2019 Lincoln Nautilus User Manual

The User Guide for the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is your key to unleashing the full potential of this exceptional luxury SUV. It is an extensive handbook meant to provide you with insights and vital information on every facet of your Nautilus ownership experience. This guide is your reliable travel companion as you explore how to get the most out of your car, from comprehending the infotainment and cutting-edge technology to learning about the safety features and upkeep needs. You’ll find that the 2019 Lincoln Nautilus User Guide not only makes it easier for you to understand the intricacies of your car but also makes driving a more pleasurable experience. You’ll go on a voyage of discovery as soon as you turn the pages, discovering how to tailor your Nautilus to your tastes, use its sophisticated features with ease, and keep it operating at its best. This book will enhance your ownership experience, whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a first-time owner, making every drive in your 2019 Nautilus an opulent and knowledgeable journey.

Transmission

Push Button Shift Transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic transmission. The shift buttons are located near the middle of the instrument panel. The gears are selected by pressing and releasing the PRNDS buttons. Every time a gear is selected, the selected button illuminates. You also see the gear selected to appear in the instrument cluster.

Understanding the Positions of Your Electronic Transmission
Note: Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of the park (P).

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Press and release the button on the instrument panel of the gear you want to select.
3. The gearshift button you select illuminates and the selected gear appears in the instrument cluster.
4. Release the brake pedal and your transmission remains in the selected gear.

Note: If you attempt to leave your vehicle when it is in gear, your vehicle automatically shifts into park (P). Seatbelt and door monitors determine your intent and make the shift for you. During this time, a message appears in the information display screen prompting you to make the shift to park (P).

Note: To put your vehicle in gear with the door open, perform steps 1-4. See the Automatic Return to Park section in this chapter for more information on this feature.

Park (P)
With the transmission in park (P), your vehicle locks the transmission and prevents the wheels from turning. Always come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of the park (P). An audible tone sounds once you select park (P). When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle automatically shifts into park (P). If the ignition is turned off when the vehicle is moving, it first shifts into neutral (N) until a slow enough speed is reached. The vehicle then shifts into the park (P) automatically. The electric parking brake may apply when you shift to park (P) without the brake pedal fully pressed. The electric parking brake applies when you shift to park (P) on large slopes. The electric parking brake releases with the drive away release function or manually as described in the Releasing the Electric Parking Brake section. 

Automatic Return to Park
Note: This feature does not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or neutral tow. Your vehicle has a feature that automatically shifts your vehicle into a park (P) when any of the following conditions occur:

• You turn the ignition off
• You open the driver’s door with your seatbelt unlatched
• Your seatbelt is unlatched when the driver’s door is open

If you turn the ignition off when your vehicle is moving, your vehicle first shifts into neutral (N) until it slows down enough to shift into the park (P) automatically.
Note: If you have waited an extended period of time, 2-15 minutes before starting your vehicle, unlatching your seatbelt causes this feature to activate, even with the driver door closed.
Note: This feature may not work properly if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If your door-ajar indicator does not illuminate when you open the driver’s door or the indicator illuminates with the driver’s door closed, see your authorized dealer.

Reverse (R)
With the transmission in reverse (R), your vehicle moves backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)
With the transmission in neutral (N), you can start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down when in this position.

Stay in Neutral Mode
Note: Stay in neutral mode is a temporary vehicle state with the ignition off. Once in this mode, the battery must maintain sufficient voltage or your vehicle must return to park.
Note: When entering an automatic car wash, always shift to Neutral (N). If you are exiting the vehicle before the car wash, Stay in Neutral Mode is available. Extended usage of Stay in Neutral mode may result in a battery voltage reduction to a level where the vehicle may no longer start. Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure to follow this instruction could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

To enter Stay in Neutral mode, do the following:

1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift into neutral (N).
   Note: A message appears in the information display.
3. Press the neutral (N) button.
   Note: A confirmation message appears in the information display when your vehicle has entered Stay in Neutral mode and the neutral (N) button on the transmission selector blinks slowly. To exit Stay in Neutral mode, press the brake pedal and shift into another gear.

