towing LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2021 Owner's Guide

WHAT IS LINCOLN PROTECT
Protect yourself from the rising cost of
vehicle repairs with the Lincoln Protect
extended service plan.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans
(United States Only)
Lincoln Protect means peace of mind. It is
the extended service plan backed by the
Lincoln Motor Company, and provides more
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage. When you visit your
Lincoln Dealer, insist on genuine Lincoln
Protect extended service plans.
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plan Can
Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Lincoln Protect
extended service plan. With Lincoln Protect,
you minimize your risk for unexpected repair
bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1000+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four mechanical Lincoln Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1.
PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive
coverage. With over 1,000 covered
components, this plan is so complete it
is probably easier to list what is not
covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and
includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Lincoln Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Lincoln dealers in
the United States, Canada and Mexico.
That means you get:
• Reliable, quality service at any Lincoln or
Ford dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts. Rental Car Reimbursement
First Day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we will give you a rental vehicle to
use for the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and field service actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance, including:
•
Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump
starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage and other transportation.
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There are several Lincoln Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations. Each
plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental. When you purchase a Lincoln Protect
extended service plan, you receive added
peace-of-mind protection throughout
Canada, the United States and Mexico,
provided by a network of participating
authorized Lincoln Motor Company dealers.
Note:
Repairs performed outside of Canada,
the United States and Mexico are not eligible
for Lincoln Protect extended service plan
coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information, visit your local Lincoln of
Canada dealer or www.LincolnCanada.com
to find the Lincoln Protect extended service
plan that is right for you.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500–10,000 mi (12,000–16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi (8,000–12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi (5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
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Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and\
perform services listed in the Normal
Scheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (AWD only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Catalytic Converter –
Troubleshooting.........................................204
Catalytic Converter – Warning Lamps..........204
Center Console................................................31
Changing a Flat Tire.....................................391 ........................................................................\
........396
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information.......................................................391
Stowing the flat tire ...........................................396
Tire Change Procedure....................................392
Changing a Road Wheel.............................391
Changing the 12V Battery..........................345 Remove and Reinstall the Battery..................347
Changing the Engine Air Filter..................344
Changing the Fuel Filter.............................344
Changing the Remote Control Battery.............................................................76
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password.................................................421
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Frequency.......422
Charging a Device .........................................178
Charging a Wireless Device.......................183
Checking MyKey System Status.................87 MyKey Distance.....................................................87
Number of Admin Keys.......................................87
Number of MyKeys...............................................87
Checking the Brake Fluid
...........................218 Checking the Coolant.................................340
Adding Coolant...................................................340
Coolant Change...................................................341
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management...................................................343
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................342
Severe Climates...................................................341
Checking the Seatbelts................................60
Checking the Tire Pressures.....................374
Checking the Wiper Blades.........................116
Children and Airbags.....................................67
Child Restraint Anchor Points
......................40
Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points....................................................................41
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points.....................................................41
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points...................................................................40
Child Restraints
................................................41
Child Restraint Position Information..................41
Child Restraints Recommendation...................43
Child Safety
......................................................39
Child Restraint Anchor Points............................40
Child Restraints.......................................................41
Installing Child Restraints....................................44
Child Safety Locks..........................................52 Left-Hand Side.......................................................52
Right-Hand Side....................................................52 Child Safety Precautions
...............................39
Cleaning Products........................................354
Materials...............................................................354
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................355
Cleaning Camera Lenses and Sensors........356
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless
Steel..................................................................355
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps.........355
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................356
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...............356
Cleaning Wheels................................................356
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades
..........355
Cleaning the Interior....................................357 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats..................358
Cleaning Displays and Screens......................357
Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners.........358
Cleaning Leather and Vinyl ............................357
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks...............................359
Cleaning Plastic...................................................357
Cleaning Seatbelts.............................................358
Cleaning Storage Compartments..................358
Cleaning the Instrument Panel........................357
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................86
Clearing the Garage Door Opener...........176
Climate Control..............................................154 Auto Mode............................................................156
Climate Control – Troubleshooting................157
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Climate Control – Troubleshooting..........157
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions..........................................................157
Closing the Liftgate......................................103 Closing the Hands-Free Liftgate.....................104
Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your
Vehicle...............................................................103
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your Vehicle...............................................................103
Closing the Liftgate Using the Remote Control...............................................................104
Cold Weather Precautions
.........................305
Connected Vehicle........................................417 Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting..........
