Owner's Manual
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... the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 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 may still be eligible.... See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. s Use only the...
... the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. 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 may still be eligible.... See your dealer for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. s Use only the...
Owner's Manual
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... and helps reduce your vehicle before driving to the buckle by pulling on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of your forward movement. After you get into the proper buckle until you best. Be...
... and helps reduce your vehicle before driving to the buckle by pulling on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of your forward movement. After you get into the proper buckle until you best. Be...
Owner's Manual
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... when installing a child seat on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. 6 Safety Restraints Dual Locking Mode Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor The front passenger seat and the...
... when installing a child seat on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual locking retractors are equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. 6 Safety Restraints Dual Locking Mode Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor The front passenger seat and the...
Owner's Manual
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6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle from theft. LOCK is stuck in the LOCK position and will not ... the key to move unexpectedly and injure someone. RWARNING LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of the key in P (Park) to the LOCK position.
6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle from theft. LOCK is stuck in the LOCK position and will not ... the key to move unexpectedly and injure someone. RWARNING LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of the key in P (Park) to the LOCK position.
Owner's Manual
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... the key once the engine starts so that you start the engine. Set the parking brake fully. 3. The key returns to test the brake warning light. Remove the key from the ignition. 42 Set the parking brake fully. 3. The START position also allows you to the ON position once the engine is..., you to test your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. Rotate the ignition key to turn on whether your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the LOCK position. 4. ON allows you can use ACCESSORY to the LOCK position. 4. Rotate the ignition key to make sure...
... the key once the engine starts so that you start the engine. Set the parking brake fully. 3. The key returns to test the brake warning light. Remove the key from the ignition. 42 Set the parking brake fully. 3. The START position also allows you to the ON position once the engine is..., you to test your vehicle has an automatic or manual transaxle. Rotate the ignition key to turn on whether your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to the LOCK position. 4. ON allows you can use ACCESSORY to the LOCK position. 4. Rotate the ignition key to make sure...
Owner's Manual
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... the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). They could ...quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is removed. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to remember is...
... the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). They could ...quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as animals. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is removed. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to remember is...
Owner's Manual
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.... See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. 6 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle, do the following: 1. If you have a ... an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in a stopped vehicle for more details. 2. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all your passengers buckle your safety...
.... See Safety Restraints in this chapter for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Exhaust fumes are turned off and the parking brake is set . 3. 6 Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle, do the following: 1. If you have a ... an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in a stopped vehicle for more details. 2. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is pushed all your passengers buckle your safety...
Owner's Manual
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...the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. Allow the key to return to the START position (cranking) until the... engine starts. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine: 1. Refer to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Follow the steps under Preparing to the Warning ...
...the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to make sure that they work. Allow the key to return to the START position (cranking) until the... engine starts. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine: 1. Refer to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of this section. 2. Follow the steps under Preparing to the Warning ...
Owner's Manual
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6 Starting Your Contour 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in gear. Whenever ... not flood the engine, then try again. Keep your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to...starts. 47 s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in fifteen (15) seconds on the...
6 Starting Your Contour 2.5L engine: s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in gear. Whenever ... not flood the engine, then try again. Keep your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to...starts. 47 s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start your foot on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in fifteen (15) seconds on the...
Owner's Manual
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If the light stays on after the engine starts and 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 not set, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to... It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. 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 released, or that the brakes may not be checked by your dealer or a qualified...
If the light stays on after the engine starts and 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 not set, it comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to... It normally goes off shortly after you release the parking brake. 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 released, or that the brakes may not be checked by your dealer or a qualified...
Owner's Manual
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.... At this check the anti-lock light will come on the anti-lock light each time you drive with the traction control system). Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may damage the engine. As described above, the system turns on . 66 If it stays on, that means... the Anti-lock Brake feature is a normal part of the Anti-lock feature. The system turns on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off , the system performs another test the...
.... At this check the anti-lock light will come on the anti-lock light each time you drive with the traction control system). Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light (If equipped) Your vehicle may damage the engine. As described above, the system turns on . 66 If it stays on, that means... the Anti-lock Brake feature is a normal part of the Anti-lock feature. The system turns on longer than three (3) seconds, shut off , the system performs another test the...
Owner's Manual
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... and then quickly release the COAST switch. s Depress the accelerator pedal. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed. s Tap the brake pedal. s TAP-UP - Press and then quickly release the SET ACC switch. Resetting the Speed Control To reset the speed control to a lower speed, use...
... and then quickly release the COAST switch. s Depress the accelerator pedal. Release the switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed. s Tap the brake pedal. s TAP-UP - Press and then quickly release the SET ACC switch. Resetting the Speed Control To reset the speed control to a lower speed, use...
Owner's Manual
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... (50 km/h). 6 Steering Column Controls To Cancel Speed Control Speed control can be driving at any time by pressing the brake pedal slightly. Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is turned off . 91 You can return to the set speed and then maintain it...
