2023 Lincoln Nautilus Owner’s Manual

The 2023 Lincoln Nautilus stands out as a sophisticated representation of American luxury, fusing style and technology to produce a unique sports utility vehicle. Lincoln’s dedication to offering a calm and pleasant ride while adopting cutting-edge technology is demonstrated by this midsize luxury crossover. Style, sophistication, and unwavering comfort characterize the journey that the 2023 Nautilus encourages drivers and passengers to enjoy with its redesigned exterior, cutting-edge technologies, and roomy interior. The 2023 Nautilus’s potent engine options ensure that luxury never has to sacrifice performance under the hood. Choosing between the powerful V6 and the agile turbocharged four-cylinder, the Nautilus offers a sporty and sophisticated driving experience. Lincoln’s commitment to comfort is evident inside the cabin, where soft materials, an easy-to-use infotainment system, and a number of driver-assistance technologies improve convenience and safety. The brand’s dedication to reinventing the luxury SUV market is demonstrated by the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, which makes it a desirable option for individuals looking for a more luxurious driving experience.

Climate Control

CLIMATE CONTROL HINTS

General Hints

• Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
• You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
• Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
• To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents.

Automatic Climate Control

• Adjusting the settings when your vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is not necessary. Automatic mode is best recommended to maintain the set temperature.
• The system adjusts to heat or cool the interior to the temperature you select as quickly as possible.
• For the system to function efficiently, the instrument panel and side air vents should be fully open.
• If you press AUTO during cold outside temperatures, the system directs airflow to the windshield and side window air vents. In addition, the blower motor may run at a slower speed until the engine warms up.
• If you press AUTO during hot temperatures and the inside of the vehicle is hot, the system uses recirculated air to maximize interior cooling. The blower motor speed may also reduce until the air cools.

Quickly Heating the Interior

• Press AUTO.
• Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer.

Recommended Settings for Heating

• Press AUTO.
• Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

• Press MAX A/C.
• Drive with the windows open for a short period of time.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

1. Press AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather

1. Press and release defrost or maximum defrost.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the setting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) as a starting point, then adjust the setting as necessary.

Interior Air Quality

WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter improves the quality of air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen and other particles.

REPLACING THE CABIN AIR FILTER
Replace the filter at regular intervals.  The cabin air filter is behind the glove compartment.

To remove the lower glove compartment and access 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.

FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS
Sitting improperly, out of position, or with the seatback reclined too far can take weight off the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Always sit upright against your seat back, with your feet on the floor. Do not recline the seat backrest too far as this can cause the occupant to slide under the seatbelt, resulting in personal injury in the event of a crash. Do not place objects higher than the top of the seat backrest. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Do not adjust the driver seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing the loss of control of your vehicle.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, seatbelt, and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these guidelines:

• Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest so that your torso is more than 30 degrees from the upright position.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable.
• Keep a sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We recommend a minimum of 10 in (25 cm) between your breastbone and the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the seatbelt over the center of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can maintain full control of your vehicle.

POWER SEATS

HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS
The head restraints consist of:

• An energy-absorbing head restraint.
• Two steel stems.
• Guide sleeve adjust and unlock button.
• Guide sleeve unlocks and removes button.

ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when your vehicle is moving. The head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts. Adjust the head restraints for all passengers before you drive your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraints when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving position before adjusting the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable. If you are extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to its highest position. Pull the head restraint up to raise it.

To lower the head restraint:

1. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button.
2. Push the head restraint down.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold the adjust and unlock button, and the unlock and remove button.
3. Pull up the head restraint.

Note: You cannot remove front seat head restraints that have entertainment system video screens.

INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seatback before returning it to its original position.

MASSAGE SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS
The engine must be running or the vehicle must be in accessory mode to activate the seats. Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. When the seat backrest and cushion are both active, the massage alternates between zones.

ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEAT SETTINGS

• Select the previous massage pattern or lumbar area.
• Decrease the massage or lumbar Intensity.
• Select the next massage pattern or lumbar area.
• Increase the massage or lumbar Intensity.
• Select the message or lumbar mode.

You can also adjust this feature through the touchscreen.

