lights LINCOLN MARK VIII 1997 User Guide

86For 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.
When the turn signal is used when the headlamps
are on, the cornering lamps will automatically light
on either the right or left side depending on the
direction of the turn.High BeamsTo turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control switch to the headlamp ON position (or
activate the autolamp feature) and pull the turn
signal lever toward 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, push the lever away
from you until it latches. The high beam indicator
light turns off.NOTE:When the headlamps are on low beam, the
outer two headlamps are on. When the headlamps
are on high beam, the two outer headlamps will
turn off and the inner headlamps turn on.
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.Windshield Wipers and WasherThe wiper system is controlled by the windshield
wiper control module. The windshield wiper will
operate with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position or in the delayed accessory mode. The
wiper system functions are as follows:
INTERMITTENTÐ Wipers run at low speed at
intervals set by rotating the barrel of the wiper
switch. The interval can be adjusted between one
to twenty seconds.
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To Set a Higher Set Speedq
Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR
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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will
increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then
press SET ACCEL.
You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing the
accelerator pedal will return your vehicle speed to
the previously programmed set speed.
To Set a Lower Set Speedq
Press and hold COAST. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached. OR
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Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
OR
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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL.
To Disengage Speed Controlq
Depress the brake pedal.
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
To Return to a Set Speedq
Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h).
Indicator Lightq
Lights when either the SET ACCEL or RESUME
switches are pressed and remains lighted until it
is either disengaged or turned off.
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The power locks on the driver's door
Smart LocksThe Smart Locks feature helps prevent you from
locking the keys in your vehicle. With the key in
the ignition (in any switch position) and either the
driver's or passenger's door open, the doors cannot
be locked using the front door lock switches.
NOTE:Your vehicle can still be locked, while the
key is in the ignition, by manually pressing down
the lock button or with remote/keyless entry.Illuminated Entry System with Theater
LightingThe interior lights will illuminate for approximately
25 seconds when any button on the keyless entry
pad is pressed or the remote entry system UNLOCK
button is pushed.
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When you bought your vehicle, you were given a
computer code that operates the system for your
vehicle. For your convenience, we have duplicated
this code in three places.
The code is:q
on your owner's wallet card found in the glove
compartment
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taped to the right hinge of the trunk lid
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taped to the computer module inside the
driver's door panel
When you use keyless entry, the illuminated entry
system turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds
and the buttons on the keypad light up. Do not
push the buttons with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil,
or any other hard object. These objects could
damage the buttons.
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless
Entry SystemYou must unlock the driver's door before you
unlock any of the other doors or trunk. If you let
more than five (5) seconds pass before pressing
numbers, the system shuts down, and you have to
enter the code again. The system has shut down if
the keypad light is out. If the keyless entry system
does not work properly, use the key or
transmitter(s) to lock and unlock the doors or
unlock the trunk.
1. To unlock the driver's door, enter the factory
code or your personal code. All codes have five
(5) numbers. After you press the fifth number,
the driver's door unlocks.
2. To unlock the passenger's door, press the 3/4
button within five seconds of unlocking the
driver's door or trunk, or re-enter the code to
open the driver's door, then press 3/4.
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124When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK
or PANIC buttons, the illuminated entry system
turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds. You can
turn these lights off with the LOCK button or by
turning the ignition to the RUN position.Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column
FeatureYour vehicle allows the remote keyless entry system
to control the Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering
Column feature. With this feature, each of the first
two transmitters programmed will recall a different
seat position.
Pressing the transmitter UNLOCK button once will
unlock the driver's door and move the seat to its
corresponding memory seat/mirrors position, just as
if you had pressed the memory button in the
vehicle.When your dealer programs new transmitters, the
order of programming controls seat recall as follows:
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First Transmitter Programmed Ð Recall
Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column Position #1
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Second Transmitter Programmed Ð Recall
Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column Position #2
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Third Transmitter Programmed Ð NO
Recall/Memory Seat/Mirrors/Steering Column
(allows only three positions)
You may change seat/mirrors positions at any time.
Once programmed, Transmitter #1 will always
move the seat/mirrors/steering column to position
#1.
The feature is turned on at the factory for your
convenience. You can deactivate the system by
using the OFF button or switching the key fob
switch to OFF.
