2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P). Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury. WARNING:
When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property damage.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside the vehicle. Push Button Shift Transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
transmission. The shift buttons are located
near the middle of the instrument panel. The
gears are selected by pressing and releasing
the
PRNDS buttons.
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Every time a gear is selected, the selected
button illuminates. You also see the gear
selected appear in the instrument cluster.
Understanding the Positions of Your
Electronic Transmission
Note:
Always come to a complete stop
before putting your vehicle into and out of
park (P).
Putting your vehicle in gear:
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Press and release the button on the instrument panel of the gear you want to
select. 3. The gearshift button you select
illuminates and the selected gear
appears in the instrument cluster.
4. Release the brake pedal and your transmission remains in the selected
gear.
Note: If you attempt to leave your vehicle
when it is in gear, your vehicle automatically
shifts into park (P). Seatbelt and door
monitors determine your intent and make
the shift for you. During this time, a message
appears in the information display screen
prompting you to make the shift to park (P).
Note: To put your vehicle in gear with the
door open, perform steps 1-4. See the
Automatic Return to Park section in this
chapter for more information on this feature.
Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle
locks the transmission and prevents the
wheels from turning. Always come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of park (P). An audible tone
sounds once you select park (P). When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle
automatically shifts into park (P). If the ignition
is turned off when the vehicle is moving, it
first shifts into neutral (N) until a slow enough
speed is reached. The vehicle then shifts into
park (P) automatically.
The electric parking brake may apply when
you shift to park (P) without the brake pedal
fully pressed. The electric parking brake
applies when you shift to park (P) on large
slopes. The electric parking brake releases
with the drive away release function. See
Electric Parking Brake (page 205).
Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature does not operate when
your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or
neutral tow.
Your vehicle has a feature that automatically
shifts your vehicle into park (P) when any of
the following conditions occur:
• You turn the ignition off
• You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched
• Your seatbelt is unlatched when the
driver door is open
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If you turn the ignition off when your vehicle
is moving, your vehicle first shifts into neutral
(N) until it slows down enough to shift into
park (P) automatically.
Note:
If you have waited an extended period
of time, 2-15 minutes before starting your
vehicle, unlatching your seatbelt causes this
feature to activate, even with the driver door
closed.
Note: This feature may not work properly if
the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If your
door ajar indicator does not illuminate when
you open the driver door or the indicator
illuminates with the driver door closed, see
your authorized dealer.
Reverse (R)
With the transmission in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to a
complete stop before shifting into and out
of reverse (R). Neutral (N) WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicle
has the ability to roll freely. If you intend to
leave your vehicle, make sure you apply
the parking brake.
With the transmission in neutral (N), you can
start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down when in this position.
Stay in Neutral Mode
Note: Stay in neutral mode is a temporary
vehicle state with the ignition off. Once in
this mode, the battery must maintain
sufficient voltage or your vehicle returns to
park.
Note: When entering an automatic car wash,
always shift to Neutral (N). If you are exiting
the vehicle before the car wash, Stay in
Neutral Mode is available.
Extended usage of Stay in Neutral mode may
result in a battery voltage reduction to a level
where the vehicle may no longer start.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure to follow this instruction could result
in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
To enter Stay in Neutral mode, do the
following:
1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift into neutral (N).
Note:
A message appears in the information
display.
3. Press the neutral (N) button.
Note: A confirmation message appears in
the information display when your vehicle
has entered Stay in Neutral mode and the
neutral (N) button on the transmission
selector blinks slowly.
To exit Stay in Neutral mode, press the brake
pedal and shift into another gear.
Drive (D)
The normal driving position for the best fuel
economy.
Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
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Provides additional engine braking and
extends lower gear operation to enhance
performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain
or mountainous areas. This increases
engine RPM during engine braking.
• Provides additional lower gear operation
through the automatic transmission shift
strategy.
• Provides gear selection more quickly and
at higher engine speeds.
SelectShift Automatic ™ Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic transmission
gives you the ability to change gears
manually.
