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Ownership  |  St. Peters, MO Black Label is a trim and a membership at the same time. This is what the membership side covers, model by model, and the fine print to read before you sign. Most people who ask us about Black Label start with the interior. They saw a Navigator in a parking lot at Mid Rivers Mall, peeked through the glass and wanted to know what that leather was. That's a fair place to start, but the trim badge is only half of what you're buying. Lincoln calls the other half membership privileges. They cover maintenance, car washes, Pickup and Delivery, rewards points and how the vehicle gets to you. Some of them have limits that are easy to miss, so we went through Lincoln's page line by line. Quick answer: Lincoln Black Label is offered on the Navigator, Aviator and Nautilus at participating Black Label retailers. Along with its own interior themes, it comes with Premium Maintenance for four years, 50,000 miles or four service visits (whichever comes first), complimentary car washes for the first owner, Pickup and Delivery with a loaner, Lincoln Access Rewards points and Remote New Vehicle Delivery. Lincoln notes that restrictions may apply. Models Navigator, Aviator, Nautilus Premium Maintenance 4 years, 50,000 miles or 4 visits Car washes Complimentary for the first owner In this post What Black Label is Membership privileges Fine print to read Themes by model Life with the privileges Questions to ask first What Is Lincoln Black Label? Black Label is the highest trim Lincoln builds on three models: the Navigator, the Aviator and the Nautilus. Lincoln's page lists the 2026 versions of all three. Each one gets its own set of interior themes with specific woods, leathers and stitching, and Lincoln says Black Label is available at participating Black Label retailers only. The buying side is different too. Lincoln says you can schedule a Black Label mobile showroom to come to your door, or reserve an in retailer experience with a fitting room and vehicle delivery. What Membership Privileges Come With a Black Label Lincoln? Lincoln lists these on its Black Label page. Each one has its own footnote, so we've kept the conditions with the benefit. 1 Premium Maintenance Four years, 50,000 miles or four service visits, whichever comes first. Lincoln says it covers all required scheduled maintenance, including listed wear items. 2 Complimentary car washes Available for the first owner at any Black Label retailer. 3 Pickup and Delivery Lincoln picks the vehicle up for service, leaves a loaner and brings it back. The page says this covers retail and warranty repair and that mileage limitations may apply. 4 Lincoln Access Rewards Scheduling service earns Points you can put toward maintenance, premium services and offers. Points have no cash value. 5 Remote New Vehicle Delivery Listed for Black Label only. Lincoln delivers the new vehicle to you instead of you coming in to pick it up. The rewards table on the same page shows Black Label at 70,000 Points toward a vehicle purchase or lease, compared with 50,000 for Reserve and 40,000 for Premiere. Lincoln says those values are approximate and vary. Our Lincoln Access Rewards page explains the program. Shop Black Label Inventory Read the Black Label Page Which Black Label Limits Should You Read Before You Buy? These are the spots where people assume more than the footnote says. Maintenance ends at the first limit Four years, 50,000 miles or four visits, whichever comes first. If you drive a lot of highway miles, the mileage or visit count can run out before the calendar does. Wear items are a defined list Lincoln says listed wear items are covered. Ask to see the list so you know which parts are in and which aren't. Car washes are for the first owner If you sell the vehicle, the next owner shouldn't plan on that privilege. Pickup and Delivery has mileage limits The page says mileage limitations may apply. Ask how far the service reaches from the store before you count on it. Participating retailers only Black Label and its themes are offered at participating Black Label retailers, so availability can vary from store to store. If any line is unclear, call us at 636-441-4400 and we'll walk through it with you. What Black Label Themes Can You Pick on Each Model? Each model has three themes, and Lincoln notes they're available at participating Black Label retailers only. These are the names and details on the page: Navigator: Invitation (Khaya wood, Black Onyx leather, Brandy stitching), Enlighten and Atmospheric (quilted seats). Aviator: Flight (leather trimmed seats with darker full engine turn aluminum), Invitation (open pore Khaya wood with laser etching) and Moonbeam (Moon ash wood appliques with Green Moonbeam leather). Nautilus: Aurora (Allura Blue elements and Maple wood), Chalet (Espresso and Alpine leather with Silverwood appliques) and Redwood (Harvest Bronze leather and Herringbone Marquetry Walnut wood). Invitation shows up on both the Navigator and the Aviator, but Lincoln describes it differently on each, so don't assume the two cabins match. If one of these is on your list, ask about the fitting room so you can see it in person. How Do Black Label Privileges Work Day to Day in St. Charles County? The privileges that matter most in daily life are the ones that save you a trip. Pickup and Delivery means your Lincoln goes in for service while a loaner sits in your driveway in Cottleville or O'Fallon. The car washes matter more than people expect here, because salt and road brine from a January on I-70 cling to everything, and spring pollen isn't much kinder. Remote New Vehicle Delivery matters on day one. Instead of spending a Saturday afternoon at the store, the vehicle comes to you. The privileges that matter most in daily life are the ones that save you a trip. St. Peters driver tip After a week of salted roads, use a car wash before the car sits in the garage, not after the weekend. Brine on the lower panels and wheels does its damage while it sits. What Should You Ask a Dealer Before Buying a Black Label? Ask which privileges you'll use most and how they work from this store: how far Pickup and Delivery reaches from St. Peters, what's on the wear item list, and how the rewards Points apply to the vehicle in front of you. Ask about themes early, too. Lincoln's page mentions extra cost paint colors on some models, so confirm the exact build before you set your heart on it. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Qualifying new and pre owned vehicles from our store come with Warranty Forever, powertrain coverage for as long as you own the vehicle with no deductible on covered repairs. It isn't transferable, and you keep up the maintenance the agreement lists. How Warranty Forever Works Questions Owners Ask About Black Label Maintenance Does Black Label Premium Maintenance cover everything? + Lincoln says it covers all required scheduled maintenance, including listed wear items. Anything outside that list isn't part of it, so ask for the list when you buy. What happens when Premium Maintenance ends? + It ends at four years, 50,000 miles or four service visits, whichever comes first. After that, maintenance is billed like any other Lincoln. Do I have to service my Black Label at Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters? + Lincoln's page says the privileges apply at Black Label retailers, and some say participating retailers. Call us at 636-441-4400 and we'll tell you how it works from here. Questions Owners Ask About Black Label Car Washes Where can I get my complimentary Black Label car wash? + Lincoln says the washes are available at any Black Label retailer. Ask us how to use them here. Does the next owner get the car washes? + No. Lincoln ties the washes to the first owner of the vehicle. Is there a limit on how many washes I get? + The page doesn't list a number. Ask the team for the current terms when you take delivery. Questions Owners Ask About Black Label Pickup and Delivery Do I get a loaner with Black Label Pickup and Delivery? + Yes. Lincoln says it picks up the vehicle for service, provides a loaner and returns your vehicle when the work is done. Does Pickup and Delivery cover repairs or only maintenance? + Lincoln's page says it covers retail and warranty repair. Mileage limitations may apply, so ask how far the service reaches. Can my new Black Label be delivered to my house? + Remote New Vehicle Delivery is listed as a Black Label privilege. Ask us to set it up when you finalize the purchase. Questions Buyers Ask About Black Label Themes Can I see Black Label materials before I order? + Lincoln describes an in retailer experience with a fitting room, and a mobile showroom that comes to you. Either one lets you see the materials up close. Are the same themes available on every Black Label model? + No. Each model has its own three themes. Invitation appears on the Navigator and the Aviator, but Lincoln describes it differently on each. Do Black Label paint colors cost extra? + Some can. Lincoln's page mentions extra cost color options on certain models. Ask us which ones apply to the build you want. Questions Buyers Ask About Black Label at Our Store Does Dave Sinclair Lincoln St. Peters have Black Label vehicles in stock? + We keep a Black Label inventory page on our site. Stock changes, so call 636-441-4400 to check on a specific vehicle. How many rewards Points come with a Black Label? + Lincoln's table shows 70,000 Points for Black Label toward a purchase or lease, and says values are approximate and vary. We'll confirm what applies to your vehicle. When is the sales team available? + Sales is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 5:30 PM. Talk Through a Black Label Build Ask about themes, colors and the fitting room before you order. Contact Our Team See How Pickup and Delivery Works Your Lincoln goes in for service and a loaner stays with you. Explore Pickup and Delivery

