FORD CONTOUR 1997 2.G Repair Manual

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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON position.
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Using the windshield wiper
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The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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Windshield Washer
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When the lever is pulled to activate the windshield washer, the
wipers operate for about three cycles after the spray stops.
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Washing the windshield
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more
than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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Hazard Flasher
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The hazard flasher serves as a warning to other drivers to be
careful when approaching or passing your vehicle.
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Using the hazard flasher switch
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Horn
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To sound the horn, push the pad in the center of the steering
wheel. Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates properly.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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Never adjust the steering column/wheel when the vehicle
is moving. You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure someone.
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The lever to tilt the steering wheel
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To change the position of the steering wheel, pull down the
knob on the bottom left-hand side of the column to extend the
lever. Pull the lever toward you, unlocking the column.
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Move the steering wheel up or down until you find the position
you prefer. Push the lever away from you, locking the column
in position. When you release the knob, the lever will retract.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To Turn Speed Control On
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Press the on button.
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The speed of the vehicle cannot be automatically controlled until
the vehicle speed is at or above 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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Do not shift to N (Neutral) with the speed control on.
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To Turn Speed Control Off
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Press the OFF switch.
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To Set a Speed
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With the speed control on, press the Set Accel switch to set and
store the instantaneous vehicle speed.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may
momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed
control is on. This is normal.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, and if your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in Overdrive on a downhill
grade, you may want to turn the Overdrive off and
use Drive. You may turn the Overdrive off by
pressing the Transaxle Control Switch on the left side
of the gearshift lever. This will reduce vehicle speed
if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed manual
transaxle, and if your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a downhill
grade, you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to
reduce vehicle speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be
reset by pressing the SET/ACC or RES buttons. Speed
control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes
above your set speed on a downhill grade.
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To Speed Up
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Hold the Set Accel switch down and the vehicle will speed up
without the need to depress the accelerator. When the switch is
released, the system will maintain the speed reached. This speed
becomes the new stored speed.
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The vehicle speed can also be increased by momentarily
depressing the Set Accel switch (Tap up). Each tap will increase
the speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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To Slow Down
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Hold the Coast switch down and the vehicle will slow down
under normal engine braking. When the switch is released, the
system will maintain the speed reached. This speed becomes the
new stored speed.
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The vehicle speed can also be decreased by momentarily
depressing the Coast switch (Tap down). Each tap will decrease
the speed by approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Resume feature
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The speed control system will be disengaged as soon as the
brake or clutch pedal is depressed. To turn to the previously set
speed, momentarily depress the RES switch.
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Dome Lamp
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Your vehicle has a dome lamp above the front seat. The switch
on the dome lamp turns it on and off.
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The switch on the dome lamp
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Dome lamp delay
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Your vehicle may have a dome lamp delay. If you set the
switch on the dome lamp to the 12-second delay position, the
dome lamp will turn on when either front door is opened.
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The dome lamp will turn off after 12 seconds or when the
ignition key is turned to the ON or ACC position. It will not
turn off if either front door is open or if you move the dome
lamp switch to the ON position.
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Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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Turning On the Map Lamps (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one
for the driver.
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Turning on the map lamps
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Moon Roof (If equipped)
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You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or
you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.
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The rocker type switch is used to open and close the moon roof.
You must press and hold the switch until the desired position is
reached. At open and closed positions, the motor will
automatically turn off. Release the switch at this time to avoid
motor damage.
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The map lamps and the switch for the moon roof
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To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the open position and stop.
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To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the closed position and
stop.
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To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is
closed, press the front portion of the switch.
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To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of
the switch.
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Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon
roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working
properly.
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The moon roof
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Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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Sliding Shade
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The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
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To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
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