Ford 1997 Mark VIII, Owner'S Manual

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AIR RIDE SWITCH OFF — This warning message
is displayed when the AIR SUSPENSION SERVICE
SWITCH is in the OFF position. The air suspension
service switch is located in the vehicle trunk in the
jack stowage area on the left side. For more
information refer to the
Air Suspension section in
the Driving chapter.
CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM — This warning
message is displayed when the Air Suspension
System is not operating properly. If this warning
message is displayed while driving, pull off the road
as soon as safely possible. If the vehicle is loaded
beyond the recommended maximum payload, the
“CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM” message may be
displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle
is overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or
redistribute the payload per the recommended
maximum requirements. Turn the ignition switch
from ON to OFF to ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the Air Suspension Service
Switch (located in the vehicle trunk in the jack
stowage area on the left side) OFF and contact your
dealer for service as soon as safely possible. For
further information refer to the
Air Suspension
section in the Driving chapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
— This warning message is displayed
when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less.
When Oil Life Left is between 5% and 0%, the
“CHANGE OIL SOON” message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the “OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED” message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by
the Message Center. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED
ENGINE OILS (see
Engine Oil in the Index).
The Message Center will tell you the percent of oil
left during System Check. This percentage is based
on your driving history and the time since your last
oil change. In order to ensure accurate oil life left
indications, you should only perform the following
OIL CHANGE RESET Procedure after you have the
oil changed.
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