Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Wheels and Tires / Tire Care / Safety Practices

Lincoln Aviator: Tire Care / Safety Practices

WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, do not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds.

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.

*Observe posted speed limits

*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns

*Avoid potholes and objects on the road

*Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking

Tire Replacement Requirements

Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford...

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive, there is always the possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe area out of traffic...

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

Overview NOTE: This section only describes and diagnosis the Phone as a Key system. In order for the Phone as a Key system to operate, the PATS system must be functioning correctly. For more information about the PATS system Refer to: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - System Operation and Component Description (419-01B Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS), Description and Operation)...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Remote Control

You can use the remote control at any time. When you press the lock button on the remote control, all exterior door handle switches do not release the doors. When you press the unlock button, all exterior door handle switches release the doors. Unlocking the Doors Press the button...

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.