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[SR18450(ALL)05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument
cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not required.
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[SR18475(ALL)05/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
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[SR18501(ALL)05/95]
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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[SR18525(ALL)05/95]
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or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on,
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[SR18550(ALL)05/95]
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
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[SR18575(ALL)05/95]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR18601(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SR19000(ALL)05/95]
Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles
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[SR19500(ALL)05/95]
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your
local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG05105(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG05200(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG05300(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
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[LG05400(ALL)11/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See
Engine oilin the Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured. To ensure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG05500(ALL)11/94]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary to
bring it to the full level before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for
further service actions.
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[LG06200(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG06300(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when you flash the lights.
[LG06350(ALL)05/94]
If the high beam light flashes in a vehicle equipped with the
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it indicates a
failure in the DRL circuit. Check the bulbs and fuses or have
the DRL system checked by your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
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Servicing Your Contour
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Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
[SV33200(ALL)05/94]
Fuses, circuit breakers, and relays protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or relay, or tripped a circuit breaker. Before
you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
circuit protector.
[SV33400(ALL)05/94]
The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit
breaker opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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[SV33410(ALL)06/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to
check, follow the procedures underChecking and replacing fuses
orChecking and replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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[SV33500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always remove the key from the ignition before working
on or replacing fuses.
[SV33600(ALL)01/95]
The Power Distribution Box Fuses and Relays
[SV33710(ALL)02/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001227-A
The power distribution box location
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[SV33713(ALL)02/94]
24 pica art:0001228-A
The power distribution box fuses and relays
[SV33800(ALL)09/94]
Spare fuses are located in the power distribution box under the
hood.
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Servicing Your Contour
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[SV33951(ALL)02/95]
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and
Relays
[SV33971(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel fuse panel is underneath the instrument
panel on the left side. To open it, reach under the instrument
panel and push the release button to the right of the fuse panel.
[SV34001(O )05/94]
13-1/2 pica
art:0000377-B
The instrument panel fuse panel location
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[SV34101(ALL)02/94]
24 pica art:0000381-C
The instrument panel fuses
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[SV34401(ALL)01/95]
Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
[SV34501(ALL)04/94]
sixteen pica
chart:0001229-A%*
[SV35200(ALL)06/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
[SV35301(ALL)04/94]1.
Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
[SV35311(ALL)02/94]2.
On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the power
distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse
panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
[SV35351(ALL)02/94]3.
Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
pulling tool that is provided.
[SV35370(ALL)11/92]4.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse should be replaced.
[SV35390(ALL)02/93]5.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
See the following chart.
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Servicing Your Contour
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[SV36000(ALL)05/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0001319-A
The side view of a typical fuse
[SV36200(ALL)04/94]
eight pica
chart:0001255-B*
[SV36300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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[SV36700(ALL)03/95]
Circuit Breakers
[SV36900(ALL)02/94]
If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the instrument
panel fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesto find out how
to locate the fuse panel and pull it down.
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[SV37000(ALL)02/95]
Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit breakers. Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions.
[SV37100(ALL)02/95]
Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow the electrical
parts to work again once the overload on the circuit is gone. If
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Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued)
specifications.................... 254
temperature gauge.................. 64
Cooling fan...................... 196
Crankcase emission filter................ 253
Cruise control (see Speed control)............. 88
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 186
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Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 69
Daytime running light system.............. 79
Defects, reporting................... 185
Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors........ 76
Dipstick
automatic transaxle fluid............... 229
engine oil..................... 210
power steering fluid................. 234
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 175
Dispute Settlement Board................ 182
Doors......................... 93
lubricant specifications................ 254
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 153
heavy load..................... 155
high water..................... 155
slippery roads................... 153
tips for safe driving................. 153
towing a trailer................... 157
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Electrical system
circuit breakers................... 243
fuses......................235, 242
relays....................... 235
Electronic sound system
radio reception................... 136
tuning the radio.................117, 131
warranty and service information........... 137
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280 Fuel (continued)
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 206
storing your vehicle................. 256
treating emergencies................. 206
Fuel cap
removing...................... 202
replacing...................... 204
Fuel filler door, remote release............. 202
Fuel filter, specifications................ 253
Fuel gauge....................... 64
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 50
starting after a collision................ 50
Fuse panels, instrument panel............. 242
Fuses
charts....................... 242
checking and replacing............... 242
circuit breakers................... 243
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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 202
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 207
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 202
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 64
fuel gauge...................... 64
odometer....................... 65
speedometer..................... 65
tachometer...................... 66
trip odometer..................... 65
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 156
definition...................... 155
driving with a heavy load.............. 155
location...................... 155
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