Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Owners Manual / Driving Aids / Blind Spot Information System / Using the Blind Spot Information System

Lincoln Aviator: Blind Spot Information System / Using the Blind Spot Information System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission The system turns on when all of the following occur:

You start your vehicle.
You shift into drive (D).
The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in park (P) or reverse (R).

System Lights and Messages

Lincoln Aviator. Using the Blind Spot Information System

When the system detects a vehicle, an alert indicator illuminates in the exterior mirror on the side the approaching vehicle is coming from. If you turn the direction indicator on for that side of your vehicle, the alert indicator flashes.

Note: The system may not alert you if a vehicle quickly passes through the detection zone.

Blocked Sensors

Lincoln Aviator. Using the Blind Spot Information System

The sensors are behind the rear bumper on both sides of your vehicle.

Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt.

Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note: Blocked sensors could affect system performance.

If the sensors become blocked, a message could appear in the information display. The alert indicators remain illuminated but the system does not alert you.

System Errors

If the system detects a fault, a warning lamp illuminates and a message displays.

Switching the System On and Off

To switch the system on or off, adjust the setting. Depending on your vehicle options, the setting could be in the following:

Information display.
Touchscreen.

When you switch the system off, a warning lamp illuminates and the alert indicators flash twice.

Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle.

Note: The system may not correctly operate when towing a trailer. For vehicles with an approved trailer tow module and tow bar, the system turns off when you attach a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket trailer tow module or tow bar, we recommend that you switch the system off when you attach a trailer.

To permanently switch the system off, contact an authorized dealer.

Blind Spot Information System

WARNING: Do not use the blind spot information system as a replacement for using the interior and exterior mirrors or looking over your shoulder before changing lanes...

Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow (If Equipped)

The design of the system is to aid you in detecting vehicles that could have entered the detection area zone (A). The detection area is on both sides of your vehicle and trailer, extending rearward from the exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Crankcase Ventilation

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module DTC Description Action PCM P04DB:00 Crankcase Ventilation System Disconnected: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM P051A:00 Crankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM P051B:00 Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM P051C:00 Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit Low: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM P051D:00 Crankcase Pressure Sensor Circuit High: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM P051E:00 Crankcase Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM P2282:00 Air Leak Between Throttle Body And Intake Valve: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG PCM U060E:00 Lost Communication With Crankcase Pressure Sensor: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test HG Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Air Suspension

WARNING: If your vehicle has self-leveling air suspension, you must switch the system off before carrying out any maintenance or repair. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death. The air suspension system automatically adjusts to maintain a constant frame height, allows for ease of vehicle loading, provides improved vehicle ride, and increased driver comfort...

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.