remote start LINCOLN MARK VIII 1998 Owners Manual

LOW OIL LEVEL. Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If this
warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL LEVEL message may
come on when you start your vehicle, even though the oil is at the
correct level. The oil level is monitored while the engine is off so that the
oil can drain into the oil pan to be measured. Some aftermarket devices
such as remote starters, if improperly installed, can cause the engine to
start without alerting the oil monitoring system. This may also cause the
warning to appear when the vehicle is started, even though the oil level
is correct. Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and carechapter for
information about adding engine oil.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as safely possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL. Displayed when you have approximately 80 km (50
miles) or less left before you run out of fuel.
LOW ENGINE COOLANT. Displayed when the engine coolant level is
low. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and
let it cool. Check the coolant and level. Refer toEngine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
ENGINE TEMP DATA ERR. Displayed when the engine coolant
temperature information is missing or invalid. Check the instrument
cluster temperature gauge. If the gauge indicates overheating, stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool.
Check the coolant and level. Refer toEngine coolantin the
Maintenance and carechapter. Contact your dealer for service as soon
as safely possible to correct the engine temperature data error.
CHECK TRANSMISSION. Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as safely
possible.
Instrumentation
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located
on the instrument panel.
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
²The small LED will illuminate
when the defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before ten minutes have passed, push the control again.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever
and allows key removal.
2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
3. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Key system
The vehicle is equipped with a master key and valet key lock system.
The master key will actuate doors, trunk, glove box, ignition and remote
trunk release. The valet key (marked ªvaletº) will actuate doors and
ignition only.
R. DEF
1
3
2
4
5
Controls and features
40

Heating ........................................34
High beams
indicator light .............................8
Hood
release lever ............................124
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........40
Instrument panel
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................33
Jump-starting
your vehicle ........................119,120
attaching cables ......................120
disconnecting cables ..............121
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................63
keypad .......................................60
programming entry code ....61,62
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............12
Lamps
headlamps ........................146,151
interior lamps ...........................52
map lamps .................................52
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............6
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ............................................6
charging system ..........................7
check engine ..........................9,10
cruise indicator ...........................8
oil pressure .................................7
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................9
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ...........163
Message center ...........................14
reset button ..............................20
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................160
side view mirrors (power) .......54Moon roof ....................................51
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................60
Parking brake ..............................94
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....161
Power door locks ........................54
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....132
Refill capacities for fluids ........162
Relays ........................................108
Remote entry system .................58
locking/unlocking doors ......58,59
Reporting safety defects ..........167
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................73,74
extension assembly ..................75
for children ...............................81
lap and shoulder belts .............72
maintenance ..............................76
proper use .................................71
warning light and chime .....11,76
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....86
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................83
in rear seat ................................86
tether anchorage hardware .....87
Seats ............................................66
adjusting the seat, power ........66
auto-glide ..................................69
heated seats ..............................67
lumbar support .........................68
rear seat access ........................70
Servicing your vehicle ..............123
precautions when servicing ...123
Speed control ..............................43
canceling a set speed ...............46
indicator light ...........................47
resuming a set speed ...............47
tap up/tap down .......................45
turning off .................................43
Index
169

Speedometer ...............................13
Starting your vehicle .............88,91
Sunvisor .......................................51
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................13
Tilt steering wheel ......................42
Tires ....................................137,139
changing ..................................115
checking the pressure ............139
replacing ..................................140
rotating ....................................139
snow tires and chains ............140
treadwear ................................138
Traction control ..........................96
active light ..................................7
check traction control
message ................................25,31
how to enable/disable ..............15
off light ......................................11
Trailer towing ............................104
tips ...........................................106
Transmission .............................133
automatic
operation ...........97,98,99,100,102
fluid, checking and
adding (automatic) ................133Trunk
using the remote entry
system to open .........................59
Turn signal
lever ...........................................41
Universal transmitter ..................47
erasing channels .......................50
operating ...................................49
programming .............................48
Vehicle dimensions ...................164
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................166
Vehicle loading ..........................103
Ventilating your vehicle .............92
Warning chimes .............................6
Wheels
anti-theft lug nuts ..................118
Windows
power windows, operating .......52
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....129
checking and replacing
wiper blades ............................136
operation ...................................41
Wrecker towing .........................122
Index
170