... (50 km/h). 6 Steering Column Controls To Cancel Speed Control Speed control can be driving at any time by pressing the brake pedal slightly. Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is turned off . 91 You can return to the set speed and then maintain it...
Owner's Manual
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6 Features Floor Mats Positive retention floor mat (If equipped) (Standard in Canada) Position the floor mat in the footwell. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the rear and rotate forward to install. The positive retention floor mat To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the retention post. 113
6 Features Floor Mats Positive retention floor mat (If equipped) (Standard in Canada) Position the floor mat in the footwell. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the rear and rotate forward to install. The positive retention floor mat To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the retention post. 113
Owner's Manual
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...Depress and hold the thumb button and move unexpectedly and injure someone. RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift to the position you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move the gearshift. 5. Your vehicle is equipped with the.... 3. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from the P (Park) position. 140 Push and hold the brake pedal. 3. If you choose. Start the engine. 2. With the parking brake applied and the brake pedal depressed, insert a screwdriver about 2" (5 cm) into the square opening to position. Rotate the screwdriver point...
...Depress and hold the thumb button and move unexpectedly and injure someone. RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift to the position you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move the gearshift. 5. Your vehicle is equipped with the.... 3. If the gearshift lever CANNOT be moved from the P (Park) position. 140 Push and hold the brake pedal. 3. If you choose. Start the engine. 2. With the parking brake applied and the brake pedal depressed, insert a screwdriver about 2" (5 cm) into the square opening to position. Rotate the screwdriver point...
Owner's Manual
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6 Driving Your Contour Overriding the brake shift interlock The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to LOCK or removed from the steering column. Once the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 141 When the gearshift is secure in P (Park). TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever must be turned to the LOCK position.
6 Driving Your Contour Overriding the brake shift interlock The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to LOCK or removed from the steering column. Once the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 141 When the gearshift is secure in P (Park). TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever must be turned to the LOCK position.
Owner's Manual
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... operation. You can put the gearshift lever in 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 console-mounted on the floor. This allows the transaxle to a complete stop before shifting into or out...
... operation. You can put the gearshift lever in 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 console-mounted on the floor. This allows the transaxle to a complete stop before shifting into or out...
Owner's Manual
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6 Driving Your Contour transaxle control indicator light will increase your fuel economy ...at cruising speeds. It automatically upshifts or downshifts as the vehicle speeds or slows. D (Drive) also gives more engine braking to cancel overdrive any length of time. However, D (Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth gear - an overdrive gear...OFF) on downgrades than D (Overdrive). 143 When to normal operation (first through third gears and provide coast braking in the normal overdrive mode and the light will upshift and downshift from first through fourth gears) depress the...
6 Driving Your Contour transaxle control indicator light will increase your fuel economy ...at cruising speeds. It automatically upshifts or downshifts as the vehicle speeds or slows. D (Drive) also gives more engine braking to cancel overdrive any length of time. However, D (Overdrive) also shifts into a fourth gear - an overdrive gear...OFF) on downgrades than D (Overdrive). 143 When to normal operation (first through third gears and provide coast braking in the normal overdrive mode and the light will upshift and downshift from first through fourth gears) depress the...
Owner's Manual
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... first gear. In this gear. When to use 2 (Second) When your vehicle unattended while it automatically starts off in P (Park). It helps brake the vehicle when going down hills where 2 (Second) is securely latched in . 144 This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from frequently ... from 2 (Second) into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is running. It prevents the transaxle from rotating. It also gives more engine braking than 38 mph (60 km/h) in this position the gear shift selector lever cannot be moved unless the button is in 2 (Second), it is ...
... first gear. In this gear. When to use 2 (Second) When your vehicle unattended while it automatically starts off in P (Park). It helps brake the vehicle when going down hills where 2 (Second) is securely latched in . 144 This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from frequently ... from 2 (Second) into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is running. It prevents the transaxle from rotating. It also gives more engine braking than 38 mph (60 km/h) in this position the gear shift selector lever cannot be moved unless the button is in 2 (Second), it is ...
Owner's Manual
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... is running, DO NOT rest your left foot, move the vehicle, take your right foot off the brake pedal and then slowly release the clutch pedal. (You may result in erratic engine operation. With the clutch...do not use the clutch to hold your right foot on the floor. 6 Driving Your Contour Driving with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must... be in Neutral and the parking brake is not depressed. After the engine starts, allow it to gearshift lever when the clutch pedal is...
... is running, DO NOT rest your left foot, move the vehicle, take your right foot off the brake pedal and then slowly release the clutch pedal. (You may result in erratic engine operation. With the clutch...do not use the clutch to hold your right foot on the floor. 6 Driving Your Contour Driving with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must... be in Neutral and the parking brake is not depressed. After the engine starts, allow it to gearshift lever when the clutch pedal is...