automatic transmission LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2021 Owners Manual

Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ...........................180
Power Outlet Precautions ..........................
180
Locating the Power Outlet .........................
180
Power Outlet Indicators ..............................
180
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ............................
181
Power Outlet Precautions ...........................
181
Locating the Power Outlet ..........................
181
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger .......................................................................
182
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions .......................................................................
182
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger .......................................................................
183
Charging a Wireless Device ......................
183
Storage
Cup Holders ..................................................
184Under Floor Storage
....................................
184
Glasses Holder .............................................
185
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ...............................................
186
Push Button Ignition Switch ......................
186
Starting the Engine ......................................
187
Engine Block Heater ...................................
188
Stopping the Engine ....................................
189
Automatic Engine Stop ...............................
189
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position .......................................................
190
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ........................................
191
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..............................
194
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions ......................
194
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off .......................................................................
194
Stopping the Engine ....................................
194
Restarting the Engine ..................................
194Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
..........................
194
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting .........
195
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions ...............
197
Fuel Quality ....................................................
198
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel .................
198
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
199
Refueling .......................................................
200
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................
202
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
203
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter ..............
204
Catalytic Converter Precautions .............
204
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
204
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions .....
206
Automatic Transmission Positions ..........
206
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear ................
207
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Automatic Transmission Position Indicators
......................................................................207
Manually Shifting Gears .............................
207
Temporary Neutral Mode ..........................
208
Automatic Return to Park (P) ....................
209
Manual Park Release ..................................
210
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings .......................................................................
212
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting .......................................................................
212
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work .............
214
All-Wheel Drive Precautions ......................
214
All-Wheel Drive Limitations ........................
214
All-Wheel Drive Driving Hints ....................
214
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting ..........
217
Brakes
Brake Precautions ........................................
218
Anti-Lock Braking System ..........................
218
Brake Over Accelerator ..............................
218
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir .........
218
Checking the Brake Fluid ..........................
218Brake Fluid Specification
...........................
219
Brakes – Troubleshooting .........................
219
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake ..........
221
Applying the Electric Parking Brake .......
221
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency ................................................
221
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ...........................................................
221
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ..........................................
222
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning ......................................................................
222
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge
......................................................................
222
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting ......................................................................
222
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist ..............................
225
How Does Hill Start Assist Work .............
225
Hill Start Assist Precautions .....................
225
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting .........
225Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work
......................
226
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ............
226
Using Auto Hold ..........................................
226
Auto Hold Indicators ...................................
227
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work ...........
228
Switching Traction Control On and Off ......................................................................
228
Traction Control Indicator .........................
228
Traction Control – Troubleshooting .......
228
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work ...........
229
Switching Stability Control On and Off ......................................................................
230
Stability Control Indicator .........................
230
Stability Control – Troubleshooting .........
231
Steering
Electric Power Steering .............................
232
Steering – Troubleshooting ......................
233
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
Switching the Turn Signal Lamps On
and Off
Push the lever up or down to
switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to switch
the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the
turn signal lamps flash three times. Switching the Daytime Running Lamps
On and Off - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
1. Using the instrument cluster controls on the steering wheel, select
Settings.
2. Select
Vehicle.
3. Select
Lighting.
4. Switch
Daytime Running Lights on or
off.
The daytime running lamps turn on when all
of the following occur:
• You switch the system on.
• You switch your vehicle on. •
The transmission is not in park (P) for
vehicles with automatic transmissions or
you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
• The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
• The headlamps are off.
Note: Other lighting control positions do not
turn on the daytime running lamps.
Switching the Daytime Running Lamps
On and Off - Vehicles With: Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system is designed to help reduce fuel
consumption and CO
2 emissions by stopping
the engine when it is idling, for example at
traffic lights.
AUTO-START-STOP PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you leave your
vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P), switch the ignition off
and remove the key before you open the
hood or have any service or repair work
completed. If you do not switch the ignition
off, the engine could restart at any time.
Failure to follow this instruction could result
in personal injury or death. SWITCHING AUTO-START-STOP
ON AND OFF
Press the driver assistance button on the
instrument panel to access the
Auto-Start-Stop feature on the touchscreen.
Use the touchscreen to deactivate the
feature. Deactivating the feature lasts only
one key cycle. Use the touchscreen to
restore Auto-Start-Stop function.STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the
brake pedal and the transmission in drive
(D).
Note:
Power assist steering turns off when
the engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action.
AUTO-START-STOP INDICATORS WARNING: The system may require
the engine to automatically restart when
the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates
green or flashes amber. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury. WARNING:
When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property damage. Note:
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments, or cleaning
agents. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in vehicle damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
Park (P) WARNING:
Move the transmission
selector lever to park (P) only when your
vehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline. Come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of park (P).
The electric parking brake could apply when
you shift to park (P) without the brake pedal
fully pressed. The electric parking brake
applies when you shift to park (P) on large
slopes. The electric parking brake releases
with the drive away release function.
See
Electric Parking Brake (page 221). Note:
A warning tone sounds if you open the
driver door and you have not shifted the
transmission selector to park (P).
