Lincoln Nautilus: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation
System Operation
Battery and Cables
Vehicles
are equipped with a 12-volt, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) maintenance-free
battery. The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground
system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
A
battery monitoring sensor is attached to the negative side of the
battery cable and a generator current sensor is attached to the positive
side of the battery cable, refer to Component Description in section
414-00.
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Midtronics EXP-890
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
Checking the Tire Pressures
Safe operation of your vehicle requires
that your tires are properly inflated.
Remember that a tire can lose up to half
of its air pressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, check your
tires. If one looks lower than the others,
use a tire gauge to check the pressure
of all tires and adjust if required...
Blind Spot Information System Requirements
Blind spot information system turns on when
all the following occur:
You start your vehicle.
You shift into drive (D).
The vehicle speed is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off
To switch blind spot information system on
or off, use the instrument cluster display:
Using the instrument cluster display
..