2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS maintenance

Emergency Towing.....................................324
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................325
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................325
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............335
Identifying Fuse Types...............................340
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................340
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions..........................341
Opening and Closing the Hood...............341
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L...................343
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L...................345
Engine Oil......................................................347
Checking the Coolant................................349
Engine Air Filter...........................................353
Changing the Fuel Filter............................355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.0L........355
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L........355
Changing the 12V Battery.........................355
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................358
Exterior Bulbs................................................361
Interior Bulbs................................................364
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................365
Cleaning the Exterior.................................366
Waxing...........................................................368
Cleaning the Interior..................................368
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.................371
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions....................372
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage........373
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage......................................................................374
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label...............................375
Department of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades.........................................375
Information on the Tire Sidewall.............376
Glossary of Tire Terminology....................381
Tire Replacement Requirements.............381
Using Snow Chains.....................................384
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................386
Inflating the Tires........................................386
Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................386
Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............387
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems.........388
Tire Rotation.................................................388
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions......................................................................389
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................389
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components......................................................................390
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit......................................................................390
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Software Update Indicators.....................462
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset......................464
Accessories
Accessories..................................................465
Lincoln Protect
What Is Lincoln Protect..............................467
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information..........470
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.............474
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................478
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................483
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................483
The Mediation and Arbitration Program......................................................................484
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................485
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates.........................................................485
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada......486
Radio Frequency Certification Labels......................................................................487
Perchlorate....................................................541
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................................................541
Mobile Communications Equipment.......541
End User License Agreement..................542
Emission Law................................................572
Warranty Information..................................573
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.................576
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WARNING: Do not connect wirelessplug-in devices to the data link connector.Unauthorized third parties could gainaccess to vehicle data and impair theperformance of safety related systems.Only allow repair facilities that follow ourservice and repair instructions to connecttheir equipment to the data link connector.
We respect your privacy and are committedto protecting it. The information containedin this publication was correct at the time ofrelease, but as technology rapidly changes,we recommend that you visit the localLincoln website for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control units thathave data recording functionality and theability to permanently or temporarily storedata. This data could include information onthe condition and status of your vehicle,vehicle maintenance requirements, eventsand malfunctions. The types of data that canbe recorded are described in this section.Some of the data recorded is stored in eventlogs or error logs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority or througha legal process. Such information could beused by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of system components,for example fuel level, tire pressure andbattery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbelt status.
•Events or errors in essential systems, forexample headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used in combinationwith other information, for example anaccident report, damage to a vehicle oreyewitness statements, could be associatedwith a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit this datathrough a dedicated, protected connection.We only collect and use data to enable youruse of our services to which you havesubscribed, with your consent or wherepermitted by law. For additional information,see the terms and conditions of the servicesto which you have subscribed.
For additional information about our privacypolicy, refer to the local Lincoln website.
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Make sure that:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•The driver and front passenger seatbeltsare unfastened.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.After Step 1, wait an additional fiveseconds before proceeding with Step 3.Once you start Step 3, you mustcomplete the procedure within 30seconds.
3.For the seating position you are switchingoff, buckle then unbuckle the seatbeltfour times at a moderate speed, endingin the unbuckled state. After Step 3, theseatbelt warning light switches on.
4.When the seatbelt warning light is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt. AfterStep 4, the seatbelt warning light flashesfor confirmation.
This switches the feature off for that seatingposition if it is currently on.
This switches the feature on for that seatingposition if it is currently off.
CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraintsperiodically to make sure they work properlyand are not damaged. Make sure there areno nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
Check the following seatbelt assemblies aftera crash.
•Retractors.
•Buckles.
•Front seatbelt buckle assemblies.
•Shoulder belt height adjusters.
•Shoulder belt guide on seat backrest.
•Child restraint LATCH and tether anchors.
•Attaching hardware.
Read the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions for additional inspection andmaintenance information specific to the childrestraint.
We recommend that all seatbelt assembliesin use in vehicles involved in a crash bereplaced. However, if the crash was minorand an authorized dealer finds that the beltsdo not show damage and continue tooperate properly, they do not need to bereplaced. Seatbelt assemblies not in useduring a crash should also be checked andreplaced if either damage or improperoperation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See CleaningSeatbelts (page 370).
