The all-new Aviator feature Lincoln-first Phone As A Key technology, designed to provide an effortless and seamless experience for clients. This intuitive technology offers an additional option for clients to access and drive their vehicle, allowing them the freedom to enjoy full control of their Lincoln and have one less item to carry around.

How It Works

• Phone As A Key operates using Bluetooth low-energy connection from a compatible and authorized smart phone. While the Lincoln Way app enables certain features using the embedded modem or Wi-Fi, from a distance, the low-energy connection works even in areas where there isn't a cell signal, like an underground parking garage.
• Aviator is equipped with 11 antennas, which allow for optimized phone detection capabilities.
• A backup ignition passcode can be used should clients ever lose their phone or their phone battery dies. For enhanced security, passcodes are set up and stored only in the vehicle. Clients enter a passcode on the standard exterior keypad to gain access to the vehicle, while the backup ignition passcode can be entered on the touch screen to activate the engine and drive.
• If a smartphone is lost or stolen, Phone As A Key can be easily deleted through the Lincoln Way app.
• Passive Entry/Passive Start Solution alerts clients if they forget their phone inside a locked car.

• Phone As A Key, an optional feature accessible through the Lincoln Way app, offers a seamless experience for drivers.
• The digital key can be linked with a Lincoln Way app compatible smartphone, including Apple devices running iOS 9.0 and higher, and Android phones.

• With a few simple steps, clients are able to set up their Phone As A Key the app. After a key is downloaded, a temporary Bluetooth passcode will be provided to complete the pairing request.
• Keys can be added and removed. For convenience, owners can give keys personalized names to keep track of multiple smartphones that are connected to Phone As A Key

• Through the touchscreen, clients can create personal profiles for each key. This automatically adjusts up to 80 features to a key owner's preference, including driver's seat, exterior sideview mirrors and entertainment settings, climate controls available adjustable foot pedals and ambient lighting.

Signature Features of Phone As A Key No Key Needed:

• Access and fully operate the vehicle without the need for a physical key fob.
• Control from anywhere: Remote features including start engine, lock and unlock are available virtually anywhere when using the embedded modem or Wi-Fi.
• Control from nearby: When you're near your vehicle, additional Phone As A Key features can be accessed through the "Key Controls" button. These include windows up/down, liftgate open/close, panic and lock and chirp.
• View vehicle details such as miles to empty, tire pressure, location and active digital keys.
• Valet mode: Provide a temporary passcode to a valet attendant enabling access to enter and drive the vehicle. The first five digits are for keypad entry, while the entire eight-digit passcode is used to start and drive the vehicle. When the owner reenters the vehicle with their smartphone, valet mode is automatically disabled.