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How To Turn Off Airbag In 98 Ford Contour
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... in effect at the time of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. Introduction
If possible, you can gradually increase the performance of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
3 From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Instrumentation
Page 19 Rear window defroster control* Page 20 Power mirrors* Page 30 Turn signal/high beam Page 6 Instrument cluster Page 29 Hazard flasher control Page 31 Windshield wiper/washer control
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Owner's Manual - Page 6
... Flashes when the left or right turn signal or hazard lights are described on the following pages. The individual warning and indicator lights are activated.
Instrumentation
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... and the engine is off. Alternative design
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For more information, refer to fasten the safety belts. Instrumentation
Charging system Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on .
Alternative design
Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is not charging properly and the vehicle may require electrical system service.
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130
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CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
Low coolant (if equipped) Briely illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is low.
Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level. TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
8 Illuminates when the...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... be damaged. CHECK ENGINE
Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel level is not fitted correctly. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF
Check engine Illuminates when the ignition is turned on the end of the transaxle and will flash steadily if a malfunction is detected. Indicates the status of the gearshift lever is pressed and overdrive...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130
BRAKE
E
1/ 2
F
MPH
CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on .
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...lost.
If the engine oil level is correct and the light stays on and the engine is turned on , see your dealer or qualified service technician.
BRAKE
BRAKE
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BRAKE
... care chapter to be serviced. Instrumentation
Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is turned on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to check the engine oil level as ...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130
BRAKE
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CHECK ENGINE
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
Testing the warning and indicator lights and chimes Turn the ignition key to the on position without starting the engine.
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... lamps. Push in a collision.
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Daytime running lights (DRL) (Canadian vehicles only) The DRL system turns on the highbeam headlamps, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is in the on... your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in the control to turn the foglamps on. Controls and features
Foglamp control (if equipped) Pull out the control while the headlamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... the control to operate the rear window defroster. The ignition must be in the on .
19 To manually turn off position. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to clear the rear window of the panel lighting. Controls and features
Rear window defroster (if equipped) Press...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... FLR/ DEF DEF
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SIDE
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POWER
AUDIO VOLUME
AM/FM
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SCAN
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EJECT
Power mirrors (if equipped) The control can be swivelled and turned. Then turn the control back to adjust the passenger side mirror.
Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror, clockwise to the center position.
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... temperature control to the desired speed. OFF PANEL A/C* MAX* A/C
PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF* DEF*
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Fan speed Turn the fan speed control to the desired mix of warm or cool air (left for cooler and right for warmer).
The A/C compressor (if equipped) operates ...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...) gear is not followed, a grinding noise may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Apply the brake and the clutch and shift into R (Reverse) gear. 4. Driving
Parking 1. Turn the ignition off. Do not park your vehicle. 2. Do not release the clutch pedal. 3. If the following direction is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
Do not tow your vehicle towed: • release the parking brake, • move the gearshift to N (Neutral), • turn the ignition to the off position and • unlock the steering wheel. Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or slingbelt towing procedure. TOWING YOUR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Before you have...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
...ground. Maintenance and care
Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions, lead to drain into the oil pan...Make sure the vehicle is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. If the engine is warm, turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to engine damage which is on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
...fluids. Engine oil filler cap The design of at an authorized waste disposal facility.
137 Do not open , turn in a responsible manner.
Call your local recycling center to the "Maintenance Schedule" booklet for your community's standards...use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for additional information. Follow your engine application.
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1
... Points SVT Contour Specifications SVT Owner Benefits SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 2 3 10 11 12 15 16
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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
..., you for balance between powertrain and chassis, cornering prowess and long-distance comfort, always working to build cars in your Contour Owner's Guide and provides information specific to 5 p.m. Introduction
Welcome to the Ford Special Vehicle Team family, and thank you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to your new SVT...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
SVT Contour Specifications
TRANSAXLE Type: MTX-75 Final drive: 4.06:1 Gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse SUSPENSION Front Rear STEERING Type Gear ratio Turns, lock to lock Turning diameter BRAKES Front Rear ABS 27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs, single-position calipers 25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs, single-position...