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22DTE/ECONPressing this button a first time will display
approximately how many miles you can drive before
you run out of fuel, or in other words the Distance
To Empty (DTE). To ensure accuracy, turn the
ignition OFF when you fill the tank.
Pressing this button a second time will allow you to
display your Average Fuel Economy in miles/gallon
or liters/100 kilometers. Your M/C computes this
figure using the distance traveled and rate of fuel
used information. If you want to reset this feature,
press the RESET button while the Average Fuel
Economy feature is displayed.
NOTE:DTE (Distance to Empty) 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 Economy is based on more than 500 miles
(800 km) of driving history. Also the factory default
for Running Average Economy is reinitialized if the
battery is disconnected.If the FUEL LEVEL ERROR message is displayed
this means that there is a problem with the fuel
indication system and you should contact your
dealer for service as soon as possible.
RESETA press of the RESET button will allow you to reset
the current feature displayed. Warnings, Average
Fuel Economy, and Trip odometers are the only
features which respond to the RESET button.
Distance to Empty (DTE), RIDE/STEER and MENU
are unaffected by pressing the RESET switch.DISPLAYPressing this button will cause the message center
display to turn off. Pressing it again will cause the
display to come on again. Warnings override an off
display and must be reset in order for the display to
be off again.
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Turn SignalsMove the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it
down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash.
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the
lever back to the center (off) position. A warning
chime will sound after approximately one-half mile
(one kilometer) of driving if you do not return the
lever to off.
For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to the
off position when you release it.
NOTE:The flash rate of the turn signal will speed
up considerably if the Lighting Control Module
detects a left or right turn lamp bulb (front or rear)
is burned out.
High BeamsTo turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control switch to the headlamp ON position (or
activate the autolamp feature) and push the turn
signal lever away from you until it latches. When
the high beams are ON, the high beam indicator
light on the instrument cluster comes on.
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever toward
you until it latches. The high beam indicator light
turns off.Flashing the LightsTo flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you
for a moment and then release it. The headlamps
will flash whether the headlamp knob is in the on
or off position.
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68Hazard FlasherThe hazard flasher serves as a warning to other
drivers to be careful when approaching or passing
your vehicle.
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74Overhead Console WarningsIf your Continental is equipped with the Pressure
Alert System, a warning will appear in the overhead
console when the pressure in one of your vehicle's
tires drops below acceptable levels or if the system
has malfunctioned.
SeeSecuriTiresin theMaintenance and Care
chapter for more information.Lincoln RESCU System
(If equipped)Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test when you start your
vehicle. During this test, the Lincoln RESCU
warning light, located in the overhead console, will
briefly illuminate. If a problem is detected during
the self-check, the light will remain lit and the
message ªRESCU FAILUREº will be displayed on
the vehicle's message center for several seconds.
If the warning light fails to briefly illuminate when
you start your vehicle or if it remains lit, have your
Lincoln RESCU System checked by an authorized
Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as possible. Your
system may be inoperative.
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