FORD CONTOUR 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
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24 pica art:0001228-A
The power distribution box fuses and relays
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Spare fuses are located in the power distribution box under the
hood.
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twenty-four pica
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Roadside Emergencies
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fourteen pica
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The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and
Relays
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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.
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13-1/2 pica
art:0000377-B
The instrument panel fuse panel location
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Roadside Emergencies
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24 pica art:0000381-C
The instrument panel fuses
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thirty pica
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Roadside Emergencies
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Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
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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.
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Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
pulling tool that is provided.
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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.
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Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
See the following chart.
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7-1/2 pica art:0001319-A
The side view of a typical fuse
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eight pica
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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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Circuit Breakers
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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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Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit breakers. Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow the electrical
parts to work again once the overload on the circuit is gone. If
the circuit breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the same
amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted in the
fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it
straight out of its socket.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare
tire is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency
use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with the words
ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do
not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring
yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal.
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tow a trailer.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with this tire. Because
the temporary spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire,
it reduces the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get caught
in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare tire is stored under the carpet on the floor of the
trunk.
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You will find additional instructions for the spare tire on the
wheel decal (located on the temporary spare wheel).
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