Ford 1997 Mark VIII, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel Gauge
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 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 M/C tells you about the condition of your
vehicle by three methods:
❑
Operator selectable features
❑
Vehicle system status displays
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