1997 Ford Contour Support Question
1997 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by cnhupp1 on November 11th, 2013
Coolant Level
Indicator light for low coolant stays on until engine has warmed up, this after checking and filling coolant level.
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
Indicator Lights and Chimes
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
This warning light and chime remind you to fasten your vehicle.
The following warning lights and gauges are on the standard cluster. Standard Cluster
The following conditions will take place:
s If the driver's safety belt is not buckled when the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
... system serviced by a qualified service technician. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is low, the brake system should be working properly. If the light stays on briefly when you release the parking brake. This light comes on when the parking brake is set, or...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... severe engine damage.
14 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Charging System Light
This light indicates that you need to have the electrical system checked. However, if your key to the START and ON position. If the light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to charge.
The light should stay off ).
The light...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible. 2. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in the DRL circuit. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary to
bring it indicates a failure in the Index...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...Indicator (Automatic Transaxle Only)
This light tells you are driving, have your vehicle serviced at the first opportunity.
18 Depressing the TCS button located below the gearshift release button on the shifter will be in the ON position and the engine... pushed. Check Engine Warning Light
This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control System requires service. When the light is on...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... reading may vary slightly while the vehicle is the result of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
This gauge indicates the temperature of fuel movement within the NORMAL band under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in the fuel tank. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... position, but should add more coolant. If a malfunction is low inside the recovery bottle. Low Coolant Light (If equipped)
This light indicates that you should turn off when the engine starts. At this light stays on the ABS pump motor for vehicles equipped with the traction control system). The system turns on , check the level of the self-check feature. 25 mph [20...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
... each use prior to the second position (headlamps on) and pull the knob out. The fog lamps operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will glow when the fog lamps are on. To turn the headlamp control knob to turning off , push...
Owner's Manual - Page 60
... the steering column to:
s operate the turn signals and cornering lamps s turn the high beams on/off position when you turn signal stays on the left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the instrument cluster will return to the off s flash the lamps Turn Signals
The turn signal lever
Move the lever up...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
... windshield wipers can be turned to the ON position. Turn the ring on the lever to set on high, low speed or interval wipe. When the high beams are on, the high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on or off position. To turn off the high beams, pull the lever...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
...normal brakes fail. RWARNING Always set the parking brake, put your foot on , have the brakes checked immediately. RWARNING To prevent personal injury, do not release the parking brake while outside the vehicle. ...the parking brake to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light remains on the brake pedal, pull the handle upward and push the button. They may not be adversely affected...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... the transaxle are on the floor. This allows the transaxle to a complete stop before shifting into or out of R (Reverse).
The O/D OFF light is 133
The transaxle control indicator light (O/D OFF) is console-mounted on . Driving
Your vehicle's gearshift is located on the gearshift handle. You can put the gearshift lever in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
... your vehicle cruises at cruising speeds. D (Drive) also gives more engine braking to use D (Overdrive - without Transaxle Control Switch Activated)
D (Overdrive) is illuminated the transaxle will upshift and downshift from first through fourth gears) depress the TCS again. pressed, the transaxle control indicator light will illuminate (O/D OFF) on downgrades than D (Overdrive).
134 Each...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... the vehicle must be off after it has warmed up and allow a few
minutes for safe engine operation, check the oil using the dipstick each time you put it back into the oil pan.
2. Engine oil dipstick (2.0L engine)
185 Checking the engine oil level:
1. Remember the engine must be parked on level ground. Open the hood. Maintenance and Care...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
... the liquid level to the fill line on the windshield, engine coolant could make it with a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and water to see through the windshield. If the level is below the indicator mark in the container for the windshield washer fluid.
When the engine is cool, the coolant level in the Maintenance Schedule booklet. Check the engine coolant level in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
..., checking ...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specification ...21 . . 56 . 184 . . 96 . 102 96, 98 96, 98 . . 16 . . 98 . . 98 . . 98 . 100 . 181 . 229 . . 81 . . 44 . 191 . 126 . 125 . . 21 . 168 . 240 . 237 . . 23 ...130 197 195 230 231
271 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...see also Brakes ...warning light ...Anti...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
location ...Hazard flashers ...Headlamps bulb specification ...checking alignment . . warning chime ...Head restraints ...High beams indicator light ...operation...High-mount brakelamp . description ...replacing the bulb...Hitch...
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Owner's Manual - Page 269
... panel, dimming ...interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system ...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...high beam ...low coolant...Overdrive off indicator (automatic transaxle only) safety belt ...turn signal indicator...Load limits ...GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...223 . 219 . . 53...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
... transaxles ...understanding loading information ...Vehicle storage ...Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) ...Viscosity (see Engine oil) ...Visor (see Remote entry) ...Trip odometer ...Trunk, using the remote entry system to open Tune-up specifications (VECI)...Turn signal ...indicator lights ...lever ...130 195 230 231 133 79 21 80 218 59 19 59 178
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
...inspections that should be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. u Check coolant level in the vehicle. Notice any smell of exhaust fumes in the coolant recovery
reservoir. u Check for low or under-inflated tires.
When You Stop for Fuel:
u Check the engine oil level. u Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or "pulls" to...
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