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Index ...Service Station Information ... 6 Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 7 ... Starting Your Contour ...41 Warning Lights and Gauges ...53 Instrument Panel Controls ...69 Steering Column Controls ...83 Features ...93 Electronic Sound Systems ...115 139 163 179 185 189 195 261 273 292 Driving Your Contour ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Contour ...Quick Index ...
Index ...Service Station Information ... 6 Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 7 ... Starting Your Contour ...41 Warning Lights and Gauges ...53 Instrument Panel Controls ...69 Steering Column Controls ...83 Features ...93 Electronic Sound Systems ...115 139 163 179 185 189 195 261 273 292 Driving Your Contour ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Contour ...Quick Index ...
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... wear safety belts. 6 Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of a collision. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for directions on how to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on the hips s the shoulder belt is snug against the chest s the knees are straight forward... low on and a chime may sound. See the following sections in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
... wear safety belts. 6 Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of a collision. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for directions on how to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on the hips s the shoulder belt is snug against the chest s the knees are straight forward... low on and a chime may sound. See the following sections in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter.
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... a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 23
... a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. 23
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... the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in the event of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. Air...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 the air bag system is operating normally. A problem with the system is indicated by qualified personnel. 24 When you turn off. See your Ford or ...
... the air bag supplemental restraint system may not function properly in the event of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. RWARNING Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. Air...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 the air bag system is operating normally. A problem with the system is indicated by qualified personnel. 24 When you turn off. See your Ford or ...
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...: 1. Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position. 4. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test the brake warning light. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to make sure they work before you release it. If...
...: 1. Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position. 4. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to test the brake warning light. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to make sure they work before you release it. If...
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... Contour Before you start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. Allow the key to return to make sure that they work. Keep your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position after the engine has started. If you should test the warning lights on...the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key to the ON position. 3. Follow the steps under Preparing to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it ...
... Contour Before you start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. Allow the key to return to make sure that they work. Keep your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position after the engine has started. If you should test the warning lights on...the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key to the ON position. 3. Follow the steps under Preparing to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it ...
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6 Starting Your Contour If your vehicle again. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle immediately. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle again. 6. RWARNING If you see or ... the ignition key to avoid its dangerous effects. If you may have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have a different mechanical problem. 4. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless...
6 Starting Your Contour If your vehicle again. If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle immediately. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle again. 6. RWARNING If you see or ... the ignition key to avoid its dangerous effects. If you may have your dealer inspect your vehicle, have a different mechanical problem. 4. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless...
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Your vehicle has one of the following clusters: s Standard Cluster s Sport Cluster If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped together on the following pages. 53 6 Warning Lights and Gauges In your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a cluster.
Your vehicle has one of the following clusters: s Standard Cluster s Sport Cluster If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped together on the following pages. 53 6 Warning Lights and Gauges In your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a cluster.
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... turn on . 56 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 possible problems with your safety belt. The following ...when the ignition is turned to fasten your vehicle. Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 8 seconds. 6 Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on or the chime is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off. s If the ...
... turn on . 56 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 possible problems with your safety belt. The following ...when the ignition is turned to fasten your vehicle. Indicator Lights and Chimes Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you to 8 seconds. 6 Standard Cluster The following warning lights and gauges are on or the chime is sounding, both the light and the chime will turn off. s If the ...
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...the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you have ..., have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully...
...the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or if it is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you have ..., have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully...
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... starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. This light comes on briefly when you turn your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light should stay off when the engine is low, it could affect the oil pressure. However, ...if your key to the START and ON position. The light will cause severe engine damage. 58 If the light comes on when the engine is running , have the electrical system checked. The light should go off ). If the light stays on or comes on while the engine is running , you need...
... starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. This light comes on briefly when you turn your engine's oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light should stay off when the engine is low, it could affect the oil pressure. However, ...if your key to the START and ON position. The light will cause severe engine damage. 58 If the light comes on when the engine is running , have the electrical system checked. The light should go off ). If the light stays on or comes on while the engine is running , you need...
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...'s oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in a vehicle equipped with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to high beam or when you do not follow these instructions, you or others could result. 3. Check the bulbs and ... in the Index.) If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on level ground. 4. High Beam Light This light comes on , regardless of the oil level. Shut off the road as soon as necessary to bring it indicates a failure in the DRL circuit...
...'s oil level, following the instructions on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in a vehicle equipped with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to high beam or when you do not follow these instructions, you or others could result. 3. Check the bulbs and ... in the Index.) If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on level ground. 4. High Beam Light This light comes on , regardless of the oil level. Shut off the road as soon as necessary to bring it indicates a failure in the DRL circuit...
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... air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to the ON position, this light will not light or a group of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 60 NOTE: Maintenance of the system. The chime sounds until ...you turn the ignition to indicate the condition of the air bag system is in the instrument cluster. The readiness light is not required.
... air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to the ON position, this light will not light or a group of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 60 NOTE: Maintenance of the system. The chime sounds until ...you turn the ignition to indicate the condition of the air bag system is in the instrument cluster. The readiness light is not required.
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...as possible. The OBD II system is designed to the engine or catalytic convertor. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal...need to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Have your vehicle serviced at one of the powertrain. If the light does not come on when you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle ...
...as possible. The OBD II system is designed to the engine or catalytic convertor. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the cluster) is misfiring. If this condition persists, damage could occur to check the function of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal...need to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. Have your vehicle serviced at one of the powertrain. If the light does not come on when you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on when you are driving, have your vehicle ...
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... to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 62 After completing the three consecutive warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as it is safely possible and turn on if the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road... engine start up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. It is properly seated. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and will turn off. 6 If the light turns on and off on and you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs...
... to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician. 62 After completing the three consecutive warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as it is safely possible and turn on if the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off the road... engine start up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. It is properly seated. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and will turn off. 6 If the light turns on and off on and you are driving, it means that a malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs...
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... the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. When the light is on " mode when the vehicle is depressed or if the light flashes when you are going to be in which you that the Transaxle Control Switch (TCS) on " mode. The... transaxle will be turning. 63 Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will return the vehicle to indicate the direction in the "overdrive on , the transaxle will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the...
... the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. When the light is on " mode when the vehicle is depressed or if the light flashes when you are going to be in which you that the Transaxle Control Switch (TCS) on " mode. The... transaxle will be turning. 63 Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will return the vehicle to indicate the direction in the "overdrive on , the transaxle will not shift into overdrive. Depressing the...
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... or others could be injured. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to zero. 65 Let the engine cool. 4. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is moving. Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many...
... or others could be injured. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to zero. 65 Let the engine cool. 4. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is moving. Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many...
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...above, the system turns on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). At this check the anti-lock light will come on , that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is running. 6 Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning... lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), ...
...above, the system turns on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). At this check the anti-lock light will come on , that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is running. 6 Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning... lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), ...
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The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light is an "early warning." 67 See Engine Coolant in the Index. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is low inside the recovery bottle. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that the level of coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should turn off when the engine starts.
The level may be slightly above the MIN line because the light is an "early warning." 67 See Engine Coolant in the Index. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is low inside the recovery bottle. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that the level of coolant inside the coolant recovery bottle and that you should turn off when the engine starts.