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

Lincoln Aviator: Starting a Gasoline 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).

Fully depress the brake pedal.
Press the push button ignition switch.

The system does not function if:

The bluetooth-enabled phone frequencies are jammed.
The Phone as a Key battery is low or fully discharged.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to restart your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching it off, even if it does not detect a valid passive key. Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and press the push button ignition switch...

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...

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Piston Selection

Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications. NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston. Measure the cylinder bore in 2 directions...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Overview

Overview The PATS deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting unless a valid programmed key is detected inside the vehicle when the START/STOP button is pressed. The PATS does not disable an already running vehicle. Backup Starting NOTE: There are certain areas within the vehicle where the passive key may not be detected and the message center displays No Key Detected...

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.