1997 FORD CONTOUR fuses

Instrumentation
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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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High Beam Light
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This light illuminates when the headlamps are turned to high
beam or when you flash the lights.
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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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Seating and Safety Restraints
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RWARNING
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should
always wear their safety belts, failure to do so may
increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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RWARNING
The right front passenger air bag is not designed to
restrain occupants in the center front seating position.
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[SS10001(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the
air bag covers that may come into contact with an
inflating air bag. Failure to follow these instructions may
increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a
collision.
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[SS10101(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[SS10201(ALL)03/96]
RWARNING
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously
injure you. Position your seat such that it is as far back
from the steering wheel as possible but still allows you
to properly control the vehicle.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[ER01300(ALL)01/96]4.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds,
then turn it to the OFF position.
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[ER01400(ALL)03/96]5.
Check under the vehicle again for leaking fuel.If you see or
smell fuel, do not start your vehicle again.If you do not
see or smell fuel, you can try to start your vehicle again.
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Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
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Fuses, circuit breakers, and relays protect your vehicle's
electrical system from overloading. If electrical parts in your
vehicle are not working, the system may have been overloaded
and blown a fuse or relay, or tripped a circuit breaker. Before
you replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
circuit protector.
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The following charts tell you which circuit protector protects
each electrical part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows or a circuit
breaker opens a circuit, all the parts of your vehicle that use the
circuit will not work.
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[ER02200(ALL)01/96]
Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to
check, follow the procedures underChecking and replacing fuses
orChecking and replacing circuit breakerslater in this chapter.
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RWARNING
Always remove the key from the ignition before working
on or replacing fuses.
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The Power Distribution Box Fuses and Relays
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10-1/2 pica
art:0001227-A
The power distribution box location
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Roadside Emergencies
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24 pica art:0001228-A
The power distribution box fuses and relays
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Spare fuses are located in the power distribution box under the
hood.
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The Instrument Panel Fuses, Circuit Breakers and
Relays
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The instrument panel fuse panel is underneath the instrument
panel on the left side. To open it, reach under the instrument
panel and push the release button to the right of the fuse panel.
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13-1/2 pica
art:0000377-B
The instrument panel fuse panel location
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Roadside Emergencies
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24 pica art:0000381-C
The instrument panel fuses
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Roadside Emergencies
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Relays Outside the Fuse Boxes
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sixteen pica
chart:0001229-A%*
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
[ER03800(ALL)12/95]1.
Use the charts to decide which fuse you should check.
[ER03900(ALL)12/95]2.
On the fuse panel decal located on the cover of the power
distribution box or on the end of the instrument panel fuse
panel, find the number of the fuse you want to check.
[ER04000(ALL)12/95]3.
Find the corresponding fuse and remove it with the fuse
pulling tool that is provided.
[ER04100(ALL)12/95]4.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse should be replaced.
[ER04200(ALL)12/95]5.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating.
See the following chart.
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