2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS 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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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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CUP HOLDERS
CUP HOLDER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Use caution whenstowing items or hot drinks in the cupholders. Items could become loose or spillduring hard braking, acceleration orcrashes. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
UNDER FLOOR STORAGE
LOCATING THE REAR UNDER FLOORSTORAGE
The system is in the floor of the cargo area.Lift the handle to open.
Your vehicle may have an additional coverthat you can remove to access the spare tireor tire mobility kit.
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FUEL QUALITY
SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL
Your vehicle operates on regular unleadedgasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in highaltitude areas, offer fuels posted as regularunleaded gasoline with an octane ratingbelow 87. The use of these fuels could resultin engine damage that will not be coveredby the vehicle Warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as well asother conditions, for example when towinga trailer. See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contact anauthorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
We recommend Top Tier detergentgasolines, where available to help minimizeengine deposits and maintain optimal vehicleand engine performance.
For additional information, visitwww.toptiergas.com.
Note:Use of any fuel for which the vehiclewas not designed can impair the emissioncontrol system, cause loss of vehicleperformance, and cause damage to theengine which may not be covered by thevehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-based additives,including manganese-based compounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel isprohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienyl manganesetricarbonyl, which is a manganese-based fueladditive, will impair engine performance andaffect the emission control system.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
FUNNEL
Easy Fuel Capless Filler
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Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily change gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither paddle is pulled.
Manually Shifting in Sport (S)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Pull any paddle to switch the feature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds toswitch the feature off.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N),for a limited time, when you exit your vehicleor switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
HOW DOES TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral(N) when you exit your vehicle or switch yourvehicle off. For example, if you exit yourvehicle before an automatic car wash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) is delayedwhen your vehicle is in this mode. See WhatIs Automatic Return to Park (P) (page 215).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODELIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30minutes, or when the vehicle battery chargelevel is low. Prolonged use of this mode cancause the 12 V battery to run out of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failureto follow these instructions could result invehicle damage not covered by the vehiclewarranty.
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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: Apply the parking brake,shift into park (P), switch the ignition offand remove the key before you leave yourvehicle. 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.
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
The switch is on the lower part ofthe instrument panel.
Pull the switch up to apply the electricparking brake. The red warning lamp flashes,then steadily illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldautomatically apply when park (P) isselected. See Park (P) (page 212).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch up and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on when youuse the electric parking brake in anemergency.
The electric parking brake continues to slowyour vehicle down unless you release theswitch.
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.
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HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK
Auto hold applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stop.This can help when waiting on a hill or intraffic.
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 and start theengine.
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.Apply the accelerator and drive off in anormal manner. The system releases thebrakes and the auto hold active indicatorswitches off.
Note:The system only activates if you applyenough brake pressure on the brake pedalto bring the vehicle to a standstill.
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 226).
Note:The system switches off if you shiftinto reverse (R) or neutral (N) while pressingthe brake pedal.
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WHAT IS THE REAR VIEW CAMERA
The rear view camera provides a videoimage of the area behind your vehicle whenthe transmission is in reverse (R).
REAR VIEW CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplement devicethat still requires the driver to use it inconjunction with the interior and exteriormirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are close toeither corner of the bumper or under thebumper, might not be seen on the screendue to the limited coverage of the camerasystem.
WARNING: Reverse your vehicleslowly. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Use caution when therear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargodoor is ajar, the camera will be out ofposition and the video image could beincorrect. All guide lines disappear whenthe rear cargo door is ajar. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not switch the camerafeatures on or off when your vehicle ismoving.
Note: When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing. This might not provideadequate coverage and you might not seesome objects. In some vehicles, the guidelines may disappear when you connect thetrailer tow connector.
LOCATING THE REAR VIEW
CAMERA
The rear view camera is located on the cargodoor. It provides a video image of the areabehind your vehicle.
REAR VIEW CAMERA GUIDE LINES
Note:Active guide lines and fixed guide linesare only available when the transmission isin reverse (R).
Note:The centerline is only available if theactive or fixed guide lines are on.
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