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Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Contour ...Quick Index ... 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 ... Index ...Service Station Information ...
Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Contour ...Quick Index ... 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 ... Index ...Service Station Information ...
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... your vehicle from theft. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in the LOCK position and will not turn, move the key to the LOCK position. 6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
... your vehicle from theft. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in the LOCK position and will not turn, move the key to the LOCK position. 6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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... remains in this position while the engine runs. 6 ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. The START position also allows you start the engine. START cranks the engine. If your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to turn on whether your key ...from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting the engine. Remove the key from the ignition. For example, you can use ACCESSORY to make sure they work before you to the ...
... remains in this position while the engine runs. 6 ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1. The START position also allows you start the engine. START cranks the engine. If your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to turn on whether your key ...from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting the engine. Remove the key from the ignition. For example, you can use ACCESSORY to make sure they work before you to the ...
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...as animals. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Only use the accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle. 43 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle started. RWARNING Do not leave children, ...unreliable adults, or pets alone in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). See Starting Your Engine in this chapter...
...as animals. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Only use the accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle. 43 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle started. RWARNING Do not leave children, ...unreliable adults, or pets alone in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). See Starting Your Engine in this chapter...
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... time with the engine running. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more instructions. Make sure you and all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your safety belts. 6 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the floor.) If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push...
... time with the engine running. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more instructions. Make sure you and all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your safety belts. 6 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the floor.) If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set, push...
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6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine: 1. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position. 3. Allow the key to return to...
6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine: 1. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position. 3. Allow the key to return to...
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... to crank and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. s At temperatures above 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, then try , turn the key to OFF and...;C): Turn the key to ON, and crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, or you could damage the starter. If the engine fails to start , continue to crank with cold starts. 46 s At temperatures between 10˚F (-12˚C) and 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not...
... to crank and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. s At temperatures above 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, then try , turn the key to OFF and...;C): Turn the key to ON, and crank the engine for more than 30 seconds, or you could damage the starter. If the engine fails to start , continue to crank with cold starts. 46 s At temperatures between 10˚F (-12˚C) and 32˚F (0˚C): If the engine does not...
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... vehicle is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear. After you start the engine, let it . 2. 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 the key to OFF, wait approximately...
... vehicle is on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in gear. After you start the engine, let it . 2. 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 the key to OFF, wait approximately...
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... not, have been triggered. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. Have the vehicle checked. If you start your vehicle in this option). 48 Then drive away in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover.... It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle move slightly faster than 10 minutes. If the engine still does not start a fire. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in the...
... not, have been triggered. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. Have the vehicle checked. If you start your vehicle in this option). 48 Then drive away in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover.... It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle move slightly faster than 10 minutes. If the engine still does not start a fire. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high temperatures in the...
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... can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. For best results, plug the heater in at night to respond quickly. 6 Starting Your Contour Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your vehicle the following morning. 49 An engine ...block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your vehicle. Ford ...
... can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. For best results, plug the heater in at night to respond quickly. 6 Starting Your Contour Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your vehicle the following morning. 49 An engine ...block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to start your vehicle. Ford ...
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...may have been triggered. The switch is a device intended to start your vehicle. The left hand kick panel in the driver's footwell RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. 6 If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine... cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch ...
...may have been triggered. The switch is a device intended to start your vehicle. The left hand kick panel in the driver's footwell RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. 6 If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine... cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch ...
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If you do not see or smell fuel, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. 3. Take precautions to the OFF position. 5. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in .... If the button is present in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Turn the ignition key to start your vehicle immediately. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is already set, you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle again. 6....
If you do not see or smell fuel, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. 3. Take precautions to the OFF position. 5. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in .... If the button is present in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Turn the ignition key to start your vehicle immediately. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is already set, you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle again. 6....
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... brake. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not set , or if it comes on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition to the START position. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. This light comes on when the parking...
... brake. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not set , or if it comes on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition to the START position. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. This light comes on when the parking...
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...the engine is running with normal oil pressure. This light comes on every time you turn your key to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on while the engine is running, you have... the electrical system checked. The light should go off ). If the light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START and ON position. 6 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to charge. Engine Oil Pressure...
...the engine is running with normal oil pressure. This light comes on every time you turn your key to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on while the engine is running, you have... the electrical system checked. The light should go off ). If the light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the START and ON position. 6 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you need to charge. Engine Oil Pressure...
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..., you flash the lights. Do not overfill. High Beam Light This light comes on , regardless of the oil level. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges If you start the engine again. Pull off the engine immediately. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. 4. Do not operate the engine if...
..., you flash the lights. Do not overfill. High Beam Light This light comes on , regardless of the oil level. 6 Warning Lights and Gauges If you start the engine again. Pull off the engine immediately. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. 4. Do not operate the engine if...
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... not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON position or if it comes on and stays on and off when the engine starts. If this condition persists, damage could occur to monitor the operation of the powertrain. You do not need to check the function of the vehicle...
... not come on when you turn the ignition to the ON position or if it comes on and stays on and off when the engine starts. If this condition persists, damage could occur to monitor the operation of the powertrain. You do not need to check the function of the vehicle...
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... malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. On the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the engine. After completing... the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off . Under certain conditions, the Check Engine ...
... malfunction occurred and the condition corrected itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. On the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the engine. After completing... the three consecutive warm up cycles and on the fourth engine start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off . Under certain conditions, the Check Engine ...
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... indicate the direction in which you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. When the light is on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will not shift...
... indicate the direction in which you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity. When the light is on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal arrow will not shift...
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.... If a malfunction is also lit. If it stays on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. As described above, the system turns on , that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. After the engine is not working... heard and felt. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start the engine. At this check the anti-lock light will come on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). Anti...
.... If a malfunction is also lit. If it stays on the anti-lock light each time you start your engine. As described above, the system turns on , that means the Anti-lock Brake feature is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. After the engine is not working... heard and felt. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start the engine. At this check the anti-lock light will come on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). Anti...
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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 low inside the recovery bottle. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. See Engine Coolant in the Index. This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is an "early warning." 67
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 low inside the recovery bottle. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned to the START position, but should add more coolant. See Engine Coolant in the Index. This light comes on , check the level of the engine coolant is an "early warning." 67