2011 Lincoln Navigator Owner's Manual

2011 Lincoln Navigator owners manual
Year:
2011
Make:
Lincoln
Model:
Navigator
Rating:
(4)

Online manual

Size:
4.5 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
4
Warning symbols in this guide
4
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles
6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
6
DATA RECORDING
7
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
CELL PHONE USE
9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
9
Instrument Cluster
12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
12
GAUGES
18
MESSAGE CENTER
20
Info
20
System check and vehicle feature customization
22
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
25
System warnings
26
Entertainment Systems
30
AUDIO SYSTEMS
30
AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system
30
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
36
USB port
38
Rear seat controls (if equipped)
39
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
43
Satellite radio information
44
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
47
SYNC
47
Climate Controls
48
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
48
Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)
50
Operating tips
52
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL
53
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
54
Lights
55
HEADLAMP CONTROL
55
Autolamp control
55
Fog lamp control
55
High beams
56
Flash-to-pass
56
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
56
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
57
Vertical aim adjustment
57
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
58
INTERIOR LAMPS
58
Front row map lamps
58
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)
59
Second row map lamps
59
Rear cargo lamp
59
BULB REPLACEMENT
60
Lamp assembly condensation
60
Using the right bulbs
60
Replacing interior bulbs
61
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs
61
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
62
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
62
Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs
63
Replacing supplemental tail lamp bulbs
63
Replacing the high-mount brake lamp
64
Replacing license plate lamp bulb
64
Replacing approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulbs
64
Driver Controls
65
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
65
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)
66
Rear window wiper/washer controls
66
POWER TILT STEERING
67
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
68
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
69
Forward storage bin (if equipped)
69
Conversation mirror (if equipped)
69
Power quarter rear windows
70
CENTER CONSOLE
70
CLOCK
71
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
71
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)
72
POWER WINDOWS
73
One-touch up or down (front windows only)
74
Bounce-back (front windows only)
74
Security override
74
Window lock
74
Accessory delay
74
INTERIOR MIRROR
75
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
75
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
76
Power side view mirrors
76
Powerfold mirrors
76
Heated outside mirrors
77
Signal indicator mirrors
77
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS
78
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)
78
SPEED CONTROL
80
Using speed control
80
Setting speed control
80
Disengaging speed control
81
Resuming a set speed
81
Increasing speed while using speed control
81
Reducing speed while using speed control
81
Turning off speed control
81
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
82
Radio control features
82
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
83
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)
84
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)
84
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)
85
Rolling code programming
85
Fixed code programming
87
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons
89
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
89
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
90
POWER LIFTGATE
90
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
95
Cargo shelf/divider (if equipped)
95
LUGGAGE RACK
96
Locks and Security
97
KEYS
97
MYKEY™
98
POWER DOOR LOCKS
103
Smart locks
103
Autolock
103
Deactivating/activating autolock
104
Power door unlock/lock procedure
104
Keyless entry keypad procedure
105
Message center procedure
105
Autounlock feature
105
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
105
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
106
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure
106
Message center procedure
106
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
107
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
107
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
108
Locking the doors
109
Opening the power liftgate
109
Car finder
109
Sounding a panic alarm
110
Memory feature (seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column)
110
Programming memory feature to transmitter
110
Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter
110
Replacing the battery
111
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
111
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
111
Illuminated entry
112
Illuminated exit
112
Battery saver
112
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
113
Programming your own personal entry code
113
Erasing personal code
113
Anti-scan feature
114
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry
114
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
114
Anti-theft indicator
115
Automatic arming
116
Automatic disarming
116
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
116
Programming spare keys
116
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
118
Arming the system
118
Disarming the system
119
Triggering the anti-theft system
119
Seating and Safety Restraints
120
SEATING
120
Adjustable head restraints
120
Using the power lumbar support
123
Adjusting the front power seat
123
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column
125
Climate controlled seats (if equipped)
125
Cooled seats
126
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)
127
REAR SEATS
128
Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat system
128
Placing the 2nd row outboard 40% seats in cargo mode
130
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry
131
Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seatback
133
Adjusting the 2nd row center 20% seat (if equipped)
134
Rear heated seats
135
3rd row seats
136
Folding down the 3rd row seats to the load floor
136
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)
137
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
138
138
How does the restraint system work?
138
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
139
Front crash severity sensor
139
Driver’s seat position sensor
139
Front safety belt usage sensors
139
Front safety belt pretensioners
139
Front safety belt energy management retractors
139
Determining if the restraint system is operational
140
Safety restraints precautions
140
Combination lap and shoulder belts
142
Restraint of pregnant women
142
Safety belt locking modes
143
Safety belt pretensioner
145
Safety belt height adjustment
145
Second row comfort guide
146
Safety belt extension assembly
147
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
147
Conditions of operation
147
Belt-Minder
148
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature (if equipped)
150
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
152
Important SRS precautions
152
Children and airbags
154
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
154
Determining if the system is operational
156
Seat-mounted side airbag system
156
How does the side airbag system work?
157
Safety Canopy System
158
How does the Safety Canopy System work?
159
Determining if the system is operational
161
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
161
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
162
Important child restraint precautions
162
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
164
Transporting children
165
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
166
Infant and/or toddler seats
166
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
167
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments
170
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats
172
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
172
Child booster seats
176
When children should use booster seats
177
Types of booster seats
178
The importance of shoulder belts
179
Child restraints and safety belt maintenance
180
Tires, Wheels and Loading
181
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
181
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
181
4WD and AWD systems (if equipped)
181
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
