Lincoln MARK VIII 1998 Owner Manual

Contents

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 3

Controls and features 32

Seating and safety restraints 66

Starting and driving

Starting 88

Driving 93

Roadside emergencies 107

Servicing

Maintenance and care 123

Capacities and specifications 161

Reporting safety defects 167

Index 168

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Introduction

ICONS

Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in.

If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

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Instrument panel

dimmer switch

(pg. 33)

Headlamp control

AUTO LAMP

PANEL

DELAY

DIM

(pg. 32)

OFF

Instrument

cluster (pg. 6)

FUEL

FILL DOOR

INT

TIME

OFF

MIST

RPMx1000

BRAKE

ABS

2 1

OFF

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MPH

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SET

ACCEL

COAST

Turn signal and

wiper/washer

control

(pg. 41)

Driver side

air bag

(pg. 77)

Speed control

(pg. 43)

Ignition switch

(pg. 40)

Message Center

(pg. 14)

VEHICLE SETTING

DRIVER SETTING

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

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TRIP

RESET

ODO

SYSTEM

DATE

CHECK

TIME

Heated seat control

(if equipped)

(pg. 67)

VOL-PUSH ON

BASS

TREB

SEEK

SCAN EJ

TUNE

DISCS

REW

OUTSIDE TEMP

MAX A/C VENT PNL•FLR FLOOR

OFF

SIDE 1-2

HEATED SEAT

BOTH BACK

PUSH PUSH

Rear window

defroster control

(pg. 40)

FM 1

DOLBY 8 NR

R.DEF.

BAL FADE

TAPE

COMP

OFF

AUTOMATIC

DEF

HEATED SEAT

OFF BOTH BACK

SHUFFLE

FLR•DEF

Climate control

systems

(pg. 34)

AUTO

SET

Electronic sound system;

refer to Audio Guide

(pg. 39)

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

BRAKE

ABS

RPMx1000

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately.

Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the position ON and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

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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 oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter.

This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off.

Charging system

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

Traction ControlY active

This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a maximum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

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Speed control (if equipped)

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.

High beams

Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Redundant electronic gearshift indicator

These lights operate with the key in the ON position only and display the same gear selection as shown on the gear selector indicator located on the floor console next to the gearshift lever.

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P R N D 2 1

Turn signal

Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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Message center warning lights

The following warning lights are displayed directly above the message center controls.

VEHICLE

SETTING

DRIVER

SETTING

CHECK

ENGINE

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

TRIP ODO

O/D

OFF

RESET

ANTI

THEFT

DATE TIME

T/C OFF

SYSTEM

CHECK

Safety belt

Illuminates when the ignition is turned on to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Check engine

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitor’s the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the

CHECK

ENGINE

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.

The check engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the

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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 will usually be drivable and will not require towing.

What you should do if the check engine light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Have your vehicle serviced at your first opportunity.

Temporary malfunctions may also cause your check engine light to illuminate. Examples follow:

• The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)

• Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

• The fuel cap may not have been securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly tightening the gas cap. After three drive cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the check engine light should turn off. No vehicle service is required.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior

floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

Air bag readiness

Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

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O/D off

This light momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON. It also illuminates when the transmission control switch been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

Anti-theft system

This light indicates the anti-theft alarm system is armed. Refer to the Controls and features chapter.

Traction ControlYoff light

This light tells you that the Traction Controly system has been turned off using the Vehicle Settings menu in the Message Center. The Traction Controly system defaults to “ON” (light is not illuminated) whenever the vehicle is shut off and restarted. This light will also illuminate if there is a total Traction Controly system shut down.

If this lamp continuously stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible.

O/D

OFF

ANTI

THEFT

T/C OFF

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.

Safety belt warning chime

Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating

and safety restraints chapter.

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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine

coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer in the red zone may damage the engine.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Odometer

Indicates 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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ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER

The electronic message center only works when the ignition is in the ON position.

The message center tells you about the condition of your vehicle by three methods:

• operator selectable features

• vehicle system status displays

• continuous warning reporting of monitored systems

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Selectable features

You can select different features for the message center to display by using the message center controls located below the message center display. You will hear a tone when you press one of these controls. However, the message center will display the appropriate warning message if it detects a warning from any of the monitored systems.

Vehicle setting

Each press of the VEHICLE SETTING control will select a different feature as follows:

• TRACTION CONTROL. This system helps prevent wheel spin to improve tire traction. The RESET control will toggle this

SETTING

feature on or off, but the feature defaults to ON after each cycle of the ignition key.

