1996 Ford Contour Support Question
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How Can I Get A 1996 Ford Contour In Neutral Without The Key
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Owner's Manual - Page 27
...System or its fuses. If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced at your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles
For disposal of air bags or...for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
Owner's Manual - Page 43
...6
Starting Your Contour
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of gear, your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
41 If your key is moved out of the key in P ...in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle may move the key to remove the key. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in the ignition
LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle started. 6
Starting Your Contour
The steering wheel locks when the key is still in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. If the driver's door is open while the key is removed. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
....
2. 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 ...brake is set , push the clutch pedal to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key.
44 6
Starting Your Vehicle
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
RWARNING Do not start your safety...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... started. Keep your foot on the instrument panel to the ON position.
3. 6
Starting Your Contour
Before you start your engine:
1. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.
45 Refer to the START...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
...the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again.... Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the START position. 3. 6
Starting Your Contour
2.5L engine:
s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does
not start in...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... results, plug the heater in at least three hours before you can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. 6
Starting Your Contour
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your vehicle the following morning.
49...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
...and odorless, is already set, you can try to avoid its dangerous effects. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
5. If you do not see or smell fuel, you may have ... collision or substantial jolt:
1. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 6
Starting Your Contour
If your vehicle in a closed garage or other enclosed area. If you see or smell fuel, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
..., press the LOCK button again within five seconds. Replacement batteries can turn off by turning the ignition key to activate the remote personal alarm, press the PANIC button. The doors will lock again, the horn... should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
96 If you use . If you notice a significant decrease in the "12" position....
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
141 TO REMOVE THE KEY, the gearshift lever must be in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be turned to the LOCK position. Once the gearshift is in P (Park). 6
Driving Your Contour
Overriding the brake shift interlock
The console-mounted gearshift will lock when...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
...right foot off the brake pedal and then slowly release the clutch pedal. (You may result in Neutral and the parking brake is in erratic engine operation. This may need to press down slowly on the... the floor with your right foot on or apply any pressure to the floor. 6
Driving Your Contour
Driving with a Manual Transaxle
Using the Clutch
In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal ...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...ABS may cycle and the driver may not have an Anti-lock Brake System feature. 6
Driving Your Contour
hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on an inclined surface such as snow or gravel, holes in...in the pavement, or alternating patches of the Anti-lock feature. Ford Motor Company has not found during this time, a mechanical noise may also happen when driving on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
... less frontal area. Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control. 6
Driving Your Contour
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory fully equipped to a maximum of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) gross trailer weight with a maximum...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... pressure on an angle, you lose your lug wrench/lug nut key assembly, see your vehicle has this option, one of keys. Turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to get a replacement key. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
If your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to a master set of...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
...vehicle needs professional servicing, your dealership can , we design parts - such as possible. Ford Motor Company recommends that you do notice something unusual, see the Customer Assistance chapter of ... is serviced promptly.
195
This chapter tells you need service. Servicing Your Contour
Service Made Easy
Ford has two goals for your vehicle easy. s We give you a Maintenance...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
...(manual transaxle).
2. Working with the engine off .
3. Remove the key from
moving unexpectedly. This will prevent your vehicle from the battery and...wheels. See Battery in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual transaxle).
2. This will prevent your vehicle from the ignition...in the Index.
197 Servicing Your Contour
s Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... oil can spout and windshield washer fluid. The API Certification Mark
209 Servicing Your Contour
Self-Service Pointers
If you choose to the driving efficiency of the container.
This...monthly
Engine Oil Recommendations
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the front...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
...mixture your vehicle's coolant system can hold, see Refill capacities for changing your vehicle. Servicing Your Contour
2. RWARNING Failure to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of engine ... but you drive your engine coolant. 215 When the engine is an optimized formula that Ford specifies. Hot steam may blow
out or hot engine coolant may harm your dealer check...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
... cables are tightly fastened to the battery, as long as you can neutralize the acid with distilled water. Reinstall the cables when you see any corrosion...replaced by a Motorcraft low-maintenance battery. If you are part of baking soda and water. Servicing Your Contour
Battery
Your vehicle may in some cases be removed. If the electrolyte level in temperatures above 90˚F...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... and start the vehicle. To begin this process, put the gearshift in Neutral. Allow the automatic transaxle engine to normal operating temperature. Windshield Washer Fluid and...minute in N (Neutral) and one minute in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual transaxle), set the emergency brake, turn off (conditions permitting). Servicing Your Contour
Disconnecting the Battery
...
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