1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR check engine light

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Engineq
Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle
until it reaches normal operating temperature.
q
With your foot on the brake, shift through all
the gears while the engine is running.
Fuel systemq
Fill fuel tank with high-quality, premium
unleaded fuel until the first automatic shutoff of
the fuel pump nozzle.
NOTE:During extended periods of vehicle storage
(60 days or more), fuel may deteriorate due to
oxidation. This can damage rubber and other
polymers in the fuel system and may also clog small
orifices.
Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever
actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days.
Follow the instructions on the label. The vehicle
should then be operated at idle speed to circulate
the additive throughout the fuel system.A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel
system will protect the fuel system's inner surfaces
from corrosion. Follow the instructions packaged
with the product.
Cooling systemq
Protect against freezing temperatures.
Batteryq
Check and recharge as necessary.
q
Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
q
If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days
without recharging the battery, disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is
maintained for quick starting. NOTE: If battery
cables are disconnected, it will be necessary to
reset any memory features (eg. radio presets).
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Climate control system
air conditioning........... 55
electronic automatic temperature
control.............. 55
heating............... 55
Clock................. 72
Cold engine starting.......... 162
Combination lap and shoulder belts.... 126
Compact disc radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 35
Controls, mirrors............ 89
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 224
preparing for storage......... 261
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............ 259
temperature gauge.......... 10Cooling fan.............. 214
Cupholder(s).............. 73
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada............ 270
D
Daytime running light system...... 68
Defects, reporting............ 263
Defrost, windshield........... 63
Dipstick................ 219
automatic transmission fluid...... 230
engine oil.............. 219
power steering fluid......... 229
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 209
Dispute Settlement Board........ 266
Doors................. 96
door ajar warning message....... 31
lubricant specifications........ 259
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300Driving under special conditions
heavy load............. 177
towing a trailer........... 179
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers........... 191
fuses................ 190
power point outlet.......... 73
Electronic sound system
antenna............... 40
tuning the radio........... 36
warranty and service information.... 53
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 35
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............ 35
Emergencies, roadside
fuel................ 243
jump-starting............ 204
towing............... 209Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 168
Emission control system......... 246
catalytic converter.......... 246
emissions warranty........ 3,246
Engine
check engine warning light...... 14
does not start.........163, 181
fuel injected engine, starting...... 161
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 181
preparing to start........... 161
refill capacities............ 258
service points............ 216
starting............... 162
starting after a collision........ 181
storing your vehicle......... 260
Engine block heater........... 164
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Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 224
disposal............... 212
preparing for storage......... 261
proper solution........... 212
recovery reservoir.......... 216
refill capacities............ 258
specifications............ 259
temperature gauge.......... 10
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............. 10
Engine fan............... 214
Engine knocking............ 241
Engine oil
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....... 220
checking and adding......... 219
dipstick............... 219
disposal............... 212
engine oil pressure warning light.... 15
filter, specifications.......... 257
refill capacities............ 258specifications.........218, 259
synthetic oil............. 218
viscosity.............. 218
Exhaust fumes............. 165
F
Fan
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 214
Flashers, hazard............ 78
Flashing the lights........... 76
Flat tire................ 192
Fluid refill capacities.......... 258
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 266
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 270
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 270
Foreign registration........... 272
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 70
checking.............. 248
daytime running light system..... 68
flashing the lamps.......... 76
hazard flashers............ 78
headlamps............. 69
high beams............. 76
interior lamps............ 71
replacing bulbs........... 248
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 75
Lap belts............... 134
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 14
brake................ 12
charging system........... 15
check engine............ 14
door ajar.............. 32
engine oil pressure.......... 15
hazard warning light......... 78
high beam............. 13low washer fluid........... 31
oil pressure............. 15
overdrive off............. 31
safety belt.............. 13
trunk ajar.............. 32
turn signal indicator......... 17
Load limits
GAWR............... 177
GVWR............... 177
trailer towing............ 179
Lubricant specifications......... 259
Luggage compartment.......... 104
Lug nuts
anti-theft.............. 203
standard.............. 196
tightening sequence......... 194
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Transmission
automatic operation......... 173
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 230
fluid, refill capacities......... 258
lubricant specifications........ 259
Transmission control switch....... 175
Trunk
trunk ajar warning light........ 32
using the keys to open........ 104
using the remote entry system to open . 111
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 246
Turn signal.............. 75
indicator lights............ 17
lever................ 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 212
V
Variable interval wipers......... 77
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 246
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 178
calculating the load.......... 178
understanding loading information . . . 177
Vehicle storage............. 260
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control)......... 55
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 218
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 90
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