headlamp FORD CONTOUR 1997 2.G User Guide

Maintenance and Care
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[MC36100(ALL)03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC36200(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the OFF position.
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[MC36300(ALL)01/96]2.
Lift the hood and find the bulb in the headlamp socket.
[MC36400(ALL)12/95]3.
Remove the bulb assembly by turning it clockwise and
pulling it out of the headlamp socket.
[MC36500(ALL)12/95]4.
Remove the L-shaped bulb by pressing the retaining clip at
the base of the electrical connector and sliding the bulb out.
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[MC36600(ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
[MC36700(ALL)12/95]1.
Without touching the glass on the bulb, insert the new bulb.
You may want to protect the bulb by holding it with a piece
of cloth or paper towel. Make sure the retaining clip at the
base of the electrical connector locks.
[MC36800(ALL)12/95]2.
Insert the bulb assembly in the headlamp socket. Turn it
counterclockwise to lock it in place.
[MC36900(ALL)12/95]3.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Index
Brakes (continued)
power braking................... 125
servicing...................... 188
stopping distances.................. 145
trailer....................... 143
when storing your vehicle.............. 234
Brake-shift interlock.................. 131
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 15
Bulbs, replacing.................... 219
halogen...................... 220
headlamps..................... 220
high-mount brakelamp................ 222
specifications.................... 223
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 244
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 245
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 230
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 123
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 102
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 38, 42
Catalytic converter................... 216
Chains, tires...................... 208
Changing a tire.................... 161
Charging system warning light.............. 14
Childproof locks..................... 71
Child safety restraints................. 100
child safety belts.................. 114
child safety seats.................. 102
Child safety seats................... 102
and air bags.................... 102
attaching with tether straps............. 113
automatic locking mode (retractor).........91,102
in front seat..................102, 104
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Child safety seats (continued)
in rear outboard seat................ 102
in rear seat..................... 102
tether anchorage hardware.............. 114
Chime
headlamps on.................... 16
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 12
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing......... 160
Cleaning your vehicle................. 224
CD player and discs.................. 33
chrome and aluminum parts............. 225
engine compartment................. 227
exterior...................... 224
exterior lamps................... 226
fabric....................... 226
headlamps..................... 226
instrument panel................. 7,225
interior....................... 226
mirrors........................ 75
plastic parts.................... 225
polishing...................... 224
rear windows..................... 52
rustproofing.................... 225
safety belts..................... 225
tail lamps..................... 226
upholstery and interior trim............. 226
washing...................... 224
waxing....................... 224
wheels....................... 227
Climate control system.................. 47
Clock.......................... 55
Clutch........................ 136
fluid reservoir................... 188
operation while driving............... 136
shifting the gears.................. 136
specifications.................... 231
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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 130
column-mounted.................. 130
floor-mounted................... 136
locking the gearshift.................. 56
positions....................130, 136
shifting the gears................130, 136
shift-lock...................... 131
Gearshift:
shifting the gears................130, 136
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).......... 139
calculating..................... 140
definition...................... 139
driving with a heavy load.............. 139
location...................... 139
H
Hazard flashers................... 62,149
Headlamps
bulb specification.................. 223
checking alignment................. 220
cleaning...................... 226
daytime running lights................ 53
replacing bulbs.................219±220
turning on and off.................. 52
warning chime.................... 16
Head restraints..................... 83
High beams
indicator light.................... 15
operation....................... 60
High-mount brakelamp................ 222
description..................... 222
replacing the bulb.................. 222
Hitch......................... 143
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart......... 223
checking...................... 219
daytime running light system............. 53
dome lamps..................... 54
fog lamps...................... 53
hazard flashers.................. 62,149
headlamps...................... 52
high-mount brakelamp............... 222
instrument panel, dimming.............. 54
interior lamps.................. 52,54
replacing bulbs................... 219
trailer....................... 144
Lap belts........................ 93
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 16
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 21
brake........................ 13
charging system................... 14
check engine..................... 18
engine oil pressure.................. 14
high beam...................... 15
low coolant...................... 22
Overdrive off indicator (automatic transaxle only).... ??
safety belt...................... 12
turn signal indicator.................. 19
Load limits...................... 139
GAWR....................... 139
GVWR....................... 139
trailer towing.................... 141
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W
Warm engine, starting................. 120
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 16
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 12
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 9
Warranties....................... 3
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 45
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 60
reservoir...................... 189
windshield..................... 189
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 139
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 174
Wheels
anti-theft lugnuts.................. 168
cleaning...................... 227
covers....................... 164
inspection and maintenance............. 205
lug nuts...................... 163
Windows........................ 73
manual windows, operating.............. 73
power windows, operating............... 73
Windshield, washing................... 60
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