Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Owners Manual / Doors and Locks / Locking and Unlocking / Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade

Lincoln Aviator: Locking and Unlocking / Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can manually unlatch the driver door using a key in the position shown.

Lincoln Aviator. Unlatching the Driver Door with the Key Blade

Remove the key blade from the transmitter.
Insert the key blade into the lock cylinder.
Turn the key clockwise to unlatch the driver door.

Note: All other doors remain locked.

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...

Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys

This feature helps to prevent you from locking your intelligent access key inside your vehicle’s passenger compartment or rear cargo area. When you electronically lock your vehicle with any door open, the transmission is in park (P) and the ignition is off, the system searches for an intelligent access key inside your vehicle after you close the last door...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual: General Procedures - Transport Mode Deactivation

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Remote Control

Passive Key

Lincoln Aviator. Remote Control

The passive key operates the power locks and the remote start system. The passive key must be in your vehicle to use the push button start.

Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the passive key is inside your vehicle.