• ENGLISH/METRIC. This feature allows you to change the message center and electronic automatic temperature control units from metric to English units. The modes can be toggled by pressing the RESET control.

• AUTOLAMP DELAY STATUS. This feature displays the current autolamp delay setting. To change the delay setting, you must rotate the headlamp control.

• WIPER/HEADLAMP ON. When enabled, the headlamps will automatically switch on when the windshield wipers are in the intermittent, low or high speed settings. Use the RESET control to toggle the feature on or off.

VEHICLE

DRIVER

SETTING

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

TRIP ODO

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• OIL CHANGE RESET. This feature allows you to reset the oil monitoring system to 100 percent after each oil change. To reset, the RESET control must be pressed and held for 5 seconds while the display counts down. After a successful reset, the message center will display “OIL

RESET

DATE TIME

LIFE RESET TO 100%.” To ensure accurate oil life indicators, perform the reset procedure only after an oil change.

You can also set a personalized oil reset percentage, which allows you to establish a smaller oil change interval.

1. Press and hold the RESET control from the VEHICLE SETTINGS

menu OIL CHANGE RESET screen.

2. While holding the RESET control

as the display counts down the seconds to an oil change reset, press the VEHICLE SETTINGS control. The display will read START OIL LIFE AT XXX%, where XXX is the currently selected oil life percentage. Release both controls.

SETTING

VEHICLE

DRIVER

SETTING

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

SYSTEM

CHECK

TRIP ODO

3. Press the RESET control to

obtain the desired personalized oil change percentage. Your choices are 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40% and 30%.

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4. Press the VEHICLE SETTING

control to complete the procedure. A press of any control other than RESET or VEHICLE SETTING will abort the procedure and will not establish a new personalized oil reset percentage.

VEHICLE

SETTING

Your personalized oil change percentage will begin upon completion of your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure. Refer to CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED for more information.

Driver setting menu

The DRIVER SETTING menu allows you to cycle through seven (if equipped with phone) features, saved for each driver personality profile. These features can be turned on or off by pressing the RESET control.

VEHICLE

SETTING

RESET

DRIVER

SETTING

DRIVER

SETTING

DATE TIME

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

ECONOMY

FUEL

SYSTEM

CHECK

TRIP ODO

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• EXPRESS WINDOWS. Allows one tap down operation of the driver’s window using the window switch.

• AUTO LOCK. Automatically locks all doors when all doors are closed and the vehicle speed is at least 5 km/h (3 mph).

• HORN CHIRP. Briefly sounds the horn when the remote keyless entry LOCK control is pressed. Refer to Remote keyless entry in the Controls and features chapter for more information.

• EASY ENTRY. Moves the driver’s seat back two inches and the steering column to the up and forward position when the key is removed from the ignition. The driver’s seat and steering column return to the set position when the driver returns.

• REVERSE MIRRORS. When the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse), the outside mirrors tilt down for an improved view of the side of the vehicle and the curb area when backing up. The mirrors return to their previous position when you shift out of reverse.

• AUTO GLIDE. Automatically moves the seat forward when the seatback is tilted forward.

• PHONE SCREEN (if equipped with a factory-installed phone). When a call is placed, information about the call is displayed in the message center.

Fuel range

Press the RANGE control to display approximately how many kilometers (miles) you can drive before running out of fuel. To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition to OFF when you fill the fuel tank.

DRIVER

RANGE is calculated using a running average fuel economy set by the factory. This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display. The running average fuel economy is based on more than 800 km (500 miles) of driving history.

If FUEL SENSOR SHORT or OPEN are displayed, there is a problem with the fuel indication system. If these messages or DATA ERROR are displayed, you should contact your dealer as soon as possible.

VEHICLE

SETTING

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

TRIP ODO

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Press RANGE a second time to display the approximate amount of fuel left in the tank in whole numbers (liters or gallons). If the fuel tank is full or nearly full, the message center will display FULL FUEL TANK. If the fuel tank is nearly empty, the message center

SETTING

will display EMPTY FUEL TANK.

Fuel economy

Press the ECONOMY control to display one of two features:

1. Average fuel economy. The

message center display will indicate the vehicle’s average fuel economy in liters/100 kilometers (miles/gallon).

SETTING

• Press the RESET control to reset the average fuel economy feature.

2. Instantaneous fuel economy. The

display will indicate the instantaneous fuel economy of your running vehicle. This figure is affected by such factors as braking, acceleration and road conditions.

