1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 60

Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD 11 system. Additions such as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. Do not install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to powertrain control system wires or components. This indicates a possible problem with one of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in. If the light turns on and off at one second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to the engine or catalytic convertor. Have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. If the light turns on and off on rare occasions while you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself. An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running out of fuel begins to misfire. In this case, the Service Engine Soon Light may turn on and will then set a diagnostic The light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition trouble code indicating that the engine was to the ON position, but should turn off when the misfiring while the last of the fuel was being engine starts. If the light does not come on when you consumed. After refueling, the Service Engine turn the ignition to the ON position or if it comes onSoon Light wfll turn off after the vehicle has and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle completed three consecutive warm up cycles serviced as soon as conveniently possible. without a misfire 57 SERVICE ENGINE SOON