1996 FORD CONTOUR Owners Manual

Steering Column Controls
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can automatically
maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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NOTE: Do not shift to N (Neutral) when using the speed
control. This will cause the engine to overspeed.
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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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The speed control switches on the steering wheel
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Setting the speed control
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Press and release the ON switch.
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Accelerate to the desired speed above 30 mph (50 km/h)
using the accelerator pedal.
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Press the SET ACC switch and release it immediately to set
your speed. If you keep this switch depressed, your speed
will continue to increase.
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Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will
maintain the speed you set.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may
momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed
control is on. This is normal.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transaxle, and if your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in Overdrive on a downhill
grade, you may want to turn the Overdrive off and
use Drive. You may turn the Overdrive off by
pressing the Transaxle Control Switch on the left side
of the gearshift lever. This will reduce vehicle speed
if it goes above your set speed on a downhill grade.
For the best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the vehicle in Overdrive, or resume
as soon as possible.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 5-speed manual
transaxle, and if your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a downhill
grade, you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to
reduce vehicle speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be
reset by pressing the SET/ACC or RES buttons. Speed
control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes
above your set speed on a downhill grade.
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Speed control is cancelled when Traction Control (if equipped)
becomes active.
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up momentarily.
When you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, use one of the
following procedures:
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the desired
speed, press the SET ACC switch and release it immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly release the COAST
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
decrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of
the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a
speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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To reset the speed control toa higher speed, follow one of
these procedures:
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ACCÐ Press and hold the SET ACC switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired speed.
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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press and release the SET ACC switch.
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TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the SET ACC
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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To Cancel Speed Control
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Speed control can be cancelled at any time by pressing the
brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RES switch, or set a new speed
by pressing the SET ACC or COAST switch.
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is suspended.
You can return to the set speed by pressing the RES switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch. You must be driving
at least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Your vehicle will gradually return to the previously set speed
and then maintain it.
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To Turn Off the Speed Control System
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Press the OFF switch.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle off.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your
comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out
about standard and optional features.
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Doors
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Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the
rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The
doors can still be opened from the outside if the doors are
unlocked.
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The childproof locks for the rear door
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
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Find the lever at the black label with word LOCKED in white
letters. Move the lever toward the inside of the door.
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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Move the lever toward the outside of the door.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has power door locks, the controls to lock the
doors are on the trim panel of the front door. When you close
the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.
If the power mechanism fails, the manual door lock will
automatically override the power controls.
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The power door lock on the driver's door
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Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with the illuminated entry system,
the interior lights turn on when you lift the outside door handle
on either front door.
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These lights automatically turn off after 12 seconds or when you
turn the ignition key to ON or ACC. The inside lights will not
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dome lamp or if the front door is open.
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Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk without using a
key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The buttons
for the system are located on the hand held transmitter(s) that
came with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four transmitters. Additional
transmitters can be ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
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Remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK button a second
time within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door.
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To open the trunk, press the TRUNK button.
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