1997 LINCOLN MARK VIII odometer

16The Instrument ClusterIn addition to warning lights, the instrument cluster
has an electronic odometer, a speedometer,
tachometer, fuel and coolant temperature gauges.OdometerThe odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
SpeedometerThe speedometerThe speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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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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To calculate fuel economy:
1. Fill the tank completely and record the initial
odometer reading.
2. Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in
gallons or liters) purchased.
3. After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel
tank and record the final odometer reading.
4. Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy.q
English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
q
Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
Comparisons With Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport
Canada (TC) Fuel Economy EstimatesEPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions and
may not reflect the actual conditions you experience
or your style of driving. The EPA fuel economy
estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
The following decrease fuel economy:q
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
q
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
q
Driving with your foot on the brake
q
Sudden stops
q
Extended engine idling
q
Using speed control in hilly terrain
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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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O
Octane rating............. 246
Odometer............... 16
Oil filter............224, 263
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 222
Oil viscosity.............. 222
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 253
Overdrive............... 181
Overseas offices............ 278
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . 123
Parking brake, warning light....... 10
Parking brake and auto-release...... 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)....... 263
PCV valve, specifications........ 263
Phone, cellular............. 114
Power features
antenna............... 65
doors................ 106
mirrors............... 99
moon roof.............. 97seats................ 134
windows.............. 108
Power steering
dipstick............... 233
driving with power steering...... 177
fluid, checking and adding....... 233
fluid, refill capacity.......... 264
fluid, specifications.......... 265
servicing.............. 177
Prop rod, hood............. 219
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 49
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 265
refill capacity............ 264
Rear window defroster......... 77
Rearview mirror............ 99
Redundant electronic gearshift indicator . . 15
Refill capacities for fluids........ 264
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 269
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