1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 24

Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel movement within the tank. An accurate reading may be obtained with the vehicle on smooth, level ground. The Electronic Message Center The Electronic Message Center (M/C) display, located in the center of the instrument panel, works only when your ignition is in the ON or ACC position. Each time that M/C is powered, the display goes through a self-test by displaying the time and a blank message for two seconds. This self-test is used to stabilize the systems before reporting the status of the systems to you. The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. The M/C tells you about the condition of your vehicle by three methods: u Operator selectable features u Vehicle system status displays 19