Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / General Procedures - Stay in Neutral

Lincoln Aviator: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / General Procedures - Stay in Neutral

Activation

NOTE: If the vehicle has a discharged battery, an external power source is required. If the battery discharges while in Stay in Neutral Mode, the park lock pawl solenoid will release and the transmission will return to Park. Do not tow the vehicle in this mode.
Apply the parking brake.

Press N on the GSM and press N again within 5 seconds to enter Stay in Neutral Mode. N on the GSM will slowly blink and a message will appear on the IPC.

To exit Stay in Neutral Mode, press the brake pedal and shift to P, or if the engine is running press the brake pedal and shift to any other gear.

Diagnosis and Testing - External Controls

General Procedures - Transmission Park by Wire Manual Release

Activation NOTE: If the vehicle has a discharged battery, an external power source is required. Apply the parking brake. Remove the console mat...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Parking Aid Camera Initialization

Using a scan tool select the controlling module for the parking aid camera(s). Carry out the LIN new module initialization. Follow the on-screen instructions. Check the vehicle for the active guidelines option...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Steering Column

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 DSM B12A7:11 Steering Column Tilt Sensor A: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C DSM B12A7:15 Steering Column Tilt Sensor A: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test C DSM B12A8:11 Steering Column Telescope Sensor A: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C DSM B12A8:15 Steering Column Telescope Sensor A: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test C DSM B1375:11 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D DSM B1375:12 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D DSM B1375:13 Steering Column Tilt Motor: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D DSM B137E:11 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D DSM B137E:12 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Short To Battery GO to Pinpoint Test D DSM B137E:13 Steering Column Telescope Motor: Circuit Open GO to Pinpoint Test D Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Power Adjustable Steering Column Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Activating Intelligent Access

The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

At a Door

Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access