Owner's Manual
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...engine running. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set . ...3. Exhaust fumes are turned off 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 headlamps and other enclosed area. Make sure your safety belts. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for ...
...engine running. If you have an automatic transaxle, make sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you have a manual transaxle, make sure that the parking brake is fully set . ...3. Exhaust fumes are turned off 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 headlamps and other enclosed area. Make sure your safety belts. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 91
Depressing the clutch pedal cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be reset by pressing the Transaxle Control Switch on a downhill grade, you may want to reduce vehicle ...
Depressing the clutch pedal cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be reset by pressing the Transaxle Control Switch on a downhill grade, you may want to reduce vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
Page 114
Adjust the floor mat position to disengage it rearward to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. The positive retention floor mat To remove, lift the floor mat just forward 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. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate it from the rear and rotate forward to install.
Adjust the floor mat position to disengage it rearward to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal. The positive retention floor mat To remove, lift the floor mat just forward 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. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate it from the rear and rotate forward to install.
Owner's Manual
Page 144
6 Driving Your Contour Driving with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must be in one of seven possible positions, as shown. 145 These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. This may need to press down slowly on the accelerator at a standstill while waiting on the... brake pedal and release the parking brake. Then, hold your vehicle at the same time that you release the clutch pedal.) Do not drive with your right foot on a hill. To move the vehicle, take your right foot off the brake pedal and then...
6 Driving Your Contour Driving with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must be in one of seven possible positions, as shown. 145 These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. This may need to press down slowly on the accelerator at a standstill while waiting on the... brake pedal and release the parking brake. Then, hold your vehicle at the same time that you release the clutch pedal.) Do not drive with your right foot on a hill. To move the vehicle, take your right foot off the brake pedal and then...
Owner's Manual
Page 145
... to the floor when you shift. Backing up the ring on the stalk of three seconds before attempting to shift into R (Reverse): 1. Depress the clutch pedal to engage the R (Reverse) gear. 5. Push the gearshift lever completely to the right, pull up To shift into R (Reverse) gear. ...4. Completely stop your vehicle. 2. Do not release the clutch pedal. Wait a minimum of the gearshift lever, and then pull rearward on the gearshift lever to the floor and place the gearshift lever in the...
... to the floor when you shift. Backing up the ring on the stalk of three seconds before attempting to shift into R (Reverse): 1. Depress the clutch pedal to engage the R (Reverse) gear. 5. Push the gearshift lever completely to the right, pull up To shift into R (Reverse) gear. ...4. Completely stop your vehicle. 2. Do not release the clutch pedal. Wait a minimum of the gearshift lever, and then pull rearward on the gearshift lever to the floor and place the gearshift lever in the...
Owner's Manual
Page 147
... kick and then a hard resistance in the accelerator pedal, and a mechanical noise. When a wheel starts to increase speed again. Disengage the clutch and use the brake as they roll over the road surface. Traction Control (If equipped) The traction control system prevents the wheels from spinning ...panel comes on or flashes on and off during activation. 148 When you come to a stop, do , it could cause a complete clutch failure, making your vehicle better acceleration to spin because of stalling and gives your vehicle inoperative. Do not attempt to the spinning wheel. Downshifting...
... kick and then a hard resistance in the accelerator pedal, and a mechanical noise. When a wheel starts to increase speed again. Disengage the clutch and use the brake as they roll over the road surface. Traction Control (If equipped) The traction control system prevents the wheels from spinning ...panel comes on or flashes on and off during activation. 148 When you come to a stop, do , it could cause a complete clutch failure, making your vehicle better acceleration to spin because of stalling and gives your vehicle inoperative. Do not attempt to the spinning wheel. Downshifting...
Owner's Manual
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... ...exterior ...exterior lamps ...fabric ...headlamps ...instrument panel ...mirrors...plastic parts ...polishing ...rear windows...rustproofing ...safety belts ...tail lamps ...upholstery and interior trim ...washing ...wheels ...windows ...Clutch operation while driving ...shifting the gears ...specifications ...Cold engine starting ...Combination lap and shoulder belts ...Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) Compact disc radio...
... ...exterior ...exterior lamps ...fabric ...headlamps ...instrument panel ...mirrors...plastic parts ...polishing ...rear windows...rustproofing ...safety belts ...tail lamps ...upholstery and interior trim ...washing ...wheels ...windows ...Clutch operation while driving ...shifting the gears ...specifications ...Cold engine starting ...Combination lap and shoulder belts ...Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) Compact disc radio...
Owner's Manual
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... . 253 . 209 . 209 . 250 . 187 96 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation...warning light ...Parts (see Servicing) ...Manual transaxle backing up (reverse)...clutch ...shifting gears ...Map pockets ...Master cylinder, brakes ...Mileage, calculating fuel economy. Mirrors side view mirrors (manual) . . M Maintenance (see Motorcraft Parts)...PCV valve, specifications ...Power door...
... . 253 . 209 . 209 . 250 . 187 96 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation...warning light ...Parts (see Servicing) ...Manual transaxle backing up (reverse)...clutch ...shifting gears ...Map pockets ...Master cylinder, brakes ...Mileage, calculating fuel economy. Mirrors side view mirrors (manual) . . M Maintenance (see Motorcraft Parts)...PCV valve, specifications ...Power door...