Lincoln Nautilus: Electric Parking Brake / Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake. Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning. Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
- Close the driver door.
- Shift into gear.
- Press the accelerator pedal and pull away
in a normal manner.
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning
Sounds when the parking brake is on and
your vehicle is moving. If the warning tone
continues after you have released the
parking brake, this indicates a malfunction.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge
WARNING: The electric parking
brake does not operate if the vehicle
battery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehicle
battery to release the electric parking brake
if the vehicle battery has run out of charge.
See Jump Starting the Vehicle.
What Is the Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake is used to hold
your vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
WARNING: Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift into
park (P)...
Electric Parking Brake – Warning Lamps
Brake System
It illuminates red when you apply
the parking brake and your vehicle
is on. If the lamp flashes when the
parking brake has been released,
this indicates the parking brake
system requires service...
Other information:
Driving Economically
The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid heavy
braking.
Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the inboard child safety seat tether anchor bezel.
Release the backrest lower J-clip. Unzip the inboard backrest cover and remove the armrest fasteners...