2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS spare tire

Action RequiredPossible CauseWarning Lamp
After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommendedpressure as shown on the tire label, on the edge of driver dooror the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutes over20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.
One or more tires are significantly underinflatedSolid warning lamp
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire and refit it to your vehicleto restore operation of the system.Temporary spare wheel in useSolid warning lamp or flashingwarning lamp
If the tires are inflated to the recommended tire pressures andthe temporary spare wheel is not in use, the system detected afault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Tire pressure monitoring systemmalfunction
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure as shown on the tire label,on the edge of the driver door or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutes over20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.
Tire Pressure Low
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.Tire Pressure Monitor Fault
The system has detected a fault that requires service or a spare tire is in use. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
WARNING: If the tire pressuremonitor sensor becomes damaged it maynot function.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not applythe brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safe placeon the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealerin order to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System Overview(page 396). Replace the spare tire with a roadtire as soon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have an authorizeddealer inspect the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor for damage.
Note:The use of tire sealant could damageyour tire pressure monitoring sensor andshould only be used in roadsideemergencies. If you must use a sealant, usethe Tire Mobility Kit sealant. Replace the tirepressure monitoring system sensor andvalve stem on the wheel by an authorizeddealer after use of the sealant.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light will illuminate when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided on yourvehicle. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, replace it instead of repairingit.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and could haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
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•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listedabove at any one wheel location can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability, if applicable.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without labelon wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do not attemptto do any other work on your vehicle whenit is supported by the jack, as your vehiclecould slip off the jack. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
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3.Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite the flat tire. Forexample, if the left front tire is flat, blockthe right rear wheel.
4.Lift and remove the carpeted load floorpanel to access the minispare and jackkit.
5.Remove the wing nut securing the sparetire by turning it counterclockwise.
6.Remove the spare tire and jack kit fromthe spare tire compartment.
7.Remove plastic wing nut and jack andlug wrench assembly.
8.Detach the lug wrench from the jack byturning the jack hex nut drive screwcounterclockwise. This will lower the jackand loosen the mechanical lock.
9.Unfold the wrench for use.
10.If your vehicle has wheel trim coveringthe lug nuts, use the tool provided withthe jack assembly to remove the wheeltrim.
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11.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
12.If your vehicle has a warning triangleand you are jacking the vehicle on theroadside shoulder, set the warningtriangle upright on the shoulder of theroad facing the direction of oncomingtraffic.
13.Arrows depict vehicle jacking points onthe underside of the vehicle at thelocations shown above. The warninglabel on the jack depicts the details.
14.Find the arrows embossed on thevehicle downward flange next to thetire you are changing.
15.Position the jack so that the vehicledownward flange rests in the jacksaddle flange between the arrows, asshown above. Raise the vehicle byusing the lug wrench to turn the jacknut clockwise. Once the flat tire is offthe ground, remove the lug nuts withthe lug wrench.
16.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
17.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
18.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. See WheelNuts (page 406).
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19.To store the jack kit, fold the jackwrench handle and engage it to thebracket of the jack base using the lugwrench pin. Swing the wrench upwards,adjust the jack height until the wrenchhook engages to the hole on the jack.Turn the hex nut clockwise by handuntil secure. Re-position the jack kitassembly into the original vehicleposition and secure with the plasticwing nut. Make sure the jack is fastenedsecurely before you drive.
20.Unblock the wheel and retrieve thewarning triangle.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheelin the temporary spare tire well.
1.Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel. Lower thecarpeted load floor.
2.Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on theload floor with the wheel facing up.Secure the flat tire with the retainer strapby following the next steps.
3.Locate the rear left side and right sidecargo tie-down rings. Push the loop endof the retainer strap through one cargotie-down ring. Thread the non-loop endthrough the loop.
4.Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
5.Locate the cargo tie-down in the oppositerear corner of the cargo area. Thread theretainer strap though the tie-down andpull tight.
6.Secure the flat tire by tying a 2-half hitchknot.
WHEEL NUTS
WARNING: When you install a wheel,always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mountingsurfaces of the wheel or the surface of thewheel hub, brake drum or brake disc thatcontacts the wheel. Make sure to secureany fasteners that attach the rotor to thehub so they do not interfere with themounting surfaces of the wheel. Installing
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Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the instrument cluster display.1
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
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