Ownership  |  St. Peters, MO Three ways to get bikes from your driveway to the Katy Trail in a Lincoln, and the small habits that keep the paint and the bikes in good shape. Saturday morning in June, the Frontier Park lot in St. Charles is full by eight. Half the SUVs have bikes hanging off the back, a few have them on the roof, and at least one family is wrestling two kids' bikes out of a cargo area with the seats folded flat. All three work. Some just work better than others for the way you ride. We get asked about bike racks a lot at the parts counter, usually right after someone has scratched a liftgate trying the cheap strap on kind. So this is what we tell people about carrying bikes on a Lincoln, from the hitch to the roof to the cargo floor, with the Katy Trail in mind. Quick answer: For most Lincoln SUVs, a hitch mounted rack is the easiest way to carry two to four bikes, as long as the vehicle has a receiver hitch. Roof racks work with the right crossbars, and one or two bikes can ride inside with the seats folded. Check your owner's guide for hitch and roof load limits before you buy. Easiest option A hitch rack Check first Owner's guide load limits Trail surface Crushed limestone dust In this post Three ways to carry bikes Hitch racks Roof racks Bikes inside After the ride What Are the Ways to Carry Bikes on a Lincoln SUV? You've got three real choices. A rack that slides into a receiver hitch, a rack that sits on roof crossbars, or the cargo area itself. Strap on trunk racks that hook over the liftgate are the fourth option, and we'd steer you away from them on a Lincoln. The hooks and pads sit right on painted panels, and grit works its way under them on the first gravel road. Which one makes sense depends on how many bikes you carry, how often, and whether you need the liftgate while they're on. Is a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack the Right Choice? For most people, yes. A platform style hitch rack holds bikes by the wheels, sits low enough that lifting a heavy bike isn't a chore, and keeps everything off the paint. Many tilt or swing away so you can open the liftgate without unloading. That matters at a trailhead when the cooler and the helmets are in the back. The catch is the hitch itself. Some Lincoln SUVs come with a receiver from the factory as part of a towing package, and others don't. If yours doesn't, our parts and service teams can talk you through hitch options for your model. You can also start with an order for parts and ask questions there. Before you buy a rack, look up the tongue weight limit in your owner's guide, and compare it to the weight of the rack plus the bikes. E bikes are where people get surprised. Two of them on a heavy platform rack can add up faster than you'd think, and some racks are rated for e bikes while others aren't. A rack that sways or knocks A loose hitch pin or a rack without an anti rattle bolt will wobble at highway speed. Snug it up before you leave the driveway. Blocked plates and lights Bikes can cover the license plate or the tail lamps. Missouri wants the plate visible, so check from behind before you pull out. Backing into trouble A rack adds length. Rear sensors and the camera may react to the rack itself, and it's easy to forget it's there in a tight garage. Compare Lincoln SUVs Talk to Our Service Team When Does a Roof Rack Make More Sense? A roof setup keeps the back of the vehicle clear, so the liftgate opens like normal and nothing sticks out behind you. You need crossbars that fit your Lincoln's roof rails, and a bike mount for each bike. Your owner's guide lists the roof load limit, and the crossbars carry a rating of their own. Stay under the lower of the two. The downsides are real, though. Lifting a bike onto the roof of a full size SUV is a stretch for most people, especially a muddy one at the end of a ride. Wind noise goes up and fuel economy goes down. More than one bike has met a garage door at the end of a long day. More than one bike has met a garage door at the end of a long day. If you go this route, put a note on the dash or hang something from the garage door opener so you remember the bikes are up there. Can You Fit Bikes Inside a Lincoln? Often, yes. With the rear seats folded, a lot of Lincoln SUVs will swallow one adult bike, and the larger ones can take two with the front wheels off. It keeps the bikes out of the weather and away from thieves when