1997 FORD CONTOUR door lock

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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle:
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Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First).
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Set the parking brake fully.
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Rotate the ignition key to the LOCK position.
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Remove the key from the ignition.
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The steering wheel locks when the key is removed.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still in the ignition,
a warning chime sounds.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.
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Controls and Features
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Doors
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Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
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In addition to standard or power locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set these locks, the
rear doors cannot be opened from the inside of the vehicle. The
doors can still be opened from the outside if the doors are
unlocked.
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17-1/2 pica
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The childproof locks for the rear door
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
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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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To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Move the lever toward the outside of the door.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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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.
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10-1/2 pica
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The power door lock on the driver's door
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Rear window lockout
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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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Mirrors
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Side View Mirrors
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The standard side view mirrors are manually adjusted by using
the remote knobs. The knob on each door adjusts the mirror on
that side of the vehicle. Move the control knob in the direction
you want to move the mirror.
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The left side mirror control (right side similar)
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Dual electric remote control mirrors (if equipped)
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The control for adjusting the electric side view mirrors is on the
instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.
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Controls and Features
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Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock and
unlock the vehicle doors and open the trunk without using a
key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The controls
for the system are located on the hand held transmitter(s) that
came with your vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four transmitters. Additional
transmitters can be ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
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Remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors and opening the trunk
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
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To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK control a second
time within five seconds of unlocking the driver's door.
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To open the trunk, press the TRUNK control.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK, TRUNK or PANIC
controls, 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.
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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 control.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK control again within five seconds. The doors will lock
again and the horn will beep.
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Activating the remote personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote personal alarm, press the
PANIC control. 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
control 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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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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Seating and Safety Restraints
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RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot
protect the child from injury in a collision.
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RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before driving to lessen
the risk of the door coming open in a collision.
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Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
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While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake
hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, the lap/shoulder belt locks and helps reduce
your forward movement.
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After you get into your vehicle, close the door and lock it. Then
adjust the seat to the position that suits you best.
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Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the retractor so
that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses your shoulder and
chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened
to the buckle by pulling on tongue.
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Driving
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Downshifting
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When you slow down or climb a steep hill, always downshift
before the engine starts to lose power. Downshifting reduces the
chance of stalling and gives your vehicle better acceleration to
increase speed again.
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When you drive down steep hills, downshifting helps you keep
a safe speed and helps prevent unnecessary wear on the brakes.
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When you come to a stop, do not downshift through each gear.
Disengage the clutch and use the brake as necessary.
Downshifting through the gears decreases your vehicle's fuel
economy.
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Do not attempt to shift into 1 (First) gear with the clutch pedal
depressed at speeds higher than 20 mph (30 km/h). If you do,
it could cause a complete clutch failure, making your vehicle
inoperative.
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Driving With a Heavy Load
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There are limits to the amount of weight your vehicle can carry
or tow. The total weight of your vehicle, plus the weight of the
passengers and cargo, should never be more than the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Also, the weight that your
vehicle carries over the front axle and rear axle should never be
more than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
respective axle.
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You can find your vehicle's GVWR and GAWR on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label on the left front door lock facing
or on the door latch post pillar.
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The weight limits of your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or
GAWR limitations. Usage of replacement tires with higher
weight limits than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR.
Usage of lower capacity replacement tires may lower GVWR
and GAWR limitations.
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