1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL oil temperature

20These features are controlled by the message center
(M/C) control buttons located to the right of the
instrument cluster.System CheckPressing the SYSTEM CHECK button causes the
M/C to cycle through a status of each of the
systems being monitored. For each of the monitored
systems, the M/C will indicate either an OK
message or a warning message for three seconds.
The sequence of the system check report is as
follows:q
Washer Fluid Level
q
Ride Control
q
Oil Level
q
Engine Coolant Level
q
Voltage Level
q
Engine Temperature
q
Doors Closed (Driver and Right Side)
q
Trunk Closed
q
Exterior Lamps (Head, Front Turn, Brake and
Tail)
q
Distance to Empty
q
Fuel Level
q
Traction Control (if equipped)
System WarningsSystem warnings alert you to possible problems or
malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems.
There are up to 18 warning messages which can be
displayed by the M/C to show the status of the
monitored systems. The M/C will display the last
selected feature if there are no more warning
messages. This allows you to use the full
functionality of the M/C after you acknowledge the
warning by pressing the RESET button and clearing
the warning message.
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310Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 229
specifications............ 273
Cold engine starting.......... 166
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 135, 137
Compact disc player (see Electronic sound
system)............... 35
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 27
Console, description.......... 113
Controls, mirrors............ 92
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 206
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 231
checking and adding......... 231
preparing for storage......... 275
refill capacities............ 272
specifications............ 273
temperature gauge.......... 17
warnings.............. 231
Cooling fan.............. 221
Crankcase emission filter........ 271Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 284
D
Daytime running light system...... 56
Defects, reporting............ 277
Dipstick................ 227
automatic transaxle fluid....238, 239
engine oil.............. 227
power steering fluid......... 237
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 217
Dispute Settlement Board........ 280
Doors................. 103
lubricant specifications........ 273
Driving under special conditions
heavy load............. 183
towing a trailer........... 185
E
Electrical system, fuses......192, 203
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 31
tuning the radio........... 27
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311
Electronic sound system (continued)
warranty and service information.... 44
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 27
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 27
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 255
jump-starting............ 211
towing............... 217
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 172
Emission control system......... 258
catalytic converter.......... 258
emissions warranty.........4,258
Engine
does not start.........167, 191
fuel injected engine, starting . . . 165, 166
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 191
preparing to start.......... 165
refill capacities............ 272
service points............ 224
starting............... 166starting after a collision........ 191
storing your vehicle......274, 275
Engine block heater........... 168
Engine coolant............. 231
checking and adding......... 231
disposal............220, 240
preparing for storage......... 275
proper solution........220, 240
recovery reservoir.......224, 231
refill capacities............ 272
specifications............ 273
temperature gauge.......... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
description............. 17
mechanical............. 17
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic........... 17
Engine fan............... 221
Engine knocking............ 253
Engine oil............... 226
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....227, 228
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