1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR trac

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CHECK
TRAC
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ENGINE
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DIMLO
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MIST
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PUSH ON
AM
SRS
RESUME
SET ACCEL
COAST
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ONNEXT
MODEVOL
TEMP FAN
Headlamp control
(pg. 24)
Speed control
(pg. 37)Gearshift lever
(pg. 103)
Driver side
air bag
(pg. 76) Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 36)Instrument
cluster
(pg. 6) Panel dimmer
switch
(pg. 24)
*if equipped
Instrumentation
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TAPESEEK
TUNE
REW
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BASS
TREBSELBAL
FADE
MAX
A/CAUTO
FRONT
REAR
SELECTRESET
Climate control
systems
(pg. 26)Clock
(pg. 34) Electronic sound
system; refer to
Audio Guide
(pg. 35)
Passenger side
air bag
(pg. 77)
Traction control
switch*
(pg. 101)
Instrumentation
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Service engine soon
Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the
engine's emission control system.
This system is commonly known as
the On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD II). This OBD II system
protects the environment by
ensuring that your vehicle
continues to meet government
emission standards. The OBD II
system also assists the service
technician in properly servicing
your vehicle.
TheService Engine Soon
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. If it
comes on after the engine is
started, one of the engine's
emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may
illuminate without a driveability
concern being noted. The vehicle
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TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLYWASHER FUEL ECON AVG
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DIST TO EMPTY
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SERVICE
ENGINE
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Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure
falls below the normal range. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Check the oil level
and add oil if needed. Refer to
Engine oilin theMaintenance
and Carechapter.
This lamp also illuminates when
the ignition is turned to ON and
the engine is off.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as safely
possible, switch off the engine and
let it cool.
Never remove the coolant
recovery cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Refer toEngine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter. If
light stays on or continues to turn
on after the vehicle warms up,
have your vehicle serviced.
This light also illuminates briefly
when the ignition key is turned to
ON.
Check Trac (if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light stays on,
the Traction Controlysystem
needs to be serviced.
CHECK
TRAC
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Trunk ajar
If the trunk is not completely
closed, this light comes on when
you turn the ignition to ON. With
the ignition ON, this light will flash
five times and sound a tone for
one second, then remain on.
Door ajar
Illuminates when one of the doors
is not completely shut and the
ignition is turned to ON. With the
ignition ON, this light will flash five
times and sound a tone for one
second, then remain on.
Trac off
This light illuminates when the
Traction Controltsystem has been
disabled (by the driver or as a
result of a system failure). For
more information, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
Air suspension
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned ON. This light
will remain on to indicate that the
air suspension switch is off or to
indicate a possible system fault.
For more information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
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O/D off
Illuminates when the transmission
control switch (TCS) has been
pushed. When the light is on, the
transmission does not shift into
overdrive. If the light does not
come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the light flashes
when you are driving, have your
vehicle serviced.
Trac active
Illuminates when the Traction
Controltsystem begins applying
and releasing the brakes and
adjusting the engine characteristics
to limit a wheelspin condition. For
more information on the air
suspension system, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
Speed control
This light comes on when either
the SET/ACCEL or RESUME
controls are pressed. It turns off
when the speed control OFF
control is pressed, the brake is
applied or the ignition is turned to
the OFF position.
Washer
Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
WASHER
LTR/100km
km MILES/GALFUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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GAUGES
Odometer
Registers the total kilometers
(miles) of the vehicle.
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately how much
fuel is in the fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON position). The
fuel gauge may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The
ignition should be in the OFF
position while the vehicle is being
refueled. When the gauge first
indicates empty, there is a small
amount of reserve fuel in the tank.
When refueling the vehicle from
empty indication, the amount of
fuel that can be added will be less
than the advertised capacity due to
the reserve fuel.
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ENGINE
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TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLYWASHER FUEL ECON AVG
LTR/100km
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M km MILES/GAL
BRAKE
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE
CENTER
The electronic message center only
works when the ignition is in the
ON position.
The message center allows you to:
²see problems such as door ajar
and trunk ajar.
²see the compass direction.
²check the on/off status of
traction control, air suspension
and speed control systems.
²see how many kilometers/miles
you can drive before running
out of fuel.
²see how many liters/gallons of
fuel remain in the fuel tank.
²monitor the average fuel
economy.
²monitor the instantaneous fuel
economy.
²monitor the average speed.
²check the distance traveled
during a trip on either Trip A or
Trip B.
²check the distance remaining
from a set value during a trip.
You can select different features
for the message center to display
by using the message center
controls located in the center of
the instrument panel.
TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL COMPASSkmCIRCLE
SLOWLY
WASHER
LTR/100km
km MILES/GALFUEL ECON AVG
FUEL REMAIN
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
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