1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL low oil pressure

12Engine Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the
oil level. However, if your engine's oil level is low,
it could affect the oil pressure. The light will come
on briefly when you turn your key to the START
and ON position. The light should stay off when
the engine is running with normal oil pressure. If
the light comes on while the engine is running, you
have lost oil pressure and continued operation will
cause severe engine damage.If you lose engine oil pressure:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2. Shut off the engine immediately or severe
engine damage could result.
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine oil,
seeEngine Oilin the Index. If you do not
follow these instructions, you or others could
be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your
car should be on level ground.
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again. Do
not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
light is on, regardless of the oil level. Contact
your nearest dealer for further service actions.
For more information about adding oil, seeAdding
engine oilin theMaintenance and Carechapter.
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checking and adding......... 227
check oil warning light........ 12
dipstick............... 227
disposal............220, 240
engine oil pressure warning light.... 12
filter, specifications.......... 271
low oil warning light......... 12
refill capacities............ 272
specifications.........226, 273
synthetic oil............. 226
viscosity.............. 226
F
Fan.................. 221
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 221
Flashers, hazard............ 68
Flashing the lights........... 65
Flat tire................ 205
Fluid refill capacities.......... 272
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 280
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 284
Ford of Canada CustomerAssistance Centre........... 284
Foreign registration........... 286
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel................. 251
calculating fuel economy....... 256
capacity............... 272
choosing the right fuel........ 253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 257
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 251
filter, specifications.......... 271
fuel filler door release lever...... 251
fuel gauge.............. 18
octane rating............ 253
quality............... 253
running out of fuel.......... 256
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 255
storing your vehicle......... 275
treating emergencies......... 255
Fuel cap................ 251
removing.............. 251
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J
Jack................. 206
operation...........207, 208
positioning..........207, 208
storage............... 206
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 214
disconnecting cables......... 216
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 121
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 63
positions of the ignition........ 62
removing from the ignition...... 63
stuck in lock position........62,63
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 57
checking.............. 261daytime running light system..... 56
flashing the lamps.......... 65
hazard flashers............ 68
headlamps.............. 57
high beams............. 65
interior lamps............ 56
replacing bulbs............ 261
trailer............... 188
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal)......... 64,65
Lap belts............... 141
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 15
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
anti-theft.............. 16
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
engine oil pressure.......... 12
hazard warning light......... 68
high beam............. 15
lowoil............... 12
oil pressure............. 12
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