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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 165 165 177 186 193 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 206 206 209 212 217 234 240 246 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 247 247 248 248 249 258 267 273 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 274 283 Cleaning 284 2
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 165 165 177 186 193 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 206 206 209 212 217 234 240 246 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 247 247 248 248 249 258 267 273 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 274 283 Cleaning 284 2
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...collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may...about your Owner's Guide. The recorded information may seek to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and • where the driver was traveling; Event Data...
...collecting and storing diagnostic information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may...about your Owner's Guide. The recorded information may seek to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada. 6 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) and • where the driver was traveling; Event Data...
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... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-...Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) ...
... Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Child Seat Child Seat Lower Anchor Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-...Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) ...
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...a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Brake system warning light: To BRAKE confirm the brake system warning light is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, ... causing a fire. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this 10 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster...
...a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. Brake system warning light: To BRAKE confirm the brake system warning light is occurring which could damage the catalytic converter, ... causing a fire. Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your catalytic converter. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this 10 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster...
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...chapter. Safety belt: Reminds you to stop the vehicle. It will take you to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 11 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster time, seek service immediately from your safety... Illuminates when the battery is high. Refer to fasten your dealership. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system...
...chapter. Safety belt: Reminds you to stop the vehicle. It will take you to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 11 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster time, seek service immediately from your safety... Illuminates when the battery is high. Refer to fasten your dealership. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system...
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...lamps (DRL) (if equipped) To activate DRL: • the ignition must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be disengaged. Always remember to turn on your headlamps under these conditions. Pull the lever towards you to the body security module (BSM).... • The body security module responds within 100 milliseconds with next auto lamp exit delay time. 3. INT2 INT1 OFF OFF 96 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The message center then displays the next menu selection in a collision...
...lamps (DRL) (if equipped) To activate DRL: • the ignition must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position • the parking brake must be disengaged. Always remember to turn on your headlamps under these conditions. Pull the lever towards you to the body security module (BSM).... • The body security module responds within 100 milliseconds with next auto lamp exit delay time. 3. INT2 INT1 OFF OFF 96 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The message center then displays the next menu selection in a collision...
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... rear and side of the socket and push in the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Lights Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup bulbs are located in the new bulb. 6. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and... then open the liftgate to replace each bulb: 1. Pull the lamp off by pulling rearward on the lamp. 106 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners...
... rear and side of the socket and push in the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Lights Replacing tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup lamp bulbs The tail/brake/turn/sidemarker/backup bulbs are located in the new bulb. 6. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position and... then open the liftgate to replace each bulb: 1. Pull the lamp off by pulling rearward on the lamp. 106 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners...
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...speed control The controls for using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. The adjustment allows for your foot on .... Accelerate to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Press and hold the rocker control to the desired speed. 121 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners...
...speed control The controls for using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. Driver Controls POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS The accelerator and brake pedal should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and the gearshift lever is moving. The adjustment allows for your foot on .... Accelerate to adjust accelerator and brake pedal toward you or away from you can maintain a speed of maximum travel. Speed control does not work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Press and hold the rocker control to the desired speed. 121 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners...
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... the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 48 km/h (30 mph). 122 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. Resuming a set speed...
... the speed. • If the vehicle speed decreases more than 48 km/h (30 mph). 122 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: • Vehicle speed may want to apply the brakes to the previously set speed Press the RES control and release it . 4. Resuming a set speed...
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... this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 123 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and release this control...
... this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1.6 km/h (1 mph). • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel) until the desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. 123 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press and release this control...
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Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed ... operate some radio and climate control features. In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press MEM to select the next selection on the tape. 124 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In Tape mode: • Press MEM to select preset stations within the selected radio...
Driver Controls Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or press CNCL (Cancel). STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS These controls allow you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your vehicle's previously set speed ... operate some radio and climate control features. In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press MEM to select the next selection on the tape. 124 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In Tape mode: • Press MEM to select preset stations within the selected radio...
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... menu Press this control for three seconds. ADVANCE TRAC (if equipped) 9. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM 3. OIL PRESSURE 2. PARK ASSIST 135 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 10. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence...
... menu Press this control for three seconds. ADVANCE TRAC (if equipped) 9. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM 3. OIL PRESSURE 2. PARK ASSIST 135 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 10. Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored. The sequence...
