Lincoln Navigator (2001) [137/256] Driving

Speed sensitive steering

The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steering

assist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds,

maneuverability will be increased.

If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes while

driving at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system

checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and

general vehicle performance for static, on and off-road driving conditions.

• The load leveling feature of the air suspension automatically keeps the

vehicle at a constant level if a load is added or removed from the

vehicle.

• The height adjustment feature automatically controls the vehicle

height over a range of approximately 5 cm (2 inches) based on vehicle

speed, ignition position and selection of two or four-wheel drive

modes.

• The air suspension automatically puts the vehicle at its lowest height

when ignition is OFF to provide easy entry and exit. When ever a door

is opened (including the liftgate) the system memorizes and maintains

the height of the vehicle until all doors are closed or until vehicle

exceeds 16km/h (10mph).

• The air suspension system raises the vehicle to its normal ride

position when the ignition is turned on, all doors are closed and the

transmission is shifted into gear.

• In 4WD Low the air suspension system will not move to its lowest

height. In 4WD Low, the air suspension system raises the vehicle

above the normal ride height at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph) to

improve ground clearance. In 4WD Low, do not exceed 56 km/h (35

mph).

• When the vehicle is in motion, the air suspension system will adjust

the vehicle’s height according to ground clearance and speed to

maximize ride comfort.

• It is normal to occasionally hear a buzz or clicking from the vehicle’s

air suspension system when the ignition is turned off. The system

stays energized for 40 minutes after the ignition is turned off to

compensate for any load changes made after the vehicle is parked.

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