Lincoln Aviator: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood
![Lincoln Aviator. Opening and Closing the Hood](images/opening_and_closing_the_hood-2111/1713/lincoln_aviator_opening_and_closing_the_hood_576.jpg)
- 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:
Engine
Item
Specification
Displacement
2.956L (4V) (164 CID)
No. of cylinders
6
Bore/stroke
85.4/86 mm (3.362/3.386 in)
Firing order
1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug
12405
Spark plug gap
0...
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher
centers of gravity, may handle differently
than unloaded vehicles. Take extra
precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, when driving
a heavily loaded vehicle...