Engine LINCOLN MARK VIII 1997 Repair Manual

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Assistance Centre........... 276
Foreign registration........... 278
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel................. 243
calculating fuel economy..... 25,248
capacity............... 264
choosing the right fuel........ 245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 249
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 243
filter, specifications.......... 263
fuel filler door release lever...... 243
fuel gauge.............. 19
octane rating............ 246
quality............... 246
running out of fuel.......... 248safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 247
storing your vehicle......... 267
treating emergencies......... 247
Fuel cap................ 243
removing.............. 243
replacing.............. 243
Fuel filler door............. 243
remote release............ 243
Fuel filter, specifications......... 263
Fuel gauge............... 19
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 189
starting after a collision........ 189
Fuse panels.............. 191
engine compartment......... 195
instrument panel........... 199
Fuses
charts............... 191
checking and replacing........ 199
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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
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Hazard flashers............. 89
Headlamps
aiming............... 256
autolamp system........... 80
checking alignment.......... 253
cleaning............... 261
daytime running lights........ 78
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Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 120
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 84
positions of the ignition........ 83
removing from the ignition...... 84
stuck in lock position......... 83
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Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 80
checking.............. 253
daytime running light system..... 78
dome lamps............. 96
flashing the lamps.......... 86
hazard flashers............ 89
headlamps............. 79
high beams............. 86
interior lamps............ 78map lamps............. 96
replacing bulbs............ 253
trailer............... 187
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 85
Lap belts............... 143
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 45
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
check engine............ 45
engine oil pressure.......... 11
hazard warning light......... 89
high beam............. 14
overdrive off............. 46
safety belt.............. 44
turn signal indicator......... 14
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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
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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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Variable interval wipers......... 86
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 252
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 183
calculating the load.......... 183
manual transmissions......... 183
understanding loading information . . . 182
Vehicle storage............. 266
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate
control)............... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 222
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 101
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Warning chimes
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 84
safety belt.............. 44
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties................ 3
basic................. 3
Canada................ 3
radio................ 68
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid.............. 227
windshield............. 86
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 182
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 265
Wheel dollies (see Towing)....... 213
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