2000 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164
2000 Lincoln LS Manual
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Driving 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 • Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will greatly reduce clutch life. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) 5-speed manual transmission Shift from: 1-2 24 km/h (15 mph) 2-3 45 km/h (28 mph) 3-4 60 km/h (37 mph) 4-5 82 km/h (51 mph) 164