Drive (D)
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy.

Sport (S)
Putting the vehicle in sport (S):

• Provides additional engine braking and extends lower gear operation to enhance performance for uphill climbs, hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This increases engine RPM during engine braking.
• Provides additional lower gear operation through the automatic transmission shift strategy.
• Provides gear selection more quickly and at higher engine speeds.

SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission
Your SelectShift Automatic transmission gives you the ability to change gears manually.

Paddle Shifters
With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle shifters provide temporary manual control. They allow you the ability to shift gears quickly, without taking your hands off the steering wheel. You can achieve extensive manual control by pressing the sport (S) button.

• Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.
• Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift.

The system determines when temporary manual control is no longer in use and returns to automatic control.

Upshift to the recommended shift speeds according to the following chart:

The instrument cluster displays your currently selected gear. The transmission automatically upshifts if your engine speed is too high or downshifts if your engine speed is too low.

Note: The system stays in manual control until you make another shift button selection. For example, drive (D).

Manual Park Release
When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of the park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the stop lamps are working. Use the manual park release to move your transmission from the park (P) position in the event of an electrical malfunction or emergency.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
This feature increases durability and provides a consistent shift feel over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle or transmission may have firm or soft shifts. This operation does not affect the function or durability of your transmission and is normal. Over time, the adaptive learning process can fully update transmission operation. Additionally, the strategy must be relearned whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if your engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to your transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more than a minute or damage to your transmission and tires may occur, or your engine may overheat.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, it may be beneficial to disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system when attempting to rock the vehicle. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, you can help rock your vehicle out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
The all-wheel drive uses all four wheels to power the vehicle. This increases traction, enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. The AWD system turns on when needed and does not require input from you.

Note: The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off-road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level, obstruction-free, and otherwise similar to normal on-road driving conditions. Operating your vehicle under other conditions could subject the vehicle to excessive stress that might result in damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Note: A warning message appears in the information display when an AWD system fault is present. An AWD system fault causes the AWD system to default to front-wheel drive-only mode. When this warning message displays, have your vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer

Note: A warning message appears in the information display if the AWD system has overheated. This condition may occur if you operate the vehicle in extreme conditions with excessive wheel slip, such as deep sand. To resume normal AWD function as soon as possible, stop the vehicle in a safe location and stop the engine for at least 10 minutes. After you restart the engine and the AWD system adequately cools, the warning message turns off, and the normal AWD function returns. Do not use a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided. If the mini-spare tire is installed, the AWD system may disable automatically and enter front-wheel drive-only mode to protect driveline components. A warning in the information display appears, indicating that the system is in front-wheel drive-only mode. If there is a warning message in the information display from using the spare tire, this indicator should turn off after reinstalling the repaired or replaced normal road tire and cycling the ignition off and on. We recommend that you reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front-wheel drive or damage the AWD system.

Driving in Special Conditions with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are ready to drive on sand, snow, mud, and rough roads and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the highway. Under severe operating conditions, the A/C may cycle on and off to protect against overheating of the engine.

Basic operating principles in special conditions

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle.
• Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice.

If Your Vehicle Goes Off the Edge of the Pavement

• If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply when returning to the road surface.
• It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure you shift the gearshift lever to the first gear. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. Do not spin the wheels at over 34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, you can rock it out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. If your vehicle has AdvanceTrac™ with Roll Stability Control™, it may be beneficial to disengage the AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control system when attempting to rock the vehicle.

Emergency Maneuvers

• In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, for example, turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering results in less vehicle control, not more. Additionally, use smooth variations of the accelerator and brake pedal pressure if changes in vehicle speed are necessary.
• Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, and personal injury. Use all available road surfaces to return the vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
• In the event of an emergency stop, avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements.
• If your vehicle goes from one type of surface to another, for example, from concrete to gravel, there may be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver, such as steering, acceleration, or braking.
• Again, avoid these abrupt inputs.

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