1997 Lincoln Town Car Owner's Manual - Page 177
1997 Lincoln Town Car Manual
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transmission out of the P (Park) position without the brake pedal being depressed if the key is in the ON position. To operate: 1. 2. Start the engine. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 4. Depress the brake pedal, move the gearshift lever to N (Neutral) and start the engine. Your vehicle is equipped with a Brake Shift Interlock safety feature. This feature prevents the gearshift from being moved from the P (Park) position until the brake pedal is depressed. This feature is active when the ignition is in the ON position. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. 2. 3. Turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. Apply parking brake. Reinsert the ignition key and turn clockwise to the first position. If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please refer to the Servicing Your Town Car chapter for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. WARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. Once you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 174