window FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual

Instrumentation
Page 55
Turn signal/high beam
Page 6
Instrument clusterPage 54
Hazard flasher
control
Page 56
Windshield
wiper/washer
control
Page 162
Hood release
Page 20, 21
Headlamp control/
Foglamp control*Page 53
Tilt steering
wheel leverPage 52
Ignition switch
Page 57
Speed control*
Page 54
Horn Page 22
Traction control*
Page 23
Power Mirrors*
Page 22
Rear window
defroster control*
TRACTION
CONTROLCHECK
ENGINEO/D
OFF
Res
Set
Acc
CoastOff
On
EF

000123
000010 20 3040506070
80
90
10 0
110
120
13 0MPH
20 406055
80120 10 0
14 0
160
18 0
20012
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
MIRRORS
BRAKE
CH
4
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Controls and features
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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.
Traction control system
(if equipped)
This button turns the traction
control system off and on. See
Driving for more information.
OFFPNL/FLR
PANEL
A/CFLOOR
DEF FLR
DEF
MAX
A/C HI/
POWER AUDIO AM/FM
SCAN
SEEK 31245ANSSIDE 1-2EJECTVOLUME
000123
000010 20 3040506070
80
90
10 0
110
120
13 0MPH20 406055
80120 10 0
14 0
160
18 0
200EF12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
CHECK
ENGINE TRACTION
CONTROLO/D
OFF
CLOCK
MIRRORS
TRACTION
TROL
CH
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Controls and features
30
¥ DEF Ð Distributes outside air
through the windshield defroster
ducts. It can be used to clear ice or
fog from the windshield. If the
temperature is about 10¡C (50¡F)
or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to
prevent fogging.
Operating tips
¥ In humid weather, select DEF
before driving. This will prevent
your windshield from fogging. After
a few minutes, select any desired
position.
¥ To prevent humidity buildup
inside the vehicle, donÕt drive with
the climate control system in the
OFF position.
¥ DonÕt put objects under the front
seat that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
¥ Remove any snow, ice or leaves
from the air intake area (at the
bottom of the windshield under the
hood).
¥ If your vehicle has been parked
with the windows closed during hot
weather, the air conditioner will do
a much faster job of cooling if you
drive for two or three minutes with
the windows open. This will force
most of the hot, stale air out of the
vehicle. Then operate your air
conditioner as you would normally.
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Controls and features
62
Power door locks (if equipped)
Push to lock or unlock all doors.
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 door. The passenger
door window and the rear windows
can be operated individually with
separate door controls on the
respective door.
One-touch-down feature
The one-touch-down feature allows
you to completely open the driver
window by briefly pressing and
releasing the bottom of the window
switch. To stop the window before
it opens completely, press the
switch again.
The one-touch down feature only
opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold
the top of the switch.
DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS
U
L
LOCK
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Controls and features
63
Safety switch
Move the switch to the left to
prevent passengers from operating
the windows.
Move the switch to the right 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
97
7. Fasten both halves of the chest
clip below the childÕs shoulders and
adjust it to comfortably hold the
shoulder belts in place on the
childÕs 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 doesnÕt 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
105
IMPORTANT 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).
OFF PNL/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
136
FUEL CONSUMPTION
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,
¥ aftermarket add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Roadside emergencies
141
Ampere
ratingCircuits protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52Ñ
7.5
20
Ñ
Ñ
3
20
Ñ
15
Ñ
20
Ñ
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
Ñ
20*
20*
40*
Ñ
Ñ
60*
Ñ
Ñ
Ñ
60*
Ñ
60*
60*Not used
Alternator
Foglamps
Not used
Not used
EEC ignition module (memory)
Horn and hazard flasher warning system
Not used
Fuel pump
Not used
Ignition, Electronic Engine Control
Not used
HEGO sensor
ABS module
Low beam headlamp (passengerÕs side)
Low beam headlamp (driverÕs side)
High beam headlamp (passengerÕs side)
High beam headlamp (driverÕs side)
Not used
Ignition, light switch, central junction box
EEC relay
Central junction box (fuse 37 to blower relay)
Not used
Not used
Ignition
Not used
Not used
Not used
Engine cooling
not used
ABS
Central junction box (central timer module, rear
window defrost relay, fuses 24, 25, 27, 28, 34)Fuse
Power distribution box (engine compartment)
* Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.
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Roadside emergencies
143
A blown fuse can be identified by a
break in the wire.
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.
19 20 21R16 R15
R14 R12R13
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
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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