Lincoln Nautilus: Storing Your Vehicle / Removing Your Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
- We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
- Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
- Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
- Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
- Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
- Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
- Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
- Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
- If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, the following maintenance
recommendations ensures your vehicle stays
in good operating condition...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Hood removed in this procedure for clarity.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels)
.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Activate the windshield wipers.
Turn the ignition ON.
Set th..
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 s..