steering LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023 Service Manual

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. If a faultis detected, a message displays in theinformation display. Stop your vehicle assoon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
vehicle off. After at least 10 seconds, switchthe vehicle on and watch the informationdisplay for a steering system warningmessage. If a steering system warningmessage returns, have the system checkedas soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects anerror, you may not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious condition mayexist. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible. Failure to do so may result inloss of steering control.
Adapt your speed and driving behavioraccording to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort to steer. This occurs to preventinternal overheating and damage to thesteering system. If this occurs, you will notlose the ability to steer your vehicle manuallynor will it cause damage to the system.Normal steering and driving allows thesystem to cool down and steering assistreturns to normal.
Note:There is no fluid reservoir to check orfill.
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STEERING – TROUBLESHOOTING
STEERING – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Fault Service Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Loss Stop Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Steering Assist Fault Service Required
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FRONT PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when there is anobject within 28 in (70 cm) from the frontbumper. As your vehicle moves closer to anobject, the rate of the tone increases.
The warning tone continuously sounds whenan object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from thefront bumper.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from your vehicle, visual indicationremains on.
SIDE PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE SIDE PARKING AID
The front and rear outermost parking aidsensors map objects that are near to thesides of your vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
•Your vehicle remains stationary for overtwo minutes.
•The anti-lock brake system activates.
•The traction control system activates.
•Your vehicle is in park (P).
•The steering wheel angle information isnot available. You must drive at least492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph (30 km/h) toreset the steering wheel angleinformation.
Note:If you switch traction control off, theside sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length ofyour vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect anobject that is moving toward the side of yourvehicle, for example another vehicle movingat a low speed, if it does not pass a front orrear parking aid sensor.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the sidesensing system provides audible warnings.When your vehicle is moving slowly,obstacles are detected within 24 in (60 cm)and are inside the driving path of yourvehicle. If your vehicle remains stationary fora few seconds, the audible warning turns off.Visual indication is always present in reverse(R).
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the sidesensing system provides visual indicationonly when your vehicle is moving slowly andthere is a front or rear parking aid obstacledetected, and the side obstacle is within24 in (60 cm) from the side of your vehicle.If your vehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the visual indication turns off.
If the transmission is in drive (D) or any otherforward gear, the side sensing systemprovides audible and visual warnings. Whenyour vehicle is moving slowly, obstacles aredetected within 24 in (60 cm) and are insidethe driving path of your vehicle. If yourvehicle remains stationary for a few seconds,the visual indication and audible warningturns off.
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A.Active guide lines.
B.Centerline.
C.Fixed guide line: Green zone.
D.Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.
E.Fixed guide line: Red zone.
F.Rear bumper.
Active guide lines only show with fixed guidelines. To use active guide lines, turn thesteering wheel to point the guide linestoward an intended path. If the steeringwheel position changes while reversing, yourvehicle might deviate from the intended path.
The fixed and active guide lines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guide lines do notdisplay when the steering wheel position isstraight.
Use caution while reversing. Objects in thered zone are closest to your vehicle andobjects in the green zone are farther away.Objects get closer to your vehicle as theymove from the green zone to the yellow orred zones. Use the side view mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on bothsides and rear of your vehicle.
REAR VIEW CAMERA OBJECT
DISTANCE INDICATORS
The system provides an image of yourvehicle and the sensor zones. The zoneshighlight green, yellow, and red when theparking aid sensors detect an object in thecoverage area.
REAR VIEW CAMERA SETTINGS
ZOOMING THE REAR VIEW CAMERAIN AND OUT
WARNING: When manual zoom ison, the full area behind your vehicle maynot show. Be aware of your surroundingswhen using the manual zoom feature.
Selectable settings for this feature are zoomin (+) and zoom out (-). Press the symbol onthe camera screen to change the view. Thedefault setting is zoom off.
