2022 LINCOLN NAUTILUS warning

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE – TROUBLESHOOTING
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
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The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from overheating.AWD Temporarily Disabled
The all-wheel drive system will resume normal function and clear this message after driving ashort distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.AWD Restored
The all-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from overheating or if you areusing the temporary spare tire.AWD OFF
The all-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact an authorized dealer.AWD Malfunction Service Required
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BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Driving your vehicle withthe warning lamp on is dangerous. Asignificant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Wet brakes result in reduced brakingefficiency. Gently press the brake pedal afew times when leaving a car wash or drivingfrom standing water to dry the brakes.
Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country for which yourvehicle was originally built, the stoplampscould flash during heavy braking. Followingthis the hazard warning flashers could alsoturn on when your vehicle comes to a stop.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
The anti-lock braking system does noteliminate the risk of crash when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
Note: If the system activates, the brakepedal could pulse and travel further. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR
In the event the accelerator pedal becomesstuck or entrapped, apply steady and firmpressure to the brake pedal to slow thevehicle and reduce engine power. If youexperience this condition, apply the brakesand bring your vehicle to a safe stop. Move
the transmission to park (P), switch theengine off and apply the parking brake.Inspect the accelerator pedal for anyinterference. If none are found and thecondition persists, have your vehicle towedto the nearest authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR
See Under Hood Overview (page 341).
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
WARNING: Do not use any fluid otherthan the recommended brake fluid as thiswill reduce brake efficiency. Use ofincorrect fluid could result in the loss ofvehicle control, serious personal injury ordeath.
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WARNING: Only use brake fluid froma sealed container. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or othermaterials may result in brake systemdamage or failure. Failure to adhere to thiswarning could result in the loss of vehiclecontrol, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not allow the fluid totouch your skin or eyes. If this happens,rinse the affected areas immediately withplenty of water and contact your physician.
WARNING: The brake system couldbe affected if the brake fluid level is belowthe MIN mark or above the MAX mark onthe brake fluid reservoir.1.Park your vehicle on a level surface.
2.Look at the brake fluid reservoir to seewhere the brake fluid level is relative tothe MIN and the MAX marks on thereservoir.
Note:To avoid fluid contamination, thereservoir cap must remain in place and fullytight, unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets our specifications.See Capacities and Specifications (page404).
BRAKE FLUID SPECIFICATION
See Brake Fluid Specification (page 420).
BRAKES – TROUBLESHOOTING
BRAKES – WARNING LAMPS
If the ABS indicator illuminateswhen you are driving, this indicatesa malfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock braking system function. Seean authorized dealer.
It also momentarily illuminates when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lamp isfunctional. If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or begins to flash atany time, have the system checked by anauthorized dealer.
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake and make sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
The switch is on the lower part ofthe instrument panel.
1.Pull the switch up.
The red warning lamp flashes duringoperation and illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake could applywhen the transmission selector is in park (P).See Park (P) (page 210).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
1.Pull the switch up and hold it.
The electric parking brake continues to slowyour vehicle down unless you release theswitch.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on when youuse the electric parking brake in anemergency.
Note:Do not apply the electric parking brakewhen your vehicle is moving, except in anemergency. If you repeatedly use the electricparking brake to slow or stop your vehicle,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Pull the switch upward and hold it.
3.Shift into gear.
4.Press the accelerator pedal until enginehas developed sufficient torque toprevent your vehicle from rolling downthe hill.
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5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pull awayin a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE VEHICLE
BATTERY HAS RUN OUT OF
CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehiclebattery to release the electric parking brakeif the vehicle battery has run out of charge.See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page 317).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and your vehicleis on. If the lamp flashes when theparking brake has been released,this indicates the parking brakesystem requires service. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminates yellow,it indicates a malfunction in theelectric parking brake. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Park Brake
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The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive your vehicle more than 3 mph(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attempted without the brake pedalbeing pressed.To Release: Press Brake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release is attempted but cannot be performed.Perform a manual release.Park Brake Use Switch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h). Release parkbrake before continued driving.Release Park Brake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake Not Applied
The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake Not Released
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special mode that is used to allow serviceof the rear brakes. Contact an authorized dealer.Park Brake Maintenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Some functionalitymay still be available. Contact your authorized dealer.Park Brake Limited Function ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition that requires service. Contact yourauthorized dealer.Park Brake Malfunction Service Now
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you to pullaway when your vehicle is on a slope withoutusing the parking brake.
HOW DOES HILL START ASSIST
WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brake pedalto the accelerator pedal. The brakes releasewhen the engine has developed sufficienttorque to prevent your vehicle from rollingdown the slope.
HILL START ASSIST PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
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 take caremay result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system will turn offif a malfunction is apparent. Failure to takecare may result in the loss of control ofyour vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
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Displays whensystem is not avail-able. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
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HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK
Auto Hold applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you stop it and release thebrake pedal. This can help when waiting ona hill or in traffic.
SWITCHING AUTO HOLD ON AND
OFF
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When you leaveyour vehicle, always apply the parkingbrake.
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 take caremay result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system will turn offif a malfunction is apparent. Failure to takecare may result in the loss of control ofyour vehicle, serious personal injury ordeath.
Select the drive assist menu in the centerdisplay screen to switch auto hold on andoff.
Note:You can only switch the system onafter you close the driver door, fasten yourseatbelt and start the engine.
Note:The system remembers the last settingwhen you start your vehicle.
Make sure you switch the system off beforetowing with your vehicle or before using anautomatic car wash.
USING AUTO HOLD
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.The auto hold active indicator illuminatesin the information display.
2.Release the brake pedal. The systemholds your vehicle at a standstill. Theauto hold active indicator remainsilluminated in the information display.
3.Pull away in the normal manner. Thesystem releases the brakes and the autohold active indicator switches off.
Note:The system only activates if you applyenough brake pressure on the brake pedal.
Note:Under certain conditions, the systemcould apply the electric parking brake. Thebrake system warning lamp illuminates. Theelectric parking brake releases when youpress the accelerator pedal. SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 224).
Note:The system switches off if you shiftinto reverse (R) and press the brake pedal.
There could be actions that can cause theauto hold system not to work when thefollowing occur:
•When you use active park assist.
•Your vehicle is in stay in neutral mode.
•The driver door is open.
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