you stop for lunch in Defiance, and you don't have to buy anything. Protect the cabin first. A moving blanket or cargo liner keeps chain grease off the carpet and seat backs. Set the bikes drive side up so the derailleur isn't carrying the weight, and strap them down so nothing shifts when you brake hard on Highway 94. St. Peters driver tip The Katy Trail lots fill early on summer weekends. Frontier Park in St. Charles and the Defiance trailhead off Highway 94 are both busy by midmorning, so go early or plan a Sunday afternoon ride instead. If you load bikes inside, back into the space so you can open the liftgate without blocking the lane. How Do You Keep Trail Dust Off Your Lincoln? The Katy Trail is crushed limestone, and that fine white dust gets everywhere. It clings to tires and frames, then drops onto the rack, the bumper and the paint. On a wet day it turns into a gritty paste that sticks to the lower doors and the liftgate. Rinse it off soon instead of wiping it dry, because dry wiping drags the grit across the clear coat. Take the bikes off the hitch rack once in a while and clean around the receiver too. Water and dust sit in there and the pin can seize if it's ignored all summer. If a rack strap or a pedal does leave a mark, have it looked at before it gets worse. Small chips are easier to deal with early, and our body shop does paint and paintless dent repair. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Qualifying new and pre owned vehicles bought here can include Warranty Forever, powertrain coverage on the engine, transmission and drive axle parts listed in the agreement for as long as you own the vehicle. Covered repairs carry no deductible, and the agreement lists the maintenance you need to keep on record. See How Warranty Forever Works Questions Owners Ask About Hitches Does my Lincoln have a hitch receiver already? + Look under the rear bumper for a square opening, or check your window sticker for a towing package. If you aren't sure, the service team can tell you from the VIN. What size hitch do bike racks need? + Many racks come in versions for the two common receiver sizes. Match the rack to the receiver on your vehicle, and don't rely on an adapter for a heavy rack. Can I add a hitch to a Lincoln that didn't come with one? + Many models can be fitted with one. Ask the parts or service team what's available for your model and trim. Questions Owners Ask About Electric Bikes Are e bikes too heavy for a hitch rack? + Not if the rack is rated for them and the total stays under your hitch's tongue weight limit. Add up the rack and the bikes before you buy. Should I take the battery off an e bike before driving? + Many riders do, since it lightens the load on the rack and keeps the battery out of the rain. Follow the bike maker's advice. Can I charge an e bike battery in my Lincoln? + Some vehicles have a household style outlet and some don't. Check your owner's guide for what your outlet supports before plugging in a charger. Questions Owners Ask About Driving With Bikes Will a bike rack set off my parking sensors? + A hitch rack can, since it sits behind the bumper. Your owner's guide explains how the sensors behave with a trailer or accessory attached. Is it safe to take bikes through a car wash? + Take the bikes and the rack off first. Roof racks and hitch racks can catch on brushes, and most washes won't let you in with them on. How fast can I drive with bikes on the roof? + Follow the rack maker's guidance, and check the straps at your first stop. Questions Owners Ask About the Katy Trail Where can I start the Katy Trail near St. Peters? + Frontier Park on Main Street in St. Charles is the closest for most of our customers. Defiance, out Highway 94, makes a good starting point for a ride through wine country. Is the Katy Trail OK for road bikes? + It's crushed limestone, so wider tires are more comfortable. Hybrids and gravel bikes handle it well, and skinny road tires can feel loose in soft spots. Is there parking at the trailheads? + Most trailheads have a lot, and the popular ones fill on summer weekends. An early start makes it easier to find a spot. Questions Owners Ask Our St. Peters Team Can the parts counter help me pick a rack or crossbars? + They can look up what fits your Lincoln and order it. Call 636-441-4400 and ask for parts. Can someone install accessories for me? + Our service team can install many accessories, and Lincoln Mobile Service lists accessories among the jobs it can handle at your location. What if a rack scratches my paint? + Bring it by the body shop for a look. They handle painting and paintless dent repair, and estimates can start by phone. Make the Most of Owning a Lincoln Ownership resources for drivers in St. Charles County. Explore Ownership Get Accessories Installed at Home Lincoln Mobile Service lists accessories among its jobs. See Mobile Service

