Lincoln Aviator: Towing / Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the ignition
is in the accessory or on position when
being towed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle transport
trailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels on
the ground, regardless of the powertrain and
transmission configuration, under the
following conditions:
- Your vehicle is facing forward for towing
in a forward direction.
- Refer to the Manual Park Release
procedure. Failing to do so could result
in damage to the transmission.
- Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
- Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Note: If you are unsure of the vehicle’s
configuration, contact an authorized dealer.
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles (If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
Place the front wheels on a two-wheel tow
dolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow the
instructions specified by the equipment
provider.
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles (If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
We recommend towing your vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground, such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles (If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could occur.
We recommend towing your vehicle with all
four wheels off the ground, such as when
using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram - Networked Illumination - Doors
NOTE:
Not all vehicles come equipped with all the items listed
below. The door latch modules are identified as follows:
Left front door - DCME
Right front door - DCMF
Left rear door - DCMG
Right rear door - DCMH
Item
Description
1
MS-CAN
2
DCME
3
Light sensor
4
DCMF
5
DCMH
6
DDM
7
PDM
8
RF door lock switch
9
RF door window control switch
10
LF door window control switch
11
RR door window control switch
12
LR door window control switch
13
LF door lock switch
14
RR door lock switch
15
LR door lock switch
16
GWM
17
DCMG
18
LH front interior door latch switch
19
RH front interior door latch switch
20
LH rear interior door latch switch
21
RH rear interior door latch switch
22
LIN
23
LIN
24
HS-CAN1
25
BCM
26
Dimmer switch
27
Headlamp switch
System Diagram - Networked Illumination - Steering Wheel Switches
Item
Description
1
Light sensor
2
RH lower steering wheel switch
3
RH upper steering wheel switch
4
LH lower steering wheel switch
5
LH upper steering wheel switch
6
SIMA
7
Upshift paddle switch
8
Downshift paddle switch
9
HS-CAN2
10
GWM
11
HS-CAN1
12
LIN
13
BCM
14
Dimmer switch
15
Headlamp switch
System Diagram - Networked Illumination - Other Modules
Item
Description
1
FCIM
2
APIM
3
Light sensor
4
ACM
5
IPC
6
FDIM
7
without Touchscreen
8
FCDIM
9
RHVAC
10
RACM
11
LIN
12
HS-CAN1
13
MS-CAN
14
HS-CAN3
15
GWM
16
Dimmer switch
17
Headlamp switch
18
BCM
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages - ACM, APIM, DCME, DCMF, DCMG, DCMH, DDM, FCIM, RACM, RHVAC, SIMA, GWM, IPC and PDM...
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...