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Question posted by Anonymous-102595 on March 12th, 2013

1996 Ford Contour

where is the tilt steering lever to lift the steering wheel?

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Answer #1: Posted by jdfitchett on March 12th, 2013 4:31 AM
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the lever is either a second "blinker looking switch on the left side of the steering column or on the bottom of the colom

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Contour ...Quick Index ... 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. Ask for Children. 19 For additional important safety information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in the front seat of this...
Owner's Manual - Page 23

Both air bags are designed to stay out of air bags and warning labels 20 The location of sight until they are activated. The front passenger seat air bag is in the center of the instrument panel ledge above the glove compartment. 6 How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The driver air bag is located in the center of the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual - Page 43

...is moved out of the key in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. 41 The LOCK feature helps to protect your ...vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. 6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle from theft. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

... as well as animals. See Starting Your Engine in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . If...
Owner's Manual - Page 47

...To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding. 45 Follow the steps under Preparing to...the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to the ON position. 3. 6 Starting Your Contour Before you start your engine. Refer to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. Turn the key ...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

... Mirrors (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors is on the instrument panel, to the right of the steering wheel. If the window or mirrors are bonded to the rear window defroster. 76 The button for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice...
Owner's Manual - Page 79

..., and tail lamps, use the knob that is on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob clockwise to the left of the steering wheel. To turn on the instrument panel, to the second position. 77
Owner's Manual - Page 82

... above the front seat. The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door handle lights come on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel.
Owner's Manual - Page 85

Move it . 83 For lane changes, move the lever back to the center (off) position. If the turn signal stays on the steering column and wheel are designed to give you easy access to the controls while you are driving. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will return to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

... the windshield and obscure your windshield wiper blades, see through the windshield clearly, it can increase the risk of being involved in the Index. 85 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.
Owner's Manual - Page 88

... be sure it operates properly. 86 Check the horn regularly to two hours when the battery is fully charged and in the center of the steering wheel. Using the hazard flasher switch The flashers work for longer than two hours or if the battery is running or not. Horn To sound the...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

... speed above 30 mph (50 km/h) using the accelerator pedal. 3. Press and release the ON switch. 2. Accelerate to increase. 4. 6 The speed control switches on the steering wheel Setting the speed control 1. Take your speed. If you set your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Owner's Manual - Page 108

... (right side similar) Dual electric remote control mirrors (if equipped) The control for adjusting the electric side view mirrors is on that side of the steering wheel. 107
Owner's Manual - Page 140

... 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 TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever...
Owner's Manual - Page 148

... T/C OFF button on the instrument panel to the ON position, the traction control system light comes on for more effort. If the amount of the steering wheel. 6 Driving Your Contour The traction control system can be on. The traction control system light will automatically be turned off . This can damage the power...
Owner's Manual - Page 152

...would . s Drive slower than a vehicle with a rear-wheel drive vehicle. Driving with the parking brake on slippery roads with any better than you normally ...differently from your vehicle more distance to behave differently than rear-wheel drive. s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. 6 Driving Your Contour The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

... it as soon as you can easily identify it. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the hazard flashers. s try to lose control ...causing you drive with the words "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" so that it from its wheel. s tow a trailer. s use the wheel for emergency use tire chains on the tire decal. Park on a level spot,...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

s Unlock the steering wheel. Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) or for a distance greater than 55 mph (90 km/h) if you have your vehicle at a speed faster than 50 miles (80 km) unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies. s Turn the ignition to N (Neutral). Your maximum...
Owner's Manual - Page 281

... when you tow ...Shift-lock system ...Shift positions (see Gearshift) ...Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints) . . Servicing your vehicle if the battery is disabled Steering, power ...Steering wheel horn ...locking ...speed controls ... ... ... ... ...140, ... 196 161 140 145 9 107 99 228 168 169 169 168 253 153 254 90 91 90 91 90...

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