1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII Owners Manual

296Anti-theft system
arming the system.......... 127
description............. 127
disarming an untriggered system.... 128
disarming a triggered system...... 128
triggering.............. 128
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 272
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 271
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............ 49
Autolamp system (see Headlamps).... 78
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 177
fluid, adding............. 235
fluid, checking............ 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 264
fluid, specification.......... 265
Axle
lubricant specifications........ 265
refill capacities............ 264
B
Basic vehicle warranty........... 3
Battery................ 236
acid, treating emergencies....... 237
battery saver............. 126
charging system warning light..... 13
disconnecting............ 212
how to service............ 236
jumping a disabled battery....... 209
maintenance-free........... 236
proper disposal, recycling....... 237
replacement, specifications....... 263
servicing.............. 236
when storing your vehicle....... 268
Brake fluid............... 225
brake warning light.......... 10
checking and adding......... 225
description............. 225
specifications............ 265
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Brakes
adjustment............. 171
anti-lock.............. 171
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light........... 11
applying the brakes.......... 171
brake warning light.......... 10
fluid, checking and adding....... 225
fluid, refill capacities......225, 264
fluid, specifications.......... 265
front disc.............. 171
if brakes do not grip well....... 171
master cylinder........... 225
new brake linings........... 5
noise................ 171
parking brake and auto-release..... 172
servicing.............. 225
trailer............... 187
when storing your vehicle....... 268Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams).......... 14
Bulbs, replacing............ 253
halogen............... 254
headlamps.............. 254
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 276
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 277
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 264
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 169
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 151
Catalytic converter........... 250
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298Chains, tires.............. 242
Changing a tire............ 201
Charging system warning light...... 13
Child safety restraints.......... 150
child safety belts........... 163
child safety seats........... 151
Child safety seats............ 151
and air bags............. 151
attaching with tether straps...... 162
automatic locking mode (retractor) 143, 151
in front seat............. 151
in rear outboard seat......... 151
in rear seat............. 151
tether anchorage hardware . . . 162, 163
Chime
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 84
safety belt.............. 44Cleaning your vehicle.......... 260
chrome and aluminum parts...... 260
exterior............... 260
exterior lamps............ 261
fabric................ 262
headlamps.............. 261
instrument panel......... 7,261
interior............... 262
interior lamps............ 262
mirrors............... 100
plastic parts............. 261
polishing.............. 260
rustproofing............. 261
safety belts............. 261
tail lamps.............. 261
upholstery and interior trim...... 262
washing............... 260
waxing............... 260
wheels............... 262
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Climate control system
air conditioning........... 69
electronic automatic temperature
control.............. 69
heating............... 69
Clock................. 82
Clutch
fluid reservoir............ 225
specifications............ 265
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 138
Console, description.......... 115
Controls, mirrors............ 99
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 202
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 228
checking and adding......... 228
preparing for storage......... 267
refill capacities............ 264specifications............ 265
temperature gauge.......... 17
warnings.............. 228
Cooling fan.............. 217
Crankcase emission filter........ 263
Cruise control indicator light....... 13
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 276
D
Daytime running light system...... 78
Defects, reporting............ 269
Dipstick................ 223
automatic transmission fluid...... 234
engine oil.............. 223
power steering fluid......... 233
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 213
Dispute Settlement Board........ 272
Doors................. 106
lubricant specifications........ 265
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300Driving under special conditions
heavy load............. 182
towing a trailer........... 184
E
Electrical system, fuses......... 191
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 65
tuning the radio........... 50
warranty and service information.... 68
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 247
jump-starting............ 209
towing............... 213
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 171
Emission control system......... 250
catalytic converter.......... 250
emissions warranty.........3,250Engine
check engine warning light...... 45
does not start.........167, 189
fuel injected engine, starting...... 165
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 189
preparing to start........... 165
refill capacities............ 264
service points............ 220
starting............... 166
starting after a collision........ 189
storing your vehicle......... 266
Engine block heater........... 168
Engine coolant............. 228
checking and adding......... 228
disposal............... 235
preparing for storage......... 267
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proper solution........... 235
recovery reservoir.......... 228
refill capacities............ 264
specifications............ 265
temperature gauge.......... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
Engine fan............... 217
Engine knocking............ 246
Engine oil............... 222
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....... 224
checking and adding......... 223
check oil warning light........ 11
dipstick............... 223
disposal............... 216engine oil pressure warning light.... 11
filter, specifications.......... 263
refill capacities............ 264
specifications.........222, 265
synthetic oil............. 222
viscosity.............. 222
Exhaust fumes............. 169
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan.................. 217
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 217
Flashers, hazard............ 89
Flashing the lights........... 86
Flat tire................ 201
Fluid refill capacities.......... 264
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 272
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 276
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302Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 276
Foreign registration........... 278
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel................. 243
calculating fuel economy..... 25,248
capacity............... 264
choosing the right fuel........ 245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 249
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 243
filter, specifications.......... 263
fuel filler door release lever...... 243
fuel gauge.............. 19
octane rating............ 246
quality............... 246
running out of fuel.......... 248safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 247
storing your vehicle......... 267
treating emergencies......... 247
Fuel cap................ 243
removing.............. 243
replacing.............. 243
Fuel filler door............. 243
remote release............ 243
Fuel filter, specifications......... 263
Fuel gauge............... 19
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 189
starting after a collision........ 189
Fuse panels.............. 191
engine compartment......... 195
instrument panel........... 199
Fuses
charts............... 191
checking and replacing........ 199
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)......... 243
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 25, 248
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 243
Gauges
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17
fuel gauge.............. 19
odometer.............. 16
speedometer............. 16
tachometer............. 17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating............. 183
definition.............. 182
driving with a heavy load....... 182
location............... 182Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 177
locking the gearshift......... 83
positions.............. 177
shifting the gears........... 177
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 182
calculating.............. 183
definition.............. 182
driving with a heavy load....... 182
location............... 182
H
Hazard flashers............. 89
Headlamps
aiming............... 256
autolamp system........... 80
checking alignment.......... 253
cleaning............... 261
daytime running lights........ 78
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