battery LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023 Owner's Guide

AUTO-START-STOP – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the engine not always stopwhen I expect it to?
The system is designed to work in a way thatcomplements other vehicle systems, allowingthem to operate at optimum performance.
The system does not stop the engine if:
•The driver door is open.
•Your vehicle is at high altitude.
•The heated windshield is on.
•The engine is warming up.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The battery charge is low.
•The battery temperature is outside theoptimal operating range.
•The engine is required to run to maintaininterior climate and reduce fogging.
Why does the engine sometimesrestart when I do not expect it to?
The system is designed to work in a way thatcomplements other vehicle systems, allowingthem to operate at optimum performance.
The system restarts the engine if:
•You switch the heated windshield on.
•You switch maximum defrost on.
•Your vehicle starts to roll downhill inneutral.
•The engine is required to run to maintainadequate brake system assistance.
•The engine is required to run to maintaininterior climate and reduce fogging.
Can I permanently switch the systemoff?
No. The system plays an important role inreducing the fuel consumption and the CO2emissions.
Will the frequent engine starts causeparts to wear out?
Your vehicle has an enhanced battery andstarter motor that are designed for theincreased number of engine starts.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake and make sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or property damage.
Note:Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments, or cleaningagents. Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in vehicle damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the 12V battery has run out of charge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when you power your vehicle on withthe selector in park (P).
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) without fullypressing the brake pedal.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note:Do not manually release the parkingbrake when the selector is in park (P). SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 226).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P) ifyou attempt to exit your vehicle without thetransmission in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page215).
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
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Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily change gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither paddle is pulled.
Manually Shifting in Sport (S)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N),for a limited time, when you exit your vehicleor switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
HOW DOES TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral(N) when you exit your vehicle or switch yourvehicle off. For example, if you exit yourvehicle before an automatic car wash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) is delayedwhen your vehicle is in this mode. See WhatIs Automatic Return to Park (P) (page 215).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODELIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30minutes, or when the vehicle battery chargelevel is low. Prolonged use of this mode cancause the 12 V battery to run out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failureto follow these instructions could result invehicle damage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Manual park release allows you to shift yourvehicle out of park (P) in the event of anelectrical malfunction or emergency.
MANUAL PARK RELEASEPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) which meansyour vehicle can roll freely. To avoidunwanted vehicle movement, apply theparking brake prior to doing thisprocedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicleuntil you verify that the stoplamps areworking.
USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park ReleaseCable
1.Apply the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 225).
Note:If the vehicle's battery has run out ofcharge, use an external power source toapply the parking brake.
2.Remove the access cover. The cover islocated under the dash below thesteering wheel. Do not pull the tether.
3.Sit in the driver seat.
4.Power your vehicle on without your footon the brake pedal.
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Note:Do not attempt this procedure whenthe engine is running. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Pull the tether towards you. Move tetherto the lower righthand corner of housinguntil bead engages in the pocket.
Note:Do not use excessive force. Failure tofollow this instruction could result in vehicledamage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
Note:A message appears when your vehicleis out of park (P). If you do not receive amessage attempt the procedure again.
7.Release the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 225).
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
8.Switch your vehicle off.
9.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
10.Disconnect the negative battery cablefrom the battery as soon as it is safe todo so.
Note:If your vehicle detects wheel speedwhen the battery is connected, the electricparking brake could apply.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
1.Connect the negative battery cable tothe battery as soon as it is safe to do so.
Note: If your vehicle detects wheel speedwhen the battery is connected, the electricparking brake could apply.
2.Apply the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 225).
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Note:If the vehicle's battery has run out ofcharge, use an external power source toapply the parking brake.
3.Sit in the driver seat.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal. Do notstart your vehicle.
5.Pull the tether towards you to release thebead. Maintain tension. Center the tetherwithin the housing. Release tension andreturn tether to the stowed position.
6.Start your vehicle.
7.Confirm the instrument cluster displayspark (P).
Note:If the instrument cluster does notdisplay park (P) or if Park Not Available,Transmission Not In Park or Shift SystemFault message persists, contact anauthorized dealer for service.
