1996 FORD CONTOUR diagram

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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG00500(O )05/92]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges are grouped
together on the instrument panel. We call this grouping a
cluster. Your vehicle has one of the following clusters:
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[LG00600(O )05/91]
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Standard Cluster
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[LG00700(O )12/89]
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Sport Cluster
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[LG01100(O )05/94]
If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP00500(ALL)01/95]
The Climate Control Systems
[IP00625(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle has one of the following:
[IP00800(ALL)02/94]
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Heating Only System (Without Air Conditioning)
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[IP00900(ALL)02/95]
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Heating and Air Conditioning System
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[IP01100(ALL)09/89]
If you are not sure which system your vehicle has, see the
diagrams on the following pages.
[IP01201(ALL)03/95]
Heating Only System
[IP01220(ALL)05/94]
The control for your heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heater
will heat and/or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on
the function selector knob position and temperature you select.
The function selector knob allows you to select heating or
ventilation and determine where the air will be directed. The
temperature control knob setting determines the temperature of
the air that flows into the vehicle.
[IP01250(O )03/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001181-B
The control for the heating only system
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[SV17825(ALL)05/94]
Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from overheating in
the summer and from freezing in the winter. Check the level of
the coolant at least once a month. Simply look at the engine
coolant reservoir located in the engine compartment. To locate
the reservoir, see the diagram of your vehicle's engine under
Engine Type, in this chapter.
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[SV17850(ALL)01/95]
Check the engine coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir at
least once a month using the following guidelines.
[SV17900(ALL)01/95]
When your vehicle's engine is cool, the coolant level in the
engine coolant recovery reservoir should be at or above the
MIN mark. When the engine is hot, the coolant level should be
at the MAX mark. If the level is below the indicator mark in
either condition, coolant may need to be added.
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[SV18000(ALL)05/95]
The coolant additives also protect the entire cooling system from
internal passageway corrosion and these additives lubricate the
water pump. The coolant should be serviced as noted in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[SV18100(ALL)01/95]
Adding engine coolant
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[SV18200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put engine coolant in the container for the
windshield washer fluid.
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[SV18300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine
is running or hot.
[SV18500(ALL)01/95]1.
Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it
cool. Even when the engine is cool, be careful when you
remove the coolant recovery cap.
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[SV24700(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go
flat.
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[SV24750(ALL)06/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits.
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[SV24800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of
loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for
extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle
components.
[SV25000(ALL)02/95]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle's
tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Check the tire pressure when tires are cold (after the vehicle has
been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than
3 miles [5 km]). You can find the proper cold pressure and load
limits of recommended size tires on the Tire Pressure Decal on
the left front door lock facing.
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[SV25075(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
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[SV25100(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
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[SV25200(ALL)04/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the following
diagram.
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[SV25300(ALL)04/95]
Do not include the spare tire as part of your rotation.
[SV25350(ALL)02/95]
If you notice that the tires wear unevely, have them checked.
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