Lincoln Nautilus Manuals

Lincoln Nautilus: Automatic Transmission / Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear

The gear selector is located near the middle of the instrument panel. Press a button to select a gear.

Lincoln Nautilus. Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear

  • Park (P)
  • Reverse (R)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Drive (D)
  • Sport (S) (If equipped)

Note: The gear selector prevents shifting out of park (P) when the intelligent access key is outside the vehicle.

Note: The gear selector will automatically return to park (P) when you take actions associated with leaving the vehicle. See How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work.

    Automatic Transmission Positions

    Park (P) WARNING: Move the transmission selector lever to park (P) only when your vehicle is stationary. This position locks the driveline. Come to a complete stop before putting your vehicle into and out of park (P)...

    Automatic Transmission Position Indicators

    The instrument cluster displays the current position. Note: The position could illuminate on the transmission selector...

    Other information:

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Owners Manual: How Do The Side Airbags Work


    WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover, on the side of the front or rear seatbacks, or in areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment..

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator. Removal and Installation


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Interior rear view mirror removed for clarity. Remove the IPMA cover. Release the IPMA cover clips. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover Disconnect the PAD indicator electrical connector. Release the tabs and remove the PAD indicator...

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    Auto-Start-Stop

    What Is Auto-Start-Stop

    The system is designed to help reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by stopping the engine when it is idling, for example at traffic lights.

    Auto-Start-Stop Precautions

    WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

    WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you open the hood or have any service or repair work completed. If you do not switch the ignition off, the engine could restart at any time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or d

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