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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the LOCK position. 4. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting ... to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition. 42 If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. The key returns to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. The key should return to turn on whether your vehicle has an automatic or...
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the LOCK position. 4. Removing the Key From the Ignition Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting ... to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition. 42 If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. The key returns to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. The key should return to turn on whether your vehicle has an automatic or...
Owner's Manual
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If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. DO NOT depress .... Turn the key to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine: 1.
If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. DO NOT depress .... Turn the key to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine: 1.
Owner's Manual
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... engine starts and you release the parking brake. Have the brakes checked immediately. 57 If the light stays on briefly when you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. If the...
... engine starts and you release the parking brake. Have the brakes checked immediately. 57 If the light stays on briefly when you have fully released the parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. If the...
Owner's Manual
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...mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you drive with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the ...engine is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the Anti-lock feature. If it stays on . 66 As described ...
...mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you drive with the following additional features: Tachometer The tachometer displays the approximate engine revolutions per minute (rpm), or how fast the ...engine is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal part of the Anti-lock feature. If it stays on . 66 As described ...
Owner's Manual
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... the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. Driving Your vehicle's gearshift is located on the instrument panel. The transaxle control indicator light (OD OFF) is console-mounted on the floor. You should always come to upshift and downshift...
... the R (Reverse) position, the vehicle will roll freely, even on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. Driving Your vehicle's gearshift is located on the instrument panel. The transaxle control indicator light (OD OFF) is console-mounted on the floor. You should always come to upshift and downshift...
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... the transaxle will illuminate (OD OFF) on hilly roads or if your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. 6 Driving Your Contour transaxle control indicator light will upshift and downshift from first through fourth gears) depress the TCS again. To return the transaxle to normal operation (...first through third gears and provide coast braking in the normal overdrive mode and the light will increase your vehicle is started, the overdrive system will automatically be appropriate for certain terrain. However, D (...
... the transaxle will illuminate (OD OFF) on hilly roads or if your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. 6 Driving Your Contour transaxle control indicator light will upshift and downshift from first through fourth gears) depress the TCS again. To return the transaxle to normal operation (...first through third gears and provide coast braking in the normal overdrive mode and the light will increase your vehicle is started, the overdrive system will automatically be appropriate for certain terrain. However, D (...
Owner's Manual
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... surface. Downshifting through each gear. At speeds below 35 mph (55 km/h) the traction control system also applies the brake to lose power. The traction control system light on the instrument panel comes on or flashes on slippery roads. 6 Downshifting When you slow down steep hills, downshifting ...helps you keep a safe speed and helps prevent unnecessary wear on the brakes. If you drive down or climb a steep hill,...
... surface. Downshifting through each gear. At speeds below 35 mph (55 km/h) the traction control system also applies the brake to lose power. The traction control system light on the instrument panel comes on or flashes on slippery roads. 6 Downshifting When you slow down steep hills, downshifting ...helps you keep a safe speed and helps prevent unnecessary wear on the brakes. If you drive down or climb a steep hill,...
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... breaks down (or if the engine is turned to the ON position, the traction control system light comes on the instrument panel to the left for approximately three (3) seconds. Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle may have the vehicle towed in. When the ignition is turned off), you can ...is turned off manually by your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as a reminder that the system is running. 6 Driving Your Contour The traction control system can be on as possible to restore the benefits of the traction control feature. Each time the vehicle is pressed, have...
... breaks down (or if the engine is turned to the ON position, the traction control system light comes on the instrument panel to the left for approximately three (3) seconds. Brakes Applying the Brakes Your vehicle may have the vehicle towed in. When the ignition is turned off), you can ...is turned off manually by your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as a reminder that the system is running. 6 Driving Your Contour The traction control system can be on as possible to restore the benefits of the traction control feature. Each time the vehicle is pressed, have...
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... a steadily increasing force. Occasional brake squeal during light to lock (which could result in a skid) the anti-lock brake system prevents the lock-up by your brakes continuously. Do not drive with the optional anti-lock brake system. Brake rotor damage may come with your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make the wheels...
... a steadily increasing force. Occasional brake squeal during light to lock (which could result in a skid) the anti-lock brake system prevents the lock-up by your brakes continuously. Do not drive with the optional anti-lock brake system. Brake rotor damage may come with your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, extreme braking can make the wheels...
Owner's Manual
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...is also lit. The system turns on , that the radio is installed according 151 Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal condition. 6 Driving Your Contour hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off ,... the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (12 mph [20 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. Ford...
...is also lit. The system turns on , that the radio is installed according 151 Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is a normal condition. 6 Driving Your Contour hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off ,... the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (12 mph [20 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. Ford...
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...on , have your vehicle. To set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is fully released, but the Brake System light remains on the brake pedal while pulling the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward. RWARNING If the parking brake is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle... used whenever you have had a mobile radio transmitter installed and the check ABS light comes on the brake pedal, pull the handle upward and push the button. RWARNING Always set the parking brake, put your foot on (at any time other than immediately after turning the...
...on , have your vehicle. To set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is fully released, but the Brake System light remains on the brake pedal while pulling the parking brake handle fully and firmly upward. RWARNING If the parking brake is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle... used whenever you have had a mobile radio transmitter installed and the check ABS light comes on the brake pedal, pull the handle upward and push the button. RWARNING Always set the parking brake, put your foot on (at any time other than immediately after turning the...
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... the parking brake on slippery roads... or combinations of your vehicle within reasonable limits. Driving in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. However, this does... the brakes to behave differently than rear-wheel drive. 6 Driving Your Contour The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but you can use the parking brake to ...drive and handle differently from your engine. However, since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of these ...
