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Driving Note: The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ stability enhancement system can be turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC௡ button (refer to AdvanceTrac௡ with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC௡) Stability Enhancement System in this chapter) while operating in 2H, 4A or 4H while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more strenuous off-road maneuvers. This will disable the engine management feature, allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced momentum through the obstacle. WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Note: The Control Trac selector switch should not be changed while the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting between Control Trac system modes Press any button (4X2, 4X4 AUTO or 4X4) at any forward speed. The message center may display 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS during the system shift. The message center will then display "4X4 AUTO" if 4X4 AUTO is selected or "4X4" if 4X4 is selected. The message center will momentarily display "4X2" if 4X2 is selected Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles Four-wheel drive vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. The AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC stability enhancement system can be turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac௡ with RSC button (refer to AdvanceTrac௡ with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Stability Enhancement System in this chapter) while operating in 4X2, 4X4 AUTO or 4X4 while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more strenuous off-road maneuvers. This will disable the engine management feature, allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced momentum through the obstacle. 245 2011 Navigator (nav) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	6
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	6
DATA RECORDING	7
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
CELL PHONE USE	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
MESSAGE CENTER	20
Info	20
System check and vehicle feature customization	22
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	25
System warnings	26
Entertainment Systems	30
AUDIO SYSTEMS	30
AM/FM In-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	30
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	36
USB port	38
Rear seat controls (if equipped)	39
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	43
Satellite radio information	44
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	47
SYNC	47
Climate Controls	48
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Dual automatic temperature control with heated and cooled seats and rear passenger compartment climate control (if equipped)	50
Operating tips	52
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL	53
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	54
Lights	55
HEADLAMP CONTROL	55
Autolamp control	55
Fog lamp control	55
High beams	56
Flash-to-pass	56
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	56
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	57
Vertical aim adjustment	57
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	58
INTERIOR LAMPS	58
Front row map lamps	58
Front row map/dome lamp (if equipped)	59
Second row map lamps	59
Rear cargo lamp	59
BULB REPLACEMENT	60
Lamp assembly condensation	60
Using the right bulbs	60
Replacing interior bulbs	61
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs	61
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	62
Replacing fog lamp bulbs	62
Replacing tail/stop/turn/backup lamp bulbs	63
Replacing supplemental tail lamp bulbs	63
Replacing the high-mount brake lamp	64
Replacing license plate lamp bulb	64
Replacing approach lamp/mirror turn signal bulbs	64
Driver Controls	65
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	65
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	66
Rear window wiper/washer controls	66
POWER TILT STEERING	67
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	68
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	69
Forward storage bin (if equipped)	69
Conversation mirror (if equipped)	69
Power quarter rear windows	70
CENTER CONSOLE	70
CLOCK	71
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)	71
Power point (110V AC) (if equipped)	72
POWER WINDOWS	73
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	74
Bounce-back (front windows only)	74
Security override	74
Window lock	74
Accessory delay	74
INTERIOR MIRROR	75
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror	75
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	76
Power side view mirrors	76
Powerfold mirrors	76
Heated outside mirrors	77
Signal indicator mirrors	77
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS	78
POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED)	78
SPEED CONTROL	80
Using speed control	80
Setting speed control	80
Disengaging speed control	81
Resuming a set speed	81
Increasing speed while using speed control	81
Reducing speed while using speed control	81
Turning off speed control	81
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS	82
Radio control features	82
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	83
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)	84
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	84
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	85
Rolling code programming	85
Fixed code programming	87
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System buttons	89
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	89
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	90
POWER LIFTGATE	90
CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	95
Cargo shelf/divider (if equipped)	95
LUGGAGE RACK	96
Locks and Security	97
KEYS	97
MYKEY™	98
POWER DOOR LOCKS	103
Smart locks	103
Autolock	103
Deactivating/activating autolock	104
Power door unlock/lock procedure	104
Keyless entry keypad procedure	105
Message center procedure	105
Autounlock feature	105
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	105
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	106
Keyless entry keypad autounlock enable/disable procedure	106
Message center procedure	106
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	107
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	107
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	108
Locking the doors	109
Opening the power liftgate	109
Car finder	109
Sounding a panic alarm	110
Memory feature (seat, mirrors, adjustable pedals and steering column)	110
Programming memory feature to transmitter	110
Deprogramming memory feature from transmitter	110
Replacing the battery	111
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	111
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	111
Illuminated entry	112
Illuminated exit	112
Battery saver	112
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM	113
Programming your own personal entry code	113
Erasing personal code	113
Anti-scan feature	114
Unlocking and locking the doors and liftgate using keyless entry	114
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	114
Anti-theft indicator	115
Automatic arming	116
Automatic disarming	116
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	116
Programming spare keys	116
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	118
Arming the system	118
Disarming the system	119
Triggering the anti-theft system	119
Seating and Safety Restraints	120
SEATING	120
Adjustable head restraints	120
Using the power lumbar support	123
Adjusting the front power seat	123
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column	125
Climate controlled seats (if equipped)	125
Cooled seats	126
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement (if equipped)	127
REAR SEATS	128
Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat system	128
Placing the 2nd row outboard 40% seats in cargo mode	130
Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry	131
Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seatback	133
Adjusting the 2nd row center 20% seat (if equipped)	134
Rear heated seats	135
Folding down the 3rd row seats to the load floor	136
Third row power folding seat (if equipped)	137
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	138
	138
How does the restraint system work?	138
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	139
Front crash severity sensor	139
Driver’s seat position sensor	139
Front safety belt usage sensors	139
Front safety belt pretensioners	139
Front safety belt energy management retractors	139
Determining if the restraint system is operational	140
Safety restraints precautions	140
Combination lap and shoulder belts	142
Restraint of pregnant women	142
Safety belt locking modes	143
Safety belt pretensioner	145
Safety belt height adjustment	145
Second row comfort guide	146
Safety belt extension assembly	147
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	147
Conditions of operation	147
Belt-Minder	148
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature (if equipped)	150
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	152
Important SRS precautions	152
Children and airbags	154
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	154
Determining if the system is operational	156
Seat-mounted side airbag system	156
How does the side airbag system work?	157
Safety Canopy System	158
How does the Safety Canopy System work?	159
Determining if the system is operational	161
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	161
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	162
Important child restraint precautions	162
