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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 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.
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... Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 290 291 292 293 297 304 316 330 331 333 Accessories Index 340 343 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 Ford may change the contents without notice and without...
... Contents Maintenance and Specifications Hood Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 290 291 292 293 297 304 316 330 331 333 Accessories Index 340 343 All rights reserved. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 Ford may change the contents without notice and without...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...: Illuminates when the low tire warning system is running or hot. Warning light flashing (flashes for two minutes at start up or while driving) 12 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this light fails to illuminate when ignition... is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on Customer Action • Check your tire pressure and ensure your tires are inflated to Tire inflation pressure under Tires...
...: Illuminates when the low tire warning system is running or hot. Warning light flashing (flashes for two minutes at start up or while driving) 12 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this light fails to illuminate when ignition... is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on Customer Action • Check your tire pressure and ensure your tires are inflated to Tire inflation pressure under Tires...
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... change the Quick POI menu settings. Entertainment Systems Quick POI (Point of Interest) Allows you notice it is recommended to activate this function after every tire replacement. guidance, voice, search area and route preferences). Calibration This feature is helpful if the car has been towed, or if you to confirm. Press... 'Map Area POIs' to reposition the vehicle location. When the button is highlighted, calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when complete. 54 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... change the Quick POI menu settings. Entertainment Systems Quick POI (Point of Interest) Allows you notice it is recommended to activate this function after every tire replacement. guidance, voice, search area and route preferences). Calibration This feature is helpful if the car has been towed, or if you to confirm. Press... 'Map Area POIs' to reposition the vehicle location. When the button is highlighted, calibration is in process and will turn off automatically when complete. 54 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...through each of the systems being monitored. ADVANCE TRAC (if equipped) 9. CHARGING SYSTEM 5. FUEL LEVEL (if low) 7. PARK ASSIST 135 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Setup menu Press this function from the SETUP ...AWD Locked (if equipped) • Avdtrac (if equipped) System check Selecting this control for three seconds. OIL PRESSURE 2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 8. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM 3. ENGINE TEMP 1. OIL LIFE IN XX% 4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 10. The sequence of the monitored systems, the message center will...
...through each of the systems being monitored. ADVANCE TRAC (if equipped) 9. CHARGING SYSTEM 5. FUEL LEVEL (if low) 7. PARK ASSIST 135 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driver Controls Setup menu Press this function from the SETUP ...AWD Locked (if equipped) • Avdtrac (if equipped) System check Selecting this control for three seconds. OIL PRESSURE 2. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 8. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM 3. ENGINE TEMP 1. OIL LIFE IN XX% 4. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 10. The sequence of the monitored systems, the message center will...
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...no more warning messages. Displays for 4 seconds. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 138 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the ...Change Oil Soon Temporary AWD locked (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Warning-tire very low Status Warning displays when R (reverse) gear is selected. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are...
...no more warning messages. Displays for 4 seconds. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after 10 minutes 138 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the ...Change Oil Soon Temporary AWD locked (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD lock OFF AWD auto ON (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) Warning-tire very low Status Warning displays when R (reverse) gear is selected. The message center will display the last selected feature if there are...
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...OFF. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is in R (Reverse) and the park assist does not operate properly. Check tire pressure Tire pressure system fault Tire pressure sensor fault Check AdvTrac (if equipped) Check AWD (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD Disabled (vehicles ...equipped with AdvanceTrac only). Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is turned from OFF to prevent damage from overheating. 139 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231...
...OFF. Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is in R (Reverse) and the park assist does not operate properly. Check tire pressure Tire pressure system fault Tire pressure sensor fault Check AdvTrac (if equipped) Check AWD (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only) AWD Disabled (vehicles ...equipped with AdvanceTrac only). Displayed when the AdvanceTrac is turned from OFF to prevent damage from overheating. 139 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231...
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... LIFTGATE AJAR. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Displayed when any of a low fuel condition. 140 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)... CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. When this warning message is malfunctioning. Displayed when a tire pressure monitoring system is completely cooled down from being overheated...
... LIFTGATE AJAR. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Refer to Checking the tire pressure in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Displayed when any of a low fuel condition. 140 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)... CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE. When this warning message is malfunctioning. Displayed when a tire pressure monitoring system is completely cooled down from being overheated...
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...Anti-lock braking is activated excessively for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the vehicle. AdvanceTrac enhances your tires to "dig" for more than five seconds will disable the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement and traction enhancement feature. Pressing the control once...begins to correct the sliding motion by applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by this condition and will function normally during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in this chapter) 213 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
...Anti-lock braking is activated excessively for an extended period of time, the brake portion of the vehicle. AdvanceTrac enhances your tires to "dig" for more than five seconds will disable the AdvanceTrac stability enhancement and traction enhancement feature. Pressing the control once...begins to correct the sliding motion by applying brake force at individual tires and, if necessary, by this condition and will function normally during maneuvers that require all available tire traction, like in this chapter) 213 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac /Roll Stability Control sensors located in this may notice a slight movement of the tires have exceeded their ability to apply higher brake forces. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you may also hear a whoosh.... The occurrence of a AdvanceTrac /Roll Stability Control event is on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 215 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Pressing the AdvanceTrac button will enhance momentum through the ...
