1996 FORD CONTOUR low beam

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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[IP25000(ALL)01/95]
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Turning on the high beams
[IP25100(ALL)05/95]
To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the
lever away from you until it latches, and release. The high beam
indicator in the instrument cluster glows when the headlamps
are on high beam. To change the headlamps from high beam to
low beam, pull the lever toward you until it latches.
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[IP25200(ALL)04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP25220(ALL)05/94]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog.
[IP25300(ALL)05/94]
The fog lamps operate only when the low beam headlamps are
on. To operate the fog lamps, turn the headlamp control knob
to the second position (headlamps on) and pull the knob out.
An indicator lamp will glow when the fog lamps are on.
[IP25325(ALL)02/94]
To turn off, push the headlamp control knob in.
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[IP25401(ALL)02/93]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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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]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
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[IP25630(ALL)03/95]
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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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[SC02800(ALL)05/95]
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
[SC02900(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp control knob to
the headlamp ON position and push the turn signal lever away
from you until it latches. When the high beams are on, the high
beam indicator light on the instrument cluster comes on.
[SC03000(ALL)10/93]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever back to the off
position.
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[SC03400(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward you for a moment
and then release it. The headlamps will flash whether the
headlamp knob is in the on or off position.
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[SC03700(ALL)03/95]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[SC03800(ALL)03/95]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
[SC04400(ALL)05/95]
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Using the windshield wiper
[SC04500(ALL)02/94]
The windshield wipers can be set on high, low speed or interval
wipe. Turn the ring on the lever to set a longer or shorter pause
between wiping cycles.
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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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[AS08700(ALL)04/95]
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Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as defroster and floor heating ducts. Do not leave any
discs in a parked car in direct sunlight where there may be a
considerable rise in temperature or damage may result.
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[AS08800(ALL)04/95]
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After playing, store the disc in its case.
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[AS08900(ALL)04/95]
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If a disc has already been inserted, do not try to insert
another disc. Doing so may damage the disc player.
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[AS09000(ALL)04/95]
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Do not insert anything other than a disc into the disc player.
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[AS09100(ALL)04/95]
CAUTION:The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard as the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to
disassemble the case. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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[AS09200(ALL)04/95]
Common Operating Conditions of Your CD Player
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[AS09300(ALL)04/95]
The following information is designed to help you recognize
typical situations that could be mistakenly interpreted as
mechanical malfunctions of the disc player.
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[AS09400(ALL)04/95]
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A disc is already loaded.
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[AS09500(ALL)04/95]
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The disc is inserted with the label surface downward.
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[AS09600(ALL)04/95]
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The disc is dusty or defective.
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[AS09700(ALL)05/95]
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The player's internal temperature is above167ÊF (75ÊC).
Allow the player to cool off before operating.
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[AS09800(ALL)04/95]
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Different manufacturers of compact discs may produce discs
with different dimensions or tolerances, some of which may
not be within industry standards or in accordance with the
CD format. Because of this, a new disc that is free of dust
and scratches could be defective and may not play on your
Ford Compact Disc Player.
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244the circuit breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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[SV37200(ALL)02/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the same
amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker mounted in the
fuse panel, grip it with your finger and thumb and pull it
straight out of its socket.
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[SV37500(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV37600(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[SV37700(ALL)01/95]
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headlamps
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[SV37800(ALL)01/95]
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tail lamps
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[SV37900(ALL)01/95]
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brakelamps
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[SV37950(ALL)02/95]
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high-mount brakelamp
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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]
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hazard flasher
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[SV38100(ALL)01/95]
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turn signals
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[SV38200(ALL)01/95]
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side markers
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[SV38300(ALL)01/95]
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license plate lamp
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[SV38400(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[SV38500(ALL)01/95]
n
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to turn off your
vehicle's high beams when you do not have the high beams
on
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[SV38600(ALL)01/95]
n
the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
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[SV38700(ALL)11/92]
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the headlamps are not aligned so that they point slightly
down and to the right.
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Servicing Your Contour
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[SV38800(ALL)03/95]
Headlamp Bulb
[SV38900(ALL)05/94]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable bulbs, one for
high beam and one for low beam on each side. When the lamp
burns out, simply replace the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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[SV39000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out
of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic
base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand
could cause the bulb to break the next time the
headlamps are operated.
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[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you can immediately
replace it with a new one. If a bulb is removed for an extended
period of time, contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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[SV39300(ALL)03/95]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV39400(ALL)05/95]1.
Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the OFF position.
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[SV39500(ALL)02/95]2.
Lift the hood and find the bulb in the headlamp socket.
[SV39850(ALL)04/94]3.
Remove the bulb assembly by turning it clockwise and
pulling it out of the headlamp socket.
[SV40050(ALL)04/94]4.
Remove the L-shaped bulb by pressing the retaining clip at
the base of the electrical connector and sliding the bulb out.
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[SV40300(ALL)03/95]
Installing the headlamp bulb
[SV40450(ALL)04/94]1.
Without touching the glass on the bulb, insert the new bulb.
You may want to protect the bulb by holding it with a piece
of cloth or paper towel. Make sure the retaining clip at the
base of the electrical connector locks.
[SV40550(ALL)04/94]2.
Insert the bulb assembly in the headlamp socket. Turn it
counterclockwise to lock it in place.
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