418
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.............................................................417
Connected Vehicle Data...............................25
Connected Vehicle Limitations
..................417
Connected Vehicle Requirements............417
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting..........................................
418
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked
Questions..........................................................418
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.............443
Connecting a Trailer....................................297 Safety Chains......................................................298
Trailer Lamps.......................................................298
Trailer Towing Connector.................................297 Connecting a Trailer Precautions
.............297
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................417
Connecting Lincoln Way to the Modem........417
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...............417
What Is the Modem.............................................417
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.........................................................417
Connecting Your Phone..............................437
Contacting Us...................................................15 Argentina.................................................................15
Asia Pacific..............................................................15
Australia...................................................................15
Brazil........................................................................\
..15
Canada.....................................................................15
Caribbean, Central America and Israel............15
Europe......................................................................15
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services - US
Only.......................................................................16
Middle East..............................................................16
New Zealand...........................................................15
North Africa ............................................................16
Puerto Rico..............................................................16
South Korea.............................................................16
Sub-Saharan Africa ..............................................16
U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico..................
15
United States..........................................................15 Cooling System Capacity and Specification
- 2.0L
.............................................................407
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.7L.............................................................408
Crash and Breakdown Information.........308 Automatic Crash Shutoff...................................312
Jump Starting the Vehicle................................309
Post-Crash Alert System.....................................311
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........71
Creating a MyKey...........................................85 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................86
Creating a Personal Profile........................447
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..............421 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot..............................................................421
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password...........................................................421
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................276 Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting...........278
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators......................277
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations....................277
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions.................276
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting.........................................278
Cross Traffic Alert – Information Messages.........................................................278
Cruise Control
................................................251
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Electric Parking Brake..................................221
Electric Parking Brake –
Troubleshooting.............................................222
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................222
Electric Parking Brake – Information
Messages.........................................................223
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps...............................................................222
Electric Power Steering..............................232 Electric Power Steering Precautions.............232
Electromagnetic Compatibility..................548
Emergency Call Limitations..........................74
Emergency Call Requirements
....................73
Emergency Call System Data......................26
Emergency Towing
.......................................315
Emission Law.................................................546 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.............547
Tampering With a Noise Control System..............................................................547
Enabling Apps on an Android Device...........................................................444
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device.............444
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles..........................................................447
Enabling Remote Start..................................151 End User License Agreement
....................516
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................
516
Engine Block Heater....................................188 Engine Block Heater Precautions...................188
How Does the Engine Block Heater
Work...................................................................188
Using the Engine Block Heater.......................189
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L...............................................................402
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................403
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.7L................................................................404
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates...........................................................406
Engine Oil
.......................................................338
Adding Engine Oil..............................................338
Checking the Engine Oil Level.......................338
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification..........339
Engine Oil Dipstick Overview..........................338
Resetting the Engine Oil Change
Reminder..........................................................339
Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................398
Engine Specifications - 2.7L......................399
Entering a Parallel Parking Space............247
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space............................................................247 Evasive Steering Assist...............................284
Evasive Steering Assist Limitations...............284
Switching Evasive Steering Assist On and
Off......................................................................284
What Is Evasive Steering Assist......................284
Event Data
........................................................24
Exiting a Parking Space..............................248
Extending the Remote Start Duration........................................................152
Exterior Bulbs
................................................350
Changing a Front Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb...................................................................352
Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb...........353
Exterior Bulb Specification Chart...................350
Removing a Headlamp Assembly..................352
Exterior Lamps................................................121 Exterior Lamp Audible Warning.......................122
Exterior Lamp Indicators....................................122
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps On
and Off................................................................121
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On and Off.......................................................................122
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
121
Switching Welcome Lighting On and Off.......................................................................122
Exterior Lighting Control
..............................119
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Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage..........361
12 Volt Battery.....................................................362
Body........................................................................\
361
Brakes...................................................................362
Engine....................................................................361
General..................................................................361
Hybrid Battery Systems ...................................362
Tires.......................................................................362
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor...........175
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor..........................175
Gate Operator / Canadian Programming......175
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter
.....................174
Programming the Remote Control..............77
Programming Your Phone............................80 Resetting Phone as a Key...................................80
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
...........................................67
Puncture See: Changing a Flat Tire..................................391
Push Button Ignition Switch.......................186 Starting the Engine..............................................187
Switching the Ignition Off..................................186
Switching the Ignition to Accessory
Mode..................................................................186 R
Radio Frequency Certification
Labels ............................................................
