1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII Owners Manual

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Continuous warning reporting of monitored
systems
You can select different features for the M/C to
display by using the keyboard directly below the
M/C display. You will hear a tone when you press
one of these controls. However, if the M/C detects
a warning from any of the monitored systems then
the M/C will display the appropriate warning
message.
Operator Selectable FeaturesThese features are controlled by the controls in the
keyboard below the M/C display. The following
pages describe the operation of the individual
controls.
The Electronic Message Center
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Vehicle Settings MenuA press of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control causes
the Message Center to display the menu features
which affect the vehicle regardless of which driver
personality profile is currently selected. Repeated
pressing of the VEHICLE SETTINGS control allows
quick cycling through the menu features. The
displayed feature can be toggled on or off, or reset
by pressing the RESET control as specifically noted
below. If a vehicle setting is changed, the display
stops automatically cycling through the menu
options and exits the vehicle settings menu, unless
the VEHICLE SETTINGS control is pressed again.
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TRACTION CONTROLÐ This system helps
prevent wheel spin to improve tire traction. The
reset button will toggle this feature on or off.
This feature defaults to the ON state after each
key cycle. Note: The Traction Control System is
an optional feature, and this menu option will
not appear in vehicles without this option.
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ENGLISH/METRICÐ This menu option
allows the Message Center and Automatic
Temperature Control readings to be displayed in
English or Metric units. The modes can be
toggled by using the RESET control.
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AUTOLAMP DELAY STATUSÐ This option
displays the current autolamp delay setting.
Note: To change the delay setting you must
rotate the HEADLAMP CONTROL.
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OIL CHANGE RESETÐ This option allows
you to reset the oil monitoring system to 100%
(or your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage) after
each oil change. The RESET control must be
pressed and held for 5 seconds while the
display counts down to trigger an oil change
reset. After a successful reset the Message
Center will display ªOIL LIFE RESET TO
100%.º If you have established a Personalized
Oil Reset Percentage, the display will show that
percentage instead of 100%. To ensure accurate
oil life indicators, perform this reset procedure
only after an oil change. For more information
on Personalized Oil Reset Percentage see the
section below.
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WIPER/HEADLAMP ONÐ When this
feature is enabled, the headlamps will
automatically switch on when the driver has the
windshield wipers in the intermittent, low or
high speed settings. This feature is toggled off
and on with the RESET control.
Personal Oil Life Percentage:Your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage allows you
to establish a smaller oil change interval than the
manufacturer's recommended interval. To establish
your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the reset control from the
VEHICLE SETTINGS menu OIL CHANGE
RESET screen.
2. While holding the reset control as display
counts down the seconds to reset press the
VEHICLE SETTINGS control. The display will
change to ªSTART OIL LIFE AT XXX%º where
XXX is the currently selected Personalized Oil
Reset Percentage. Release both controls.
3. Press the RESET control until the displayed
percentage is the Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage that you desire. Your choices are
100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40% and
30%.
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4. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control to
complete the procedure. A press of any control
besides RESET or VEHICLE SETTINGS will
abort the procedure and will not establish a
new Personalized Oil Reset Percentage.
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has
been established, it will be used beginning with the
completion of your next OIL CHANGE RESET
procedure.Driver Settings MenuThe DRIVER MENU control allows you to cycle
through seven (if equipped with phone) features
which you can turn on or off by using the RESET
control. These options are saved for each driver
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EXPRESS WINDOWSÐ a short tap of the
control will cause the driver's window to go
fully down automatically.
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AUTO LOCKSÐ automatically locks all doors
when all doors are closed and the vehicle speed
is at least 3 mph.
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HORN CHIRPÐ sounds an audible ªchirpº
when the LOCK button on the Remote Entry
Key Fob is pressed.
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EASY ENTRYÐ moves the driver's seat back
two inches and the steering column to the up
and forward most position when the key is
removed from the ignition. Moves the driver's
seat and steering column to the set position
when the driver returns.
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REVERSE MIRRORSÐ when the vehicle is
shifted to R (Reverse), the outside mirrors are
tilted down for an improved view close to the
vehicle for backing up.
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AUTO GLIDEÐ automatically moves the seat
forward when the seatback is tilted forward.
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PHONE SCREENÐ (if equipped with a
factory phone) when a call is placed,
information about the call is displayed in the
message center.
Fuel RangeA press of the RANGE switch allows you to display
approximately how many miles (kilometers) you can
drive before you run out of fuel.
