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 Inspection

Inspection NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur. Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Exhaust System - Overview

Overview NOTICE: Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison" the catalyst...

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.