...the vehicle's handling can adversely affect the AdvanceTrac /Roll Stability Control sensors located in this may notice a slight movement of the tires have exceeded their ability to apply higher brake forces. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you may also hear a whoosh.... The occurrence of a AdvanceTrac /Roll Stability Control event is on the brake pedal, you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. 215 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Pressing the AdvanceTrac button will enhance momentum through the ...
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... wanders or pulls, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer or a qualified service technician. 216 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) At low speeds, steering assist will adjust to improve... steering feel. If the noise is excessive, check for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering ...
... wanders or pulls, check for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your dealer or a qualified service technician. 216 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) At low speeds, steering assist will adjust to improve... steering feel. If the noise is excessive, check for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment Speed sensitive steering ...
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... with a higher center of gravity, may raise the center of gravity of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is depressed. 217 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it ...Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than vehicles with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the ...
... with a higher center of gravity, may raise the center of gravity of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is depressed. 217 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Your vehicle has special design and equipment features to make it ...Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than low-slung sports cars are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as larger tires and increased ground clearance, give the vehicle a higher center of gravity than vehicles with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the ...
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...by selecting AWD options through the message center. With the AWD option, power is not recommended that you can be displayed. Such a tire could make the vehicle difficult to perform satisfactorily under off -road conditions such as result in damage to change AWD modes, if desired,... by pressing SETUP in the instrument cluster will also come on dry pavement. 224 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The following sections, Normal operation, Autolock operation and Disabling AWD...
...by selecting AWD options through the message center. With the AWD option, power is not recommended that you can be displayed. Such a tire could make the vehicle difficult to perform satisfactorily under off -road conditions such as result in damage to change AWD modes, if desired,... by pressing SETUP in the instrument cluster will also come on dry pavement. 224 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The following sections, Normal operation, Autolock operation and Disabling AWD...
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You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you leave your vehicle. 227 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to strike small objects, such as ... in mud or snow it may be your primary concern. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for more than attempt a sudden return to the transmission...
You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you leave your vehicle. 227 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Failure to drive cautiously could cause the vehicle to strike small objects, such as ... in mud or snow it may be your primary concern. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be safer to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may occur. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for more than attempt a sudden return to the transmission...
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... be made, remember to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these abrupt inputs. 228 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not spin the wheels at speeds as high as passenger ... increased risk of loss of surface to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any more . Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if ...
... be made, remember to a maneuver (steering, acceleration or braking). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these abrupt inputs. 228 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not spin the wheels at speeds as high as passenger ... increased risk of loss of surface to a safe direction of travel. • In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any more . Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be utilized if ...
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...came if you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to drive over sand, try the brakes. Traction or brake capability may stall. As 229 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once through high water, drive slowly. Apply the accelerator slowly... and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can lose traction in sand, make sure you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in slick mud. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance may illuminate depending on how much...
...came if you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to drive over sand, try the brakes. Traction or brake capability may stall. As 229 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Once through high water, drive slowly. Apply the accelerator slowly... and avoid spinning the wheels. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can lose traction in sand, make sure you must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in slick mud. Sand When driving over terrain and road conditions that assistance may illuminate depending on how much...
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... possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to rotating driveshafts and...straight up or down . Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in encouraging you to a safe location. 230 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the front or rear axle is better to back down to ...
... possibly rolling over a hill without seeing what conditions are on the other public and private lands by "treading lightly." Driving on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an imbalance that could damage drive components. "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to rotating driveshafts and...straight up or down . Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. When climbing a steep slope or hill, start in encouraging you to a safe location. 230 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the front or rear axle is better to back down to ...
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.... Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of AWD vehicles without also putting them on the front tires of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Refer to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in...direction of vehicle control. This could lose control. Driving Apply just enough power to the wheels to slide and swing around during braking. 231 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. Apply...
.... Although an AWD vehicle may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of AWD vehicles without also putting them on the front tires of the lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake steadily. Refer to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in...direction of vehicle control. This could lose control. Driving Apply just enough power to the wheels to slide and swing around during braking. 231 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to road conditions. Apply...
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... "aftermarket lift kits" or other than the maximum pressure allowed for the tire. 232 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company because it may adversely affect ...to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury or death. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could cause steering, ...
... "aftermarket lift kits" or other than the maximum pressure allowed for the tire. 232 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford Motor Company because it may adversely affect ...to loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or serious personal injury or death. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could cause steering, ...