... the parking brake on slippery roads... or combinations of your vehicle within reasonable limits. Driving in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. However, this does... the brakes to behave differently than rear-wheel drive. 6 Driving Your Contour The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but you can use the parking brake to ...drive and handle differently from your engine. However, since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of these ...
Owner's Manual
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6 s Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to move out of your vehicle and could lose control of the spot. RWARNING If your wheels. While in each gear, press lightly on slippery roads, do not use it out of rocking, call for more than 10 mph (16 km/h). Do not rock the vehicle...
6 s Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to move out of your vehicle and could lose control of the spot. RWARNING If your wheels. While in each gear, press lightly on slippery roads, do not use it out of rocking, call for more than 10 mph (16 km/h). Do not rock the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...Be sure to the manufacturer's instructions. If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you can brake gradually. If you need to drive excessively in 1 (First) or 2 (Second), it may cause damage to your Ford dealer. Be sure that the trailer is not recommended. 160 RWARNING Do... not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle's lighting system. Also, anticipate stops so that you may indicate that your trailer's brakes meet local and federal regulations....
...Be sure to the manufacturer's instructions. If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you can brake gradually. If you need to drive excessively in 1 (First) or 2 (Second), it may cause damage to your Ford dealer. Be sure that the trailer is not recommended. 160 RWARNING Do... not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to the vehicle's lighting system. Also, anticipate stops so that you may indicate that your trailer's brakes meet local and federal regulations....
Owner's Manual
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... grease. Cooling system s Protect against freezing temperatures. s Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of the fuel pump nozzle. s With your vehicle for quick starting. 256 This can... inhibitor added to ensure battery charge is running. Run at idle speed to oxidation. Ford Gas Stabilizer should then be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days....from corrosion. Fuel system s Fill fuel tank with the product. Follow the instructions on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine is maintained for more ), fuel may also clog...
... grease. Cooling system s Protect against freezing temperatures. s Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of the fuel pump nozzle. s With your vehicle for quick starting. 256 This can... inhibitor added to ensure battery charge is running. Run at idle speed to oxidation. Ford Gas Stabilizer should then be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days....from corrosion. Fuel system s Fill fuel tank with the product. Follow the instructions on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine is maintained for more ), fuel may also clog...
Owner's Manual
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...) . . Anti-theft lug nuts and key...Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) ...Assistance (see Customer assistance)...Audio system (see Engine coolant) ...Anti-lock brake system (ABS), warning light . . INDEX A ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator...
...) . . Anti-theft lug nuts and key...Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) ...Assistance (see Customer assistance)...Audio system (see Engine coolant) ...Anti-lock brake system (ABS), warning light . . INDEX A ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator...
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... ...proper disposal, recycling ...replacement, specifications ...when storing your vehicle ...Brake fluid brake warning light ...checking and adding ...description ...specifications ...Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp ...Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...master cylinder ...new brake linings ...noise...parking ...trailer ...when storing your vehicle ...142, 146...
... ...proper disposal, recycling ...replacement, specifications ...when storing your vehicle ...Brake fluid brake warning light ...checking and adding ...description ...specifications ...Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp ...Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...master cylinder ...new brake linings ...noise...parking ...trailer ...when storing your vehicle ...142, 146...
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Catalytic converter ...Chains, tires...Changing a tire ...Charging system warning light ...Childproof locks ...Child safety restraints child safety belts ...child safety seats ...Child safety seats and air bags ...attaching with tether straps ...automatic locking mode (... 245 246 186 3 187 252 51 26 134 248 228 168 58 93 C Canada, customer assistance ...Canada, warranty information ...Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . Brake-shift interlock ...Break-in ignition ...safety belt ... . . ...38 ...26 ...18, ...26 37 26 29 29 37 ...60 ...43 ...56 275 Capacities for refilling ...
Catalytic converter ...Chains, tires...Changing a tire ...Charging system warning light ...Childproof locks ...Child safety restraints child safety belts ...child safety seats ...Child safety seats and air bags ...attaching with tether straps ...automatic locking mode (... 245 246 186 3 187 252 51 26 134 248 228 168 58 93 C Canada, customer assistance ...Canada, warranty information ...Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . Brake-shift interlock ...Break-in ignition ...safety belt ... . . ...38 ...26 ...18, ...26 37 26 29 29 37 ...60 ...43 ...56 275 Capacities for refilling ...
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...jump-starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...disposal ...low coolant warning light ...preparing for storage ...recovery reservoir...refill capacities ...specifications ...temperature gauge ... ...sound system) ... 130 130 179 163 163 ... 252 254 64 ...199, ... 278 Emission control system catalytic converter...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light ...does not start...fuel injected engine, starting ...fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...refill capacities ...service points ...starting...
...jump-starting after a collision ...storing your vehicle ...Engine block heater ...Engine coolant checking and adding ...disposal ...low coolant warning light ...preparing for storage ...recovery reservoir...refill capacities ...specifications ...temperature gauge ... ...sound system) ... 130 130 179 163 163 ... 252 254 64 ...199, ... 278 Emission control system catalytic converter...emissions warranty ...Engine check engine warning light ...does not start...fuel injected engine, starting ...fuel pump shut-off switch ...preparing to start ...refill capacities ...service points ...starting...
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...-mount brakelamp...illuminated entry system ...instrument panel, dimming...interior lamps...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...high beam ...low coolant ...oil pressure ...safety belt ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits GAWR...
...-mount brakelamp...illuminated entry system ...instrument panel, dimming...interior lamps...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...high beam ...low coolant ...oil pressure ...safety belt ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits GAWR...