1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 47

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. 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. Starting Your Engine To start your engine: 1. 2. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 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. 44