Owner's Manual
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... still be eligible. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 4 During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for more details about.... Because your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of engine oil that you can buy your vehicle. 6 Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in advance....
... still be eligible. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 4 During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for more details about.... Because your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of engine oil that you can buy your vehicle. 6 Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to stop. - Begin braking well in advance....
Owner's Manual
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... and pull downward until all of the way out of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 11 Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. 2. Allow the belt to the automatic locking mode, perform the...
... and pull downward until all of the way out of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this time, the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. 11 Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. 2. Allow the belt to the automatic locking mode, perform the...
Owner's Manual
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... rear seat does not adjust automatically. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your seat until the belt rests on your shoulder each time you hear a snap and feel it lock. You must adjust it around your hips. 6 Safety Restraints Figure 2 - Adjusting the shoulder belt height Make sure the...
... rear seat does not adjust automatically. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your seat until the belt rests on your shoulder each time you hear a snap and feel it lock. You must adjust it around your hips. 6 Safety Restraints Figure 2 - Adjusting the shoulder belt height Make sure the...
Owner's Manual
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Figure 4. 32 6 4. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted from the reel and a click is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). At this time the retractor is heard.
Figure 4. 32 6 4. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted from the reel and a click is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). At this time the retractor is heard.
Owner's Manual
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..., do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. Never sit in the Index for more than a short period of time with the engine running. If you turn the key. 44
..., do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. Never sit in the Index for more than a short period of time with the engine running. If you turn the key. 44
Owner's Manual
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... start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. 6 Starting Your Contour 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn... to the floor and hold the key in the normal manner. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try again.
... start in five (5) seconds on the first try, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. 6 Starting Your Contour 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn... to the floor and hold the key in the normal manner. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try again.
Owner's Manual
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..., which can produce very high temperatures in the normal manner. Have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. 6 4.
..., which can produce very high temperatures in the normal manner. Have the vehicle checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. 6 4.
Owner's Manual
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6 Starting Your Contour If your vehicle in a stopped vehicle for more instructions. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. 5. If the button is present in this chapter ... Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is already set, you smell exhaust fumes. 51 RWARNING If you...
6 Starting Your Contour If your vehicle in a stopped vehicle for more instructions. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. 5. If the button is present in this chapter ... Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is already set, you smell exhaust fumes. 51 RWARNING If you...
Owner's Manual
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... debris. If the engine is raised for service s the sound of the exhaust system changes s your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm).
... debris. If the engine is raised for service s the sound of the exhaust system changes s your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at least one inch (2.5 cm).
Owner's Manual
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...'s oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light will cause severe engine damage. 58 If the light stays on or comes on every time you turn the ignition to the START and ON position. The light should go off when the engine is low, it could affect the oil...
...'s oil level is running with normal oil pressure. The light will cause severe engine damage. 58 If the light stays on or comes on every time you turn the ignition to the START and ON position. The light should go off when the engine is low, it could affect the oil...
Owner's Manual
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...) Your vehicle may damage the engine. The system turns on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off , the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. Normal braking is not affected... unless the brake warning light is found during this time, a mechanical noise may be serviced immediately to restore the benefits of the self-check feature. 6 Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically ...
...) Your vehicle may damage the engine. The system turns on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off , the system performs another test the first time the vehicle reaches 5 mph (8 km/h) (between 12 and 25 mph [20 and 40 km/h] for approximately 1/2 second. Normal braking is not affected... unless the brake warning light is found during this time, a mechanical noise may be serviced immediately to restore the benefits of the self-check feature. 6 Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically ...
Owner's Manual
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... control knob into the RED area for the air temperature required to defrost. Rotate the H knob to the floor and windshield defrosters at the same time. FLR/DEF Select FLR/DEF to get air flow to the floor and through the instrument panel registers at the same...
... control knob into the RED area for the air temperature required to defrost. Rotate the H knob to the floor and windshield defrosters at the same time. FLR/DEF Select FLR/DEF to get air flow to the floor and through the instrument panel registers at the same...
Owner's Manual
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To set the minutes, press and hold the hour button. When the desired minute appears, release the button. 3. To set the hour, press and hold the minute button. See Driving Your Vehicle for the traction control system Clock The digital clock 1. 6 Traction Control System (If equipped) This button turns the traction control system off and on. When the desired hour appears, release the button. 2. To switch between a 12-hour clock and a 24-hour clock, press both the hour and minute buttons at the same time. Reset the time as above. 82 The button for more information.
