Lincoln Nautilus: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
- Shift into park (P).
- Apply the parking brake.
- Wait until the engine reaches idle speed.

- Press the push button ignition switch.
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
WARNING: Switching off the engine
when your vehicle is still moving results in
a significant decrease in braking
assistance. Higher effort is required to
apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.
A significant decrease in steering
assistance could also occur. The steering
does not lock, but higher effort could be
required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.

- Press and hold the push button ignition
switch until the engine stops, or press it
three times within two seconds.
- Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
- Shift into park (P).
- Apply the parking brake.
Engine Block Heater Precautions
WARNING: Failure to follow engine
block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury...
What Is Automatic Engine Stop
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save fuel...
Other information:
Engine coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant.
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid.
Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery.
Power distribution box. See Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box.
Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter...
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System
The system helps draw attention to your
vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
How Does the Post-Crash Alert System Work
The system is designed to turn the hazard
flashers on and to intermittently sound the
horn in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag or the seatbelt
pretensioners...