window FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual

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
000010 20 3040506070
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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Controls and features
19 Panel dimmer control
Adjust the control to vary the
intensity of the panel lighting.
Operates only when the exterior
lights are switched on.
Rear window defroster
(if equipped)
Press the defroster control to clear
the rear window of thin ice and fog.
The ignition must be in the on
position to operate the rear
window defroster.
The defroster turns off
automatically after 10 minutes or
when the ignition is turned to the
off position. To manually turn off
the defroster, push the control
again.
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Controls and features
26
Using the FLR/DEF mode
The floor/defrost mode directs
outside air to flow through the floor
vents and windshield defroster
vents. The A/C compressor (if
equipped) will function to
dehumidify the windows provided
the outside temperature is above
10°C (50°F).
OFF LOPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
Using the DEF mode
In addition to defogging and
demisting the front windshield, the
defrost mode of your vehicle also
has the capability to demist the
front side windows. The A/C
compressor (if equipped) will
function to dehumidify the
windows provided the outside
temperature is above 10°C (50°F).
OFF LOPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
Passenger compartment air
filter
Your vehicle is equipped with an air
filter that removes pollen and road
dust from outside air before it is
directed to the interior of the
vehicle. Refer to the
Maintenance
and carechapter for maintenance
of this filter.
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Controls and features
37 Power door locks (if equipped)
Push to lock or unlock all doors.
AUTO
Power windows (if equipped)
The windows will only operate
when the ignition is switched on.
Press the appropriate control to
operate the power windows at each
door position. All of the windows
can be controlled from the control
on the driver’s door. The
passenger’s door window and the
rear windows can be operated
individually with separate door
controls on the respective door.
AUTO
One-touch down feature
(driver only)
Briefly press the control to the
second action point: the window
opens automatically.
Press again to stop the window
while it is in motion. DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS
U
L
DOOR LOCKLOCK
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Controls and features
38
Safety switch
Move the switch to the right to
prevent passengers from operating
the windows.
Move the switch to the left to allow
passengers to operate the windows.
CHILD LOCK BELOWSECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS´VERROUILLEE,LOCKED WHEN LOCKED,
DOOR WON`T
OPEN FROM INSIDE.´VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE
NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE
L´INTERIEUR.
CHILD LOCK BELOWSECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS´
VERROUILLEE,LOCKED
WHEN LOCKED,
DOOR WON`T
OPEN FROM INSIDE.
´VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE
NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE
L´INTERIEUR.
Rear door childproof safety
locks
When the lever in the rear door
lock is pushed inwards, the door
can be opened only from the
outside of the vehicle.
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Seating and safety restraints
72
7. Fasten both halves of the chest
clip below the child’s shoulders and
adjust it to comfortably hold the
shoulder belts in place on the
child’s chest. The color green must
appear in the indicator window
when fastened.
8. Pull the lap portion of the belts
toward you to make sure the crotch
safety belt buckle is properly
fastened and the retractor is
locked.
9. If the belts become too tight,
unbuckle the crotch safety belt
buckle to unlock the retractors,
then reinsert both belt tongues.
If both tongues do not latch
in the buckle, do not use the
child seat. See your dealer for
repairs.
6. Insert either the left or the right
safety belt tongue into the single
opening of the crotch safety belt
buckle (it doesn’t matter which
tongue is inserted first). Insert the
other tongue. The color green must
appear in the indicator window on
each tongue when buckled. Allow
belts to retract and fit snugly.
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Starting
80IMPORTANT VENTILATION
INFORMATION
If the engine is idling while the
vehicle is stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the
windows at least 2.5 cm (1 inch).
AUTO
OFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C/
Adjust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in fresh air.
Do not start your vehicle in a
closed garage or in other
enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes
can be toxic. Always open the
garage door before you start the
engine. See
Guarding against
exhaust fumesin this chapter for
more instructions.
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Driving
109 FUELCONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
•lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance,
•excessive speed,
•rapid acceleration,
•driving with the brake pedal
depressed,
•sudden stops,
•extended engine idling,
•use of speed control in hilly
terrain,
•extended use of the air
conditioner, defroster, rear
window defroster and other
accessories,
•underinflated tires,
•heavy loads,
•aftermarked add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Roadside emergencies
116A blown fuse can be identified by a
break in the wire. Use the fuse
puller (2) attached to the cover of
the power distribution box to
change a fuse.
All fuses are a push fit.
Five reserve fuses with different
current ratings are attached to the
inside cover of the power
distribution box in case of
emergency fuse replacement.
192021R16 R15
R14 R12R13
22232425262728
29303132333435363738
D2
Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)
Relay
Circuit switched
R 12
R 13
R 14
R 15
R 16
D 2Interior lighting
Rear window defrost
Heater blower motor
Wiper motor
Ignition
Reverse voltage protection
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Roadside emergencies
117
Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel)
FuseAmpere
ratingColorCircuits protected
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38—
C10
40
7.5
15
15
20
7.5
15
30
30
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
10
30
——
black
orange
brown
light blue
light blue
yellow
brown
light blue
light green
light green
brown
brown
brown
brown
brown
brown
red
light green
–Not used
Wiper motors (circuit breaker)
Power windows
ABS module
Backup lamps
Brake lamps
Door locks
Main light
Cigar lighter
Electric seats
Rear window defrost
Engine management system
Instrument panel illumination
Radio
Parking lamps - driver’s side
Interior lighting/electric mirror
adjustment/clock
Parking lamps - passenger’s side
Air bag
Heater blower motor
Not used
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