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Lincoln Nautilus: Front End Body Panels / Active Grille Shutter - Overview. Description and Operation

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Active Grille Shutter - Overview. Description and Operation

Overview

The active grille shutter system (when equipped) is comprised of the grille shutter assembly and the grille shutter actuator. The active grille shutter system is primarily used to maximize fuel economy by reducing aerodynamic drag on the vehicle. The active grille shutter system is also used to shorten engine warm-up time, increasing engine efficiency and providing heat to the vehicle occupants in a timely manner. The grille shutter actuator receives position commands from the PCM . The active grille shutter system carries out a calibration sequence whenever the engine is started, fully opening and closing the shutters before being positioned in the programmed position as requested by the PCM .

PCM inputs/outputs that may be used for controlling of grille shutters are the:

  • ECT sensor
  • IAT sensor
  • A/C pressure transducer
  • APP sensor
  • ABS module (through the HS-CAN )
  • AAT (ambient air temperature) sensor
  • TCT (turbo charge temperature) sensor
  • MCT (manifold charge temperature) sensor
  • TOT (transmission oil temperature) sensor
  • Engine cooling fan motor
  • Engine oil temperature

    Front End Body Panels

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    Active Grille Shutter - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation

    System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 ABS 2 HS-CAN 3 Grille Shutter Actuator 4 PCM 5 LIN Network Message Chart   PCM Network Input Messages Broadcast Message Originating Module Message Purpose Vehicle speed ABS module Vehicle speed is used to determi..

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    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Seatbelt Precautions


    WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Children must always be properly restrained. WARNING: Do not allow a passenger to hold a child on their lap when your vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash. WARNING: All occupants of..

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2025 Owners Manual: 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 th..

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    Traction Control

    How Does Traction Control Work

    If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when needed, reduces power at the same time. If the wheels spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces, the system reduces power in order to increase traction.

    Switching Traction Control On and Off

    WARNING: The stability and traction control light illuminates steadily if the system detects a failure. Make sure you did not manually disable the traction control system using the information display controls or the switch. If the stability control and traction control light is still illuminating steadily, have the system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle with the traction co

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