2003 LINCOLN AVIATOR Owners Manual

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual 1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While t

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specifie

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual Check that the externally mounted spare tire is tight. Refer toStowing
the flat/spare tireof the tire changing section in theRoadside
Emergencieschapter
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle ha

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, or
bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the
Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual •Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stopand re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible,

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A All 85.2L
(22.5 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill between the
MIN and MAX
lines on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorc

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LINCOLN AVIATOR 2003  Owners Manual Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0L
(4.2 quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERC