Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Waxing

Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Care / Waxing

Regular waxing is necessary to protect your car's paint from the elements. We recommend that you wash and wax the painted surface once or twice a year.

When washing and waxing, park your vehicle in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before applying wax.

Use a quality wax that does not contain abrasives.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to apply and remove the wax.
Apply a small amount of wax in a back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
Do not allow wax to come in contact with any non-body (low-gloss black) colored trim. The wax will discolor or stain the parts over time.
- Roof racks.
- Bumpers.
- Grained door handles.
- Side moldings.
- Mirror housings.
- Windshield cowl area.
Do not apply wax to glass areas.
After waxing, your car's paint should feel smooth, and be free of streaks and smudges.

Cleaning the Exterior

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo, we recommend Motorcraft Detail Wash. Never use strong household detergents or soap, for example dish washing or laundry liquid...

Cleaning the Engine

Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the front door window regulator and motor. Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Interior Lighting - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 Rear footwell ambient lighting LEDs 2 LIN 3 DDM 4 LH welcome mat lamp 5 RH welcome mat lamp 6 PDM 7 Front cup holder lighting LEDs 8 Front footwell ambient lighting LEDs 9 Rear door ambient lighting LEDs 10 HS-CAN1 11 APIM 12 HS-CAN3 13 FDIM 14 GWM 15 MS-CAN 16 Liftgate lamp 17 Vanity mirror lamps 18 Glove compartment lamp 19 Console/bin lamps 20 LH second row interior lamp 21 RH second row interior lamp 22 Cargo lamp 23 Third row interior lamp 24 LIN 25 Overhead console 26 RGTM 27 LIN 28 Headlamp switch 29 Scuff plate lamps 30 Second row cup holder lighting LEDs 31 Front door ambient lighting LEDs 32 Instrument panel ambient lamps 33 Center console pass thru ambient lamp 34 Door latch control modules 35 Door ajar switch 36 Rear door puddle lamps 37 LIN 38 BCM 39 Exterior door handle LEDs Network Message Chart DDM And PDM Network Input Messages Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose Welcome mat lamp activation GWM Provides welcome mat lamp request from the GWM to activate the exterior mirror welcome mat lamps...

Fastening the Seatbelts

The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.

Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.