headlamp FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual
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4
Instrumentation
Page 30
Turn signal/high beam
Page 6
Instrument clusterPage 29
Hazard flasher
control
Page 31
Windshield
wiper/washer
control
Page 132
Hood release
Page 17
Headlamp control/
Foglamp control*Page 28
Tilt steering
wheel leverPage 27
Ignition switch
Page 32
Speed control*
Page 29
Horn Page 19
Rear window
defroster control*
Page 20
Power mirrors*
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
Res
Set
Acc
CoastOff
On
NORMALEF 1
/
2
UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
BRAKE000123
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80
90
100
110
120
130MPH
20 406055
80120 100
140
160
180
20012
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
MIRRORS
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Instrumentation
7 High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on. Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. The light also illuminates
when the battery is not charging
properly and the vehicle may
require electrical system service.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on as a reminder to fasten
the safety belts. For more
information, refer to
Safety belt
indicator light and warning
chime in the Seating and safety
restraints chapter.
Alternative design
Alternative design
Alternative design
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Instrumentation
13
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is open.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
off/lock or accessory position and
the driver’s door is open.
Air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
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Controls and features
17
MIRRORS
HM:
I0 20
OFF LOPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
POWERAUDIOAM/FM
SCAN
SEEK 312645ANSSIDE1-2EJECTVOLUME
000123
000010 20 3040506070
80
90
100
110
120
130MPH20 406055
80120 100
140
160
180
200EF 1
/
2UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
NORMALBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS
Headlamp control
Lamps off.
Turn one position clockwise:
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps on.
Turn two positions clockwise:
Headlamps on.
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Controls and features
18Daytime running lights (DRL)
(Canadian vehicles only)
The DRL system turns on the
highbeam headlamps, with a
reduced light output, when:
•the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the on position,
•the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake, and
•the headlamp system is in the off
position.
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.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Pull out the control while the
headlamps are on to turn the
foglamps on.
Push in the control to deactivate
the foglamps.
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Controls and features
30Multi-function switch
The turn signal functions are
available only with the ignition
switch on.
Right turn signal
Move the lever up.
Left turn signal
Move the lever down.
HM:
I0 20
OFF LOPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
POWERAUDIOAM/FM
SCAN
SEEK 312645ANSSIDE1-2EJECTVOLUME
000123
000010 20 3040506070
80
90
100
110
120
130MPH20 406055
80120 100
140
160
180
200EF 1
/
2UNLEADED FUEL ONLY
12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
NORMALBRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
MIRRORS
Flash-to-pass
Pull the lever toward you and
release quickly for “flash-to-pass”
operation.
High beam headlamps
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel.
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Controls and features
42Opening the luggage
compartment
Press the TRUNK control.
Sounding the panic alarm
Press the PANICcontrol. The horn
will sound and the headlamps and
tail lamps will flash for
approximately two minutes and
forty-five seconds.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
PANICcontrol again or turn the
ignition key to the on position.
Replacing the batteries
The transmitter is powered by two
coin-type, three-volt lithium
batteries. A decrease in operating
range can be caused by:
•battery failure,
•weather conditions, or
•structures around the vehicle.
Replacement batteries for the
remote entry system transmitters
may be purchased at pharmacies,
watch stores or at authorized
dealers.
UN
LOCK
LOCKPANIC
TRUNK
TRUNKUN
LOCK
LOCKPANIC
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Starting
82
PREPARING TO START THE
VEHICLE
Engine starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system. This system
meets all Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of
radio noise.
When starting a fuel-injected
engine, avoid pressing the
accelerator pedal before or during
starting. Only use the accelerator
pedal when you have difficulty
starting the engine. For more
information on starting the vehicle,
refer to Starting the enginein this
chapter.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all vehicle occupants
have buckled their safety belts. For
more information on safety belts
and their proper usage, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and
vehicle accessories are off.
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Roadside emergencies
114Ampere
rating
Power distribution box (engine compartment)
Color
Circuits protected
1*
2*
3*
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
1880
60
60
20
15
—
20
—
20
20
3
15
20
15
10
10
10
10black
yellow
yellow
yellow
light blue
—
yellow
—
light blue
light blue
violet
light blue
yellow
light blue
red
red
red
redMain power supply to vehicle
electrical system
Engine cooling fan
ABS braking system, heater
blower
Ignition and EEC module
Foglamp
Not used
ABS system
not used
Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
Ignition switch
EEC ignition module (memory)
Horn and hazard flasher warning
system
HEGO sensor
Electrically operated fuel pump
Low beam headlamp –
(passenger’s side)
Low beam headlamp –
(driver’s side)
High beam headlamp –
(passenger’s side)
High beam headlamp –
(driver’s side)
* Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.
Fuse
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Roadside emergencies
115
Power distribution box (engine compartment)
RelayCircuits switched
R 1
R 2
R 3
R 4
R 5
R 6
R 7
R 8
R 9
R 10
R 11
D1
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
To check or change a fuse or a
relay, open the fuse box by pulling
down the lock release lever (1).
1
Daytime running lights
Radiator fan relay (high speed)
Air conditioning
Air conditioning clutch relay
Radiator fan relay (low speed)
Starter solenoid
Horn
Electrically operated fuel pump
Low beam headlamps
High beam headlamps
EEC module
Reverse voltage protection
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