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Lincoln Aviator: General Information / Updating the System

Updating the System Using a USB Drive

Downloading an Update

Go to the SYNC update page on the regional website.
Download the update.
Note: The website notifies you if an update is available.
Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note: The USB drive needs to be empty and meet the minimum requirements detailed on the website.
Follow the instructions provided to download the update to the USB drive.

Installing an Update

Note: You can use the system when an installation is in progress.

Disconnect all other USB devices from the USB ports.
Connect the USB drive with the update to a USB port.

Note: Installation starts automatically within a few minutes.

Updating the System Using a Wi-Fi Network Connection

Switching Automatic System Updates On

Lincoln Aviator. Updating the System Select the settings option on the feature bar.

Select Automatic Updates.

Switch Automatic System Updates on.

The system is now set to check for and receive system updates when it is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Note: You can use the system when a download is in progress.

Note: If the system is disconnected from the Wi-Fi network when a download is in progress, the download continues the next time the system is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

See Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Additional Information and Assistance

For additional information and assistance, we recommend that you contact an authorized dealer or refer to the local website.

Using the Touchscreen

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Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.