2023 Lincoln Navigator Owner’s Manual

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All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
The all-wheel drive uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system turns on when needed and does not require input from you.

Note: The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free, and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress that might result in damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Note: A warning message appears in the information display when an AWD system fault is present. An AWD system fault causes the AWD system to default to front-wheel drive-only mode. When this warning message displays, have your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer

Note: A warning message appears in the information display if the AWD system has overheated. This condition may occur if you operate the vehicle in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes. After you restart the engine and the AWD system adequately cools, the warning message turns off, and the normal AWD function returns. Do not use a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided. If the mini-spare tire is installed, the AWD system may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive-only mode to protect driveline components. A warning in the information display appears, indicating that the system is in front-wheel drive-only mode. If there is a warning message in the information display from using the spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and cycling the ignition off and on. We recommend that you reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system.

Driving in Special Conditions with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are ready to drive on sand, snow, mud, and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect against overheating of the engine.

Basic operating principles in special conditions

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement

• If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply when returning to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure you shift the gearshift lever to the first gear. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Do not spin the wheels at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, you can rock it out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If your vehicle has AdvanceTrac™ with Roll Stability Control™, it may be beneficial to disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system when attempting to rock the vehicle.

Emergency Maneuvers

• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, for example, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering results in less vehicle control, not more. Additionally, use smooth variations of the accelerator and brake pedal pressure if changes in vehicle speed are necessary. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and personal injury. Use all available road surfaces to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.
• If your vehicle goes from one type of surface to another, for example, from concrete to gravel, there may be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver, such as steering, acceleration, or braking. Again, avoid these abrupt inputs.

Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Avoid reducing the tire pressure but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Driving your AWD in deep sand may cause the AWD system to overheat. After the system cools down, the normal AWD function returns. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect against overheating of the engine. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that you may need assistance from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to back out the way you came if you proceed with caution.

Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brake capability may be limited. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible), and proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying improves when you move your vehicle slowly when applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.

Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE WORK

Using the 1-Speed Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System
The 1-speed automatic four-wheel drive system utilizes an electronically controlled on-demand 1-speed transfer case. This system monitors various vehicle sensory inputs to provide an increased level of performance. This system offers the driver two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive auto, and four-wheel drive high as available modes of operation via the selectable drive mode switch. When a four-wheel drive auto is selected, the system continuously varies power to the front wheels for optimum performance for all on-road conditions. When four-wheel drive high is selected, the system provides power to the front and rear wheels for use in off-road or slippery conditions such as deep snow, sand, or mud. There is further information on driving in unique driving conditions.

Using the 2-speed Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System (If Equipped)
The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive system utilizes an electronically controlled on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This system monitors various vehicle sensory inputs to provide an increased level of performance. This system offers the driver two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel drive low as available modes of operation. When a four-wheel drive auto is selected, the system continuously varies power to the front wheels for optimum performance for all on-road conditions. When either four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive low is selected with the appropriate drive modes, the four-wheel drive system provides electronically locked power to the front and rear wheels for use in off-road or slippery conditions such as deep snow, sand, or mud. Selecting slow climb also provides additional gearing for increased torque multiplication for conditions like deep sand, snow, steep slopes, or pulling heavy objects. Additionally, the system is capable of recreational flat towing by putting the transfer case into neutral (N).  There is further information on driving in unique driving conditions.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PRECAUTIONS
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity (utility and four-wheel drive vehicles) handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity (passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed, and abrupt steering in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously increases the risk of losing control of your vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury, and death. Do not become overconfident in the ability of four-wheel drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won’t stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed.

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting stuck or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Always maintain steering wheel control, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow, or ice.
Note: Do not use four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard-surfaced roads. Doing so can produce excessive noise, increase tire wear, and can damage drive components.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LIMITATIONS
Operating Four-Wheel Drive with Spare or Mismatched Tires (If Equipped) On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of the spare tire can affect the four-wheel drive system. If there is a significant difference between the size of the spare tire and the remaining tires, you could have limited four-wheel drive functionality.

When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly, we recommend that you do not:

• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) with a four-wheel drive mode turned on.
• Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry pavement.

Driving with the full-size dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly can limit four-wheel drive functionality.

You can experience the following:

• Additional noise from the transfer case or other drive components.

Use of a dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly can lead to impairment of the following:

• Comfort and noise.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet driving capability.
• Four-wheel drive capability.

Note: Your vehicle could have a front air dam that can become damaged, due to reduced ground clearance, when taking your vehicle off-road. You can remove this air dam by removing the eight bolts that secure it.
Note: Your vehicle could have side steps that can become damaged, due to reduced ground clearance, when taking your vehicle off-road. Remove side steps before driving your vehicle off-road.

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODE
To select a specific four-wheel drive mode please select one of the desired drive modes. For additional information.

Note: When shifting to and from four-wheel drive, a message appears in the instrument cluster display indicating that the system is in the process of making a shift.
Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping or while applying the accelerator pedal.

If the system detects a fault, a warning message appears in the instrument cluster display.

Note: Do not use DEEP CONDITIONS or SLOW CLIMB on dry, hard-surfaced roads. Doing so produces excessive noise, increases tire wear, and may damage drive components. The 4X4 system in these modes is only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces.

Shifting to or from Slow Climb (4L)
To select or exit SLOW CLIMB (4L):

1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less.
2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).
3. Select SLOW CLIMB on the drive mode switch.

A message appears in the instrument cluster display indicating a four-wheel drive shift is in progress. If any of the above shift conditions are not present, the shift will not occur and a message appears in the instrument cluster display guiding you through the proper shifting procedures. If there is a transfer case tooth blockage, a message appears in the instrument cluster display. To alleviate this condition, place the transmission in a forward gear, move your vehicle forward approximately 4.9 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to complete the range shift.

Note: You could hear some noise as the system shifts or engages which is normal. If the system detects a fault, a warning message appears in the instrument cluster display.

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
2H turns on when you select NORMAL or CONSERVE. Two-wheel drive high is for general on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear wheels only.

Note: Two-wheel drive high can turn on or off based on Drive Mode selection

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO
4A turns on when you select EXCITE, NORMAL 4×4 AUTO, or SLIPPERY. Four-wheel drive auto provides electronically controlled four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels, as required, for increased traction in varying on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive auto tuning varies based on the selected Drive Mode.

Note: Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or off automatically based on Drive Mode selection.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
4H turns on when you select DEEP CONDITIONS. Four-wheel drive high provides electronically locked four-wheel drive power to both the front and rear wheels for use in off-road or winter conditions such as deep snow, sand, or mud. This mode is not for use on dry pavement.

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