LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: LINCOLN, Model Year: 2023, Model line: NAUTILUS, Model: LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023Pages: 606, PDF Size: 13.57 MB
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CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT WIPER
BLADES
Make sure your vehicle is off beforebeginning this procedure.
1.Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking buttons together.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
2.Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3.Remove the wiper blade.
4.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
REPLACING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
1.Lift the wiper arm.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
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Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
3.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 41°F (5°C),use washer fluid with antifreeze protection.Failure to use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection in cold weather could result inimpaired windshield vision and increasethe risk of injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hitthe windshield.
USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
Pull the lever toward you tooperate the windshield washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 118).
SWITCHING THE COURTESY WIPE ONAND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controls onthe steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Wipers.
4.Switch Courtesy Wipe on or off.
USING THE REAR WINDOW WASHER
Push the lever away from you to operate therear window washer.
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Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 118).
ADDING WASHER FLUID
WASHER FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Washer Fluid Specification (page 423).
WIPERS AND WASHERS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
WIPERS AND WASHERS – WARNINGLAMPS
Illuminates when the windshieldwasher fluid is low.
WIPERS AND WASHERS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears on thewindshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, wornor damaged. Check the wiper blades.See Checking the Wiper Blades (page117). If the wiper blades are dirty, cleanthem with washer fluid or water appliedwith a soft sponge or cloth. If the wiperblades are worn or damaged, install newones. See Replacing the Front WiperBlades (page 117).
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL
Headlamps on.A
Autolamps on.B
Parking lamps on.C
Lamps off.D
Press the toggle switch upward or downwardto make a selection.
Note:The lighting control defaults toautolamps each time you switch your vehicleon.
HEADLAMPS
USING THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the levertoward you to switch the high beams off.
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXIT DELAYON AND OFF
To switch headlamp exit delay on, pull theturn signal lever toward you after switchingyour vehicle off.
To switch headlamp exit delay off, pull theturn signal lever toward you again or switchyour vehicle on.
Note:The headlamps turn off after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door closes.
HEADLAMP INDICATORS
Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch thelow beam headlamps or theparking lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam
Illuminates when you switch thehigh beam headlamps on.
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HEADLAMPS – TROUBLESHOOTING
HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
Why is there condensation in the
headlamps?
•Headlamps have vents to accommodatenormal changes in air pressure.Condensation can be a naturalby-product of this design. When moist airenters the lamp assembly through thevents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when thetemperature is cold. When normalcondensation occurs, a fine mist can formon the interior of the lens. The fine misteventually clears and exits through thevents during normal operation.
How much condensation is acceptable?
•The presence of a fine mist, for exampleno streaks, drip marks or large droplets.A fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
How long may it take for theacceptable condensation to becleared?
•Clearing time may take as long as 48hours under dry weather conditions.
How much condensation isunacceptable?
•A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks,drip marks or large droplets present onthe interior of the lens.
What should I do if unacceptablecondensation is present?
•Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Why do my headlamps turn off when Ihave them switched on when I switchmy vehicle off?
•The battery saver turns the headlampsoff after a short period of time after youswitch your vehicle off.
AUTOLAMPS
WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You may needto override the system if it does not turnthe headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low lightsituations or when the windshield wipersoperate.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS
1.Using the instrument cluster controls onthe steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Select Autolamp Delay.
5.Select a setting and press the OK button.
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
Push the lever up or down toswitch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to switchthe turn signal lamps off.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make theturn signal lamps flash three times.
Turn Signal Lamp Indicator
It flashes when you switch the turnsignal lamps on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNINGLAMPS ON AND OFF - VEHICLESWITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
1.Using the instrument cluster controls onthe steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Daytime Running Lights on oroff.
The daytime running lamps turn on when allof the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You switch your vehicle on.
•The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions oryou release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
•The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
•The headlamps are off.
Note:Other lighting control positions do notturn on the daytime running lamps.
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SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNINGLAMPS ON AND OFF - VEHICLESWITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS(DRL)
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
Daytime running lamps are always on unlessyou switch on the headlamps or your vehicleis in park (P).
USING THE FRONT FOG LAMPS (If
Equipped)
To switch the lamps on or off:
1.Set the lighting control to the parkinglamps, headlamps or autolamps position.
Note:When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thefog lamps on unless the low beamheadlamps are on.
2.
Press the button on the lightingcontrol to switch the front fog lamps onor off.
Note:Only switch the front fog lamps onduring reduced visibility.
Note:The brightness of the daytime runninglamps may decrease when the front foglamps are switched on.
Note:The front fog lamps lights switch offautomatically when high beams areactivated.
Front Fog Lamps Indicator
It illuminates when you switch thefront fog lamps on.
SWITCHING WELCOME LIGHTING ONAND OFF
Lincoln Embrace: Welcome Lighting
Welcome lighting slowly turns on the exteriorlamps when you approach your vehicle withan authenticated device or unlock the doors.
1.Using the instrument cluster controls onthe steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Welcome Lighting on or off.
EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS
Front Fog Lamp
It illuminates when you switch thefront fog lamps on.
Turn Signal Lamp
It flashes when you switch the turnsignal lamps on.
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Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLEWARNING
Sounds when you open the driver door andthe exterior lamps are on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL WORK
Automatic high beam control turns the highbeams on if it is dark enough and no othertraffic is present. If it detects an approachingvehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or streetlighting ahead, the system turns the highbeams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behindthe windshield of your vehicle, continuouslymonitors conditions to turn the high beamson and off.
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Without automatic high beamcontrol.A
With automatic high beam control.B
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROLPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You may needto override the system if it does not turnthe high beams on or off.
WARNING: The system may notswitch the high beams off if the lights ofoncoming vehicles are hidden byobstacles, for example guard rails.
WARNING: Do not use the system inpoor visibility, for example fog, heavy rain,spray or snow.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system when approachingother road users.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system during inclementweather.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROLREQUIREMENTS
The system turns the high beams on if all ofthe following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You set the lighting control to theautolamps position.
•The ambient light level is low enough thatyou require high beams.
•There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROLLIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if anyof the following occur:
•You switch the system off.
•You set the lighting control to anyposition except autolamps.
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat you do not require high beams.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or a leadingvehicle's tail lamps.
•The system detects severe rain, snow orfog.
•The system detects street lighting.
•The camera has reduced visibility.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL ON AND OFF
1.Using the instrument cluster controls onthe steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
4.Switch Auto High Beam on or off.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROLINDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when thesystem is ready to assist.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAMCONTROL
Push the lever away from you to switch thehigh beam on.
Push the lever away from you again to switchthe high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third timeto switch automatic high beam control backon.
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