2023 LINCOLN NAUTILUS traction control

All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work............220
All-Wheel Drive Precautions....................220
All-Wheel Drive Limitations......................220
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........221
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................222
Anti-Lock Braking System.........................222
Brake Over Accelerator............................222
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........222
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................222
Brake Fluid Specification..........................223
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................223
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.........225
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......225
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency...............................................225
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..........................................................225
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake..........................................226
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning......................................................................226
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if theVehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge......................................................................226
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting......................................................................226
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist..............................229
How Does Hill Start Assist Work.............229
Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................229
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.........229
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work......................230
Switching Auto Hold On and Off............230
Using Auto Hold..........................................230
Auto Hold Indicators...................................231
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work...........232
Switching Traction Control On and Off......................................................................232
Traction Control Indicator.........................232
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.......232
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work...........233
Switching Stability Control On and Off......................................................................234
Stability Control Indicator..........................234
Stability Control – Troubleshooting........235
Steering
Electric Power Steering.............................236
Steering – Troubleshooting......................237
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions............................238
Switching Parking Aid On and Off..........239
Rear Parking Aid..........................................239
Front Parking Aid........................................240
Side Parking Aid...........................................241
Parking Aid Indicators................................242
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WARNING: Do not set MyKeymaximum speed limit to a limit that willprevent the driver from maintaining a safespeed considering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of 45%.A message will be shown in the displaywhen you attempt to exceed the limitedvolume. Also, the speed-sensitive orcompensated automatic volume controlwill be disabled.
•Always on setting. When this is selected,you will not be able to switch offAdvanceTrac™ or traction control, 911Assist or Emergency Assistance, or thedo not disturb feature, if your vehiclecomes with these features.
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
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Front Fog Lamp
See Exterior Lamps (page 122).
Headlamp High Beam
See Headlamps (page 120).
Hill Start Assist
See Hill Start Assist (page 229).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lamps (page 122).
Stability and Traction Control
See Stability Control (page 233).See Traction Control (page 232).
Turn Signal
See Exterior Lamps (page 122).
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HOW DOES TRACTION CONTROL
WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the systemapplies the brakes to individual wheels and,when needed, reduces power at the sametime. If the wheels spin when acceleratingon slippery or loose surfaces, the systemreduces power in order to increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION CONTROL
ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehiclewith the traction control disabled couldlead to an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
When you switch the system off or on, amessage appears in the information displayshowing system status.
You can switch the system off with thetraction control switch.
Using a Switch
Use the traction control switch on theinstrument panel to switch the system off oron.
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR
TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
The traction control lighttemporarily illuminates on start-upand flashes when activated by adriving condition.
The traction control off light temporarilyilluminates on start-up and stays on:
•When you switch the traction controlsystem off.
•When you select an alternative stabilitycontrol mode.
•If a problem occurs in the system.
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HOW DOES STABILITY CONTROL
WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarket roofracks, suspension, steering system, tireconstruction and wheel and tire size maychange the handling characteristics of yourvehicle and may adversely affect theperformance of the electronic stabilitycontrol system. In addition, installing anystereo loudspeakers may interfere withand adversely affect the electronic stabilitycontrol system. Install any aftermarketstereo loudspeaker as far as possible fromthe front center console, the tunnel, andthe front seats in order to minimize the riskof interfering with the electronic stabilitycontrol sensors. Reducing theeffectiveness of the electronic stabilitycontrol system could lead to an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy the lawsof physics. It's always possible to losecontrol of a vehicle due to inappropriatedriver input for the conditions. Aggressivedriving on any road condition can causeyou to lose control of your vehicleincreasing the risk of personal injury orproperty damage. Activation of theelectronic stability control system is anindication that at least some of the tireshave exceeded their ability to grip theroad; this could reduce the operator'sability to control the vehicle potentiallyresulting in a loss of vehicle control, vehiclerollover, personal injury and death. If yourelectronic stability control system activates,SLOW DOWN.
If a driving condition activates either thestability control or the traction control systemyou may experience the following conditions:
•The stability and traction control lightflashes.
•Your vehicle slows down.
•Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has severalfeatures built into it to help you maintaincontrol of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances yourvehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateralslides by applying brakes to one or more ofthe wheels individually and, if necessary,reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances your vehicle’sability to prevent rollovers by detecting yourvehicle’s roll motion and the rate at which itchanges by applying the brakes to one ormore wheels individually.
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Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle’s abilityto follow the road when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. Curvecontrol operates by reducing engine powerand, if necessary, applying brakes to one ormore of the wheels individually.
Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle’sability to maintain traction of the wheels bydetecting and controlling wheel spin. SeeHow Does Traction Control Work (page 232).
Vehicle without stability controlskidding off its intended route.A
Vehicle with stability controlmaintaining control on a slipperysurface.
B
SWITCHING STABILITY CONTROL
ON AND OFF
The system turns on each time you switchthe ignition on.
You can switch the electronic stability controlsystem off by pressing and holding the ESCoff button for over 15 seconds, or you canpress the button again to switch the systemon.
Shifting the transmission intoreverse (R) disables the system.
You can switch the traction control systemoff or on independently. See SwitchingTraction Control On and Off (page 232).
STABILITY CONTROL INDICATOR
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the power on, or remainson, this indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
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STABILITY CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STABILITY CONTROL – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
Displayed when thesystem has detecteda condition thatrequires service.Contact your author-ized dealer as soonas possible.
Service Advan-ceTrac
The traction controlhas been disabled orenabled by thedriver
AdvanceTrac Off On
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FRONT PARKING AID AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when there is anobject within 28 in (70 cm) from the frontbumper. As your vehicle moves closer to anobject, the rate of the tone increases.
The warning tone continuously sounds whenan object is 12 in (30 cm) or less from thefront bumper.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from your vehicle, visual indicationremains on.
SIDE PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE SIDE PARKING AID
The front and rear outermost parking aidsensors map objects that are near to thesides of your vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
The sensor coverage is up to 24 in (60 cm)from the sides of your vehicle.
The side parking aid may not function if:
•Your vehicle remains stationary for overtwo minutes.
•The anti-lock brake system activates.
•The traction control system activates.
•Your vehicle is in park (P).
•The steering wheel angle information isnot available. You must drive at least492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph (30 km/h) toreset the steering wheel angleinformation.
Note:If you switch traction control off, theside sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length ofyour vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect anobject that is moving toward the side of yourvehicle, for example another vehicle movingat a low speed, if it does not pass a front orrear parking aid sensor.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the sidesensing system provides audible warnings.When your vehicle is moving slowly,obstacles are detected within 24 in (60 cm)and are inside the driving path of yourvehicle. If your vehicle remains stationary fora few seconds, the audible warning turns off.Visual indication is always present in reverse(R).
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the sidesensing system provides visual indicationonly when your vehicle is moving slowly andthere is a front or rear parking aid obstacledetected, and the side obstacle is within24 in (60 cm) from the side of your vehicle.If your vehicle remains stationary for a fewseconds, the visual indication turns off.
If the transmission is in drive (D) or any otherforward gear, the side sensing systemprovides audible and visual warnings. Whenyour vehicle is moving slowly, obstacles aredetected within 24 in (60 cm) and are insidethe driving path of your vehicle. If yourvehicle remains stationary for a few seconds,the visual indication and audible warningturns off.
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