When your vehicle is not moving, instantaneous fuel economy will be displayed at 99 kilometers/liter (0 miles/gallon). When you are moving, the message center will display between 1 and 99 kilometers/100 liters (0 and 99 miles/gallons).

VEHICLE

DRIVER

SETTING

DRIVER

SETTING

RANGE

ECONOMY

FUEL

ECONOMY

FUEL

TRIP ODO

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Trip ODO

Press this control to display the first of two trip odometers. Press it again to display the second trip odometer.

To reset the displayed trip odometer, press the RESET control.

Reset

Press this control to reset:

• warnings

• average fuel economy

• clock set

• compass adjustment

• vehicle settings

• driver settings

Range and instantaneous fuel economy are unaffected by pressing RESET.

VEHICLE

SETTING

RESET

DRIVER

SETTING

RANGE

DATE TIME

ECONOMY

FUEL

TRIP ODO

SYSTEM

CHECK

Date/Time

Press this control to set/adjust the following features on the message center:

• day and date

• time only

• elapsed time

RESET

DATE TIME

SYSTEM

CHECK

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Day and date display

To set the day:

1. Press the RESET control.

2. Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to

select the correct day of the week. To set the month:

1. Press RESET to proceed to the

month adjustment display.

2. Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to

select the correct month of the year.

RESET

DATE TIME

To set the date:

1. Press RESET to proceed to the

date adjustment display.

2. Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to select the correct day of the month.

When finished, press RESET to complete the set/adjustment procedure.

Time only display

To set the hour:

1. Press the RESET control.

2. Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to

select the correct hour. To set the minute:

1. Press RESET to proceed to the

minute adjustment display.

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DATE TIME

2. Press DATE/TIME repeatedly to

select the correct minute. When finished, press RESET to

complete the set/adjustment procedure.

Elapsed time display

This feature monitors the elapsed time if desired, regardless if the vehicle ignition is ON or OFF.

SYSTEM

CHECK

SYSTEM

CHECK

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• To stop the elapsed time count while it is running without resetting the counter, briefly (less than two seconds) press the RESET control.

• To start the elapsed time count when it is stopped without resetting the counter, briefly (less than two seconds) press the

RESET

DATE TIME

RESET control.

• To reset the elapsed time counter, hold the RESET control down for about two seconds until the count reads 00:00:00.

Compass

The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in or on the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Adjustments may be made to the zone and calibration of the compass.

Compass zone variation adjustment

The variation adjustment is only needed if you travel outside your current compass zone.

1. Press and hold the COMPASS

control, then press the RESET control. Then, release both controls.

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CHECK

RESET

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CHECK

2. Determine which compass zone

you are in by referring to the zone map.

3. Press the ECONOMY control until

the current zone number is shown in the display.

4. Press the RESET control until the

number shown in the display is the correct number for the zone you are in.

5. Press the COMPASS control to

complete the zone setting. (Press any control other than RESET or COMPASS to exit without setting a zone.)

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RESET

DATE TIME

SYSTEM

CHECK

Compass calibration adjustment

1. Locate an open, level area free from steel structures and high voltage

lines. An empty, level parking lot is recommended.

2. Press and hold the COMPASS control, then press the RESET control.

Next, release both controls.

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3. Press the RESET control to enter

the calibration mode. The display will show CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CAL.

4. Slowly drive the vehicle at less

than 5 km/h (3 mph) in a circle, taking at least 20 seconds to complete one circle, until the display shows a direction (north, south, etc.).

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5. The compass is now calibrated.

If the message center display shows CHECK COMPASS SYSTEM during any of the compass adjustment procedures, contact your dealer.

System check

Pressing this control causes the message center to cycle through a status of each of the systems being monitored.

The sequence of the system check report is as follows:

• engine oil life status

• engine oil life left

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• engine oil level

• voltage level

• engine coolant temperature

• engine coolant level

• washer fluid level

• doors closed (driver and passenger side)

• trunk closed

• exterior lamps (head, front turn, brake and tail)

• air ride system

• traction control

• fuel level

• kilometers to empty (miles to empty)

SYSTEM

CHECK

SYSTEM

CHECK

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At normal conclusion of the system check sequence, the last displayed feature will be displayed.

Press the RESET control anytime during the system check to stop the cycle immediately. The last displayed feature before RESET was pressed will be displayed.

Press any of the other message center controls to stop the system check cycle and display the requested feature.

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Vehicle system status displays

These messages are displayed on the message center when the operation or use of one of the following vehicle systems occurs:

• PHONE SCREEN. The display will automatically appear on the message center during usage of the cellular phone (if equipped with a factory-installed phone) unless a warning is displayed or the phone screen feature is turned off in the DRIVER SETTING menu. To disable the phone screen and return to an operator selectable feature display during a phone call, press the corresponding feature control (TRIP ODO, DATE/TIME, etc.).

