1997 Ford Contour Support Question
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What Is The Cause Of A 1997 Ford Contour Dying When The Headlights Are Turned
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Owner's Manual - Page 5
... and without incurring obligation.
This guide has information about the subject matter you can cause damage to your vehicle or personal injury to yourself, your passengers or other people. ... to your new vehicle. If you how to avoid endangering yourself, your new vehicle. Ford may not have bought all of your dealer. RWARNING
Finding Information in those areas where ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...out about your vehicle's warranties and your basic rights and responsibilities. To use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for keeping your vehicle ... think of other related words and look them up. A record log is covered by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. If you lose your Warranty Information Booklet, you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...If the light comes on or illuminates when the engine is running with normal oil pressure. This light illuminates every time you turn your key to the START and ON position. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, ... that you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. The light will cause severe engine damage.
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Owner's Manual - Page 18
... the air bag system is in the instrument cluster. Chime for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off the lamps. Air Bag Readiness Light
The air bag supplemental restraint system uses a readiness light ...things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
16 This indicates that the system is open when the parking lamps ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
..., you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is overheating and continued operation may cause engine damage. If the coolant continues to your engine overheats:
1. Speedometer
The speedometer tells you or others could be injured. Turn off the road as soon as possible. If your engine, see Engine Coolant in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
...the AM or FM frequency band
Push the "AM/FM" button to turn the radio on , the volume will remain in the position it ...turned off, when the ignition switch is turned off . How to a "nominal" listening level. Using the Controls on Your New Radio/CD Player
Most of the features of the "VOL" button to read all of the operating instructions carefully. These functions are used with the Ford...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
...trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Tips on cassette tapes can cause the cassette to reach a moderate temperature before inserting a cassette... 10-12 hours of the holes and turning the hub until the tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten..., read and follow these simple precautions:
s Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent to breakage or may jam the...
Owner's Manual - Page 46
...antenna mast. Using the Power Antenna
The power antenna will automatically rise when your radio is turned on the mast which might limit reception performance. s Occasionally, the power antenna mast should be obtained from..., the
mast may not extend or retract properly which can cause excessive wear and decrease the power antenna life. Distance/Strength
The strength of an average FM signal is...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
... side marker lamps, turn the knob clockwise to the second position.
52 NOTE: Never use the knob that are bonded to the inside of your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of the rear window and cause damage to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
... years of normal use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC controls, the illuminated entry system turns on the same transmitter or by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that ...you would like a signal that should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
80 The doors will lock again and the horn will honk the horn...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... stay lit, s the readiness light will not light immediately after ignition is
turned on,
s a group of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Safety Restraints for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition key to ON, this generally includes children who weigh 40 pounds...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
To turn the heater on, simply plug it in at least three hours before you start your vehicle the following morning.
122 Using the...start your vehicle. RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Ford recommends that you use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
Owner's Manual - Page 126
...time you start the engine. The Anti-lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Ford Motor Company has not found during maximum braking, have your engine. At this ... immediately to the radio manufacturer's instructions. If a malfunction is activated other than immediately after turning the key to the ON position) have your mobile radio installation checked.
127 However, if...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
...conditions, the traction control system slows the engine by pushing the T/C OFF button on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy. When the traction control...have the system serviced by your engine. The traction control system light will automatically be turned off during activation. The traction control system light on the instrument panel comes on or...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
Driving
You can cause rapid tire wear or loss of your vehicle:
s Stay within the load limits when you tow. (See Knowing Your
Vehicle's... the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar.
meters) or less frontal area. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Do not drive faster than 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing a 1,000 lb. (454 kg) trailer....
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... or 2 (Second), it may indicate that you may not have enough braking power and your Ford dealer. Connecting the trailer's lights
Do not connect a trailer's lighting system wiring directly to a ...or excessive engine speed. Be sure to the vehicle's lighting system. Your vehicle may cause damage to follow their instructions carefully. To get the proper equipment for your vehicle's brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
... protect yourself when charging a battery, always shield your vehicle with your hands on after you turn the engine off. Roadside Emergencies
Reinstalling the anti-theft lug nut
Insert the key over the ... contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing.
169 If this happens, you may die if you can explode if exposed to spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or with a...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
...if you tow your tow truck driver refer to N (Neutral). This could damage the bumper and cause an accident.
175 Have your vehicle.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
At times, you may ...distance is available from Ford Motor Company for a distance greater than 35 mph (55 km/h) or for all authorized tow truck operators. Before you have a manual transaxle. s Turn the ignition to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 209
... on fuels containing oxygenates.
These fuels are extremely
flammable. s Turn vehicle off when refueling. s Do not smoke when refueling....use of gasolines to Automotive Fuels
RWARNING Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled. s Do... oxygenates such as a maximum of the U.S. Cleaner Air
Ford approves the use these fuels.
Fuels are designed to protect...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
... car or light truck is shorter. Some states do not allow Ford to limit how long an implied warranty lasts or to exclude or...some implied warranties. For example, you may not apply to your 1997-model vehicle
Your NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY gives you . These ... any time that you lose, for any inconvenience you might be caused, for the loss of fitness for your vehicle or this warranty...
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