pedal and press the start button within 20 seconds to start the engine.

Vehicles using Phone as a Key

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal. Note: You must have your Phone as a Key in your vehicle in order to shift the transmission out of park (P)...

This feature shuts down the engine if it has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off in order to save battery power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information display showing a timer counting down from 30 seconds...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Bumper Cover

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: General Information

Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold...

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.