1997 FORD CONTOUR bulb

Instrumentation
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[IS03850(ALL)04/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS03900(ALL)04/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[IS04000(ALL)03/96]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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[IS04100(ALL)12/95]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, engine damage could result. To ensure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on level ground.
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[IS04200(ALL)12/95]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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[IS04300(ALL)03/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS04400(ALL)03/96]
This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when you flash the lights.
[IS04500(ALL)12/95]
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.
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Controls and Features
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[CF06000(ALL)08/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF06100(ALL)12/95]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog.
[CF06200(ALL)12/95]
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.
[CF06300(ALL)12/95]
To turn off, push the headlamp control knob in.
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[CF06400(ALL)03/96]
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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[CF06500(ALL)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF06600(ALL)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF06700(ALL)01/96]
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:
[CF06750(ALL)04/96]
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The vehicle's parking brake is fully released.
[CF06800(ALL)04/96]
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The vehicle is ªrunning.º
[CF06900(ALL)04/96]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position.
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[CF07000(ALL)03/96]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
[CF07100(ALL)12/95]
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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Maintenance and Care
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[MC32300(ALL)03/96
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC32400(ALL)05/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies that additional mixed city and highway driving is
required to complete the check of the OBD II system.
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[MC32500(ALL)05/96]
OBD II Drive Cycle
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[MC32601(ALL)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
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[MC32701(ALL)05/96]
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At least twenty minutes driving in stop and go, city type
traffic with at least four idle periods.
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[MC32801(ALL)05/96]
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At least ten minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway.
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[MC32901(ALL)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and at operating temperature. Once started, the
vehicle must not be turned off during these driving modes.
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[MC34300(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC34400(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the following lights
frequently:
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[MC34500(ALL)01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC34600(ALL)01/96]
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tail lamps
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[MC34700(ALL)01/96]
n
brakelamps
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[MC34800(ALL)01/96]
n
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC34900(ALL)01/96]
n
hazard flasher
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[MC35000(ALL)01/96]
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turn signals
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[MC35100(ALL)01/96]
n
side markers
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[MC35200(ALL)05/96]
n
license plate lamps
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[MC35300(ALL)01/96
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The alignment of your headlamps should be checked if:
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[MC35400(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC35500(ALL)01/96]
n
the headlamps do not seem to give you enough light to see
clearly at night
[MC35600(ALL)04/96]
n
the headlamps are not aligned so that they point slightly
down and to the right.
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[MC35700(ALL)01/96
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Headlamp Bulb
[MC35800(ALL)12/95]
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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[MC35900(ALL)01/96]
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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[MC36000(ALL)01/96]
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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Maintenance and Care
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[MC36100(ALL)03/96]
Removing the headlamp bulb
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[MC36200(ALL)01/96]1.
Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the OFF position.
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[MC36300(ALL)01/96]2.
Lift the hood and find the bulb in the headlamp socket.
[MC36400(ALL)12/95]3.
Remove the bulb assembly by turning it clockwise and
pulling it out of the headlamp socket.
[MC36500(ALL)12/95]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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[MC36600(ALL)03/96]
Installing the headlamp bulb
[MC36700(ALL)12/95]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.
[MC36800(ALL)12/95]2.
Insert the bulb assembly in the headlamp socket. Turn it
counterclockwise to lock it in place.
[MC36900(ALL)12/95]3.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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[MC37000(ALL)01/96
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
[MC37100(ALL)12/95]
From the back seat, remove the back of the brakelamp
assembly. Depress the two retaining tabs on the ends of the
assembly and pull off the back.
[MC37200(ALL)12/95]
Turn the burned-out bulb counterclockwise and pull it out. Push
in the replacement bulb and turn it clockwise to lock it in the
socket. Replace the back of the brakelamp assembly, making
sure that the retaining tabs snap into place.
[MC37300(ALL)12/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0000624-B
The high-mount brakelamp assembly
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC37400(ALL)01/96
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Using the Right Bulbs
[MC37500(O )02/96]
thirty-four pica
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Backing up...................... 137
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery........................ 198
acid, treating emergencies............169, 199
charging system warning light............. 14
disconnecting.................... 173
how to service................... 198
jumping a disabled battery.............. 169
maintenance-free.................. 198
proper disposal, recycling.............. 199
replacement, specifications.............. 229
servicing...................... 198
when storing your vehicle.............. 234
Brake fluid...................... 188
brake warning light.................. 13
checking and adding................ 188
description..................... 188
specifications.................... 231
Brakelamp...................... 222
bulb replacement.................. 222
high-mount brakelamp............... 222
Brakes........................ 125
adjustment..................... 125
anti-lock...................... 126
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light....... 21
applying the brakes................. 125
brake warning light.................. 13
fluid, checking and adding.............. 188
fluid, refill capacities..............188, 230
fluid, specifications................. 231
front disc...................... 125
if brakes do not grip well.............. 125
master cylinder................... 188
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................125±126
parking...................... 128
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