Lincoln Aviator: Manual Park Release / Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
- Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative, black, battery cable to the
battery.
- Apply the parking brake.
Note: If the vehicle battery is dead,
you
could require an external power source to
apply the parking brake.
- Fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do
not release.
- Insert the screwdriver or car key fully into
the Manual Park Release lever slot. Push
the tool downwards. The system detent
releases and the Manual Park Release
lever moves forward, allowing the vehicle
to go back into the park (P) position.
Remove the screwdriver or car key.
- Install the access cover.
- With your foot fully applied on the brake
pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm that
your vehicle is in the park (P) position and
that the instrument cluster indicates park
(P).
- If the instrument cluster does not display
the park (P) position or there is a
message stating Park Not Available,
Transmission Not In Park or Shift System
Fault, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle. Contact an
authorized dealer.
Apply the parking brake.Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for
example,
no electrical power is available, you could
require an external power source to apply
the parking brake...
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to the transmission and
tires could occur, or the engine could
overheat...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
SECM
2
ECU
3
Private CAN
4
IPMA
5
SIMA
6
PSCM
7
GWM
8
Locking solenoid
9
SASM
10
BCM
11
PCM
12
IPC
13
SUMA
14
RCM
15
Motor
16
HVAC module
17
APIM
Network Input Message Chart
SECM Network Input Messages
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Active front steering request
PSCM
Requests steering angle changes for stability control events...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Position the rear compartment storage cover upward.
Remove the rear compartment filler trim panel.
Remove the rear compartment storage/cupholder assembly...