towing LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023 Owner's Manual

Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow water toenter vehicle components, causing internaldamage to the components and affectingdriveability, emissions and reliability.
Note:Replace the rear axle lubricantanytime the rear axle has been submergedin water.
Note:Disconnect the trailer wiring connectorbefore backing the trailer into the water.
Note:Reconnect the trailer wiring connectorafter removing the trailer from the water.
TOWING WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS
WebsiteMarket
https://www.fleet.ford.com/towing-guides/United States of America
https://www.fleet.ford.ca/towing-guides/Canada
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WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LOADEDTRAILER WEIGHT
The maximum loaded trailer weight isthe highest possible weight of a fullyloaded trailer the vehicle can tow.
CALCULATING THE MAXIMUMLOADED TRAILER WEIGHT FOR YOURVEHICLE
1.Start with the gross combined weightrating for your vehicle model andaxle ratio.
2.Subtract all of the following thatapply to your vehicle:
•Vehicle curb weight.
•Hitch hardware weight, for examplea draw bar, ball, locks or weightdistributing hardware.
•Driver weight.
•Passenger weight.
•Payload, cargo and luggage weight.
•Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loaded trailerweight for this combination.
Note:The trailer tongue load isconsidered part of the payload for yourvehicle. Reduce the total payload by thefinal trailer tongue weight.
Note:Consult an authorized dealer todetermine the maximum trailer weightallowed for your vehicle if you are notsure.
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HOW DOES TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL WORK
The system applies the brakes to theindividual wheels and reduces engine torqueto aid vehicle stability.
If the trailer begins to sway, the stabilitycontrol lamp flashes and the message TrailerSway Reduce Speed appears in theinformation display.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso. Check the vertical weight on the tow balland trailer load distribution.
TRAILER SWAY CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Turning off trailer swaycontrol increases the risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, serious injury or death. Ford doesnot recommend disabling this featureexcept in situations where speed reductionmay be detrimental (such as hill climbing),the driver has significant trailer towingexperience, and can control trailer swayand maintain safe operation.
Note:This feature only activates whensignificant trailer sway occurs.
Note:This feature does not prevent trailersway, but reduces it once it begins.
Note:This feature cannot stop all trailersfrom swaying.
Note:In some cases, if vehicle speed is toohigh, the system may activate multiple times,gradually reducing vehicle speed.
SWITCHING TRAILER SWAY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Towing.
3.Switch Trailer Sway Control on or off.
The system turns on each time you start yourvehicle.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
If you have a vehicle concern, Lincoln offersa complimentary roadside assistanceprogram. This program is separate from theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty.
The service is available:
•Throughout the life of the vehicle fororiginal owners.
•For six years or 70,000 mi (110,000 km),whichever comes first, for subsequentowners.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare. Forvehicles with an unusable tire inflationkit, we provide towing service.
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance - key replacementcost is the client's responsibility.
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law shall deliver up to2 gal (8 L) of gasoline fuel to a disabledvehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fueldelivery service to two no-chargeoccurrences within a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft (30 m)of a paved or county maintained road,no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law shall tow Lincolneligible vehicles to the client's selling orpreferred dealer within 100 mi (160 km)of the disablement location or to thenearest Lincoln dealer. If a client requestsa tow to a selling or preferred dealer thatis more than 100 mi (160 km) from thedisablement location, the client isresponsible for any mileage costs inexcess of 100 mi (160 km).
•Roadside Assistance includes up to $200for a towed trailer if the disabled eligiblevehicle requires service at the nearestauthorized dealer. If the towing vehicleis operational but the trailer is not, thenthe trailer does not qualify for anyroadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
United States clients who require roadsideassistance, call 1-800-521-4140 or contactRoadside Assistance using the Lincoln Waymobile app.
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If you need to arrange roadside assistanceon your own, Lincoln reimburses areasonable amount for towing to the nearestLincoln dealership within 100 mi (160 km). Toobtain reimbursement information, UnitedStates clients, call 1-800-521-4140. Clientsneed to submit their original receipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: GettingRoadside Assistance
If you have a vehicle concern, Lincoln offersa complimentary roadside assistanceprogram. This program is eligible withinCanada or the continental United States.
The service is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week.
