Lincoln Nautilus: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position
If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:

- Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.

- With the buttons facing upward and the
unlock button facing the front of your
vehicle, place the passive key into the
backup slot.
- With the key in this position, press the
brake pedal then press the push button
ignition switch to switch the ignition on
and start your vehicle.
What Is Automatic Engine Stop
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save fuel...
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the
engine is
running, the on-board diagnostics
system is detecting a malfunction
of the vehicle emission control system...
Other information:
Unlocking the Doors
With the remote control within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on the
back of the door handle for a brief period
and then pull on the door handle to unlock,
being careful not to touch the lock sensor at
the same time or pull on the door handle too
quickly...
Removal
Remove the rear spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
Disconnect the high mounted stoplamp electrical connector.
Remove the retainers...