Owner's Manual
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...of by one or more of the following: s the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, s or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on the instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. NOTE: Maintenance of these things happen, have the air... bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The tone pattern will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. ...
...of by one or more of the following: s the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, s or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on the instrument cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. NOTE: Maintenance of these things happen, have the air... bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. The tone pattern will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. ...
Owner's Manual
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6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If your key is moved out of the key in the ignition LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with an automatic transaxle. RWARNING LOCK position does not lock the gearshift...
6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If your key is moved out of the key in the ignition LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with an automatic transaxle. RWARNING LOCK position does not lock the gearshift...
Owner's Manual
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... lever in P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake fully. 3. If your vehicle has a manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake fully. 3. Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position. 4. For example, you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning...you to the ON position once the engine is not running. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. Remove the key from the ignition. 42 6 ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories to operate while the engine is started and remains in this position while ...
... lever in P (Park). 2. Set the parking brake fully. 3. If your vehicle has a manual transaxle: 1. Set the parking brake fully. 3. Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position. 4. For example, you start the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning...you to the ON position once the engine is not running. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. Remove the key from the ignition. 42 6 ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories to operate while the engine is started and remains in this position while ...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's door is open while the key is to remember is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Only use the accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle...
... the driver's door is open while the key is to remember is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Only use the accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle...
Owner's Manual
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6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your vehicle, you have ..., rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. Keep your engine: 1. Turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. DO NOT use the accelerator...
6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your vehicle, you have ..., rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. Keep your engine: 1. Turn the key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. DO NOT use the accelerator...
Owner's Manual
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... on the first try, wait a few seconds. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 47 Keep your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you from shifting... (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the START position. 3. NOTE: If your vehicle is on the brake pedal. 6 Starting Your Contour 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait...
... on the first try, wait a few seconds. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 47 Keep your foot is equipped with an automatic transaxle, your vehicle has an interlock that prevents you from shifting... (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the START position. 3. NOTE: If your vehicle is on the brake pedal. 6 Starting Your Contour 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait...
Owner's Manual
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... to the OFF position. 5. Exhaust fumes are toxic. RWARNING If you can try to start your vehicle immediately. Turn the ignition key to avoid its dangerous effects. 6 Starting Your Contour If your vehicle again. Take precautions to the OFF position. 2. If you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel...
... to the OFF position. 5. Exhaust fumes are toxic. RWARNING If you can try to start your vehicle immediately. Turn the ignition key to avoid its dangerous effects. 6 Starting Your Contour If your vehicle again. Take precautions to the OFF position. 2. If you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 8 seconds. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to... with your safety belt. All of these indicators means. The following conditions will take place: s If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to fasten your vehicle. The following sections detail what each of the warning lights and gauges alert you to the ON position, the...
... Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 8 seconds. s If the driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will turn on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime will sound for 4 to... with your safety belt. All of these indicators means. The following conditions will take place: s If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the ignition is turned to fasten your vehicle. The following sections detail what each of the warning lights and gauges alert you to the ON position, the...
Owner's Manual
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... release the parking brake. If the light stays on when the parking brake is set, or if it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position.
... release the parking brake. If the light stays on when the parking brake is set, or if it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START position.
Owner's Manual
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The light should go off ). If the light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 6 Charging System Light This light indicates that ...
The light should go off ). If the light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. 6 Charging System Light This light indicates that ...
Owner's Manual
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... on. The chime sounds until you turn off . When you close the door or turn the ignition to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 60 A problem with the system is indicated by one or more...
... on. The chime sounds until you turn off . When you close the door or turn the ignition to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 60 A problem with the system is indicated by one or more...
Owner's Manual
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... problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . 61 Additions such as possible. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON position or if it means that the engine is misfiring. The OBD II system is turned on when you turn the... ignition to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Have your vehicle towed in the cluster) is designed to the ON ...
... problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . 61 Additions such as possible. If the light does not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON position or if it means that the engine is misfiring. The OBD II system is turned on when you turn the... ignition to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Have your vehicle towed in the cluster) is designed to the ON ...
Owner's Manual
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... slightly while the vehicle is acceptable for the pointer to the fuel tank. An accurate reading may be accurate. For proper fuel gauge operation, the ignition must be in the fuel tank. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of fuel movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving...
... slightly while the vehicle is acceptable for the pointer to the fuel tank. An accurate reading may be accurate. For proper fuel gauge operation, the ignition must be in the fuel tank. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of fuel movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving...
Owner's Manual
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The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is an "early warning." 67 This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is low inside the coolant recovery bottle and that the level of coolant inside the recovery bottle. See Engine Coolant in the Index. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the engine starts.
The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is an "early warning." 67 This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is low inside the coolant recovery bottle and that the level of coolant inside the recovery bottle. See Engine Coolant in the Index. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the engine starts.
Owner's Manual
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If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position or does not come on or flash on and off while traction control is pressed, have the traction control system checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible. 68 It may come on when the traction control system has been disengaged. 6 Traction Control System Light (If equipped) This light comes on when the T/C OFF button is operating.
If the light stays on for more than three (3) seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON position or does not come on or flash on and off while traction control is pressed, have the traction control system checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible. 68 It may come on when the traction control system has been disengaged. 6 Traction Control System Light (If equipped) This light comes on when the T/C OFF button is operating.
Owner's Manual
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... following pages. The control for your heater system is turned to select heating or ventilation and determine where the air will operate only when the ignition key is located at the center of the air that flows into the vehicle.
... following pages. The control for your heater system is turned to select heating or ventilation and determine where the air will operate only when the ignition key is located at the center of the air that flows into the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... window and side view mirrors before using the defroster. The defroster will turn off . After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off when the ignition key is on again. With the engine running, push the defroster button. If the window or mirrors are bonded to the inside and outside of...
... window and side view mirrors before using the defroster. The defroster will turn off . After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off when the ignition key is on again. With the engine running, push the defroster button. If the window or mirrors are bonded to the inside and outside of...
Owner's Manual
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6 Instrument Panel Controls Dome lamp delay Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the ignition key is open or if you set the switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the dome lamp will not turn ...
6 Instrument Panel Controls Dome lamp delay Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the ignition key is open or if you set the switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the dome lamp will not turn ...
Owner's Manual
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... until it . Turn the ring on the lever to the ON or ACC position. Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be set a longer or shorter pause between wiping cycles. 84 When the high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the...
... until it . Turn the ring on the lever to the ON or ACC position. Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be set a longer or shorter pause between wiping cycles. 84 When the high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the...
Owner's Manual
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... inside lights will automatically override the power controls. 6 Find the lever at the black label with the illuminated entry system, the interior lights turn the ignition key to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front door. Power Door Locks (If equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with...
... inside lights will automatically override the power controls. 6 Find the lever at the black label with the illuminated entry system, the interior lights turn the ignition key to lock the doors are on the trim panel of the front door. Power Door Locks (If equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with...