1997 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner's Manual - Page 39

the engine to start without alerting the oil monitoring system. This may also cause the LOW OIL LEVEL warning to come on when you start your vehicle, even though the oil is at the correct level. For further information about adding oil, see Engine oil in the index. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM - This warning message is displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining a proper voltage. If you are running electrical accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as safely possible. If this 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 - This warning message is displayed when you have approximately 50 miles (80 km) or less left before you run out of fuel. LOW ENGINE COOLANT - This warning message is 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, 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. ENGINE TEMP DATA ERR - This warning message is displayed when the engine coolant temperature information is missing or invalid. Check the instrument cluster temperature gauge to assure the engine is not overheating. If it is, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and level following the instructions in the Maintenance and Care chapter. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. Contact your dealer for service as soon as safely possible to correct the engine temperature data error. 34