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Fixed guide line: Yellow zone.D
Fixed guide line: Red zone.E
Rear bumper.F
Active guide lines only show with fixed guidelines. Turn the steering wheel to point theguide lines toward an intended path. If thesteering wheel position changes whenreversing, your vehicle could deviate fromthe intended path.
The fixed and active guide lines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guide lines do notdisplay when the steering wheel position isstraight.
Objects in the red zone are closest to yourvehicle and objects in the green zone arefarther away. Objects get closer to yourvehicle as they move from the green zoneto the yellow or red zones. Use the side viewmirrors and rear view mirror to get bettercoverage on both sides and rear of yourvehicle.
Keep Out Zone
The keep out zone is represented by theyellow dotted lines running parallel to yourvehicle.
360 DEGREE CAMERA SETTINGS
SWITCHING THE 360 DEGREECAMERA ON AND OFF
The 360 degree camera systembutton is on the instrument paneland allows you to toggle throughdifferent camera views. The front and rearcameras have multiple screens which consistof:
•Normal view
•Normal view with 360
•Split view
When in park (P), neutral (N) or drive (D), onlythe front images display when you press thebutton. When in reverse (R), only the rearimages display when you press the button.
Note:The 360 degree camera system turnsoff when your vehicle is in motion at lowspeed, except when in reverse (R).
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WHAT IS ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
Assists you with parking in and out of parkingspaces.
HOW DOES ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
WORK
Active park assist uses sensors to detectparking spaces. The system controls steeringas required to maneuver into or out of aparking space.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You must remain in yourvehicle when the system turns on. At alltimes you are responsible for controllingyour vehicle, supervising the system, andintervening if required. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: The sensors may notdetect objects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause interference.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Active park assist doesnot apply the brakes under anycircumstances.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith accessories that extend beyond thefront or rear of your vehicle, for example atrailer hitch or bike rack. The system is notable to make corrections for the additionallength of the accessories.
SWITCHING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
ON AND OFF
Press the parking aid button, andthen press the active park assisticon on the touchsceen to bring upfull screen notifications.
Press the soft keys on the touchscreen toswitch between parallel park in,perpendicular park in or parallel park outparking modes.
Cancelling Active Park Assist
To cancel parking assistance at any time:
•Press the active park assist button duringoperation.
•Grab the steering wheel duringoperation.
•Drive above 22 mph (35 km/h) for a shortperiod of time when searching for aparking space.
•Drive above 6 mph (9 km/h) duringoperation.
•Switch traction control off.
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ENTERING A PARALLEL PARKING
SPACE
1.Press the parking aid button.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
3.Select parallel park.
Note:The system detects other vehicles andcurbs to find a parking space.
4.Use the turn signal to search for aparking space on the driver or passengerside of your vehicle.
Note:If the turn signal is not used, thesystem defaults to searching for a parkingspot on the passenger side of your vehicle.
5.Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft (1 m)away from and parallel to the otherparked vehicles when searching for aparking space.
Note:A tone sounds and a messageappears in the information andentertainment display when active parkassist finds a parking space.
6.Press and hold the brake pedal.
7.Release the steering wheel and shift intoreverse (R).
8.Use the accelerator and brake to controlyour vehicle's speed when parking. Youare responsible for stopping your vehicle.
9.Active park assist is a multistep processand requires you to shift the transmissionmultiple times. Follow the on-screeninstructions until parking is complete.
Note:You can slow down your vehicle atany time by pressing the brake pedal.
Note:When parallel parking betweenobjects, the system will park closer to theobject in front of your vehicle to allow easieraccess to the luggage compartment.
ENTERING A PERPENDICULAR
PARKING SPACE
1.Press the parking aid button.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
3.Select perpendicular parking.
Note:Active park assist does not recognizeparking space lines and centers your vehiclebetween objects.
Note:Active park assist backs your vehicleinto parking spaces.
4.Use the turn signal to search for aparking space on the driver or passengerside of your vehicle.
Note:If the turn signal is not used, thesystem defaults to searching for a parkingspot on the passenger side of your vehicle.