SEATBELT EXTENSIONS
WARNING: Persons who fit into thevehicle's seatbelt should not use anextension. Unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in the event of acrash.
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HOW DO THE FRONT AIRBAGS
WORK
The driver and front passenger airbagsdeploy during significant frontal and nearfrontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag systemconsists of:
•Driver and passenger airbag modules.
•Front passenger sensing system.
•Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith readiness indicator. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator (page 72).
The airbags are a supplemental restraintsystem and are designed to work with theseatbelts to help protect the driver and rightfront passenger from certain upper bodyinjuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly; thereis a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see acloud of harmless powdery residue if anairbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly uponactivation. After airbag deployment, it isnormal to notice a smoke-like, powderyresidue or smell the burnt propellant. Thismay consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (tolubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (forexample, baking soda) that result from thecombustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may bepresent which may irritate the skin and eyes,but none of the residue is toxic.
Contact with a deploying airbag may causeabrasions or swelling. Temporary hearingloss is also a possibility as a result of thenoise associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and withconsiderable force, there is the risk of deathor serious injuries such as fractures, facialand eye injuries or internal injuries,particularly to occupants who are notproperly restrained or are otherwise out ofposition at the time of airbag deployment.Thus, it is extremely important that occupantsbe properly restrained as far away from theairbag module as possible while maintainingvehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is notrequired.
HOW DO THE SIDE AIRBAGS
WORK
WARNING: Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the airbagcover, on the side of the front or rearseatbacks, or in areas that may come intocontact with a deploying airbag. Failure tofollow these instructions may increase therisk of personal injury in the event of acrash.
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CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG
INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of the airbagsystem, increasing the risk of injury. Thisincludes the hood, bumper system, frame,front body structure, tow hooks, hood pins,push bar and snowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors. These sensors provideinformation to the restraints control modulewhich activates the following:
•Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners.
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Knee airbag(s).
•Seat mounted side airbags.
•Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraintscontrol module deploys the appropriatesafety devices.
The restraints control module also monitorsthe readiness of the above safety devicesplus the crash and occupant sensors. Thereadiness of the safety system is indicatedby a warning indicator light in the instrumentcluster or by a backup tone if the warninglight is not working. Routine maintenance ofthe airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after youswitch the ignition on.
•The readiness light either flashes or stayson.
•You hear a series of five tones. The tonepattern repeats periodically until theproblem, the light or both are repaired.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced immediately.Unless serviced, the system may not functionproperly in the event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners orfront airbags did not activate for both frontseat occupants in a crash does not meanthat something is wrong with the system.Rather, it means the restraints control moduledetermined the accident conditions (crashseverity, seatbelt usage) were notappropriate to activate these safety devices.
•The front airbags activate only in frontaland near-frontal crashes. Front airbagsmay activate in rollovers, side impacts orrear impacts if the crash causes sufficientfrontal deceleration.
•The seatbelt pretensioners activate infrontal, near-frontal and side crashes, andin rollovers.
•The knee airbag(s) deploy based oncrash severity and occupant conditions.
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WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Indicates the approximate distance yourvehicle can travel on the fuel remaining inthe tank. Changes in driving pattern cancause the value to not only decrease but alsoincrease or stay constant for periods of time.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the transmission fluid temperature.
Special operating conditions can causehigher than normal operating temperatures.See Special Operating ConditionsScheduled Maintenance (page 478).
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
12V BATTERY GAUGE
Indicates the power of the 12-volt battery.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehiclecondition that could become serious. Somelamps illuminate when you start your vehicleto make sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LAMPS
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates that thesystem requires service. Yourvehicle continues to have normal brakingwithout the anti-lock brake system function. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Battery
It illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning, this indicates your vehicle requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter improves the quality of airin your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen andother particles.
REPLACING THE CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace the filter at regular intervals. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 470).
The cabin air filter is behind the glovecompartment.
To remove the lower glove compartment andaccess the filter:
1.Open the glove compartment.
2.Press the tab on each side.
3.Fully lower the glove compartment.
4.Pull the glove compartment toward you.
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