Lincoln Aviator: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood

- Open the left-hand front door.
- Fully pull the hood release lever and let
it completely retract.
Note: This action releases the hood latch.
- Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.
Note: This action fully releases the hood.
- Open the hood.
Note: There is no secondary lever under the
hood.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fully
latch the hood before driving. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
- For vehicles with a prop rod, fully stow
the prop rod prior to lowering the hood.
- Lower the hood and make sure it fully
latches.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise...
Battery.
Engine oil filler cap.
Engine oil dipstick.
Brake fluid reservoir.
Engine compartment fuse box.
Engine coolant reservoir.
Air filter assembly...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
PCM
2
Starter relay
3
Starter motor
4
BCM
5
Automatic transmission
6
Ignition switch
Network Message Chart
Module Network Input Messages Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
Ignition status
BCM
Provides the PCM with ignition mode...
Shift into park (P).
Press the push button ignition switch.
Apply the parking brake.
Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators will be
turned off.
Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine shut down...