FORD CONTOUR 1997 2.G Workshop Manual

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Air conditioning
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A/C
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Select A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The A/C position is used for cooling
except when extremely hot or fast cooling of the vehicle is
needed. Then, select MAX A/C for fast cooling and return to
A/C when you are comfortable.
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MAX A/C
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The MAX A/C position produces cool air more rapidly to
provide faster cooling of your vehicle. This is possible because
cooler air is drawn from inside the passenger area and
refrigerated again instead of using warmer outside air. Using
inside air will also make the fan sound louder, which is normal
when using MAX A/C. The air flow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
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Comfort tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your climate control system.
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In humid weather, selectVDEF before starting your
engine. This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a
few minutes of operation, you may select another function.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the climate control system turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your heater and air conditioner system which could block
the air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if equipped)
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Your vehicle may have an air filter that removes pollen and
road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of
the vehicle. For maintenance of this filter, see theMaintenance
and Carechapter.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice
from both the inside and outside of the rear window.
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The button for the rear window defroster is on the instrument
panel, to the right of the steering wheel.
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The rear window defroster and heated side view mirrors
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Clear away any snow that is on the rear window before using
the defroster. With the engine running, push the defroster
button.
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster will turn off. If
the window is still not clear, turn the defroster on again.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key is turned to
the OFF or START position.
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NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with
abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If
you do, you may damage the heating elements that
are bonded to the inside of the rear window and
cause damage to the rear window defroster.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
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The knob for the exterior lights
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To turn on the parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps
and side marker lamps, turn the knob clockwise to the first
position.
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps, tail lamps, license
plate lamps and side marker lamps, turn the knob clockwise to
the second position.
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Fog Lamps (If equipped)
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The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog.
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The fog lamps operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on. To operate the fog lamps, turn the headlamp control knob
to the second position (headlamps on) and pull the knob out.
An indicator lamp will glow when the fog lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the headlamp control knob in.
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To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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The vehicle's parking brake is fully released.
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a
failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
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When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
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The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
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Traction Control System (If equipped)
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This button turns the traction control system off and on. See the
Driving Chapterfor more information.
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The button for the traction control system
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Clock
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The digital clock
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To set the hour, press and hold the hour button. When the
desired hour appears, release the button.
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To set the minutes, press and hold the minute button. When
the desired minute appears, release the button.
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To switch between a 12-hour clock and a 24-hour clock,
press both the hour and minute buttons at the same time.
Reset the time as above.
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Storage Compartments
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Your vehicle may have several storage compartments:
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a coin holder on the instrument panel
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with
an automatic transaxle.
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LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on
floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking
brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in P (Park) to move
the key to the LOCK position.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,
move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories
to operate while the engine is not running. For example, you
can use ACCESSORY to turn on the radio without starting the
engine.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the ignition vary,
depending on whether your vehicle has an automatic or manual
transaxle.
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If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle:
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Put the gearshift lever in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:
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Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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The steering wheel locks when the key is removed.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still in the ignition,
a warning chime sounds.
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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Turn Signals
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The turn signal lever
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move it down to
signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator light in the
instrument cluster will flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move the lever back
to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to signal but not to
latch. The lever will return to the off position when you release
it.
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