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System reset, Instrumentation – Lincoln 1998 Continental User Manual

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System check

Pressing this control causes the
message center to cycle through a
status of each of the systems being
monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center will
indicate either an OK message or a warning message for three seconds.

The sequence of the system check report is as follows:
• voltage level
• engine temperature
• oil level
• engine coolant level
• washer fluid level
• doors closed (driver and passenger side). This message can only be

reset by closing the door(s). If the RESET control is pressed, PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR will be displayed.

• trunk closed
• exterior lamps (front turn, brake and tail)
• fuel level
• distance to empty
• traction control
• ride control

System warnings

System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your
vehicle’s operating systems.

The message center will display the
last selected feature if there are no
more warning messages. This allows
you to use the full functionality of
the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the
RESET control and clearing the warning message.

SYSTEM

RESET

Instrumentation

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