2011 Lincoln MKS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 218
2011 Lincoln MKS Manual
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Driving • Make sure the gearshift lever is in P (Park). Push button start system Your vehicle is equipped with the push button start system. You can start your vehicle by pressing the start button in combination with the brake pedal rather than using a key. The start button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. In order to operate the push button start system and start the vehicle, your Intelligent Access key (IA key) must be present inside the vehicle. Starting the engine 1. Press the START/STOP button (for any length of time) while applying the brake pedal. Your vehicle has a computer assisted cranking system that assists in starting the engine. After releasing the button from the 4 (start) position, the engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts. Note: You cannot immediately start your vehicle from the on mode, you must first switch the vehicle off. Note: The indicator light on the start button will illuminate when the vehicle is in on mode and when the engine is started. 2. After idling for a few seconds, release the parking brake, apply the brake, shift into gear and drive. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the vehicle to the off position, wait 10 seconds and try Step 1 again. If the engine still fails to start, press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 1 again, keeping the accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above 218 2011 MKS (mks) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)