Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature
not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its
proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will
not be accurate. It is identified by a thermometer
symbol, an "H" (hot), and a "C" (cold). The
"NORMAL" indicates the normal operating range.
The bars will move into the normal operating range
10
as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable
under certain driving conditions such as, heavy stop
and go traffic, or driving up hills in hot weather, for
the gauge to indicate at the top of the NORMAL
band.
If, under any circumstance, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the temperature symbol
flashes and a tone will sound to alert the driver
that the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
If your engine overheats:
1. Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
2. Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine
damage could result.
3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE
ENGINE IS COOL.