Ownership  |  St. Peters, MO How each Lincoln Co-Pilot360 feature behaves when the roads around St. Peters turn to slush, and what you can do to keep the sensors seeing clearly. The first time a Lincoln owner sees a message that a sensor is blocked, it's usually on a gray morning after a night of freezing drizzle. The vehicle drives fine. The driver assist features just aren't getting a clear picture, and the dash is telling you so. Lincoln Co-Pilot360 is a group of driver assist features that lean on cameras and radar. Winter in St. Charles County throws salt spray, slush and ice at exactly the spots where those parts sit. This post goes feature by feature through what each one does, how winter gets in its way, and the habits that keep it working. Quick answer: Lincoln Co-Pilot360 features keep working in winter as long as their cameras and radar can see. Snow, ice, slush and salt film on the windshield, grille, bumpers or mirrors can limit or switch off a feature until the area is cleared. Equipment varies by model, trim and model year, so check your window sticker or owner's manual for what your Lincoln has. Main winter issue Blocked sensors Easy fix Clear the camera and radar spots Always true You're still driving In this post What Co-Pilot360 includes How winter affects each one Keeping the sensors clear What it can't do on ice When to have it checked What Is Included in Lincoln Co-Pilot360? Our Lincoln Co-Pilot360 page lists five driver assist technologies in the group: BLIS Blind Spot Detection with Cross Traffic Alert, Pre Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, the Lane Keeping System, a rear view camera, and Auto High Beam headlamps. What your Lincoln has depends on the model, trim, package and model year. Some vehicles add more driver assist features, under names that changed over the years. The window sticker is the quickest way to know for sure, and any of our salespeople or service advisors can pull up the build details from your VIN. Each of these features is there to help. None of them drive the vehicle for you, and none of them change how much grip your tires have on an icy ramp. How Does Winter Weather Affect Each Co-Pilot360 Feature? Most of the trouble comes down to where the hardware lives. Exact locations vary by model, so your owner's manual is the reference, but this is the general pattern: Pre Collision Assist It uses radar to scan ahead for vehicles and pedestrians. A crust of slush or ice over the front sensor area can limit it, and the vehicle may display a message saying so. Lane Keeping System A camera looks for lane markings. On a snow covered Highway 79 or a salt streaked I-70 with faded lines, it may not find them and can switch itself off until it does. BLIS and Cross Traffic Alert These read the area beside and behind you. Packed snow on the rear corners of the bumper is the usual culprit when they stop alerting. Rear view camera A film of road salt on the lens turns the picture into a blur. It still works, you just can't see much. Auto High Beam It switches to low beams when it detects traffic ahead. Heavy snowfall and a dirty windshield in front of the camera can make it slower or less predictable. When a feature switches off because it can't see, it usually comes back on its own once the view clears. If a message sticks around after everything is clean, that's when to have it looked at. How Do You Keep Lincoln Sensors Clear in Snow and Salt? Two minutes before you pull out does most of the work. 1 Clear the windshield in front of the mirror That upper center area is where the forward camera usually looks out. Scrape all of it, because a peephole for your own eyes leaves the camera blind. 2 Brush off the grille and front bumper Use a soft snow brush, not a metal scraper, so you don't scratch the sensor area or the paint. 3 Wipe the rear corners and camera A soft cloth or a gloved hand clears packed snow from the back bumper and salt from the camera lens. 4 Rinse after a salty week A wash after the roads have been treated takes the film off everything at once, sensors included. Avoid pouring hot water on frozen glass or sensors. A sudden temperature change can crack the windshield, and that's a far bigger problem than a late start. Explore Co-Pilot360 Features Browse Lincoln Models Can Co-Pilot360 Keep You Safe on Ice by Itself? No. The page describes the Lane Keeping System plainly: it doesn't control the steering, but it will help you stay on track. That's a good way to think about the whole group. Automatic emergency braking can only use the grip the tires have, and on glazed pavement that's not much. So the old winter rules still apply. Leave more room than feels necessary, brake earlier, and take bridges