warning LINCOLN NAUTILUS 2023 Owners Manual

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How Does 911 Assist Work..........................74
Emergency Call Requirements...................74
Emergency Call Limitations.........................75
Keys and Remote Controls
Remote Control Limitations.........................76
Using the Remote Control...........................76
Sounding the Panic Alarm...........................77
Locating Your Vehicle...................................77
Changing the Remote Control Battery.........................................................................77
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.........................................................................78
Programming the Remote Control............78
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................80
Phone as a Key
What Is Phone as a Key................................81
Phone as a Key Limitations..........................81
Programming Your Phone............................81
Using the Valet Mode...................................82
Using the Backup Start Passcode.............82
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting...........83
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................85
Creating a MyKey..........................................86
Clearing All MyKeys......................................87
Checking MyKey System Status................88
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................................88
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................89
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle.........................................................90
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..........................................................91
Autounlock.......................................................91
Autolock...........................................................92
Mislock.............................................................92
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings.........92
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting........93
Keyless Entry
What Is Keyless Entry...................................94
Keyless Entry Limitations.............................94
Keyless Entry Settings..................................94
Using Keyless Entry......................................94
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...............95
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad.............96
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations.............96
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad..........96
Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access Code........................................................................96
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes...........................................................97
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad................98
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting........................................................................99
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work......100
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off.......................................................................100
Liftgate
Liftgate Precautions.....................................101
Opening the Liftgate....................................101
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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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Setting the Temperature............................158
Directing the Flow of Air............................158
Auto Mode.....................................................159
Climate Control Hints..................................160
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter........................162
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................162
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions...............................163
Sitting in the Correct Position...................163
Power Seats...................................................164
Massage Seats..............................................167
Heated Seats................................................168
Ventilated Seats...........................................168
Rear Seats
Manual Seats.................................................170
Power Seats....................................................171
Heated Seats.................................................172
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.......................................................................174
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert SystemWork............................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.......................................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.......................................................................174
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System Onand Off........................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings....................................................175
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work.......................................................................176
Memory Function Precautions..................176
Locating the Memory Function Buttons.......................................................................176
Saving a Preset Position.............................176
Recalling a Preset Position........................176
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction..........178
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................178
Programming the Garage Door Opener.......................................................................179
Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance.................................................182
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports...............................183
Playing Media Using the USB Port..........183
Charging a Device.......................................183
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:
110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet...........................185
Power Outlet Precautions..........................185
Locating the Power Outlets.......................185
Power Outlet Indicators..............................185
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V
Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet...........................187
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Power Outlet Precautions..........................187
Locating the Power Outlets.......................187
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.......................................................................188
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.......................................................................188
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.......................................................................188
Charging a Wireless Device......................188
Storage
Cup Holders..................................................190
Under Floor Storage...................................190
Glasses Holder..............................................191
Starting and Stopping the Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................192
Push Button Ignition Switch......................192
Starting the Engine......................................193
Engine Block Heater...................................194
Stopping the Engine....................................195
Automatic Engine Stop...............................196
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.......................................................196
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.......................................197
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.............................200
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions....................200
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off......................................................................200
Stopping the Engine..................................200
Restarting the Engine................................200
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators........................200
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........201
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............203
Fuel Quality..................................................204
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................204
Running Out of Fuel...................................205
Refueling.......................................................206
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................208
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting......................................................................209
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter...............210
Catalytic Converter Precautions..............210
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................211
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions......212
Automatic Transmission Positions...........212
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.................213
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators.......................................................................213
Manually Shifting Gears..............................213
Temporary Neutral Mode...........................214
Automatic Return to Park (P).....................215
Manual Park Release...................................216
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings.......................................................................218
Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting.......................................................................218
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All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work............220
All-Wheel Drive Precautions....................220
All-Wheel Drive Limitations......................220
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........221
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................222
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................222
Brake Over Accelerator............................222
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........222
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................222
Brake Fluid Specification..........................223
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................223
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.........225
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......225
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...............................................225
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..........................................................225
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake..........................................226
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning......................................................................226
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge......................................................................226
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting......................................................................226
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist..............................229
How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............229
Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................229
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.........229
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................230
Switching Auto Hold On and Off............230
Using Auto Hold..........................................230
Auto Hold Indicators...................................231
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work...........232
Switching Traction Control On and Off......................................................................232
Traction Control Indicator.........................232
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.......232
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work...........233
Switching Stability Control On and Off......................................................................234
Stability Control Indicator..........................234
Stability Control – Troubleshooting........235
Steering
Electric Power Steering.............................236
Steering – Troubleshooting......................237
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions............................238
Switching Parking Aid On and Off..........239
Rear Parking Aid..........................................239
Front Parking Aid........................................240
Side Parking Aid...........................................241
Parking Aid Indicators................................242
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Software Update Indicators.....................462
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset......................464
Accessories
Accessories..................................................465
Lincoln Protect
What Is Lincoln Protect..............................467
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........470
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............474
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................478
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................483
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................483
The Mediation and Arbitration Program......................................................................484
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................485
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates.........................................................485
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada......486
Radio Frequency Certification Labels......................................................................487
Perchlorate....................................................541
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................................................541
Mobile Communications Equipment.......541
End User License Agreement..................542
Emission Law................................................572
Warranty Information..................................573
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................576
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
WARNING: You risk death, fire, orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol.
Thank you for choosing Lincoln. Werecommend that you take some time to getto know your vehicle in order to benefit fromgreater safety and pleasure from driving it. Use this digital manual, that we have alsomade available for your continued usethrough the Lincoln Way app and your localLincoln website to familiarize yourself withthe basics.
Note:To download the Lincoln Way app,visit your device's app store.
Note:To find the local Ford website, visithttps://corporate.ford.com/operations/locations/global-links.html.
Note: Use and operate your vehicle in linewith all applicable laws and regulations.
Note:Pass on all printed owner’s informationwhen selling this vehicle.
Our digital resources include acomprehensive digital owner’s manual thatis dynamically created according to thefeatures on your vehicle by using the vehicleidentification number. See Locating theVehicle Identification Number (page 426).The digital owner’s manual includes visual
and full text search functions so that you canquickly locate the information you arelooking for. It also includes links to a numberof how-to videos created to help youunderstand some of the advancedtechnologies on your vehicle.
Features and Options
This publication describes product featuresand options available throughout the rangeof available models, sometimes even beforethey are generally available. It may describeoptions that are not available on the vehicleyou have bought.
Illustrations
Some of the illustrations in this manual couldshow features as used in different models,some can appear different to you on yourvehicle.
Location of Components
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you may seeon your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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