HEATED SEATS

HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

Use caution when using the heated seat if you are unable to feel pain in your skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions. The heated seat could cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. Do not poke sharp objects into the seat cushion or seat backrest. This could damage the heated seat element and cause it to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury. Do not place anything on the seat that blocks the heat, for example, a seat cover or a cushion. This could cause the seat to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

Do not:

• Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the seat to dry.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS ON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use this feature. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. The more indicators that are displayed, the warmer the temperature of the seat.

Note: The heated seats may remain on after you remote start your vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated seats may also turn on when you start your vehicle if they were on when you switched your vehicle off.

VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

SWITCHING THE VENTILATED SEATS ON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use this feature. Press this symbol to cycle through the various ventilation settings and off. More indicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the ventilated seats are on, the feature turns itself off. You need to reactivate it.

Note: The ventilated seats may remain on after you remote start your vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The ventilated seats may also turn on when you start your vehicle if they were on when you switched your vehicle off.

Automatic Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)
When you switch the auto setting on, the climate-controlled seats switch between the heated seats and ventilated seats to match your climate-control setting.

Rear Occupant Alert System (If Equipped)

WHAT IS THE REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitors vehicle conditions and notifies you to check for rear seat occupants when you switch the ignition off.

HOW DOES THE REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM WORK
The system monitors when rear doors have been opened and closed to indicate the potential presence of an occupant in the rear seat. A message displays in the information and entertainment display screen and an audible warning sounds when you switch the ignition off after any of the following conditions have been met:

• A rear door is opened or closed while the ignition is on.
• You switch the ignition on within 15 minutes of a rear door opening and closing.
• You switch the ignition on within 15 minutes of the alert having displayed or sounded.

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
On hot days, the temperature inside the vehicle can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presence of objects or passengers in the rear seat. It monitors when the rear doors are opened and closed.

Note: It is possible to receive an alert when there is no rear seat occupant, but alert conditions are met.
Note: It is possible to receive no alert when there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert conditions are not met. For example, if a rear seat occupant does not enter the vehicle through a rear door.
Note: The audible warning does not sound when the front door is opened before you switch the ignition off.

SWITCHING THE REAR OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Switch the Rear Occupant Alert on or off.

Note: The default setting is on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the system to switch on again.

Semiannual Reminder (If Equipped)
When you switch the system off, a message appears every six months as a reminder that the system is off. You can switch the system back on or leave it off.

RECALLING A PRESET POSITION
Press and release a preset button.

Note: You can only recall a preset memory position when the ignition is off, or when you place the transmission in park (P) or neutral (N) if the ignition is on and the vehicle is not moving.
Note: Pressing any of the memory feature controls during a memory recall cancels the operation.

You can also recall a preset memory position by:

• Pressing the unlock button on your remote control if you linked it to a preset position.
• Unlocking the intelligent driver door handle if a linked remote control is present.

Note: Using a linked remote control to recall your memory position when the ignition is off moves the seat and steering column to the easy entry position.

Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)

GARAGE DOOR OPENER INTRODUCTION

HomeLink Wireless Control System
The universal garage door opener replaces the common handheld garage door opener with a three-button transmitter integrated into the driver-side sun visor.

How Does The Garage Door Opener Work
The system includes two primary features, a garage door opener and a platform for remote activation of devices within the home. You can program garage doors as well as entry gate operators, security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting. Additional assistance can be found online at www.homelink.com/Ford or by calling the toll-free helpline at 1-800-355-3515.

Garage Door Opener Limitations
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit, after several seconds – which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal. U.S. gate operators time out in the same manner.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER PRECAUTIONS AND FREQUENCIES

Garage Door Opener Precautions
Do not use the system with any garage door opener that does not have the safety stop and reverse feature as required by U.S. Federal Safety Standards (this includes any garage door opener manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door opener that cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases the risk of serious injury or death.

FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada’s technical specifications were met. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End Users must follow the specific operating instructions to satisfy RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 8 in (20 cm) from the user and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

PROGRAMMING THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER
To clear all stored codes in the garage door opener in your vehicle, use the clear function. To override one button, use the reprogram function.

Note: Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage.

FAQ

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