Lincoln 1996 Continental, Owner'S Manual

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3. Make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key
.
Before you start your vehicle, you should test the
warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that
they work. Refer to the
Warning Lights and Gauges
chapter.
Starting Your Engine
To start your engine:
1. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your
Vehicle at the beginning of this section.
2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator
while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position (cranking)
until the engine starts. Allow the key to return to
the ON position after the engine has started.
If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the
steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.
For a cold engine:
At temperatures 10
°°
F (-12
°°
C) and below: If the
engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the
first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately
ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine,
then try again.
At temperatures above 10
°°
F (-12
°°
C): If the
engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the
first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately
ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine,
then try again.