2002 Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual - Page 125

Driving STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. LOCK, locks the gearshift lever and allows key removal. (The 2 steering wheel will not lock after 1 3 key removal.) 4 2. OFF, shuts off the engine and all accessories except the radio, convertible top control and the 5 power windows if accessory delay is active. This position also allows the automatic transmission shift lever to be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed. When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 3. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running. 4. RUN, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key position when driving. 5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter. 125