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What Switch Controls The Overdrive On A 199 Ford Contour

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

...Power mirrors* Page 30 Turn signal/high beam Page 6 Instrument cluster Page 29 Hazard flasher control Page 31 Windshield wiper/washer control 3 2 NORMAL 4 5 6 7 1 0 x 1000 8 55 60 70 80... CONTROL O/D OFF On Res MI RRORS Set Acc Off Coast Page 132 Hood release Page 17 Headlamp control/ Foglamp control* 4 Page 28 Tilt steering wheel lever Page 27 Ignition switch Page 32 Speed control*...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

...:20 LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF Page 22 Climate control system SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Electronic sound system; Instrumentation Page 19 Instrument panel dimmer switch On various models the appearance and location of some items may differ from those shown...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

Indicates the status of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive is low. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Check engine Illuminates when the ignition is ... may be damaged. Instrumentation O/D Off indicator (Automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch (TCS) on and the engine is detected. If the condition persists, your dealer or a qualified service...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... ENGINE Front foglamps Illuminates when foglamps are switched on . If the light fails to illuminate, continues to Foglamps control in the Controls and features chapter for notes on , ...0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE NORMAL E 1/ 2 F MPH TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 3 2 NORMAL 4 5 6 7 1 0 x 1000 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

...control Adjust the control to vary the intensity of thin ice and fog. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to operate the rear window defroster. The ignition must be in the on . 19 Operates only when the exterior lights are switched... on position to the off the defroster, push the control again.
Owner's Manual - Page 21

... 12 or 24 hour format, depress the H button and the M button simultaneously and then release them. To advance the hours, press the H button; Controls and features Digital clock Switch the ignition on the audio system, refer to the "Audio Guide". 21 H M I0:20 Audio system For information on : The clock can be...
Owner's Manual - Page 27

The accessory position. Ignition switched on, all main electrical circuits are disabled. Starter motor activated. The ignition key should not be left in P (... transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position for normal driving. 4. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. Controls and features STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS 3 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF Ignition 1.
Owner's Manual - Page 29

The horn can be operated when the ignition is off . The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off. 29 Depress to switch off . Depress again to activate. Horn Press the pad. Controls and features Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger.
Owner's Manual - Page 30

... 120 10 130 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF H M I0:20 LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF MI RRORS SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 6 SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Multi-function switch The turn signal Move the lever up. High beam headlamps Push...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

Once speed control is switched off • Press Off or On • turn speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. To turn off the vehicle ignition. Controls and features 3 2 NORMAL 4 5 6 7 1 0 ...0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF H M I0:20 LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ ...
Owner's Manual - Page 33

Res Set Acc Coast If your vehicle slows down a steep hill, your speed control will disengage. Res Set Acc Coast 33 This is faster than the set speed on a downhill in overdrive, you drive up or down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on and the vehicle speed must...
Owner's Manual - Page 36

... the desired direction. 12 SEC Sunroof (if equipped) The electric sunroof can be operated only when the ignition is switched to close the sunroof Press the rear part of the control again. Open/Lift Close 36 Door delay Off On Reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps are closed with the ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 37

... TO 37 Controls and features DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Power door locks (if equipped) Push to the second action point: the window opens automatically. AU TO One-touch down feature (driver only) Briefly press the control to lock or unlock all doors. Press the appropriate control to stop the window while it is switched on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 38

..., LA PORTE NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE L´INTERIEUR. LOCKED, VERROUILLEE WHEN LOCKED, DOOR WON`T OPEN FROM INSIDE. Controls and features Safety switch Move the switch to the right to operate the windows. LOCKED, VERROUILLEE 38 Move the switch to the left to allow passengers to prevent passengers from the outside of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 40

... rear and rotate forward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal (if equipped). Controls and features Fuel pump shut-off switch For information on the fuel pump shut-off...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

The armed status is only available with two coded keys. This system is indicated when the control light flashes every two seconds. Automatic disarming Switching on the ignition disarms the system if the correct code is used to start your vehicle. 44 It is an additional theft protection feature which ...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

... your dealer or a qualified technician as soon as possible. Remove the key and try again. If the control light illuminates continuously for approximately three seconds to indicate that the system is switched on, the control light in the digital clock will illuminate for approximately one minute and then repeatedly at irregular intervals, a system...
Owner's Manual - Page 93

The transaxle control indicator light (O/D light) is off (not illuminated) during normal vehicle operation. This is the... normal driving mode for the D gearshift position. The O/D light is located on the instrument panel. Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the floor. Your vehicle will illuminate in gears one through four. The transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 94

...) located on the gearshift handle. Transaxle operates in the instrument cluster. To return to overdrive mode, press the transaxle control switch.The O/D OFF indicator light will automatically return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three. When starting your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. The...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3

... on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Ford strongly recommends the use of components affecting emission control, the non-Ford parts should be performed at 96,000 kilometers (60,000 miles), except in Canada and California...

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