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Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Contour ...Quick Index ... 6 Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 7 ... Index ...Service Station Information ... 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 ... 6 Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 7 ... Index ...Service Station Information ... 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 ...
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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. 6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be...
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. 6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be...
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...this position while the engine runs. ON allows you can use ACCESSORY to the ON position once the engine is not running. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. If your vehicle's electrical accessories to test your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1.... 6 ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle has a manual transaxle: 1. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to the LOCK position. 4. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First). 2. Rotate the ignition key to test the brake warning light...
...this position while the engine runs. ON allows you can use ACCESSORY to the ON position once the engine is not running. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter. If your vehicle's electrical accessories to test your vehicle has an automatic transaxle: 1.... 6 ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle has a manual transaxle: 1. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to the LOCK position. 4. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First). 2. Rotate the ignition key to test the brake warning light...
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...vehicle. Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is still... in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . If the driver's door is open while the key is removed. RWARNING...
...vehicle. Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is still... in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . If the driver's door is open while the key is removed. RWARNING...
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... and other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more details. 2. Make sure you and all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your safety belts. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more instructions. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more...passengers buckle your vehicle, do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. 44 6 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the floor.) If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake...
... and other enclosed area. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more details. 2. Make sure you and all the way to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your safety belts. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more instructions. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in this chapter for more...passengers buckle your vehicle, do the following: 1. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. 44 6 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the floor.) If you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake...
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...the key to make sure that they work. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because... to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Refer to the ON position after the engine has...
...the key to make sure that they work. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked. 4. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because... to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Refer to the ON position after the engine has...
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...ON, crank the engine and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. If the engine fails to start , continue to crank with cold starts. 46 DO NOT crank for a minute or two before putting transaxle into gear. Depressing the accelerator slightly will also ... hold that position for a few minutes before putting the transaxle in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try again. If the engine fails to start , continue to crank and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine...
...ON, crank the engine and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. If the engine fails to start , continue to crank with cold starts. 46 DO NOT crank for a minute or two before putting transaxle into gear. Depressing the accelerator slightly will also ... hold that position for a few minutes before putting the transaxle in fifteen (15) seconds on the first try again. If the engine fails to start , continue to crank and depress the accelerator about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine...
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..., then try again. If the engine does not start in gear. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 47 Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the START position. 3. NOTE: If your foot 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 after the starter stops, then try again. Whenever you start in the normal manner. ...
..., then try again. If the engine does not start in gear. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 47 Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the START position. 3. NOTE: If your foot 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 after the starter stops, then try again. Whenever you start in the normal manner. ...
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6 4. If the engine still does not start a fire. For directions on how to idle for more than its normal idle speed. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle move slightly faster ... system controls the engine's idle speed. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. When you consistently start your vehicle has this chapter. If you start your vehicle to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in...
6 4. If the engine still does not start a fire. For directions on how to idle for more than its normal idle speed. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle move slightly faster ... system controls the engine's idle speed. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. When you consistently start your vehicle has this chapter. If you start your vehicle to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in...
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RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Ford recommends that you use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Using the heater for longer than three ...turn the heater on, simply plug it in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. 6 Starting Your Contour Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you ...
RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Ford recommends that you use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. Using the heater for longer than three ...turn the heater on, simply plug it in at least three hours before you start your vehicle. For best results, plug the heater in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. 6 Starting Your Contour Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you ...
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... may have been triggered. Once the shut-off switch is located on the left -hand kick panel in the driver's footwell RWARNING If you can start your vehicle has been involved in the driver's footwell. The switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you see or smell... to stop the fuel pump when 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 your vehicle. The left hand kick panel in a substantial jolt. Have all the passengers get...
... may have been triggered. Once the shut-off switch is located on the left -hand kick panel in the driver's footwell RWARNING If you can start your vehicle has been involved in the driver's footwell. The switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you see or smell... to stop the fuel pump when 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 your vehicle. The left hand kick panel in a substantial jolt. Have all the passengers get...
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6 Starting Your Contour If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to avoid its dangerous effects. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. Check under the vehicle for ... fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you may have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a stopped vehicle for a few seconds, then turn it to start your vehicle again. 6. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in exhaust...
6 Starting Your Contour If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to avoid its dangerous effects. Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel. Check under the vehicle for ... fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you may have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a stopped vehicle for a few seconds, then turn it to start your vehicle again. 6. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in exhaust...
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... 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 turn the ignition to the START position. If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the light stays on briefly when you release...
... 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 turn the ignition to the START position. If the fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the light stays on briefly when you release...
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..., not the oil level. If the light stays on or 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. The light should go off ). The light will cause severe engine damage. 58 However, if your... key to the START and ON position. The light should stay off when the engine is running , you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on when ...
..., not the oil level. If the light stays on or 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. The light should go off ). The light will cause severe engine damage. 58 However, if your... key to the START and ON position. The light should stay off when the engine is running , you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on when ...
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... off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on when the headlamps are turned to the full level before you start the engine again. Contact your dealer or a qualified service technician. 59 Pull off the engine immediately. If the high beam light flashes in the Index...
... off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be on when the headlamps are turned to the full level before you start the engine again. Contact your dealer or a qualified service technician. 59 Pull off the engine immediately. If the high beam light flashes in the Index...
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... means that the engine is turned on briefly when you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on and off when the engine starts. If the light turns on when you turn the ignition to the ON position, but should turn the ignition to have your vehicle serviced at...
... means that the engine is turned on briefly when you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on and off when the engine starts. If the light turns on when you turn the ignition to the ON position, but should turn the ignition to have your vehicle serviced at...
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...without a misfire condition occurring. It is not properly installed. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. After refueling, the Check ... until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and will turn off . On the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off the engine. An example of a condition which corrects itself . Remove and replace the...
...without a misfire condition occurring. It is not properly installed. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. After refueling, the Check ... until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. If the Check Engine Warning Light comes on and will turn off . On the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off the engine. An example of a condition which corrects itself . Remove and replace the...
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If the light does not come on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. The transaxle will be in which you that the Transaxle Control ...
If the light does not come on when the TCS is started even if the O/D OFF mode was selected when the vehicle was last shut off. The transaxle will be in which you that the Transaxle Control ...
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...approximately 1/2 second. After the engine is found during this time, a mechanical noise may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If a malfunction is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may be serviced immediately...the engine is not working and should be heard and felt. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start the engine. 6 Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the tachometer...
...approximately 1/2 second. After the engine is found during this time, a mechanical noise may have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. If a malfunction is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may be serviced immediately...the engine is not working and should be heard and felt. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start the engine. 6 Sport Cluster The sport cluster has basically the same standard warning lights and gauges as the standard cluster, with the tachometer...
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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. See Engine Coolant in the Index. 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. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is an "early warning." 67 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. See Engine Coolant in the Index. 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. If this light stays on for a few seconds when the ignition is an "early warning." 67 6 Warning Lights and Gauges Low Coolant Light (If equipped) This light indicates that you should turn off when the engine starts.