and overpasses gently, because they ice before the road around them does. The Blanchette and Page Avenue bridges over the Missouri River are the spots locals talk about every January for a reason. Automatic emergency braking can only use the grip the tires have, and on glazed pavement that's not much. St. Peters driver tip Heading out Highway 94 toward Defiance after a snow, the curves and hills hold ice in the shaded spots long after St. Peters has dried out. Lane markings out there are thin to begin with, so expect lane keeping to drop out and plan to do all the work yourself. When Should a Co-Pilot360 Warning Be Checked? If a driver assist message stays on after the vehicle is clean, dry and warmed up, book a visit. Same thing if a feature keeps dropping out on clear days, or if a warning showed up after a parking lot bump, a pothole hit or a windshield replacement. Cameras and radar are aimed precisely, and a small knock can move them enough to matter. Our Body Shop and Collision Center lists safety calibrations among its services, and the service team can scan the vehicle for stored messages. Mention what you saw and when, since that helps the technician chase it down faster. Warranty Forever on qualifying vehicles Buy a qualifying new or pre owned vehicle here and Warranty Forever covers the listed engine, transmission and drive axle parts for as long as you own it, with no deductible on covered repairs. Learn About Warranty Forever Questions Owners Ask About Co-Pilot360 Equipment Does every Lincoln have Co-Pilot360? + Equipment varies by model, trim, package and model year. Check your window sticker or ask us to look up your VIN to see exactly which features your Lincoln has. Is Co-Pilot360 the same on a Corsair and a Navigator? + Not always. The core features are similar, but some models and trims add more driver assist technology. Compare specific vehicles with a salesperson to see the difference. Can I add Co-Pilot360 features to an older Lincoln? + Driver assist hardware is built in at the factory, so it usually can't be added later. Ask the service team about your vehicle before buying any aftermarket part. Questions Owners Ask About Winter Sensor Messages Why did my Lincoln say a sensor is blocked? + Snow, ice, slush or salt film is usually covering a camera or radar area. Clean the windshield, grille, bumpers and camera lens, and the message normally clears once the view does. Is it safe to drive with a blocked sensor message? + The vehicle still drives normally, but the affected feature may be limited or off. Drive as you would without it and clear the sensor when you can stop safely. Why does lane keeping turn off in snow? + The camera needs to see lane markings. When the lines are covered or worn, it can't find them and switches off until it can. Questions Owners Ask About Cleaning and Care Can I use an ice scraper on the sensor areas? + Use a soft brush or cloth on the grille, bumpers and camera. A hard scraper can scratch the surface in front of a sensor. Do car washes hurt the sensors? + A normal wash is fine and helps remove salt. Avoid aiming a pressure washer wand at close range directly into a sensor or camera. Does windshield replacement affect Co-Pilot360? + It can. A forward camera behind the glass may need calibration after a replacement. Ask the shop doing the work whether calibration is included. Questions Owners Ask About Service and Repairs Who can calibrate driver assist cameras near St. Peters? + Our Body Shop and Collision Center lists safety calibrations among its services. Call for an estimate by phone. Will a minor fender bender affect my sensors? + It might, even if the bumper looks fine. If a warning appears after any contact, have the vehicle checked so a sensor isn't left aimed wrong. How do I book a driver assist check? + Use our online scheduler or call 636-441-4400, and describe the message and when it appears. Questions Owners Ask About Driving in St. Charles County Where do roads ice first around St. Peters? + Bridges and overpasses, including the Missouri River crossings, and shaded curves on routes like Highway 94. Slow down on those even when the rest of the road looks wet but fine. Should I rely on Pre Collision Assist on an icy morning? + Treat it as a backup. It can help in a close call, but it can't add traction. Following distance is still your main tool. Does Auto High Beam work in snow? + It works in fog and rain according to our Co-Pilot360 page. Heavy snow and a dirty windshield can affect how well it reacts, so switch to manual low beams if it's flickering between modes. Shop Lincolns With Co-Pilot360 Check the window sticker for each vehicle's features. View New Inventory Sensor Warning That Won't Clear Have the service team scan it and take a look. Visit Our Service Department