2001 Lincoln LS Owner's Manual - Page 160
2001 Lincoln LS Manual
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Driving MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. R 1 3 5 2. Depress the clutch pedal fully. 2 4 3. Put the gearshift lever in N (Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition to position 5 (START) to start the engine, let the engine idle for a few seconds. 5. Depress the brake pedal. 6. Release the parking brake. 7. Move the gearshift lever to the desired gear. 8. Release the brake pedal. 9. Slowly release the clutch pedal while slowly pressing down on the accelerator pedal. 2 1 3 4 5 160