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Question posted by kijasonn on May 4th, 2014

How Do I Reset Traction Control On My 97 Lincoln Continental

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Owner's Manual - Page 5

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Owner's Manual - Page 9

... chime, refer to signal a turn. 9 Refer to the Driving chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off light Illuminates when the Traction Control system has been disabled (by the driver or as a result of a system failure...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

... DTE ECON Operator selectable features These features are controlled by DTE ECON RESET using the message center controls located to the right of the E/M DRIVER ID control. • Refer to E/M (if equipped) for DRIVER ID control MENU SELECT information. However, the message center will hear a tone when you about the condition of your vehicle by...

Owner's Manual - Page 13

... (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 RESET last selected feature if there are no more warning messages. The sequence of...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... displayed trip odometer, press the RESET control. Instrumentation Door Ajar Driver's Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Transmission Overheat Check Transmission Low Oil Level Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant Low Tire Pressure (if equipped) Gear Display Data ERR Brake Lamp Out Check Traction Control Check Ride Control Trunk Ajar Check Steering Assist...

Owner's Manual - Page 15

... can drive before running out of fuel used information. • To reset this control to switch the odometer and the message center display from metric (kilometers)... equipped) Press this feature, press the RESET RESET control while average fuel economy is not the same as possible. Instrumentation DTE/ECON • Press the DTE/ECON control DTE ECON once to display the approximately...

Owner's Manual - Page 16

... these settings while in VEHICLE HANDLING mode. This feature cannot be adjusted on . MENU Press this control to turn the display on vehicles not equipped with the Driver Select System. DISPLAY VEHICLE HANDLING Press this control to reset: RESET • warnings • average fuel economy • trip odometers The other selectable features are unaffected...

Owner's Manual - Page 17

... OFF. • Original setting: ON. • Setting adjustment is made using the message center MENU/SELECT controls. Easy entry/exit seat access • Standard vehicle: setting is made using the message center MENU/SELECT controls. Instrumentation Traction control Refer to either Driver 1 or 2 personalized profiles or as a vehicle setting. • Settings: ON or OFF...

Owner's Manual - Page 41

... be inoperative. INFO i It is important that you understand the limitations of the keyless entry keypad controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF. LINCOLN RESCU SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Lincoln RESCU runs a self-test when you start your Lincoln RESCU System prior to the courtesy lamp position. • if any door is opened. •...

Owner's Manual - Page 43

... the response center can terminate an assistance request. The Lincoln RESCU system utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and the nation's cellular phone network to track vehicle location and, at the touch of a control, put you select a control, the vehicle's cellular phone will be reset. Controls and features • Typically, voice communication with an operator...

Owner's Manual - Page 44

...may provide a faster response. INFO i Emergency (S.O.S) icon (emergency assistance) The Emergency (S.O.S) control should be charges incurred for customer information, such as points of interest in your location....; to 911 or other services as they become available. When this control is pressed, the Lincoln Security Response Center relays details of your situation and your location to ...

Owner's Manual - Page 45

It can only be terminated and the system reset when a special tone is sent to the vehicle by the Lincoln Security Response Center. (See Automatic redial later in this situation). Controls and features Activation and deactivation When either of the two Lincoln RESCU controls are pressed, or the air bags are typical of those displayed during...

Owner's Manual - Page 46

... clear the vehicle messages, press the message center RESET control which bypasses the response center's computer and is ... • HDG XX These messages respectively are cleared. Continue pressing the control until contact is made , the vehicle's cellular phone automatically dials the Lincoln Security Response Center's central computer and attempts to send an electronic data message...

Owner's Manual - Page 47

...control of the cellular phone is returned to track your location while in an inactive state. 47 After the data retransmission is complete, voice communication will be restored and the CID, LAT, LON and HDG message will again alternately toggle on the cellular handset will terminate the assistance request and reset... Lincoln Security Response Center operator has the capability to the Lincoln ...

Owner's Manual - Page 48

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Owner's Manual - Page 49

...If an activation occurs in this situation, the user is activated, ask your Lincoln RESCU System. Several of these features are not compatible or could potentially limit the...outgoing calls, hotline and NPA restrictions are denied access. Controls and features Inoperative if cellular signal marginal or unavailable Since the Lincoln RESCU System utilizes the vehicle's cellular phone, it can...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

...the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is moved. The Traction Control system will not release automatically when you shift into reverse). Turn the ignition ...braking system (ABS). Press the brake pedal. 3. BRAKE RELEASE TRACTION CONTROL Traction Control helps maintain the stability and steerability of 97 It is a driver aid which makes your vehicle easier to ...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

... is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during the cool down to "dig" the vehicle out or enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. A limited Traction Control function using only engine torque reduction will function normally during : • certain road conditions • steering maneuvers • braking • accelerations This system keeps the...

Owner's Manual - Page 167

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Owner's Manual - Page 169

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