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	164
Transporting children	165
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	166
Infant and/or toddler seats	166
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	167
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	170
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	172
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	172
Child booster seats	176
When children should use booster seats	177
Types of booster seats	178
The importance of shoulder belts	179
Child restraints and safety belt maintenance	180
Tires, Wheels and Loading	181
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	181
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	181
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	182
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	183
Treadwear	184
Traction AA A B C	184
Temperature A B C	184
TIRES	185
Glossary of tire terminology	185
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	186
TIRE CARE	188
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	188
Tire wear	188
Damage	189
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	189
Tire replacement requirements	190
Safety practices	191
Highway hazards	191
Tire and wheel alignment	192
Tire rotation	192
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	193
Information on “P” type tires	193
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	196
Information on “T” type tires	197
Location of the tire label	197
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	198
Changing tires with TPMS	199
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	199
When your temporary spare tire is installed	199
When you believe your system is not operating properly	200
When inflating your tires	201
How temperature affects your tire pressure	201
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	202
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	202
Special loading instructions for owners of pick-up trucks and utility-type vehicles	209
TRAILER TOWING	210
Trailer hitch cover	212
Preparing to tow	212
Hitches	212
Integrated hitch rating	213
Weight-distributing hitch	213
Safety chains	214
Trailer brakes	214
Trailer lamps	214
Driving while you tow	214
Servicing after towing	215
Trailer towing tips	215
Launching or retrieving a boat	216
RECREATIONAL TOWING	216
Driving	217
STARTING	217
Positions of the ignition	217
Preparing to start your vehicle	217
Important safety precautions	218
Starting the engine	219
Cold weather starting (flexible fuel vehicles only)	220
If the engine fails to start using the preceding instructions (flexible fuel vehicles only)	220
Guarding against exhaust fumes	221
Important ventilating information	221
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	221
BRAKES	223
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)	224
Using ABS	224
ABS warning lamp	224
Parking brake	225
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	226
STEERING	231
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM	232
PREPARING TO DRIVE	233
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK – FLOOR-SHIFT TRANSMISSION	233
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	235
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	235
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	237
FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEMS	238
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM	241
CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	243
Modes of the Control Trac system	244
Shifting between Control Trac system modes	245
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	245
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	246
Basic operating principles	246
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	246
If your vehicle gets stuck	247
Emergency maneuvers	248
Control Trac four–wheel drive system (if equipped)	248
Normal characteristics	249
Sand	249
Mud and water	249
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	250
Driving on snow and ice	251
Maintenance and modifications	252
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	252
Roadside Emergencies	253
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	253
Getting roadside assistance	253
Using roadside assistance	254
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	254
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	255
FUSES AND RELAYS	256
Fuses	256
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	256
Passenger compartment fuse panel	257
Power distribution box	260
CHANGING THE TIRES	264
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	264
Stopping and securing the vehicle	266
Location of the spare tire and tools	266
Removing the jack and tools	267
Removing the spare tire	267
Tire change procedure	268
Stowing the spare tire	271
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	272
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	273
JUMP STARTING	274
Preparing your vehicle	274
Connecting the jumper cables	275
Jump starting	276
Removing the jumper cables	276
WRECKER TOWING	277
Emergency towing	278
Customer Assistance	279
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	279
Away from home	279
Additional assistance	280
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	281
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	282
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	283
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	283
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	285
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	285
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	286
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	286
Cleaning	287
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	287
WAXING	288
PAINT CHIPS	288
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	288
ENGINE	289
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	289
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	290
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	290
INTERIOR	291
CLEANING THE CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	292
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED, EXCEPT FOR THE KING RANCH EDITION)	292
LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EDITION ONLY (IF EQUIPPED)	293
UNDERBODY	294
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	294
Maintenance and Specifications	295
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	295
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	295
Working with the engine off	295
Working with the engine on	295
OPENING THE HOOD	296
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	297
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	298
Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate	298
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	299
Changing the rear window wiper blade	299
ENGINE OIL	300
Checking the engine oil	300
Adding engine oil	301
Engine oil and filter recommendations	302
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	302
BATTERY	303
ENGINE COOLANT	305
Checking engine coolant	305
Adding engine coolant	306
Recycled engine coolant	308
Coolant refill capacity	308
Severe climates	308
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	309
How fail-safe cooling works	309
When fail-safe mode is activated	310
FUEL FILTER	311
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	311
Important safety precautions	311
Refueling	313
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	314
Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet	315
Choosing the right fuel	315
Octane recommendations	315
FFV engines	315
Fuel quality	316
Cleaner air	316
Running out of fuel	316
Refilling with a portable fuel container	317
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	318
Measuring techniques	318
Filling the tank	318
Calculating fuel economy	319
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	319
Habits	319
Maintenance	320
Conditions	320
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	321
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	322
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	323
POWER STEERING FLUID	324
BRAKE FLUID	324
TRANSMISSION FLUID	325
Checking automatic transmission fluid	325
AIR FILTER	325
Changing the air filter element	325
VEHICLE STORAGE	328
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	330
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	331
ENGINE DATA	334
Engine drivebelt routing	335
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	335
Safety Compliance Certification Label	335
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	336
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	337
Accessories	338
LINCOLN CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	338
Exterior style	338
Interior style	338
Lifestyle	338
Peace of mind	339
Ford Extended Service Plan	340
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)	340
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	343
Scheduled Maintenance Guide	344
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION	344
Why maintain your vehicle?	344
Protecting your investment	344
Oil, fluids and flushing	345
Genuine Ford parts and service	345
Convenience	345
Factory-trained technicians	345
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	346
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	346
WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?	346
Owner checks and services	346
Multi-point inspection	347
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG	348
Maintenance schedule log	352
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS	355
Special operating condition log	359
EXCEPTIONS	361
COOLANT CHANGE RECORD	362
Engine coolant change log	363

