1996 FORD CONTOUR Owners Manual

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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC
buttons, the illuminated entry system turns on the interior
lights for 12 seconds. You can turn these lights off by turning
the ignition to the ON position. The interior lights will not turn
off if you have turned them on manually or if a door is open.
[FV02550(ALL)05/94]
NOTE: The illuminated entry system will only work when
the dome light switch is in the ª12º position.
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Locking the doors
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To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK button again within five seconds. The doors will lock
again, the horn will beep and the low beam headlamps and tail
lamps will flash.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
[FV03000(ALL)04/94]
If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the low beam
headlamps and tail lamps for approximately two minutes
forty-five seconds. You can turn it off by pressing the PANIC
button again on the same transmitter or by turning the ignition
key to the ON position.
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Replacing the batteries
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[FV03200(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio towers, etc.). Typical
operating range will allow you to be up to 33 feet
(10 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Replacing the batteries
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The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the
positive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back
together.
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Replacement/additional transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, return the remaining
transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming of your remote
entry system. This is necessary to prevent further unauthorized
use of the lost transmitter.
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[FV03800(ALL)02/95]
Additional transmitters may be purchased from your dealer
(remote entry system will work with up to four transmitters).
Return your existing transmitters to your dealer so the remote
entry system can be reprogrammed with your new and existing
transmitters.
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THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
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Windows
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Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
panel that operates all four windows.
[FV08400(ALL)04/94]
In order to use your power window controls, the ignition switch
must be in the ON position.
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The master controls on the driver's door
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows. They
may seriously hurt themselves. Make sure occupants are
clear of the window(s) before closing.
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One-touch-down window
[FV08700(ALL)11/93]
The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open the
driver's window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of
the window switch. To stop the window before it opens
completely, press the switch again.
[FV08800(ALL)11/93]
The one-touch feature only opens the window. To close the
window, you must press and hold the top of the switch.
[FV09000(ALL)01/95]
Rear window lockout
[FV09100(ALL)11/93]
To lock out the rear window switches with the master controls,
slide the lockout switch to the left. To restore individual control,
slide the switch to the right.
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Moon Roof (If equipped)
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You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or
you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[FV09350(ALL)01/95]
The rocker type switch is used to open and close the moon roof.
You must press and hold the switch until the desired position is
reached. At open and closed positions, the motor will
automatically turn off. Release the switch at this time to avoid
motor damage.
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The map lamps and the switch for the moon roof
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To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the open position and stop.
[FV09600(ALL)01/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the closed position and
stop.
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To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is
closed, press the front portion of the switch.
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To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of
the switch.
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Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon
roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working
properly.
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The moon roof
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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Sliding Shade
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The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
[FV10400(ALL)05/95]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
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Seats
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Head Restraints
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[FV10600(ALL)04/95]
If you use them properly, head restraints will help protect your
head and neck in a collision.
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A head restraint helps protect you best if you position it behind
your head and not behind your neck.
[FV10750(ALL)05/95]
If your vehicle has the four-way head restraint, you can adjust it
in four directions. You can raise it two (2) inches (50 mm) from
its normal position, or you can move it forward up to 60Ê until
you reach the desired position.
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The four-way head restraint
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Manual Seats
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Manual seat adjustment
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always
drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
[FV11801(ALL)02/94]
Manual lumbar support (If equipped)
[FV11901(ALL)02/94]
The handwheel on the side of the seatback inflates and deflates
the lumbar support pads. To inflate the pads, turn the wheel
counter-clockwise. To deflate the pads, turn the wheel clockwise.
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Manual lumbar support adjustment
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