1998 Ford Contour Support Question
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Ford Contour Will Only Shift When Gauges Are Disconnected?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
3
From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
... 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130
BRAKE
E
1/ 2
F
MPH
CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
3 2 1 0
4
5 6 7 8
x 1000
14
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... odometer can register the mileage of the vehicle. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Instrumentation
Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the problem. NORMAL
Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed. To reset, depress the button. Switch off the ignition and determine the...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130
BRAKE
E
1/ 2
F
MPH
CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
Fuel gauge The fuel gauge displays the approximate level of usable fuel left in the fuel reservoir.
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... set speed on an uphill, your vehicle speed. Res
Set Acc
Coast
If your vehicle slows down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may want to shift to the next lower gear to re-engage it increases above the set a speed Press Set Acc.
This is normal.
Press Res to reduce your...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... belts helps to restrain both driver and passenger in case of injury, make sure children sit where they can be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to lessen the risk of safety belts. Front and rear seat occupants including pregnant women, should always...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
..., you will cancel the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
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This will hear a clicking sound. Canceling automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract. Allow the belt to completely retract. Seating and safety restraints
Using automatic locking mode...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... additional important safety information, read all information on or near the air bag covers that may increase the risk of injury in a collision. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Seating and safety restraints
Do not place objects or mount equipment on safety restraints in the front seat.
59 Failure to...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... belts on the child. Seating and safety restraints
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a beltpositioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... damage or improper operation is noted.
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Seating and safety restraints
Removing your dealer or a qualified technician after a collision All built-in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it.
Owner's Manual - Page 74
... a child safety seat: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating postion. • Make sure the tongue is capable of providing a tether anchorage. Ford recommends the use of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
Seating and safety restraints
To install a tether from any Ford or LincolnMercury dealer. After the hook is in the rear seat, you will need tether anchor hardware. All vehicles built for sale in a sudden stop ...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... To operate: 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 3. Driving
TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Start the engine. 2. Putting your...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... the thumb button and move the gearshift lever from the P (Park) position.
91 Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal. 3. Driving
Overriding the brake-shift interlock feature If it is necessary to use this procedure to the right of the gearshift at the base of the console. 4. Insert a screwdriver or...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). To remove the key, the gearshift lever must be turned to a complete stop before shifting in or out of R (Reverse). This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from the steering...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Ford accessories are available for up to three years or 60...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
Ford accessories for your vehicle
Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1
... by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright Table of contents
Introduction SVT Contour Features SVT Contour Towing SVT Contour Service Points SVT Contour Specifications SVT Owner Benefits SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 2 3 10 11 12 15 16
All rights reserved.
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
.... If you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to 5 p.m. to your new SVT Contour. EST at the Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. This supplement compliments your new SVT Contour. Introduction
Welcome to the SVT Contour. We trust that philosophy is carried forward by enhancing the character and performance of safe...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
SVT Contour Features
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Unique white-faced gauges • It is recommended to dim instrument panel lighting for improved dawn/dusk legibility.
3 2
NORMAL
4
5 6 7
1 0
x 1000
8
70 80 90 60 120 140 100 100 160 ...
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