Lincoln 1998 Continental Automobile User Manual


 
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
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M
T/C
OFF
C
H
E
F
FILL ON RIGHT
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
AIR
BAG
TURN ON
HEAD
LAMPS
0
1
2
3
4
56
7
0
20
60
80
100
120
0
20
40
60
100
120
140
160
180
200
40
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P R N D 3 1
3
2
1
5
4
Starting
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