Lincoln Nautilus: Maintenance / Maintenance Precautions
Service your vehicle regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale value.
There is a large network of authorized
dealers that are there to help you with their
professional servicing expertise. We believe
that their specially trained technicians are
best qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly. They are supported by a wide
range of highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which parts
and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications.
- Do not work on a hot engine.
- Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
- Do not work on a vehicle with the engine
running in an enclosed space, unless you
are sure you have enough ventilation.
- Keep all open flames and other burning
material, such as cigarettes, away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
- Set the parking brake, shift the
transmission to park (P) and block the
wheels.
Opening the Hood
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand side
of the instrument panel.
Slightly lift the hood...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Cleaning the Exterior
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps
We recommend that you only use cold or
lukewarm water containing car shampoo to
clean the headlamps and the rear lamps.
Do not scrape the lamps.
Do not wipe lamps when they are dry.
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
Clean the windshield with a non-abrasive
glass cleaner...