Reverse (R) WARNING:
Move the transmission
selector lever to reverse (R) only when your
vehicle is stationary and the engine is at
idle speed.
This position allows your vehicle to move
backward. Come to a complete stop before
shifting into and out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N) WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicle
has the ability to roll freely. If you intend to
leave your vehicle, make sure you apply
the parking brake.
This position allows your vehicle to roll free.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.
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Note:
You can start your vehicle in this
position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position, and
allows automatic upshifts and downshifts
through all available gears.
Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
• Provides additional engine braking and
extends lower gear operation to enhance
performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain
or mountainous areas. This increases
engine RPM during engine braking.
• Provides additional lower gear operation
through the automatic transmission shift
strategy.
• Provides gear selection more quickly and
at higher engine speeds.
Note: You can shift into sport at any vehicle
speed. SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
The gear selector is located near the middle
of the instrument panel. Press a button to
select a gear.
•
Park (P)
• Reverse (R)
• Neutral (N)
• Drive (D)
• Sport (S) (If equipped)
Note: The gear selector prevents shifting out
of park (P) when the intelligent access key
is outside the vehicle. Note:
The gear selector will automatically
return to park (P) when you take actions
associated with leaving the vehicle. See
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)
Work
(page 209).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current
position. Note:
The position could illuminate on the
transmission selector.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS (If
Equipped)
Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters
Use this procedure to shift your transmission
manually.
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Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature when you need immediate
shift response, for example overtaking
another vehicle.
•
Pull the (+) paddle to switch the feature
on.
• Hold the plus paddle to switch the
feature off.
Note: This feature will turn off if paddles are
not used continuously while driving.
Manually Shifting in Sport (S) (If Equipped)
• Pull the (+) paddle to switch the feature
on.
• Hold the (+) paddle to switch the feature
off. Using SelectShift •
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift.
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear.
Note: Your transmission could downshift or
upshift if you fully press the accelerator
pedal.
Note: Your transmission will downshift at low
engine speed, to prevent the engine from
stalling.
Note: This feature will not function if the
engine speed after a shift exceeds the
overspeed limiter. The current gear will flash
if a shift is not allowed. Note:
Engine damage can occur if you hold
high engine speed without shifting.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N)
when you switch your vehicle off. Use this
mode if you exit your vehicle or switch your
vehicle off at an automatic car wash.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is delayed
when your vehicle is in this mode. See What
Is Automatic Return to Park (P)
(page 209).
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30
minutes, or when the vehicle battery charge
level is low. Prolonged use of this mode can
cause the vehicle battery to run out of
charge.
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Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Entering Temporary Neutral Mode
1. Power your vehicle on.
2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift into neutral (N).
Note:
An instructional message appears.
5. Press the neutral (N) button.
Note: A confirmation message appears
when your vehicle enters the mode.
6. Release the brake pedal.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.
7. Switch your vehicle off.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: The neutral (N) indicator on the
transmission selector may flash in this mode. Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P), or power your vehicle
on and shift into drive (D) or reverse (R).
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you attempt
to exit your vehicle without the transmission
in park (P).
How Does Automatic Return to Park
(P) Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the following
occur:
• You switch the vehicle off.
• You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched.
• You unlatch the driver seatbelt when the
driver door is open. Note:
Do not use automatic return to park
(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See Stopping the Engine
When Your Vehicle is Moving (page 189).
Automatic Return to Park (P)
Limitations
Automatic return to park may not work if the
door ajar switch is malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:
• Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.
• Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.
• Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed, after
you shift out of park (P).
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
What Is Manual Park Release
Manual park release allows you to move your
transmission out of the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency.
Manual Park Release Precautions
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the stoplamps are
working.
Using Manual Park Release
Activating Manual Park Release Cable
Use this procedure to move your
transmission out of park (P) for towing.
1. Apply the parking brake.
See Electric
Parking Brake (page 221).
Note: If the vehicle battery has no charge,
use an external power source to apply the
parking brake.
2. Remove the manual park release access
cover. The cover is located under the
dash below the steering wheel. Do not
pull the orange tether. 3. Sit in the driver seat.
4. Without your foot on the brake pedal,
switch the ignition to the on position.
5. Fully press the brake pedal. Do not release.
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6. Pull the tether outward towards you.
Move the tether to the lower right-hand
corner and seat metal bead in the pocket. Note:
A confirmation message will appear
in the information display when your vehicle
is out of park (P). If you do not receive a
confirmation message, release the tether
and start the procedure again.
7. Release the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 221).
Note: Your transmission is out of the park
(P) position. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, press and hold the brake pedal.
8. Without your foot on the brake pedal, switch the ignition to the off position.
9. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery.
Note: If the vehicle detects wheel movement
before the battery is disconnected, the
electric parking brake could apply
automatically. Confirm vehicle rolls freely
before towing. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty. Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode
1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.
2. Apply the parking brake.
Note: If the vehicle battery has no charge,
use an external power source to apply the
parking brake.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat.
3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the orange tether outward towards
the driver seat.
4. Move the tether towards the left and release to return it to the rest position.
5. Stow the manual park release cable tether, install the access cover and
replace the screw.
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