476
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.......476
Body Control Module.........................................481
Cruise Control Module......................................484
Garage Door Opener........................................488
Keys and Remote Controls..............................
489
Radio Transceiver Module...............................492
Remote Function Actuator................................
481
SYNC.....................................................................495
Telematics Control Unit.....................................
501
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors.............................................................501
Wireless Accessory Charging Module..........510
Rear Exterior.....................................................37
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings.......................................................170
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators......................................................170
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations....................................................169
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions..................................................169
Rear Occupant Alert System......................169
Rear Parking Aid...........................................235 Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors........235 Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings..............235
Rear Parking Aid Limitations...........................235
What is the Rear Parking Aid...........................235
Rear Seats
.......................................................165
Heated Seats........................................................167
Manual Seats........................................................165
Power Seats..........................................................167
Rear View Camera Guide Lines...............240
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators......................................................241
Rear View Camera Precautions...............240
Rear View Camera.......................................240 Rear View Camera Settings..............................241
Rear View Camera Settings........................241 Switching Rear View Camera Delay On and
Off......................................................................242
Zooming the Rear View Camera In and Out
......................................................................241
Recalling a Preset Position...........................171
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L, AWD...............................................................314
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L, FWD................................................................314
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.7L.................................................................314
Reduced Engine Performance..................305
Refueling
........................................................200
Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door........202
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System –
Troubleshooting.........................................388
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Information Messages..................................390
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Warning Lamps................................................................388
Tire Replacement Requirements.............369 Age........................................................................\
..371
Tire Rotation...................................................376
Tire Rotation Diagram........................................377
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components...............................................379
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions..................................................378
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.......................378
Towing a Trailer Limitations.......................300
Towing a Trailer Precautions.....................299
Towing a Trailer............................................299 Towing Weights and Dimensions...................302
Towing Weights and Dimensions.............302 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle................................
303
Recommended Towing Weights....................302
What Is the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight ........................................................................\
....303
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..............314
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................314
Traction Control Indicator
..........................228 Traction Control
............................................228
Traction Control – Troubleshooting..............228
Traction Control – Troubleshooting........228 Traction Control – Warning Lamps................228
Trailer Brake Precautions...........................299
Trailer Sway Control Precautions
.............304
Trailer Sway Control....................................304
Trailer Towing Hints
.....................................300
Transporting the Vehicle.............................312
Trip Computer
................................................145
Accessing the Trip Computer...........................145
Resetting the Individual Trip Values................147
Resetting the Trip Computer............................146
U
Under Floor Storage.....................................184 Locating the Rear Under Floor Storage........184
Under Hood Fuse Box
.................................316
Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box...........316
Identifying the Fuses in the Under Hood Fuse
Box......................................................................318
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...............316
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L....................334
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L.....................336 Updating the Vehicle Systems
Wirelessly....................................................452
Applying a Vehicle System Software Update..............................................................452
Scheduling an Update......................................452
System Update Requirements........................452
Viewing Update Details....................................453
USB Ports
.........................................................178
Using Auto Hold...........................................226
Using Keyless Entry........................................93 Locking the Doors................................................93
Opening the Liftgate with the Remote
Control
................................................................94
Unlocking the Doors............................................93
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................87
Using Snow Chains......................................372
Using the Backup Start Passcode...............81 System Lockout.....................................................82
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls.........................................................143
Button.....................................................................143
Quick Action Menu Buttons..............................143
Return Button........................................................143
Status Indicator....................................................144
Toggle Buttons.....................................................143
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad.................97 Locking the Doors.................................................97
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