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Lincoln Nautilus: Driving Hints / Breaking-In. Driving Through Water

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Owners Manual / Driving Hints / Breaking-In. Driving Through Water

Breaking-In

You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics.

Driving Through Water

WARNING: Do not drive through flowing or deep water as you may lose control of your vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water, check the depth. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the front rocker area of your vehicle.

Lincoln Nautilus. Breaking-In. Driving Through Water

When driving through standing water, drive very slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your brake performance and traction may be limited. After driving through water and as soon as it is safe to do so:

  • Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the brakes and to check that they work.
  • Check that the horn works.
  • Check that the exterior lights work.
  • Turn the steering wheel to check that the steering power assist works.

    Reduced Engine Performance. Cold Weather Precautions

    Reduced Engine Performance WARNING: If you continue to drive your vehicle when the engine is overheating, the engine could stop without warning. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle...

    Driving Economically. Floor Mats

    Driving Economically The following helps to improve fuel consumption: Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and anticipate the road ahead to avoid heavy braking...

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    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Refrigerant Identification Testing. General Procedures


    Activation NOTE: Use Refrigerant Identification Equipment to identify gas samples taken directly from the refrigeration system or storage containers prior to recovering or charging the refrigerant system. NOTE: Use Refrigerant Identification Equipment that conforms to SAE J1771 standard for R-134a or SAE J2912 standard identifies R-134a and R-1234yf...

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Ballast. Removal and Installation


    Removal Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation). Remove the screws and position the ballast. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the ballast...

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    Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

    Lincoln Nautilus. Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

    Camera. Radar sensor (if equipped).

    If a message regarding a blocked sensor or camera appears in the information display, something is obstructing the radar signals or camera images. The radar sensor is behind the fascia cover in the center of the lower grille. With a blocked sensor or camera, the system may not function, or performance may reduce. See Pre-Collision Assist – Information Messages.

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