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Driving – Lincoln 1998 Continental User Manual

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The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the OFF position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.

On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF

the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.

Normal vehicle operation does not
require any action by the driver.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is
pressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift out of P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:

1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral).

3. Start the vehicle.

If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and the vehicle’s brakelamps may not be
operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside
emergencies
chapter.

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting from forward and reverse gears in a steady pattern. Press lightly

OFF

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