Lincoln Nautilus: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation
System Operation
Battery and Cables
Vehicles
are equipped with a 12-volt, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) maintenance-free
battery. The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground
system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
A
battery monitoring sensor is attached to the negative side of the
battery cable and a generator current sensor is attached to the positive
side of the battery cable, refer to Component Description in section
414-00.
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Midtronics EXP-890
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fluid Container
Bleeding
All vehicles
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
Removal
WARNING:
Disconnect the 12 volt battery before servicing the direct
current to alternating current (DC-AC) inverter or alternating current
(AC) powerpoint to prevent the risk of high voltage shock. Failure to
follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...