Ford 1998 Contour Owner's manual

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Contents
1
Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 17
Seating and safety restraints 47
Starting and driving
Starting 79
Driving 87
Roadside emergencies 110
Servicing
Maintenance and care 128
Capacities and specifications 186
Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 192
Index 193
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Introduction
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ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section on Warnings for
a full explanation.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps toward this
aim.
BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too fast during the first
1 600 km (1 000 miles). Vary
speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner’s guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this guide
was in effect at the time of
printing. Ford may change the
contents without notice and
without incurring obligation.
If possible, you should avoid hard
breaking for the first 1 600 km
(1 000 miles).
From 1 600 km (1 000 miles)
onwards you can gradually increase
the performance of your vehicle up
to the permitted maximum speeds.
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Instrumentation
Page 30
Turn signal/high beam
Page 6
Instrument cluster
Page 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 lever
Page 27
Ignition switch
Page 32
Speed control*
Page 29
Horn
Page 19
Rear window
defroster control*
Page 20
Power mirrors*
CHECK
ENGINE
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
Res
Set
Acc
CoastOff
On
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Instrumentation
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Clock
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Instrument panel dimmer
switch
On various models the
appearance and location of
some items may differ from
those shown here. However,
the page references given
still apply.
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OFFLO PNL/FLR
PANEL
A/C
FLOOR
DEF
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DEF
MAX
A/C
HI
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POWER AUDIO AM/FM
SCAN
SEEK
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SIDE 1-2
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VOLUME
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Climate control system
Electronic sound system;
refer to “Audio Guide”
Page 45
Anti-theft system status
indicator*
*if equipped
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Turn signal
Flashes when the left or right turn
signal or hazard lights are
activated.
There are two different instrument
cluster designs. The individual
warning and indicator lights are
described on the following pages.
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TRACTION
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CHECK
ENGINE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Alternative design
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High beams
Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. The light also illuminates
when the battery is not charging
properly and the vehicle may
require electrical system service.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on as a reminder to fasten
the safety belts. For more
information, refer to Safety belt
indicator light and warning
chime in the Seating and safety
restraints chapter.
Alternative design
Alternative design
Alternative design
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Low coolant (if equipped)
Briely illuminates when the ignition
is turned on and the engine is off.
Illuminates when the engine
coolant level is low. Refer to the
Maintenance and care chapter to
check the engine coolant level.
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
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CHECK
ENGINE
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O/D Off indicator
(Automatic transaxle only)
Illuminates and remains
illuminated when the transaxle
control switch (TCS) on the end of
the gearshift lever is pressed and
overdrive is turned off.
Indicates the status of the
transaxle and will flash steadily if a
malfunction is detected. If the
flashing persists, have your
transaxle serviced by your dealer
or a qualified service technician as
soon as possible.
If the condition persists, your
transaxle may be damaged.
TRACTION
CONTROL
O/D
OFF
Check engine
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned on and the engine is off.
Also illuminates when the engine’s
emission control system requires
service or if the fuel filler cap is
not fitted correctly.
CHECK
ENGINE
CHECK
ENGINE
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low.
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CHECK
ENGINE
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced immediately.
CHECK
ENGINE
Front foglamps
Illuminates when foglamps are
switched on.
Refer to Foglamps control in the
Controls and features chapter for
notes on use.
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CHECK
ENGINE
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CHECK
ENGINE
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Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illuminates after
releasing the parking brake to
indicate low brake fluid level.
BRAKE
BRAKE
Alternative design
BRAKE
BRAKE
Engine oil pressure
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. The light also illuminates
when engine oil pressure has been
lost. Refer to the Maintenance
and care chapter to check the
engine oil level as soon as possible.
If the engine oil level is correct and
the light stays on, see your dealer
or qualified service technician.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
(if equipped)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. If the light stays on or
continues to flash, the ABS needs
to be serviced.
BRAKE
BRAKE
Alternative design
Alternative design
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CHECK
ENGINE
Testing the warning and
indicator lights and chimes
Turn the ignition key to the on
position without starting the
engine. The following warning and
indicator lights will illuminate
briefly: charging system, safety belt
(does not illuminate, if the driver’s
safety belt is fastened), low
coolant, low fuel, engine oil
pressure, check engine and air bag
readiness.
If any of these lights do not
illuminate, see your dealer or
qualified service technician.
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Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is open.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the
off/lock or accessory position and
the driver’s door is open.
Air bag supplemental restraint
system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Safety belt warning chime
For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
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ENGINE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
GAUGES
Tachometer (if equipped)
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the NORMAL area.
If it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the ignition and determine the
source of the problem. Refer to
Checking and adding engine
coolant in the Maintenance and
care chapter.
Speedometer
Indicates the current vehicle
speed.
Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the
vehicle.
Trip odometer
The trip odometer can register the
mileage of individual journeys. To
reset, depress the button.
Speedometer
Odometer
Trip odometer Reset button
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the
approximate level of usable fuel left
in the fuel reservoir.
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SIDE 1-2
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTROLS
Headlamp control
Lamps off.
Turn one position clockwise:
Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps on.
Turn two positions clockwise:
Headlamps on.
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Daytime running lights (DRL)
(Canadian vehicles only)
The DRL system turns on the
highbeam headlamps, with a
reduced light output, when:
the vehicle is running and the
ignition is in the on position,
the vehicle has a fully released
parking brake, and
the headlamp system is in the off
position.
The daytime running light
(DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your
headlamps at dusk. Failure to do
so may result in a collision.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Pull out the control while the
headlamps are on to turn the
foglamps on.
Push in the control to deactivate
the foglamps.
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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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Power mirrors (if equipped)
The control can be swivelled and
turned.
Turn the control counterclockwise
to adjust the driver’s side mirror,
clockwise to adjust the passenger
side mirror. Adjust the selected
mirror by moving the center
control in the desired direction.
Then turn the control back to the
center position.
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SEEK
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TRACTION
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