Lincoln 2001 LS Owner's Manual page 140

Starting
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:
Make sure the parking brake is
set.
Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:
Make sure the parking brake is set.
Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
3. Turn the key to 4 (RUN) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
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