To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when
you fill the fuel tank.
NOTE:RANGE is calculated using a ªRunning
Average Fuel Economyº initialized by the factory.
This value is not the same as the Average Fuel
Economy Display. The Running Average Fuel
Economy is based on more than 500 miles
(800 km) of driving history. Also, the factory
default for Running Average Fuel Economy is
reinitialized if the battery is disconnected.If the ªFUEL SENSOR SHORT or OPENº message is
displayed, this means that there is a problem with
the fuel indication system or if any ªDATA ERRORº
message is displayed you should contact your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
A second press of the FUEL RANGE control allows
you to display the Fuel Remaining. It will display
the approximate amount of fuel in the tank in
whole numbers (gallons or liters).
If your fuel tank is full or nearly full, the M/C will
display ªFULL FUEL TANKº message. If your fuel
tank is empty or nearly empty, the M/C will
display the ªEMPTY FUEL TANKº message.
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Fuel EconomyA press of the FUEL ECONOMY control allows you
to display one of two features (Average Fuel
Economy or Instantaneous Fuel Economy). The first
press of the FUEL ECONOMY control will allow
you to display your average fuel economy in
miles/gallons or liters/100 kilometers. Your M/C
computes this figure using the distance traveled and
fuel used information. If you want to reset this
feature, press the RESET control while the average
fuel economy feature is displayed.
A second consecutive press of the FUEL ECONOMY
control will allow you to display the instantaneous
fuel economy, which is the fuel economy that you
get at any particular moment. For example, you can
see what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic or
on an open highway. Your fuel economy is affected
by such factors as braking, acceleration, and the
type of road you are driving on.Your vehicle must be moving for the M/C to
calculate the instantaneous fuel economy. When
your vehicle is not moving, instantaneous fuel
economy will be displayed at 0 miles/gallon or
99 kilometers/100 liters. When you are moving,
the M/C will display between 0 and 99
miles/gallon or between 1 and 99 kilometers/100
liters.
Trip ODOA press of TRIP ODO allows you to display one of
two trip odometers: Trip A or Trip B. These
functions allow you to see how far you have
traveled since you last reset.
Trip A and Trip B are completely independent and
must be reset individually.
To reset either trip feature to zero, press the RESET
control while a trip distance feature (Trip A or Trip
B) is displayed.
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reset the current feature being displayed. Warnings,
Average Fuel Economy, Clock Set, Compass
Adjustment, Vehicle Settings, and Driver Settings
are the only features which respond to the RESET
control. Range and Instantaneous Fuel Economy
cannot be reset. That is, these features are
unaffected by pushing the RESET control.
Date/TimeA press of the DATE/TIME control allows you to
display and set/adjust the Day & Date, Time only,
and Elapsed Time features on the Message Center.q
Day & Date DisplayÐ A press of the
DATE/TIME control displays the Day & Date
Display. From this display the Day & Date can
be set/adjusted if desired. The display will give
instruction to help aid with the process. If the
set/adjustment procedure is started and nothing
is pressed for a minute, the Message Center will
exit the procedure automatically with the
currently selected Day & Date.
OTo set/adjust the Day & Date, press the
RESET control.
OPress DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the
correct day of the week.
OThen press RESET to proceed to the month
adjustment display.
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OPress DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the
correct month of the year.
OThen press RESET to proceed to the date
adjustment display.
OPress DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the
correct day of the month.
OThen press RESET to complete the
set/adjustment procedure.
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Time Only DisplayÐ A second press of the
DATE/TIME control displays the Time Only
Display. From this display Time of Day can be
set/adjusted if desired. The display will give
instruction to help aid with the process. If the
set/adjustment procedure is started and nothing
is pressed for a minute, the Message Center will
exit the procedure automatically with the
currently selected Time.
OTo set/adjust the hour, press the RESET
control.OPress DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the
correct hour. (Note: A = AM/P = PM)
OThen press RESET to proceed to the minute
adjustment display.
OPress DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the
correct minute.
OThen press RESET to complete the
set/adjustment procedure.
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Elapsed Time DisplayÐ A third press of the
DATE/TIME control displays the Elapsed Time
Display. This feature allows the operator to
monitor elapsed time if desired. The Elapsed
Time continues to run regardless if the vehicle
ignition is ON or OFF.
OTo STOP the Elapsed Time count while it is
running without resetting the counter, briefly
press the reset control for less than 2
seconds.
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