Paddle Shifters
With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle
shifters provide temporary manual control.
They allow you the ability to shift gears
quickly, without taking your hands off the
steering wheel.
The system determines when temporary
manual control is no longer in use and
returns to automatic control. You can achieve extensive manual control
by pressing the sport (S) button.
•
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift. The instrument cluster displays your currently
selected gear.
The transmission automatically upshifts if
your engine speed is too high or downshift
if your engine speed is too low.
Note:
You can exit manual control by making
another shift button selection drive (D), for
example, or by briefly holding the (+) paddle. Manual Park Release WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. WARNING:
Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the stoplamps are
working.
Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in the
event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency.
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Activating the Manual Park Release Cable
1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 205).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake. 2. Locate the manual park release cable
access cover under the dash, below the
steering wheel.
3. Using a tool, carefully remove the screw
from the access cover and open. Note:
Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat. 4. Switch the ignition on, but do not start
your vehicle.
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5.
Once in driver seat, fully apply the brake
pedal and hold. Do not release. Pull the
orange tether outward towards the driver,
move the tether to the lower right-hand
corner to seat the metal bead in the
pocket, locking it in the override position.
If done correctly, a message on the
instrument cluster displays Park Not
Available, Transmission Not In Park or
Shift System Fault.
Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park (P)
position and is free to roll.
6. With your foot still fully applied on the brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See Electric Parking Brake (page
205).
7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for emergency towing purposes.
8. Switch off the ignition.
9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk that your vehicle will roll, disconnect the
negative (black) battery cable from the
battery. Returning Your Vehicle to Normal Mode
1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.
2. Apply the parking brake.
See Electric
Parking Brake (page 205).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat.
3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the orange tether outward towards
the driver seat.
4. Move the tether towards the left and release to return it to the rest position.
5. Stow the manual park release cable tether, install the access cover and
replace the screw. 6.
With your foot fully applied on the brake
pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm that
your vehicle is in the park (P) position and
that the instrument cluster indicates park
(P).
7. If the instrument cluster is not displaying
the park (P) position or there is a
message stating Park Not Available,
Transmission Not In Park or Shift System
Fault, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle. Contact an
authorized dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning
This feature increases durability and provides
consistent shift feel over the life of your
vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may
have firm or soft shifts. This operation does
not affect function or durability of your
transmission and is normal. Over time, the
adaptive learning process can fully update
transmission operation. Additionally, the
strategy must be relearned whenever the
battery is disconnected or a new battery is
installed.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if your engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to your transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to your transmission
and tires may occur, or your engine may
overheat.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, it
may be beneficial to disengage the
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control
system when attempting to rock the vehicle.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you can help rock your vehicle out by shifting
between forward and reverse gears,
stopping between shifts in a steady pattern.
Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the
Pavement
•
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the
pavement, slow down, but avoid severe
brake application, ease the vehicle back
onto the pavement only after reducing
your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply when returning to the
road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or
shoulder of the road and slow down
gradually before returning to the
pavement. You may lose control if you
do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small
objects, such as highway reflectors, with
minor damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the pavement
which could cause the vehicle to slide
sideways out of control or rollover.
Remember, your safety and the safety of
others should be your primary concern. If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck WARNING: Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure you shift the
gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the
ignition off and remove the key whenever
you leave your vehicle. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. WARNING:
Do not spin the wheels
at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a few minutes or damage to the transmission
and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you can rock it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
If your vehicle has AdvanceTrac
™ with Roll
Stability Control™, it may be beneficial to
disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll
Stability Control system when attempting to
rock the vehicle.
Emergency Maneuvers
• In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be
made, remember to avoid "over-driving"
your vehicle, for example, turn the
steering wheel only as rapidly and as far
as required to avoid the emergency.
Excessive steering results in less vehicle
control, not more. Additionally, use
smooth variations of the accelerator and
brake pedal pressure if changes in
vehicle speed are necessary. Avoid
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