Manual Park Release - Lincoln NAUTILUS 2022 Owner's Manual

• Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.
• Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.
• Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed, after
you shift out of park (P).

MANUAL PARK RELEASE

WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Manual park release allows you to move your
transmission out of the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency.
2022 Nautilus (CD9) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202108, First-Printing
Automatic Transmission
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which means
your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid
unwanted vehicle movement, always fully
apply the parking brake prior to doing this
procedure. Use wheels chocks if
appropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not
be working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle
until you verify that the stoplamps are
working.
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USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park Release
Cable
1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake (page 223).
Note: If vehicle battery has run out of charge,
use an external power source to apply the
parking brake.
2. Remove the access cover. The cover is
located under the dash below the
steering wheel. Do not pull the tether.