Mercury Sable 2001 Owner's Manual page 115

Starting
2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
3. Make sure the gearshift is in P
P R N D D 1
(Park).
4. Make sure the parking brake is
set.
5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
3
turning the key to 5 (START).
2
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
4
left and right until the key turns
1
freely. This condition may occur
5
when:
• front wheels are turned
• front wheel is against the curb
• steering wheel is turned when getting in or out of the vehicle
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