2021 LINCOLN NAUTILUS Owners Manual

Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop. Failure
to respond to a warning lamp may cause
damage that your vehicle Warranty may not
cover. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
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:
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments, or cleaning
agents. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in vehicle damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
Park (P) WARNING:
Move the transmission
selector lever to park (P) only when your
vehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline. Come to a
complete stop before putting your vehicle
into and out of park (P).
The electric parking brake could 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 221). Note:
A warning tone sounds if you open the
driver door and you have not shifted the
transmission selector to park (P).
Reverse (R) WARNING:
Move the transmission
selector lever to reverse (R) only when your
vehicle is stationary and the engine is at
idle speed.
This position allows your vehicle to move
backward. 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.
This position allows your vehicle to roll free.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.
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Note:
You can start your vehicle in this
position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position, and
allows automatic upshifts and downshifts
through all available gears.
Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):
• 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.
Note: You can shift into sport at any vehicle
speed. SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
The gear selector is located near the middle
of the instrument panel. Press a button to
select a gear.
•
Park (P)
• Reverse (R)
• Neutral (N)
• Drive (D)
• Sport (S) (If equipped)
Note: The gear selector prevents shifting out
of park (P) when the intelligent access key
is outside the vehicle. Note:
The gear selector will automatically
return to park (P) when you take actions
associated with leaving the vehicle. See
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)
Work
(page 209).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current
position. Note:
The position could illuminate on the
transmission selector.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS (If
Equipped)
Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters
Use this procedure to shift your transmission
manually.
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Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature when you need immediate
shift response, for example overtaking
another vehicle.
•
Pull the (+) paddle to switch the feature
on.
• Hold the plus paddle to switch the
feature off.
Note: This feature will turn off if paddles are
not used continuously while driving.
Manually Shifting in Sport (S) (If Equipped)
• Pull the (+) paddle to switch the feature
on.
• Hold the (+) paddle to switch the feature
off. Using SelectShift •
Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift.
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear.
Note: Your transmission could downshift or
upshift if you fully press the accelerator
pedal.
Note: Your transmission will downshift at low
engine speed, to prevent the engine from
stalling.
Note: This feature will not function if the
engine speed after a shift exceeds the
overspeed limiter. The current gear will flash
if a shift is not allowed. Note:
Engine damage can occur if you hold
high engine speed without shifting.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
What Is Temporary Neutral Mode
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N)
when you switch your vehicle off. Use this
mode if you exit your vehicle or switch your
vehicle off at an automatic car wash.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is delayed
when your vehicle is in this mode. See What
Is Automatic Return to Park (P)
(page 209).
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30
minutes, or when the vehicle battery charge
level is low. Prolonged use of this mode can
cause the vehicle battery to run out of
charge.
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Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in
vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Entering Temporary Neutral Mode
1. Power your vehicle on.
2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
4. Shift into neutral (N).
Note:
An instructional message appears.
5. Press the neutral (N) button.
Note: A confirmation message appears
when your vehicle enters the mode.
6. Release the brake pedal.
Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.
7. Switch your vehicle off.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: The neutral (N) indicator on the
transmission selector may flash in this mode. Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P), or power your vehicle
on and shift into drive (D) or reverse (R).
AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)
What Is Automatic Return to Park (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you attempt
to exit your vehicle without the transmission
in park (P).
How Does Automatic Return to Park
(P) Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the following
occur:
• You switch the vehicle off.
• You open the driver door with your
seatbelt unlatched.
• You unlatch the driver seatbelt when the
driver door is open. Note:
Do not use automatic return to park
(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See Stopping the Engine
When Your Vehicle is Moving (page 189).
Automatic Return to Park (P)
Limitations
Automatic return to park may not work if the
door ajar switch is malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:
• Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.
• Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.
• Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed, after
you shift out of park (P).
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
What Is Manual Park Release
Manual park release allows you to move your
transmission out of the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency.
Manual Park Release Precautions
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.
Using Manual Park Release
Activating Manual Park Release Cable
Use this procedure to move your
transmission out of park (P) for towing.
1. Apply the parking brake.
See Electric
Parking Brake (page 221).
Note: If the vehicle battery has no charge,
use an external power source to apply the
parking brake.
2. Remove the manual park release access
cover. The cover is located under the
dash below the steering wheel. Do not
pull the orange tether. 3. Sit in the driver seat.
4. Without your foot on the brake pedal,
switch the ignition to the on position.
5. Fully press the brake pedal. Do not release.
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6. Pull the tether outward towards you.
Move the tether to the lower right-hand
corner and seat metal bead in the pocket. Note:
A confirmation message will appear
in the information display when your vehicle
is out of park (P). If you do not receive a
confirmation message, release the tether
and start the procedure again.
7. Release the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 221).
Note: Your transmission is out of the park
(P) position. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, press and hold the brake pedal.
8. Without your foot on the brake pedal, switch the ignition to the off position.
9. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery.
Note: If the vehicle detects wheel movement
before the battery is disconnected, the
electric parking brake could apply
automatically. Confirm vehicle rolls freely
before towing. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty. 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.
Note: If the vehicle battery has no charge,
use an external power source 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.
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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. Have the system
checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P) Audible
Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).
Park (P) Selection Audible Warning
Sounds when you shift into park (P). AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Automatic Transmission – Information
Messages You switched the
engine off and shift
select lever is in any position other than park (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is toocold. Wait for it to
warm up before you drive.
Transmission
Warming Up Please Wait
The transmission isoverheating and
needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as
soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over
Temperature Stop Safely
Have system
checked as soon as possible.
Transmission
Service Required The transmission is
overheating and
needs to cool. Stop in a safe place as
soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Too
Hot Press Brake
The transmission has
limited functionality. Have system
checked as soon as possible.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
A reminder to shift
into park. In addition, this message is
typical after recon- necting or rechar-
ging the battery until you cycle the igni-
tion to the on mode. See Changing the
12V Battery (page
345).
Transmission Not in
Park
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