To set the minutes, press and hold the hour button. When the desired minute appears, release the button. 3. To set the hour, press and hold the minute button. See Driving Your Vehicle for the traction control system Clock The digital clock 1. 6 Traction Control System (If equipped) This button turns the traction control system off and on. When the desired hour appears, release the button. 2. To switch between a 12-hour clock and a 24-hour clock, press both the hour and minute buttons at the same time. Reset the time as above. 82 The button for more information.
Owner's Manual
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... Wipers in a collision. If you use the washer fluid. 6 Steering Column Controls Windshield Washer When the lever is empty or activate the washers at any time for about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your vision. For information about three cycles after the spray stops. Washing the windshield Do not try...
... Wipers in a collision. If you use the washer fluid. 6 Steering Column Controls Windshield Washer When the lever is empty or activate the washers at any time for about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your vision. For information about three cycles after the spray stops. Washing the windshield Do not try...
Owner's Manual
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... You can use one of these procedures: s ACC - Press and hold the COAST switch. When you "tap" the switch, the set speed. Each time you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will decrease by any of the above methods, then you "tap" the switch, the set speed... one of the following procedures: s COAST - Press and hold the SET ACC switch. s TAP-DOWN - Press and then quickly release the COAST switch. Each time you must manually accelerate to speed up momentarily. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press and release the SET ACC switch. s Tap the brake...
... You can use one of these procedures: s ACC - Press and hold the COAST switch. When you "tap" the switch, the set speed. Each time you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will decrease by any of the above methods, then you "tap" the switch, the set speed... one of the following procedures: s COAST - Press and hold the SET ACC switch. s TAP-DOWN - Press and then quickly release the COAST switch. Each time you must manually accelerate to speed up momentarily. When the vehicle attains the desired speed, press and release the SET ACC switch. s Tap the brake...
Owner's Manual
Page 93
... Speed Control System Press the OFF switch. Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is turned off each time you turn the vehicle off. 91 You must be cancelled at least 30 mph (50 km/h). After cancelling, you can return to the speed you... RES switch, as long as you set by pressing the RES switch, or set speed and then maintain it. You can be driving at any time by pressing the brake pedal slightly. 6 Steering Column Controls To Cancel Speed Control Speed control can return to the previously set a new speed by pressing...
... Speed Control System Press the OFF switch. Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is turned off each time you turn the vehicle off. 91 You must be cancelled at least 30 mph (50 km/h). After cancelling, you can return to the speed you... RES switch, as long as you set by pressing the RES switch, or set speed and then maintain it. You can be driving at any time by pressing the brake pedal slightly. 6 Steering Column Controls To Cancel Speed Control Speed control can return to the previously set a new speed by pressing...
Owner's Manual
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... the doors and opening the trunk To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button. To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK button a second time within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door. 6 Features turn off if you can be ordered from your vehicle. The system will work with your...
... the doors and opening the trunk To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button. To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK button a second time within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door. 6 Features turn off if you can be ordered from your vehicle. The system will work with your...
Owner's Manual
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... the bottom of the window switch. Moon Roof (If equipped) You can tilt it opens completely, press the switch again. Release the switch at this time to the right. At open and close the window, you must press and hold the top of the window(s) before it up to completely open...
... the bottom of the window switch. Moon Roof (If equipped) You can tilt it opens completely, press the switch again. Release the switch at this time to the right. At open and close the window, you must press and hold the top of the window(s) before it up to completely open...
Owner's Manual
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... There are four ways for you to any desired frequency. While you are described below. To change the frequency up or down one increment at a time (FM changes in a particular station.
... There are four ways for you to any desired frequency. While you are described below. To change the frequency up or down one increment at a time (FM changes in a particular station.
Owner's Manual
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The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on the stations being set the first five strong stations of the band you are fewer than five strong stations ... decreasing bass response Push the "AUDIO" button repeatedly until the display reads "TREB". After all stations have been filled, the radio will show "AUTO" each time a preset is now in the frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will store the next set using Auto Memory Load), simply push the "AUTO PRESET...
The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on the stations being set the first five strong stations of the band you are fewer than five strong stations ... decreasing bass response Push the "AUDIO" button repeatedly until the display reads "TREB". After all stations have been filled, the radio will show "AUTO" each time a preset is now in the frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will store the next set using Auto Memory Load), simply push the "AUTO PRESET...