1998 Ford Contour Owners Manual

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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.

Instrumentation

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Speedometer

Odometer

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Trip odometer

Reset button

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Instrumentation

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Fuel gauge The fuel gauge displays the approximate level of usable fuel left in the fuel reservoir.

1/2

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

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H M

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LO

OFF

PANEL A/C MAX A/C

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

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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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Controls and features

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.

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.

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Controls and features

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.

Panel dimmer control Adjust the control to vary the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on.

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H M

I 0 2 0

MIRRO R

LO

OFF

PANEL A/C MAX A/C

HI

PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

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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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Controls and features

Hours

Minutes

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I 0 2 0

Digital clock Switch the ignition on: The clock can be set to either 12 or 24 hour format.

To toggle between 12 or 24 hour format, depress the H button and the M button simultaneously and then release them. To advance the hours, press the H button; to advance the minutes press the M button. To advance rapidly, depress and hold the corresponding button.

Audio system For information on the audio system, refer to the “Audio Guide”.

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

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Climate controls

Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: • Manual heating system • Manual heating and air

conditioning system

In some modes, the two systems function similarly. In modes where the systems do not function similarly, the different functions are noted.

Vents Airflow from the vents may be adjusted by moving the horizontal control or vertically adjusting the vent according to your airflow preference.

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Temperature Turn the temperature control to the desired mix of warm or cool air (left for cooler and right for warmer).

Fan speed Turn the fan speed control to the desired speed.

LO

HI

Controlling airflow Turn the mode control to the desired airflow position. The A/C compressor (if equipped) operates in the positions marked *.

OFF

PANEL A/C* MAX* A/C

PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF* DEF*

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Using MAXA/C mode (if equipped) The MAX A/C mode recirculates the air and directs it to flow through the instrument panel vents. This mode is noisier, but provides quicker cooling than the A/C mode. The A/C compressor only functions if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).

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PANEL A/C MAX A/C

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

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OFF

PANEL A/C MAX A/C

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

Using A/C mode (if equipped) The A/C mode directs outside conditioned air to flow through the instrument panel vents. The A/C mode can be used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning. The A/C compressor only functions in the A/C mode if the outside temperature is above 10°C (50°F).

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LO

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PANEL A/C MAX A/C

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

OFF

PANEL A/C MAX A/C

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

Using the PANELmode The panel mode directs outside air to the panel vents.

OFF mode Select the off position for all climate control functions to cease. The outside inlet door will close and the fan will shut off. Drive with the climate control system on (either in heating or A/C mode) to reduce humidity in your vehicle.

Using the PNL/FLR mode The panel/floor mode directs outside air to flow through both the panel and floor vents.

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

Using the FLOOR mode The floor mode directs outside air to the floor vents.

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LO

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FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

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PANEL A/C MAX A/C

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PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

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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).

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).

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 care chapter for maintenance of this filter.

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Controls and features

STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position only if the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 2. The accessory position. Steering unlocked, radio operational. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition key should not be left in this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3. Ignition switched on, all electrical circuits operational. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. This key position is for normal driving. 4. Starter motor activated. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

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TRACTION CONTROL

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CHECK ENGINE

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Tilt steering Pull the locking lever on the steering column cover up to adjust the steering column position. Secure the wheel by pushing the locking lever down.

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is

moving.

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Controls and features

Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. Depress to activate. Depress again to switch off. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off.

Horn Press the pad. The horn can be operated when the ignition is off.

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Multi-function switch The turn signal functions are available only with the ignition switch on.

Right turn signal Move the lever up.

Left turn signal Move the lever down.

Flash-to-pass Pull the lever toward you and release quickly for “flash-to-pass” operation.

High beam headlamps Push the lever toward the instrument panel.

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Controls and features

Windshield wipers and washer

Wipers Lift the windshield wiper lever to the desired speed interval. • Intermittent: push lever up to the

first position.

• Low: push lever up to the second

position.

• High: push lever up to the third

position.

For a single wipe, push the lever downward.

Intermittent wiper control (if equipped) Rotate the variable intermittent wiper control to the desired speed. 1 = Short time interval 6 = Extended time interval

Washer Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The washer operates in conjunction with the windshield wipers.

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On

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Res

Set Acc

Coast

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Speed control (if equipped)

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads

that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

To turn speed control off • Press Off or • turn off the vehicle ignition. Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To turn speed control on • Press On.

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To set a speed Press Set Acc. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be on and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in overdrive, you may want to shift to the next lower gear to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Press Res to re-engage it.

Res

Set Acc

Coast

Res

Set Acc

Coast

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To set a higher speed • Press and hold Set Acc. Release

when the desired set speed is reached, or

• press and release Set Acc. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• accelerate with your accelerator

pedal, then press Set Acc. You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle speed to the previously set speed.

To set a lower speed • Press and hold Coast. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or

• press and release Coast. Each

press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or

• depress the brake pedal. When

the desired vehicle speed is reached, press Set Acc.

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Res

Set Acc

Coast

To return to a set speed • Press Res. For Res to operate,

the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

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Door delay Off On

12
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On Off 12 SEC

Open/Lift

Close

Controls and features

OVERHEAD CONTROLS

Interior lamps The interior lamps have three switch positions: door delay, off and on. When the control is switched to door delay (12 SEC), the interior light stays on for 12 seconds after the doors are closed with the ignition off.

Reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps are operated by separate on/off switches and can be adjusted to point in the desired direction.

Sunroof (if equipped) The electric sunroof can be operated only when the ignition is switched on.

To open and close the sunroof Press the rear part of the control on the rocker switch in the roof console to open the sunroof. Press the front control to close it.

To lift the rear of the sunroof Close the sunroof and press the front part of the control again. Press the rear control to lower the sunroof.

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DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS

Power door locks (if equipped) Push to lock or unlock all doors.

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DOOR LOCK

LOCK

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.

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.

UTO

UTO

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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.

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.

WHEN LOCKED, DOOR WON`T OPEN FROM INSIDE.

CHILD LOCK BELOW SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS

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VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE L´INTERIEUR.

LOCKED VERROUILLEE

WHEN LOCKED, DOOR WON`T OPEN FROM INSIDE.

CHILD LOCK BELOW SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS

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VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE L´INTERIEUR.

LOCKED VERROUILLEE

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Controls and features

FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter.

Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the left of the driver’s seat to open the luggage compartment.

To disable the remote luggage compartment release, depress the control on the luggage compartment latch that is marked in orange before closing the luggage compartment.

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Controls and features

Fuel pump shut-off switch For information on the fuel pump shut-off switch, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Positive retention floor mat (if equipped) (Standard in Canada) Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of accelerator pedal, brake pedal and clutch pedal (if equipped). To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the retention post.

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Controls and features

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)

If your vehicle has a remote entry system, you can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open the luggage compartment without using a key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The remote entry feature only operates with the ignition in the off position.

Locking the doors Press the LOCK control. To signal that the doors are locked, press the LOCK control again within five seconds. The doors will lock again and the horn will sound.

Unlocking the doors Press the UNLOCK control to open the driver’s door. To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK control a second time within five seconds.

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Opening the luggage compartment Press the TRUNK control.

Sounding the panic alarm Press the PANIC control. The horn will sound and the headlamps and tail lamps will flash for approximately two minutes and