exterior LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023 Owners Manual

Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................15
Introduction
About This Publication..................................17
Using This Publication...................................18
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle...................19
Data Privacy
Data Privacy....................................................22
Service Data....................................................23
Event Data.......................................................24
Settings Data..................................................24
Connected Vehicle Data.............................25
Mobile Device Data......................................25
Emergency Call System Data.....................26
Visual Search
Steering Wheel...............................................27
Instrument Panel............................................29
Center Console...............................................31
Vehicle Interior...............................................33
Front Exterior..................................................35
Rear Exterior....................................................37
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions.............................39
Child Restraint Anchor Points.....................40
Child Restraints...............................................41
Installing Child Restraints............................44
Booster Seats.................................................49
Child Safety Locks.........................................52
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions....................................53
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts.........................................................................54
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................55
Automatic Locking Mode............................55
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy........................................................................56
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height....................57
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................57
Checking the Seatbelts.................................61
Seatbelt Extensions.......................................61
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System.........63
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork..............................................................63
Personal Safety System Components.........................................................................63
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work...............64
How Do the Side Airbags Work.................64
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............65
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work.......66
Airbag Precautions........................................67
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................68
Children and Airbags....................................68
Front Passenger Sensing System.............68
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.........72
Disposing of Airbags.....................................73
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist...........................................74
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Setting the Liftgate Opening Height.......103
Closing the Liftgate.....................................104
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.............106
Liftgate Obstacle Detection......................106
Liftgate – Troubleshooting........................106
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................109
Anti-Theft Alarm System............................109
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.............110
Security – Troubleshooting.........................111
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn........................................................113
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column........................................................................113
Resetting the Stopping Position - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column........................................................................114
Horn..................................................................114
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Onand Off.........................................................114
Wipers and Washers
Wipers..............................................................115
Autowipers......................................................115
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On andOff.................................................................116
Reverse Wipe.................................................116
Checking the Wiper Blades........................117
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades............117
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades.............117
Washers...........................................................118
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting........................................................................119
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control............................120
Headlamps....................................................120
Headlamps – Troubleshooting..................121
Autolamps.......................................................121
Exterior Lamps..............................................122
Automatic High Beam Control..................124
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................127
Adaptive Front Lighting..............................127
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On andOff................................................................129
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On andOff................................................................129
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On andOff................................................................129
Interior Lamp Function................................130
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness..................................................130
Ambient Lighting..........................................130
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.........130
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows.........131
Global Opening and Closing.....................132
Window Bounce-Back................................132
Locking the Rear Window Controls.........133
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.........................134
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror....................134
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Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors...................135
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors................135
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors..................135
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror...................136
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sunshade.......137
Opening and Closing the Moonroof........137
Venting the Moonroof.................................138
Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................138
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview....................139
Tachometer.....................................................141
Speedometer.................................................141
Fuel Gauge.....................................................141
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge......142
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.......................142
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.......................................................................142
12V Battery Gauge.......................................142
What Are the Instrument Cluster WarningLamps..........................................................142
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.........142
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators.......................................................................144
Instrument Cluster Indicators....................144
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls......................................................146
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu.......................................................................147
Trip Computer...............................................148
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display.......................................................................150
Personalized Settings..................................151
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start...................................154
Remote Start Precautions..........................154
Remote Start Limitations............................154
Enabling Remote Start................................154
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle........................................................154
Extending the Remote Start Duration.......................................................................155
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.......................................................................155
Remote Start Settings.................................155
Climate Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit........157
Switching Climate Control On and Off.......................................................................157
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.......................................................................157
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.......................................................................157
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.......................................................................157
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.......................................................................157
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................158
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.............158
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.......................................................................158
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Emergency Towing.....................................324
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................325
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................325
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............335
Identifying Fuse Types...............................340
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................340
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions..........................341
Opening and Closing the Hood...............341
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................343
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L...................345
Engine Oil......................................................347
Checking the Coolant................................349
Engine Air Filter...........................................353
Changing the Fuel Filter............................355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L........355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L........355
Changing the 12V Battery.........................355
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................358
Exterior Bulbs................................................361
Interior Bulbs................................................364
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................365
Cleaning the Exterior.................................366
Waxing...........................................................368
Cleaning the Interior..................................368
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................371
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................372
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage........373
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage......................................................................374
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label...............................375
Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades.........................................375
Information on the Tire Sidewall.............376
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................381
Tire Replacement Requirements.............381
Using Snow Chains.....................................384
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................386
Inflating the Tires........................................386
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................386
Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............387
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.........388
Tire Rotation.................................................388
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions......................................................................389
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components......................................................................390
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................390
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See Instrument Cluster Overview (page 139).A
See Feature Bar (page 441).B
See Replacing the Cabin Air Filter (page 162).C
See Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear (page 213).D
See Applying the Electric Parking Brake (page 225).E
See Exterior Lighting Control (page 120).F
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FRONT EXTERIOR
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REAR EXTERIOR
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Locking the Doors
With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of yourvehicle, touch the outer door handle locksensor for approximately one second to lock,being careful not to touch the unlock sensoron the back of the door handle at the sametime. After locking, you can immediately pullon the door handle to confirm lockingoccurred without inadvertently unlocking.
Opening the Liftgate with the RemoteControl
Press the exterior liftgate release buttoninside of the liftgate handle. The liftgateunlocks and opens. See Opening theLiftgate From Outside Your Vehicle (page101).
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keyless entry system notfunction?
If the system does not function it maybe limited. See Keyless EntryLimitations (page 94). If the system stilldoes not function use the remotecontrol or the key blade to lock andunlock your vehicle.
Why can I not lock my vehicle?
If you electronically lock your vehiclewith a rear door or the tailgate open, thesystem searches for a passive key insideyour vehicle after you close the lastdoor. If the system detects a key, alldoors unlock indicating that a key isinside. Your vehicle locks if anotherpassive key is within the detection rangeafter you close the last door.
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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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