1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII air bag

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Check Engine Warning LightThis light illuminates when the engine's Emission
Control System requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is in the ON
position and the engine is off.
Air Bag Readiness LightThe air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone
to indicate the condition of the system. The
readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this
light will light up for six (6) seconds and then turn
off. This indicates that the system is operating
normally. NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance
of the air bag system is not required.
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and the electrical wiring which connects the
components.
The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits,
the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness
light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators.
Determining if System Is OperationalThe Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses a
readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition
of the system. The readiness light is in the
instrument cluster. When you turn the ignition key
to ON, this light will illuminate for approximately
six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates
that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Routine maintenance of the air bag system is not
required.A problem with the system is indicated by one or
more of the following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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the readiness light will not light immediately
after ignition is turned on,
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a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone
pattern will repeat periodically until the problem
and light are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even intermittently,
have the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer
immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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Index
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ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............ 11
Accessory position on the ignition.... 83
Accident damage............ 216
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 145
and child safety seats......... 151
description............. 145
driver air bag............ 145
indicator light............ 45
operation.............. 147
passenger air bag........... 145
tone generator............ 149
Air cleaner filter
location............... 220
specifications............ 263Air conditioning, electronic automatic
temperature control system....... 69
Air suspension
air ride switch off, message center . . . 37
description............. 175
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 123
Aluminum wheels........... 242
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 66
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 228
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description............. 171
see also Brake............ 171
warning light............ 11
Anti-theft lug nuts and key........ 208
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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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Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 120
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 84
positions of the ignition........ 83
removing from the ignition...... 84
stuck in lock position......... 83
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 80
checking.............. 253
daytime running light system..... 78
dome lamps............. 96
flashing the lamps.......... 86
hazard flashers............ 89
headlamps............. 79
high beams............. 86
interior lamps............ 78map lamps............. 96
replacing bulbs............ 253
trailer............... 187
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 85
Lap belts............... 143
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 45
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
check engine............ 45
engine oil pressure.......... 11
hazard warning light......... 89
high beam............. 14
overdrive off............. 46
safety belt.............. 44
turn signal indicator......... 14
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for infants...........150, 151
head................ 131
lap and shoulder belts........ 138
lap belt............... 143
maintenance............. 145
proper use............. 138
replacement............. 145
warning light and chime....... 44
Safety seats for children......... 151
and air bags............. 151
attaching with tether straps...... 162
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 154
in front seat............. 151
in rear outboard........... 151
tether anchorage hardware...... 162
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)..... 138Seats................. 131
adjusting the seats, power....... 134
auto-glide.............. 136
child safety seats........... 151
cleaning upholstery.......... 262
head restraints............ 131
heated............... 135
rear seat access........... 133
reclining the seat........... 132
Service concerns............ 271
Servicing your vehicle.......... 215
precautions when servicing...... 217
servicing when you tow........ 213
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 177
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)......... 138
Side mirrors
adjusting.............. 112
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