182
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
183
Treadwear
184
Traction AA A B C
184
Temperature A B C
184
TIRES
185
Glossary of tire terminology
185
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
186
TIRE CARE
188
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
188
Tire wear
188
Damage
189
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
189
Tire replacement requirements
190
Safety practices
191
Highway hazards
191
Tire and wheel alignment
192
Tire rotation
192
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
193
Information on “P” type tires
193
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
196
Information on “T” type tires
197
Location of the tire label
197
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
198
Changing tires with TPMS
199
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
199
When your temporary spare tire is installed
199
When you believe your system is not operating properly
200
When inflating your tires
201
How temperature affects your tire pressure
201
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
202
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
202
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles
209
TRAILER TOWING
210
Trailer hitch cover
212
Preparing to tow
212
Hitches
212
Integrated hitch rating
213
Weight-distributing hitch
213
Safety chains
214
Trailer brakes
214
Trailer lamps
214
Driving while you tow
214
Servicing after towing
215
Trailer towing tips
215
Launching or retrieving a boat
216
RECREATIONAL TOWING
216
Driving
217
STARTING
217
Positions of the ignition
217
Preparing to start your vehicle
217
Important safety precautions
218
Starting the engine
219
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)
220
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)
220
Guarding against exhaust fumes
221
Important ventilating information
221
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
221
BRAKES
223
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
224
Using ABS
224
ABS warning lamp
224
Parking brake
225
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
226
STEERING
231
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
232
PREPARING TO DRIVE
233
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK – FLOOR-SHIFT TRANSMISSION
233
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
235
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission
235
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
237
FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEMS
238
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM
241
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
243
4WD indicator lights
244
Modes of the Control Trac system
244
Shifting between Control Trac system modes
245
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles
245
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles
246
Basic operating principles
246
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
246
If your vehicle gets stuck
247
Emergency maneuvers
248
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)
248
Normal characteristics
249
Sand
249
Mud and water
249
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
250
Driving on snow and ice
251
Maintenance and modifications
252
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
252
Roadside Emergencies
253
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
253
Getting roadside assistance
253
Using roadside assistance
254
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
254
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
255
FUSES AND RELAYS
256
Fuses
256
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
256
Passenger compartment fuse panel
257
Power distribution box
260
CHANGING THE TIRES
264
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
264
Stopping and securing the vehicle
266
Location of the spare tire and tools
266
Removing the jack and tools
267
Removing the spare tire
267
Tire change procedure
268
Stowing the spare tire
271
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
272
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
273
JUMP STARTING
274
Preparing your vehicle
274
Connecting the jumper cables
275
Jump starting
276
Removing the jumper cables
276
WRECKER TOWING
277
Emergency towing
278
Customer Assistance
279
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
279
Away from home
279
Additional assistance
280
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
281
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
282
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
283
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
283
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
285
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide
285
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
286
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
286
Cleaning
287
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
287
WAXING
288
PAINT CHIPS
288
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
288
ENGINE
289
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
289
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
290
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
290
INTERIOR
291
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
292
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH EDITION)
292
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)
293
UNDERBODY
294
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
294
Maintenance and Specifications
295
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
295
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
295
Working with the engine off
295
Working with the engine on
295
OPENING THE HOOD
296
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
297
5.4L V8
297
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
298
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate
298
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
299
Changing the rear window wiper blade
299
ENGINE OIL
300
Checking the engine oil
300
Adding engine oil
301
Engine oil and filter recommendations
302
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
302
BATTERY
303
ENGINE COOLANT
305
Checking engine coolant
305
Adding engine coolant
306
Recycled engine coolant
308
Coolant refill capacity
308
Severe climates
308
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
309
How fail-safe cooling works
309
When fail-safe mode is activated
310
FUEL FILTER
311
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
311
Important safety precautions
311
Refueling
313
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system
314
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet
315
Choosing the right fuel
315
Octane recommendations
315
FFV engines
315
Fuel quality
316
Cleaner air
316
Running out of fuel
316
Refilling with a portable fuel container
317
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
318
Measuring techniques
318
Filling the tank
318
Calculating fuel economy
319
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
319
Habits
319
Maintenance
320
Conditions
320
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
321
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)
322
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
323
POWER STEERING FLUID
324
BRAKE FLUID
324
TRANSMISSION FLUID
325
Checking automatic transmission fluid
325
AIR FILTER
325
Changing the air filter element
325
VEHICLE STORAGE
328
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
330
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
331
ENGINE DATA
334
Engine drivebelt routing
335
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
335
Safety Compliance Certification Label
335
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
336
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
337
Accessories
338
LINCOLN CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
338
Exterior style
338
Interior style
338
Lifestyle
338
Peace of mind
339
Ford Extended Service Plan
340
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)
340
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
343
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
344
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
344
Why maintain your vehicle?
344
Protecting your investment
344
Oil, fluids and flushing
345
Genuine Ford parts and service
345
Convenience
345
Factory-trained technicians
345
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts
346
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs
346
WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
346
Owner checks and services
346
Multi-point inspection
347
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
348
Maintenance schedule log
352
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
355
Special operating condition log
359
EXCEPTIONS
361
COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
362
Engine coolant change log
363
Index
364

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