1996 FORD CONTOUR interior lights

Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP23600(ALL)01/95]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[IP23700(ALL)01/95]
Turning On the Exterior Lights
[IP23800(ALL)05/95]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, and tail lamps, use
the knob that is on the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering wheel.
[IP24000(O )05/95]
10-1/2 pica
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The knob for the exterior lights
[IP24300(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the parking lamps and tail lamps, turn the knob
clockwise to the first position.
[IP24400(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps and tail lamps, turn
the knob clockwise to the second position.
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[IP29800(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument Panel
[IP29850(ALL)05/94]
When either front door is opened, the footwell lights and the
door courtesy lights come on.
[IP29900(ALL)05/94]
The instrument panel lights, window control lights and door
handle lights come on whenever the headlamp switch is turned
from the OFF position. To dim the instrument panel lights, use
the thumbwheel on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering wheel.
[IP30001(ALL)03/95]
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Dimming the instrument panel lights
[IP32600(ALL)02/94]
Dome Lamp
[IP32625(O )02/94]
Your vehicle has a dome lamp above the front seat. The switch
on the dome lamp turns it on and off.
[IP32650(O )02/94]
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The switch on the dome lamp
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[FV01240(ALL)01/95]
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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[FV01260(ALL)03/95]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
[FV01280(ALL)01/95]
Move the lever toward the outside of the door.
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[FV01300(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV01400(ALL)01/95]
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.
[FV01500(ALL)05/94]
10-1/2 pica
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The power door lock on the driver's door
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[FV01530(ALL)01/95]
Using the Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
[FV01560(ALL)05/95]
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.
[FV01590(ALL)01/95]
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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[FV02500(ALL)05/94]
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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[FV02600(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors
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[FV02700(ALL)02/95]
To lock all the doors, press the LOCK button.
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[FV02800(ALL)01/95]
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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[FV02900(ALL)02/95]
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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[FV03100(ALL)02/95]
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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Lamps (continued)
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 94
instrument panel, dimming............... 80
interior lamps..................... 80
replacing bulbs................... 245
trailer....................... 160
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 83
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 66
brake........................ 57
charging system.................... 58
check engine..................... 61
engine oil pressure.................. 58
high beam...................... 59
low coolant...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 58
safety belt...................... 56
turn signal indicator................ 63,83
Load limits
GAWR....................... 155
GVWR....................... 155
trailer towing.................... 157
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 111
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 174
standard...................... 171
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