2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS Owners Manual

If you disconnect or replace the battery andyour vehicle has an automatic transmission,it must relearn its adaptive strategy. Becauseof this, the transmission may shift firmly whenfirst driven. This is normal operation whilethe transmission fully updates its operationto optimum shift feel.
Remove and Reinstall the Battery
To disconnect or remove the battery, do thefollowing:
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off.
2.Switch all electrical equipment off, forexample lights and radio.
3.Wait a minimum of two minutes beforedisconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system hasa power hold function and remains poweredfor a period of time after you switch theignition off. This is to allow diagnostic andadaptive tables to be stored. Disconnectingthe battery without waiting can causedamage not covered by the vehicleWarranty.
4.Disconnect the negative battery cableterminal.
5.Disconnect the positive battery cableterminal.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery, makesure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure the battery cable terminalsare fully tightened.
Note:After cleaning or replacing the battery,make sure you reinstall the battery cover orshield.
If you disconnect or replace the vehiclebattery, you must reset the followingfeatures:
•Window bounce-back. See Windows(page 131).
•Clock Settings.
•Pre-set radio stations.
•Steering Angle Sensor.
Note:To calibrate the steering angle sensor,drive the vehicle above 30 mph (50 km/h)for a minimum of 1.2 mi (2 km). Make sure todrive straight ahead for a minimum of 30seconds. Several vehicle functions aredisabled and a warning light could appearuntil the sensor is calibrated.
Note:The battery sensor must be reset whena new battery is installed. Install only abattery approved by Ford for use in thevehicle. Use the following procedure toperform the battery sensor reset:
1.1. Turn ignition to on and leave engineoff. Steps 2 and 3 must be completedwithin 10 seconds.
2.2. Flash the high beams 5 times, endingwith the high beams off.
3.3. Press and release the brake pedal 3times.
The battery warning light on the cluster willflash 3 times to confirm that the reset wassuccessful.
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Battery Management System
The battery management system monitorsbattery conditions and takes actions toextend battery life. If excessive battery drainis detected, the system temporarily disablessome of the following features:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplay to alert you that battery protectionactions are active.
After battery replacement, or in some casesafter charging the battery with an externalcharger, the battery management systemrequires eight hours of vehicle sleep time torelearn the battery state of charge. Duringthis time your vehicle must remain fullylocked with the ignition off.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
Battery Disposal
Make sure that you dispose of oldbatteries in an environmentallyfriendly way. Seek advice fromyour local authority about recycling oldbatteries.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are properlyaimed at the assembly plant. If your vehiclehas been involved in a crash, have the aimof the headlamp beam checked by anauthorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 ft (2.4 m).A
Center height of lamp to ground.B
25 ft (7.6 m).C
Horizontal reference line.D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of a wallor screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
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2.Measure the height of the headlamp bulbcenter from the ground and mark an 8 ft(2.4 m) horizontal reference line on thevertical wall or screen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
4.On the wall or screen you will observe aflat zone of high intensity light at the topof the right hand portion of the beampattern. If the top edge of the highintensity light zone is not at the horizontalreference line, the headlamp needs tobe adjusted.
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5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp. The horizontal edge of thebrighter light should touch the horizontalreference line.
6.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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EXTERIOR BULBS
EXTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LEDLEDBrake and rear lamp.
LEDLEDCentral high mounted brake lamp.
PWM/LEDH15/LEDDaytime running lamps.
LEDLEDFront fog lamp.
21WY21WFront turn signal lamp.
LEDLEDFront side marker lamp.
LEDLEDFront signature lamp.
LEDLEDHeadlamp high beam.
LEDLEDHeadlamp low beam.
LEDLEDHigh-intensity discharge headlamps.
5W5WLicense plate lamp.
LEDLEDRear turn signal lamp.
LEDLEDRear side marker lamp.
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Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LEDLEDReversing lamps.
LEDLEDSide direction indicator.
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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REMOVING A HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
1.Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 341).
2.Remove the screws.
3.Pull the headlamp toward the front of thevehicle to disengage it from the lowerfixing point.
4.Lift the headlamp up and remove it.
5.Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A FRONT TURN SIGNALLAMP BULB
Front turn signal lamp bulb.A
1.Remove the headlamp assembly. SeeRemoving a Headlamp Assembly (page363).
2.Turn the bulb holder (A) counterclockwiseand remove it.
3.Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
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CHANGING A LICENSE PLATE LAMPBULB
1.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully remove thelamp.
2.Remove the lamp.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4.Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
INTERIOR BULBS
INTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATIONCHART
Your vehicle has LED lamps. These are notserviceable items. See an authorized dealerif they fail.
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