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...if equipped). Displayed when the transmission is OFF. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is turned from OFF to prevent damage from overheating. 139 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Warning display Status Door ajar Liftgate ...ajar Warning returns after cycling through the system sequence Low fuel level Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Transmission overheated Check transmission Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely AWD disabled locked...
...if equipped). Displayed when the transmission is OFF. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is turned from OFF to prevent damage from overheating. 139 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Warning display Status Door ajar Liftgate ...ajar Warning returns after cycling through the system sequence Low fuel level Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Transmission overheated Check transmission Check engine temperature Reduced engine power Stop engine safely AWD disabled locked...
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...have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Displayed when the engine oil pressure is overheating. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. This warning may cause internal transmission damage. CHECK TRANSMISSION. If this condition may appear...not operating properly. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system is less than one quarter full. Refer to Engine oil in the Driving chapter. 141 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this does not cool the transmission, turn ...
...have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Displayed when the engine oil pressure is overheating. Refer to Checking and adding brake fluid in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. This warning may cause internal transmission damage. CHECK TRANSMISSION. If this condition may appear...not operating properly. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac system is less than one quarter full. Refer to Engine oil in the Driving chapter. 141 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this does not cool the transmission, turn ...
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.... However, drivers must be paramount when using such equipment. Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these benefits. 143 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls To reset the oil monitoring system to continue the ... network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Oil life • Charging system • Door sensor • Washer fluid • Brake fluid • Compass • Outside temperature • Engine sensor Contact your personalized OIL LIFE XX%. 4.
.... However, drivers must be paramount when using such equipment. Press RESET until you find your dealer as soon as possible if these benefits. 143 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls To reset the oil monitoring system to continue the ... network communication between electronic modules. • Fuel computer • Oil life • Charging system • Door sensor • Washer fluid • Brake fluid • Compass • Outside temperature • Engine sensor Contact your personalized OIL LIFE XX%. 4.
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... be closed before driving. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to your vehicle. 145 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. To lock ...liftgate from inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, press the control on the left side of the accelerator or the brake pedal. If not, possible damage may occur to lock in. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so that the...
... be closed before driving. REAR LIFTGATE The liftgate area is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to your vehicle. 145 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure. To lock ...liftgate from inside the cargo area. • To open the liftgate window, press the control on the left side of the accelerator or the brake pedal. If not, possible damage may occur to lock in. Driver Controls POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so that the...
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Refer to lock all doors. The smart unlocking feature operates independent of the position of 8 km/h (5 mph) or greater. 148 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press control to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. This ...feature relocks all doors if any door is opened, the brake is in this chapter. In case of loss, replacement keys are closed . • The brake is pressed while the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. • The transmission is in either a...
Refer to lock all doors. The smart unlocking feature operates independent of the position of 8 km/h (5 mph) or greater. 148 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press control to SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. This ...feature relocks all doors if any door is opened, the brake is in this chapter. In case of loss, replacement keys are closed . • The brake is pressed while the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. • The transmission is in either a...
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...movements and locking in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. they could burn a small child. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is coming...restraints in response to vehicle movement. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) 178 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. To unfasten, push the release...
...movements and locking in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. they could burn a small child. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is coming...restraints in response to vehicle movement. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) 178 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. To unfasten, push the release...
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...turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds after the warning light turns off the parklamps/headlamps. 184 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly ...vehicle is buckled and then unbuckled during BeltMinder warning activation. 4. Turn the ignition switch to be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • All vehicle ...
...turns off. (Approximately 1-2 minutes) • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds after the warning light turns off the parklamps/headlamps. 184 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature Read steps 1 - 9 thoroughly ...vehicle is buckled and then unbuckled during BeltMinder warning activation. 4. Turn the ignition switch to be disabled for that : • The parking brake is set • The gearshift is in P (Park) • The ignition switch is in the OFF position • All vehicle ...
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...automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift lever is in order to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. For more information on... the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in P (Park). Make sure all vehicle occupants have the vehicle checked. O D 207 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system...
...automatically, have buckled their proper usage, refer to warm the engine. Make sure vehicle accessories are off. • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift lever is in order to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. For more information on... the engine starts, the idle RPM runs higher than normal in P (Park). Make sure all vehicle occupants have the vehicle checked. O D 207 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system...