1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 29
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Manual
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u PHONE SCREEN - (if equipped with a factory phone) when a call is placed, information about the call is displayed in the message center. Fuel Range A press of the RANGE switch allows you to display approximately how many miles (kilometers) you can drive before you run out of fuel. To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the fuel tank. NOTE: RANGE is calculated using a "Running Average Fuel Economy" initialized 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 500 miles (800 km) of driving history. Also, the factory default for Running Average Fuel Economy is reinitialized if the battery is disconnected. If the "FUEL SENSOR SHORT or OPEN" message is displayed, this means that there is a problem with the fuel indication system or if any "DATA ERROR" message is displayed you should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible. A second press of the FUEL RANGE control allows you to display the Fuel Remaining. It will display the approximate amount of fuel in the tank in whole numbers (gallons or liters). If your display tank is display fuel tank is full or nearly full, the M/C will "FULL FUEL TANK" message. If your fuel empty or nearly empty, the M/C will the "EMPTY FUEL TANK" message. 24