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Note:

The AdvanceTrac

with RSC

stability enhancement system can

be turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac

with RSC

button

(refer to

AdvanceTrac

with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC

) Stability

Enhancement System

in this chapter) while operating in 2H, 4A or 4H

while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more strenuous off-road

maneuvers. This will disable the engine management feature, allowing

the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced momentum through the

obstacle.

WARNING:

Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are

not

designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any

more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily

under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in

these vehicles.

Note:

The Control Trac selector switch should not be changed while the

rear wheels are slipping.

Shifting between Control Trac system modes

Press any button (4X2, 4X4 AUTO or 4X4) at any forward speed. The

message center may display

4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS

during the

system shift. The message center will then display “4X4 AUTO” if 4X4

AUTO is selected or “4X4” if 4X4 is selected. The message center will

momentarily display “4X2” if 4X2 is selected

Note:

Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages.

Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles

Four–wheel drive vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand,

snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are

somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road.

The AdvanceTrac

with RSC stability enhancement system can be turned

off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac

with RSC button (refer to

AdvanceTrac

with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Stability

Enhancement System

in this chapter) while operating in 4X2, 4X4

AUTO or 4X4 while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more

strenuous off-road maneuvers. This will disable the engine management

feature, allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced

momentum through the obstacle.

Driving

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2011 Navigator

(nav)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing

USA

(fus)