1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 38
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Manual
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DRIVER'S DOOR AJAR - This warning message is displayed when the driver's door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is either ON or in ACC mode. RIGHT DOOR AJAR - This warning message is displayed when the right (passenger side) door is not completely closed and the ignition switch is either ON or in ACC mode. CHECK ENGINE TEMP - This warning message is 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 level, and add coolant as required following the instructions in the Maintenance and Care chapter. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. If this warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible. LOW OIL LEVEL - This warning message is displayed when your engine oil level is low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil. To check your oil: 1. Park your vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil pan. Use the dipstick to check the oil. If the level is low, add oil, but do not overfill. 2. If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL LEVEL warning 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 after-market devices such as remote starters, if improperly installed, can cause 33