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[SR18450(ALL)05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument
cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not required.
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[SR18475(ALL)05/95]
A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
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[SR18501(ALL)05/95]
n
the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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[SR18525(ALL)05/95]
n
or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on,
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[SR18550(ALL)05/95]
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
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[SR18575(ALL)05/95]
If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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[SR18601(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SR19000(ALL)05/95]
Disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles
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[SR19500(ALL)05/95]
For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your
local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG05105(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG05200(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG05300(ALL)11/94]2.
Shut off the engine immediately. If you do not stop the
engine as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage
could result.
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[LG05400(ALL)11/94]3.
Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See
Engine oilin the Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured. To ensure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.
[LG05500(ALL)11/94]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary to
bring it to the full level before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the light is on,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for
further service actions.
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[LG06200(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG06300(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when you flash the lights.
[LG06350(ALL)05/94]
If the high beam light flashes in a vehicle equipped with the
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it indicates a
failure in the DRL circuit. Check the bulbs and fuses or have
the DRL system checked by your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP25605(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
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[IP25610(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[IP25615(ALL)03/95]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and
without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the
instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the
following conditions are met:
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[IP25620(ALL)03/95]
n
The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
n
The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[IP25632(ALL)05/95]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
[IP25633(ALL)05/94]
A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a
failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse.
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[IP25638(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
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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[IP25700(O )05/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[IP25800(ALL)05/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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Servicing Your Contour
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Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
[SV33200(ALL)05/94]
Fuses, circuit breakers, and relays protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or relay, or tripped a circuit breaker. Before
you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
circuit protector.
[SV33400(ALL)05/94]
The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit
breaker opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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[SV33410(ALL)06/95]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to
check, follow the procedures underChecking and replacing fuses
orChecking and replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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[SV33500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always remove the key from the ignition before working
on or replacing fuses.
[SV33600(ALL)01/95]
The Power Distribution Box Fuses and Relays
[SV33710(ALL)02/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001227-A
The power distribution box location
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[SV33713(ALL)02/94]
24 pica art:0001228-A
The power distribution box fuses and relays
[SV33800(ALL)09/94]
Spare fuses are located in the power distribution box under the
hood.
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Servicing Your Contour
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[SV33951(ALL)02/95]
The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and
Relays
[SV33971(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel fuse panel is underneath the instrument
panel on the left side. To open it, reach under the instrument
panel and push the release button to the right of the fuse panel.
[SV34001(O )05/94]
13-1/2 pica
art:0000377-B
The instrument panel fuse panel location
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[SV34101(ALL)02/94]
24 pica art:0000381-C
The instrument panel fuses
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[SV34401(ALL)01/95]
Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
[SV34501(ALL)04/94]
sixteen pica
chart:0001229-A%*
[SV35200(ALL)06/95]
Checking and Replacing Fuses
[SV35301(ALL)04/94]1.
Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
[SV35311(ALL)02/94]2.
On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the power
distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse
panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
[SV35351(ALL)02/94]3.
Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
pulling tool that is provided.
[SV35370(ALL)11/92]4.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse should be replaced.
[SV35390(ALL)02/93]5.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
See the following chart.
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