1997 Ford Contour Support Question
1997 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-94468 on January 17th, 2013
Locked In Park
my 97 contour is locked in park unless i take off the panel for the 12dnrp and with my finger i have to push the little arm that the button is supposed to release and allow the transmission to be put in gear. why?
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Owner's Manual - Page 23
...(kilometers) your engine. If it does, check the Anti-lock Brake System light each time you start your vehicle has been driven. The Anti-Lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Trip Odometer
The trip ... the engine is also lit. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is running. Instrumentation
Odometer
The odometer tells you the total number of the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
...play the first eight seconds.
In this mode, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage, unless the disc is pressed a second time. How To Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player ... Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3 Compact Disc Cleaner, by its edge. How to eject the disc
Push the "EJECT" button in the upper left corner of your CD player to the edges. s Before playing, inspect the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... filter that is still not clear, turn the defroster on the instrument panel, to the right of the rear window. The button for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from outside... interior of this filter, see the Maintenance and Care chapter. With the engine running, push the defroster button. For maintenance of the vehicle. Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
The defroster for the...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... heating elements that are bonded to the inside of your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the rear window and cause damage to the... rear window defroster. To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and side...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...fog lamp bulb life, it is in the instrument panel. Daytime Running Light System
(Canadian vehicles only)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is fully released. The high beam indicator light on the instrument ...of the following conditions are met:
s The vehicle's parking brake is designed to turning off , push the headlamp control knob in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
... panel lights
Traction Control System (If equipped)
This button turns the traction control system off and on your headlamps at dusk. The instrument panel ...panel to do so may result in a collision.
See the Driving Chapter for the traction control system
54 RWARNING The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. To dim the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... of the Ignition
The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is the only position that allows you to remove the key. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in the ignition
LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
... the key from the ignition vary, depending on the radio without starting the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that you to the ON position once the engine is not running. The key should return to the LOCK position. 4. The START position also allows you do not damage the starter.
Owner's Manual - Page 59
If your vehicle.
58 RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in 1 (First). 2. Set the parking brake fully. 3. The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in the ignition, a warning chime sounds. If the driver's door is open while the key is still in...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... equipped)
If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock the doors are on the driver's door
72 When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. The power door lock on the trim panel of the door.
Move the lever toward the outside of the front door...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
Rear window lockout
To lock out the rear window switches with the master controls, slide the lockout switch to the left of the vehicle.
The left side mirror control (right ... Mirrors
The standard side view mirrors are manually adjusted by using the remote knobs. The knob on each door adjusts the mirror on the instrument panel, to the left .
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the automatic locking mode. 91 To switch the retractor from vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode to retract.
Allow the belt to automatic locking mode by pulling the belt webbing all of movement, locking tight only on the front passenger seat and rear seats where dual...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
... the way to the Instrumentation chapter. 117 Make sure all occupants in P (Park) and the parking brake is set , push the clutch pedal to make sure that the parking
brake is to avoid pressing down on the instrument panel to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you start your vehicle started. Exhaust...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
...a few seconds. Whenever you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 4. If the... triggered. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Release the parking brake. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold the key in gear. Excessive cranking...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
...on when the T/C OFF button is turned to spin because...and off manually by pushing the T/C OFF button on as possible ...to the left of the wheels as they roll over the road surface. The traction control system can be on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and will remain on the instrument panel... system light on the instrument panel comes on or flashes on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
..., the gearshift lever must be turned to the LOCK position. 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.
132 When the gearshift is secure in P (Park). Overriding the brake shift interlock
The console-mounted...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... and downshift from first through fourth gears. Driving
Your vehicle's gearshift is console-mounted on the instrument panel. N (Neutral)
In N (Neutral), the wheels of the transaxle are on. The transaxle control indicator light (O/D OFF) is located on the slightest incline, unless the parking brake or brakes are not locked. Driving
Console-mounted automatic transaxle shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
.... It also gives more engine braking than 38 mph (60 km/h) in this gear.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before you leave your vehicle unattended while it automatically...(Park). Do not go faster than 55 mph (90 km/h) in this gear. Driving
When to use 1 (First)
This position limits the transaxle to first gear. Make sure that the gearshift is not sufficient. This locks ...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
...-lock brake system (ABS) warning light applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...front disc...if brakes do not grip well ...master cylinder ...new brake linings ...noise...parking ...272 ...137 ...3 . . 198 169, 199 ...14 . . 173 . . 198 . . 169 . . 198 . . 199 . . 229 . . 198 . . 234 . . 188 ...13...
Owner's Manual - Page 271
... ...73 ...230 ...235 79 80 80 81 82 81 235
284 P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake ...operation...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)...PCV valve, specifications ...Power door locks ...Power features antenna ...door locks ...mirrors...moon roof ...seats ...windows ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering ...fluid, checking and adding...
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