8.Switch your vehicle off.
9.Release the brake pedal.
10.Install the access cover.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P) AudibleWarning
Sounds if you open the driver door beforeshifting into park (P).
Park (P) Selection Audible Warning
Sounds when you shift into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –INFORMATION MESSAGES
You switched theengine off and shiftselect lever is in anyposition other thanpark (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is toocold. Wait for it towarm up before youdrive.
TransmissionWarming Up PleaseWait
The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
TransmissionService Required
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The transmission isoverheating andneeds to cool. Stopin a safe place assoon as it’s possible.
Transmission TooHot Press Brake
The transmission haslimited functionality. Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
A reminder to shiftinto park. In addition,this message istypical after recon-necting or rechar-ging the battery untilyou cycle the igni-tion to the on mode.See Changing the12V Battery (page355).
Transmission Not inPark
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTConfirm Park BrakeApply Before Exitingthe Vehicle
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTService Required
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTVehicle is Shifting toPark
Displays when thesystem requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTReverse UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTDrive UnavailableSelect S for DriveService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTNeutral UnavailableService Required
Have systemchecked as soon aspossible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTSport UnavailableService Required
Displays when aninvalid gear hasbeen selected.
Invalid Gear Selec-tion
Displays when thebrake pedal needsto be depressed toenable the transmis-sion to shift frompark.
Depress Brake toShift from Park
Displays whenneutral hold isactive.
Stay in Neutral ModeEngaged
Displays when theneutral button Nneeds to be pressedagain to enterneutral hold.
To Stay in NeutralWhen ExitingVehicle Select NAgain
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Apply the parking brake,shift into park (P), switch the ignition offand remove the key before you leave yourvehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
The switch is on the lower part ofthe instrument panel.
Pull the switch up to apply the electricparking brake. The red warning lamp flashes,then steadily illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldautomatically apply when park (P) isselected. See Park (P) (page 212).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch up and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on when youuse the electric parking brake in anemergency.
The electric parking brake continues to slowyour vehicle down unless you release theswitch.
Note:Do not apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, except in anemergency. If you repeatedly use the electricparking brake to slow or stop your vehicle,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3.Shift into gear.
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4.Press the accelerator pedal until enginehas developed sufficient torque toprevent your vehicle from rolling downthe hill.
5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pull awayin a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE VEHICLE
BATTERY HAS RUN OUT OF
CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehiclebattery to release the electric parking brakeif the vehicle battery has run out of charge.See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 319).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and your vehicleis on. If the lamp flashes when theparking brake has been released,this indicates the parking brakesystem requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminates yellow,it indicates a malfunction in theelectric parking brake. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
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Why does active park assist not search fora parking space?
The transmission is in reverse (R). Yourvehicle must be moving forward to beable to detect a parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
The sensors could be blocked. Forexample, snow, ice or largeaccumulations of dirt. Blocked sensorscan affect how the system functions.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
The sensors in the front or rear bumpercould be damaged.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
There is not enough room in the parkingspace for your vehicle to safely park.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
There is not enough space for theparking maneuver on the opposite sideof the parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
The parking space is more than 5 ft(1.5 m) or less than 2 ft (0.5 m) away fromyour vehicle.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
Your vehicle's speed is greater than22 mph (35 km/h) for parallel parking orgreater than 19 mph (30 km/h) forperpendicular parking.
Why does active park assist not offer aparking space?
You recently disconnected or replacedthe battery. After you reconnect thebattery you must drive your vehicle ona straight road for a short period of time.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
An irregular curb along the parkingspace prevents the system fromcorrectly aligning your vehicle.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
Vehicles or objects bordering the spacecould not be correctly parked.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
Your vehicle stopped too far past theparking space.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
The tires are not correctly installed ormaintained. For example, using a sparetire, not inflated correctly, improper size,or of different sizes.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
A repair or alteration changed thedetection capabilities.
Why does active park assist not correctlyposition the vehicle into a parking space?
A parked vehicle has a high attachment.For example, a salt sprayer, snowplowor moving truck bed.
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