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126Battery SaverWhen the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will
turn off battery voltage to the courtesy lamps after
10 minutes and the demand lamps after 30
minutes.
This will prevent draining of the battery if those
lights have been left on inadvertently or if a door is
not completely closed. Battery voltage to these
lamps will be restored when the keyless entry
keypad is used, the remote entry transmitter is
used, any door is opened, the trunk is opened, or
the ignition key is turned to the ON position.Perimeter Anti-Theft SystemWhen armed, this system helps to protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:q
flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and alarm
indicator light
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honk the horn
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prevent the engine from starting
NOTE: The factory installed Remote Entry System
has a PANIC feature that also honks the vehicle
horn and flashes the interior/exterior lamps when
the PANIC button on the remote entry transmitter
is pushed.The PANIC alarm and the Anti-Theft
alarm are two separate features.Both the
anti-theft alarm and the PANIC feature can be
active at the same time.
To tell the difference between a PANIC alarm and
a triggered Anti-Theft alarm:
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only the Anti-Theft alarm will cause the alarm
indicator light (located in the center of the
instrument cluster) to flash on and off.
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only the Anti-Theft alarm will prevent the
engine from starting.
For more information on the PANIC alarm, see
Remote Entry Systemin the Index.
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128The anti-theft system is designed to work with the
factory installed remote entry system. It may not
work with other remote entry systems.Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft
SystemYou can disarm the system by:q
unlocking a front door with the key (turn the
key all the way to the end of travel or the
system will not disarm).
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using the keyless entry unlock code.
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using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry
transmitter.
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turning the ignition to ON or ACC.
If you armed the system while inside your vehicle,
you can disarm it by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACC position. This allows you to open the front
door and exit without triggering the system.
Triggering the Alarm SystemThe armed system will be triggered if:q
any door is opened without disarming the
system (see previous paragraphs), or
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the hood is opened.
Disarming a Triggered SystemThe alarm can be disarmed by:q
unlocking a front door with the key
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using the keyless entry unlock code
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry
transmitter
NOTE:The flashing lights and honking horn will
shut off automatically approximately three minutes
after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the engine will
not be allowed to start until the system is disarmed.
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1663. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and
the parking brake is set before you turn the
key.
Before you start your vehicle, you should test the
warning lights on the instrument panel to make
sure that they work. Refer to theInstrumentation
chapter.Starting Your EngineTo start your engine:
1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
4. Turn the key to the START position (cranking)
until the engine starts. Allow the key to return
to the ON position after the engine has started.For a cold engine:
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At temperatures10ÊF(-12ÊC) andbelow:If
the engine does not start infifteen (15)
secondson the first try, turn the key to OFF,
wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do
not flood the engine, then try again.
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At temperaturesabove10ÊF(-12ÊC):If the
engine does not start infive (5) secondson
the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait
approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not
flood the engine, then try again.
For a warm engine:
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Do not hold the key in the START position for
more thanfive (5) secondsat a time. If the
engine does not start within five (5) seconds on
the first try, turn the key to the OFF position.
Wait a few seconds after the starter stops, then
try again.
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) TestingIn some localities it may become a legal
requirement to pass an Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) II
system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its
battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is
reset to a not ready for I/M testing condition. To
prepare for I/M testing, the law specifies that
additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II
system.
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below:q
At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go,
city type traffic with at least four idle periods.
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At least ten minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not be
turned off during these driving modes.
Lights and Bulb ReplacementIt is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:q
headlamps
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high-mount brakelamp
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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turn signals
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license plate lamps
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proper solution........... 235
recovery reservoir.......... 228
refill capacities............ 264
specifications............ 265
temperature gauge.......... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
Engine fan............... 217
Engine knocking............ 246
Engine oil............... 222
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
changing oil and oil filter....... 224
checking and adding......... 223
check oil warning light........ 11
dipstick............... 223
disposal............... 216engine oil pressure warning light.... 11
filter, specifications.......... 263
refill capacities............ 264
specifications.........222, 265
synthetic oil............. 222
viscosity.............. 222
Exhaust fumes............. 169
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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Fan.................. 217
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 217
Flashers, hazard............ 89
Flashing the lights........... 86
Flat tire................ 201
Fluid refill capacities.......... 264
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 272
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 276
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