Lincoln 1998 Continental - Manual (Page 92)

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
• If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light (
) will not illuminate.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the key to 5 (START)
without pressing the accelerator
pedal and release as soon as the
engine starts. The key will return to
4 (ON).
2. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and
try again.
3. If the engine does not start in two attempts or if the temperature is
below -12°C (10°F), depress the accelerator and start the engine while
holding the accelerator down. Release the accelerator when the engine
starts.
4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking
brake.
80
MPH
km/h
ABS
P !
BRAKE
+ –
RPMx1000
N O R M
T/C
OFF
C
H
E
F
FILL ON RIGHT
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
AIR
BAG
TURN ON
HEAD
LAMPS
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