The 2010 Lincoln Navigator combines classic Lincoln design and amenities with the functionality full-size SUV customers demand. The new Navigator has gotten safety technology upgrades that bring it to a new level of safety, and a leader in the luxury SUV market. For 2010, the Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L come with the convenience of standard SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment. SYNC brings hands free cell phone use, 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Reports, and Traffic, Directions & Information services to the Navigator.

Another innovative feature is MyKey. To help encourage safer teen driving, MyKey allows parents to program the key through the vehicle message center to incorporate features such as alimited top speed, an audio system volume limited to 44 percent of maximum volume, and a speed alert chime at 45, 55 and 65 mph.

For 2010, Navigator’s exclusive AdvanceTrac with RSC is joined by standard Trailer Sway Control.  Trailer Sway Control is a technology that has brought the Navigator to new levels of safety.  It works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac with RSC to determine from the yaw motion of the vehicle if the trailer is swaying and takes measures – such as applying precise braking or reduced engine torque – to help bring both vehicle and trailer under control.  AdvanceTrac with RSC utilizes a second gyroscopic roll rate sensor to determine the vehicle’s body roll angle and roll rate. If the unique roll rate sensor detects a significant roll angle, the system applies additional countermeasures – such as applying brakes to one or more wheels or reducing engine power – to enhance vehicle rollover resistance.

Another safety technology that the Navigator is equipped with is the SOS Post-Crash Alert System, where the horn and emergency flashers are activated in an airbag deployment event. Other safety features include Safety Canopy side-curtain air bags with rollover detection and dual-stage front air bags that deploy with varying power based on crash severity, the driver’s seat position and safety-belt usage. Front seat-mounted side air bags provide enhanced protection in the event of a side impact, while SYNC with 911 Assist can call for help.

Other standard features include the Easy Fuel capless fuel-filler system, anti-theft perimeter alarm system, second-row heated seats and rain sensing wipers that use an advanced optical sensing system to detect how hard rain or snow is falling, then determine when to activate windshield wipers and how fast to run the wiper motor.