5.Drive your vehicle approximately 3 ft (1 m)away from and perpendicular to the otherparked vehicles when searching for aparking space.
Note:A tone sounds and a messageappears in the information andentertainment display when active parkassist finds a parking space.
6.Press and hold the brake pedal.
7.Release the steering wheel and shift intoreverse (R).
8.Use the accelerator and brake to controlyour vehicle's speed when parking. Youare responsible for stopping your vehicle.
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9.Active park assist is a multistep processand requires you to shift the transmissionmultiple times. Follow the on-screeninstructions until parking is complete.
Note:Active park assist aligns the front-endof your vehicle with the lane side of theobject next to it.
Note:When only one object is detected, thesystem allows enough distance to open thedoor on either side.
Note:Slow down your vehicle at any timeby pressing the brake pedal.
EXITING A PARKING SPACE
Active park assist only assists leaving parallelparking spaces.
1.Press the parking aid button.
2.Press the active park assist icon on thetouchscreen.
3.Select parallel park exit.
4.Use the turn signal to choose thedirection to exit the parking space.
5.Press and hold the brake pedal.
6.Release the steering wheel and shift intothe instructed gear.
7.Release the brake pedal.
8.Use the accelerator and brake to controlyour vehicle's speed when exiting theparking space. You are responsible forstopping your vehicle.
9.Active park assist is multistep processand requires you to shift the transmissionmultiple times. Follow the on-screeninstructions until the operation iscomplete.
Note:After active park assist drives yourvehicle to a position where you can exit theparking space in a forward movement, amessage appears instructing you to take fullcontrol of your vehicle.
10.Take control of your vehicle.
Note:Slow down your vehicle at any timeby pressing the brake pedal.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system requiresservice. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Active Park Fault
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does active park assist not operatecorrectly?
The system is unable to detect a vehicle,curb or object to park next to or inbetween. The system needs boundaryobjects to operate correctly.
Why does active park assist not search fora parking space?
You have switched traction control off.
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WHAT IS CRUISE CONTROL
Cruise control lets you maintain a set speedwithout keeping your foot on the acceleratorpedal.
Requirements
Use cruise control when the vehicle speedis greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING CRUISE CONTROL ON
AND OFF
WARNING: Do not use cruise controlon winding roads, in heavy traffic or whenthe road surface is slippery. This couldresult in loss of vehicle control, seriousinjury or death.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel. See What Is Cruise Control (page256).
Switching Cruise Control On
Press the button.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Press the button when the systemis in standby mode.
The system also turns off when you switchthe ignition off.
Note:The set speed erases when you switchthe system off.
SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL
SPEED
WARNING: When you are goingdownhill, your vehicle speed couldincrease above the set speed. The systemdoes not apply the brakes.
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press either button to set thecurrent speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Note:The indicator changes color in theinformation display.
Changing the Set Speed
Press and release the button toincrease the set speed in smallincrements.
Press and hold the button to accelerate.Release the button when you reach yourpreferred speed.
Press and release the button todecrease the set speed in smallincrements.
Press and hold the button to decelerate.Release the button when you reach yourpreferred speed.
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Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different linethan the vehicle in front.A
BWith vehicles that edge into yourlane. The system can only detectthese vehicles once they movefully into your lane.
There may be issues with thedetection of vehicles in front whendriving into and coming out of abend or curve in the road.
C
In these cases, the system may brake late orunexpectedly.
If something hits the front end of your vehicleor damage occurs, the radar-sensing zonemay change. This could cause missed orfalse vehicle detection.
Optimal system performance requires a clearview of the road by the windshield-mountedcamera.
Optimal performance may not occur if:
•The camera is blocked.
•There is poor visibility or lightingconditions.
•There are bad weather conditions.
SWITCHING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL ON AND OFF
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On
Press the button to set the systemin standby mode.
The indicator, current gap setting and setspeed appear in the information display.
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off
Press the button when the systemis in standby mode, or switch theignition off.
Note:You erase the set speed when youswitch the system off.
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