• AUTO LAMP DELAY STATUS SCREEN. This display indicates the amount of time the lights will stay on after the ignition is turned OFF (if the autolamps are turned on). This display automatically appears on the message center when the autolamp delay time is adjusted.

• PERSONALITY EVENT SCREEN. This display automatically appears when a vehicle system is adjusted and saved to the driver’s personality profile, when a new driver personality profile is selected or when the personality feature is turned off.

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle’s operating systems.

SYSTEM

CHECK

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In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for 4 seconds.

The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message.

Warning messages that have been

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reset are divided into two categories:

• They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.

• They will not reappear until an ignition OFF-ON cycle has been completed.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. All warning messages will reappear after an entire SYSTEM CHECK sequence has been completed.

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CHECK

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Driver’s door ajar Warning cannot be reset Right door ajar Check engine temp Warning returns after 10 minutes Low oil level Check charging system Low fuel level Low engine coolant Engine temp data err Check transmission Transmission overheat Check brake lamps Warning returns after the ignition Check headlamps Check taillamps Check front turn lamps Low washer fluid Trunk ajar Check traction control Air ride switch off Check air ride system Oil change required Change oil soon Gear display data err

DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the driver’s door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is either ON or in ACC mode.

RIGHT DOOR AJAR. Displayed when the passenger side door is not completely closed and the ignition switch either ON or in ACC mode.

CHECK ENGINE TEMP. Displayed when the engine coolant is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible.

key is turned from OFF to ON or system check sequence is completed

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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 to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter 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 to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

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 to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. 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.

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TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT. Indicates the transmission is overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the transmission fluid and level. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer for transmission service as soon as safely possible.

CHECK BRAKE LAMPS. Displayed when the brake lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. The center high-mount brakelamp is not monitored.

CHECK HEADLAMPS. Displayed when the headlamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter. The high beam lamps are not monitored.

CHECK TAIL LAMPS. Displayed when the tail lamps are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.

CHECK FRT TURN LAMPS. Displayed when the turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.

LOW WASHER FLUID. Indicates there is less than one quarter of washer fluid left in the reservoir. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter.

TRUNK AJAR. Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed and the ignition switch is in ON or ACC.

CHECK TRACTION CONTROL. Displayed when the Traction Controly system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the message center and the green T/C OFF light is not illuminated, the Traction Controly system will be partially operable. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. For further information, refer to Traction controly in the Driving chapter.

AIR RIDE SWITCH OFF. Displayed when the air suspension switch is in the OFF position.

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CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM. Displayed when the air suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. The message may also be displayed if the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended maximum payload. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is overloaded. To correct this condition:

1. Remove or redistribute the payload per the recommended maximum

requirements.

2. Turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF to ON again.

If the message reappears:

1. Turn the air suspension switch (located in the trunk) OFF.

2. Contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible.

For more information, refer to Air suspension in the Driving chapter. CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED. Displayed when the

engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5% and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.

An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.

To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% (or your personalized oil reset percentage) after each oil change:

1. Press the VEHICLE SETTINGS

control until the OIL CHANGE RESET display appears.

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2. Press the RESET switch and hold

it down for five seconds while the display counts down to trigger an oil change reset.

3. After a successful reset, the

message center will display OIL LIFE RESET TO 100% (if you have established a personalized oil reset percentage, the display will instead

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show that percentage). To ensure accurate oil life

indicators, perform this reset procedure only after an oil change.

GEAR DISPLAY DATA ERR. Displayed when the data used to provide the redundant gear selection display on the instrument cluster is missing or invalid. In this case, the instrument cluster redundant gear selection display is turned off. The driver should use the mechanical position indication on the center console gear selector as temporary indication. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as safely possible.

Function/status error messages

A function/status error message may be displayed by the message center instead of a warning or requested function if the information is not currently available because of:

• improper operation of sensor systems

• the vehicle network communication between electronic modules

Error messages have two formats:

• DATA ERROR or DATA ERR. These messages indicate improper operation of the vehicle network communication between electronics modules. Contact your dealer as soon as safely possible if these messages occur on a regular basis.

• SENSOR OPEN or SENSOR SHORT. These messages indicate improper operation of vehicle sensor systems or vehicle wiring/connectors between the sensors and the message center. Contact your dealer as soon as safely possible if these messages occur on a regular basis.

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