1997 FORD CONTOUR roof

Controls and Features
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[CF19700(ALL)02/96]
Turning On the Map Lamps (If equipped)
[CF19800(ALL)04/96]
Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one
for the driver.
[CF19900(ALL)12/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0001218-A
Turning on the map lamps
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[CF20000(ALL)01/96]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
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[CF20100(ALL)03/96]
You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or
you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[CF20200(ALL)12/95]
The rocker type switch is used to open and close the moon roof.
You must press and hold the switch until the desired position is
reached. At open and closed positions, the motor will
automatically turn off. Release the switch at this time to avoid
motor damage.
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[CF20300(ALL)12/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001187-A
The map lamps and the switch for the moon roof
[CF20400(ALL)12/95]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the open position and stop.
[CF20500(ALL)12/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the
switch. The glass panel will move to the closed position and
stop.
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[CF20600(ALL)12/95]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when the glass panel is
closed, press the front portion of the switch.
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[CF20700(ALL)12/95]
To close from vent position, press and hold the rear portion of
the switch.
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[CF20800(ALL)01/96]
Occasionally wiping the outside guide rail covers of the moon
roof with a clean cloth will help keep the moon roof working
properly.
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Controls and Features
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[CF20900(ALL)12/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0001188-A
The moon roof
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[CF21000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may
seriously hurt themselves.
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[CF21100(ALL)01/96]
Sliding Shade
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[CF21200(ALL)01/96]
The moon roof has a sliding shade that you can manually open
or close to block the sun when the glass panel is shut.
[CF21300(ALL)04/96]
To close the sliding shade, pull the shade toward the front of
the vehicle. The shade automatically opens when the moon roof
is opened.
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Controls and Features
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[CF21800(ALL)02/96]
Doors
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[CF21900(ALL)04/96]
Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
[CF22000(ALL)12/95]
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.
[CF22100(ALL)12/95]
17-1/2 pica
art:0001247-A
The childproof locks for the rear door
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[CF22200(ALL)01/96]
To set the childproof lock on each rear door, open the rear
door.
[CF22300(ALL)12/95]
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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[CF22400(ALL)04/96]
To release the childproof lock, open the rear door from the
outside.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC38800(ALL)01/96
]
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
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[MC38900(ALL)01/96]
Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a mild detergent. Do
not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, fuel or strong detergents.
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[MC39000(ALL)01/96
]
Cleaning Plastic Parts
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[MC39100(ALL)01/96]
Some of your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Clean with
a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for
routine cleaning.
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[MC39200(ALL)01/96]
Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
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[MC39300(ALL)01/96
]
If you have your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed
rustproofing with a tar and road oil remover. If rustproofing is
not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause
deterioration.
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[MC39400(ALL)02/96
]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[MC39500(ALL)02/96]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[MC39600(ALL)12/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens and woodtone trim with a soft
cloth and a glass cleaner. Do not use paper towel or any
abrasive cleaner to clean either the lens or the woodtone trim as
these may cause scratches.
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Index
Brakes (continued)
power braking................... 125
servicing...................... 188
stopping distances.................. 145
trailer....................... 143
when storing your vehicle.............. 234
Brake-shift interlock.................. 131
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 15
Bulbs, replacing.................... 219
halogen...................... 220
headlamps..................... 220
high-mount brakelamp................ 222
specifications.................... 223
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 244
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . . . 245
Capacities for refilling fluids.............. 230
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 123
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 102
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . . 38, 42
Catalytic converter................... 216
Chains, tires...................... 208
Changing a tire.................... 161
Charging system warning light.............. 14
Childproof locks..................... 71
Child safety restraints................. 100
child safety belts.................. 114
child safety seats.................. 102
Child safety seats................... 102
and air bags.................... 102
attaching with tether straps............. 113
automatic locking mode (retractor).........91,102
in front seat..................102, 104
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Child safety seats (continued)
in rear outboard seat................ 102
in rear seat..................... 102
tether anchorage hardware.............. 114
Chime
headlamps on.................... 16
key in ignition.................... 58
safety belt...................... 12
Circuit breakers, checking and replacing......... 160
Cleaning your vehicle................. 224
CD player and discs.................. 33
chrome and aluminum parts............. 225
engine compartment................. 227
exterior...................... 224
exterior lamps................... 226
fabric....................... 226
headlamps..................... 226
instrument panel................. 7,225
interior....................... 226
mirrors........................ 75
plastic parts.................... 225
polishing...................... 224
rear windows..................... 52
rustproofing.................... 225
safety belts..................... 225
tail lamps..................... 226
upholstery and interior trim............. 226
washing...................... 224
waxing....................... 224
wheels....................... 227
Climate control system.................. 47
Clock.......................... 55
Clutch........................ 136
fluid reservoir................... 188
operation while driving............... 136
shifting the gears.................. 136
specifications.................... 231
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Index
Lubricant specifications................. 231
Luggage compartment.................. 78
Lug nuts....................... 163
anti-theft...................... 168
standard...................... 164
tightening sequence................. 167
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 177
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 137
clutch....................... 136
shifting gears.................... 136
Map pockets...................... 55
Master cylinder, brakes................. 188
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 215
Mirrors......................... 74
side view mirrors................... 74
Moon roof....................... 67
Motorcraft parts.................... 229
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 235
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 212
Odometer........................ 21
description...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
Oil filter.....................187, 229
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 184
Oil viscosity...................... 184
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 219
Overseas offices.................... 245
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