This program is separate from the NewVehicle Limited Warranty, beginning fromthe original warranty start date and lasts thelife of the vehicle for the original owner.Subsequent owners receive coverage thatis concurrent with the 6 years or 70,000 mi(110,000 km), whichever occurs first,powertrain warranty coverage period.
Note:Canadian roadside coverage andbenefits may differ from the U.S. coverage.
For complete program coverage details,review your warranty guide, contact yourdealer, call us in Canada at 1-844-665-2007,or visit our website atwww.lincolncanada.com.
If you purchased your vehicle in Canada andrequire roadside assistance, please call1-844-665-2007 or contact RoadsideAssistance using the Lincoln Way mobileapp.
Note:For quick reference, complete theroadside assistance identification card foundin the glove compartment of your vehicleand place it in your wallet.
SWITCHING THE HAZARD
FLASHERS ON AND OFF
The hazard flasher button is on theinstrument panel. Press the buttonto switch the hazard flashers on ifyour vehicle is creating a safety hazard forother road users.
When you switch the hazard flashers on, allfront and rear direction indicators flash.
Note:The hazard flashers operate when theignition is in any position, or if the key is notin the ignition. The battery loses charge andcould have insufficient power to restart yourvehicle.
Press the button again to switch them off.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
JUMP STARTING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Batteries normallyproduce explosive gases which can causepersonal injury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
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If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or your roadsideassistance service provider.
Your manufacturer produces a towingmanual for all authorized tow truck operators.Have your tow truck operator refer to thismanual for proper hook-up and towingprocedures.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Vehicle damage could occur if towedincorrectly, or by any other means.
Front-wheel and rear-wheel drive vehiclesmust have their designated drive wheels offthe ground regardless of towing direction.Use tow dollies to prevent damage to thetransmission.
All-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles requirethat all wheels be off the ground using awheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment.This prevents damage to the transmissionand drive system.
Note:You need to switch on the ignition tounlock the steering.
Note:Make sure you check the steeringcolumn before towing. It could lock if thebattery is dead.
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in vehicle damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.0L, AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.You must recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels off the ground, such as whenusing a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, youcannot recreational tow your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.0L, FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.Place the front wheels on a two-wheel towdolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake (page225).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.7L
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 157).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. We designedthese guidelines to prevent damage to yourtransmission.
You can recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels on the ground using theManual Park Release procedure, or with allfour wheels off the ground using a vehicletransport trailer. If you are using a vehicletransport trailer, follow the instructionsspecified by the equipment provider.
If you recreational tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground:
•Only tow your vehicle in the forwarddirection.
•Use the manual park release procedure.See Using Manual Park Release (page216). Failure to do so may result indamage to the transmission.
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
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EMERGENCY TOWING
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicle transporttrailer, it can be flat-towed with all wheels onthe ground, regardless of the powertrain andtransmission configuration, under thefollowing conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward for towingin a forward direction.
•Use the manual park release procedure.See Using Manual Park Release (page216). Failure to do so may result indamage to the transmission.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
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•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability, if applicable.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do not attemptto do any other work on your vehicle whenit is supported by the jack, as your vehiclecould slip off the jack. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
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19.To store the jack kit, fold the jackwrench handle and engage it to thebracket of the jack base using the lugwrench pin. Swing the wrench upwards,adjust the jack height until the wrenchhook engages to the hole on the jack.Turn the hex nut clockwise by handuntil secure. Re-position the jack kitassembly into the original vehicleposition and secure with the plasticwing nut. Make sure the jack is fastenedsecurely before you drive.
20.Unblock the wheel and retrieve thewarning triangle.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheelin the temporary spare tire well.
1.Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel. Lower thecarpeted load floor.
2.Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on theload floor with the wheel facing up.Secure the flat tire with the retainer strapby following the next steps.
3.Locate the rear left side and right sidecargo tie-down rings. Push the loop endof the retainer strap through one cargotie-down ring. Thread the non-loop endthrough the loop.
4.Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
5.Locate the cargo tie-down in the oppositerear corner of the cargo area. Thread theretainer strap though the tie-down andpull tight.
6.Secure the flat tire by tying a 2-half hitchknot.
WHEEL NUTS
WARNING: When you install a wheel,always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mountingsurfaces of the wheel or the surface of thewheel hub, brake drum or brake disc thatcontacts the wheel. Make sure to secureany fasteners that attach the rotor to thehub so they do not interfere with themounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing
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