2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS Recreation towing

Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................296
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................297
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating......................................................................297
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating......................................................................297
What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight........................................................297
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................297
Calculating Payload....................................298
Calculating the Load Limit........................298
Roof Rack......................................................300
Luggage Compartment
Luggage Compartment Precautions......302
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net......................302
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover..............................303
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions...........305
Connecting a Trailer...................................305
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions....................307
Trailer Brake Precautions..........................307
Towing a Trailer Limitations......................308
Loading Your Trailer....................................308
Trailer Towing Hints....................................308
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft.................................................309
Towing Weights and Dimensions.............310
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................312
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.............312
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off.......................................................................312
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions.........................313
Breaking-In.....................................................313
Driving Economically...................................313
Driving in Special Conditions....................313
Driving Through Shallow Water...............315
Floor Mats......................................................316
Crash and Breakdown
Information
Roadside Assistance...................................317
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off.......................................................................318
Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................318
Post-Crash Alert System...........................320
Automatic Crash Shutoff............................321
Transporting the Vehicle............................321
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions............323
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,AWD...........................................................323
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,FWD............................................................323
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.7L......................................................................323
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in vehicle damage not coveredby the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.0L, AWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.You must recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels off the ground, such as whenusing a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, youcannot recreational tow your vehicle.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.0L, FWD
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage could occur.Place the front wheels on a two-wheel towdolly. If you are using a tow dolly, follow theinstructions specified by the equipmentprovider.
Note:Release the parking brake beforetowing your vehicle. See ManuallyReleasing the Electric Parking Brake (page225).
RECREATIONALLY TOWING YOUR
VEHICLE - 2.7L
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 157).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. We designedthese guidelines to prevent damage to yourtransmission.
You can recreational tow your vehicle withall four wheels on the ground using theManual Park Release procedure, or with allfour wheels off the ground using a vehicletransport trailer. If you are using a vehicletransport trailer, follow the instructionsspecified by the equipment provider.
If you recreational tow your vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground:
•Only tow your vehicle in the forwarddirection.
•Use the manual park release procedure.See Using Manual Park Release (page216). Failure to do so may result indamage to the transmission.
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h).
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Programming the Remote Control.............78Programming Your Phone.............................81Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................68PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire..................................401
Push Button Ignition Switch.......................192
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels............................................................487Blind Spot Information System Sensors.......487Body Control Module........................................495Cruise Control Module......................................498Garage Door Opener........................................502Keys and Remote Controls..............................503Radio Transceiver Module...............................508Remote Function Actuator...............................495SYNC.......................................................................511Telematics Control Unit......................................517Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................519Wireless Accessory Charging Module..........534
Rear Exterior.....................................................37Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................175Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations.....................................................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions...................................................174Rear Occupant Alert System......................174Rear Parking Aid...........................................239Locating the Rear Parking Aid Sensors........239Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings..............240Rear Parking Aid Limitations...........................239What is the Rear Parking Aid...........................239
Rear Seats.......................................................170Heated Seats........................................................172Manual Seats........................................................170Power Seats...........................................................171
Rear View Camera Guide Lines...............244Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators.....................................................245Rear View Camera Precautions................244Rear View Camera.......................................244Rear View Camera Settings.............................245
Rear View Camera Settings......................245Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................246Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................245
Rebooting the Center Display....................441
Recalling a Preset Position.........................176Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,AWD..............................................................323Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 2.0L,FWD...............................................................323Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -2.7L................................................................323Refueling........................................................206Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door........208Refueling System Overview............................206Refueling Your Vehicle......................................206
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................226Remote Control Limitations..........................76Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................154Remote Start Limitations.............................154Remote Start Precautions...........................154Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................155Remote Start...................................................154Remote Start Settings..................................155Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................374Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................371Replacement PartsRecommendation.......................................541
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