Warning Lights And Chimes; Service Engine Soon; Light Turns On Solid - Lincoln 2001 Town Car Owner's Manual

Instrumentation

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR
TRAC OFF AIR SUSPENSION
km
O/D OFF TRAC ACTIVE
SPEED CONTROL
H
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is equipped with a
computer that monitors the engine's
emission control system. This
system is commonly known as the
On Board Diagnostics System
(OBD II). The OBD II system
protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to
meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the
service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.
The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is
first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be
malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern
being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require
towing.
What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction.
Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to
illuminate. Examples are:
1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.)
2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.
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CHECK
FUEL
CAP
40
CIRCLE
SLOWLY
30
20
40
COMPASS
20
10
P
60
70
50
80
100
80
120
90
60
140
100
160
110
180
120
MPH
km/h
R N D 2 1
WASHER
FUEL ECON
LTR/100km
DIST TO EMPTY
AVG SPEED
TRIP A B
E/M
km MILES/GAL
<
FILL ON
LEFT
F
1
2
AIR
BAG
E
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
BRAKE