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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Controls and features
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Do not use the speed control
in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or
unpaved.
Off
On
Speed control (if equipped)
To turn speed control off
•Press Off or

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Controls and features
44PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The Passive Anti-Theft-System
(PATS) is an engine immobilization
system. It is an additional theft
protection feature which prevents
the

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Seating and safety restraints
58Important supplemental
restraint system (SRS)
precautions
The supplemental restraint system
is designed to:
•work with the safety belt to
protect the driver and right

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Seating and safety restraints
62Determining if the system is
operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in
the instrument cluster or a chime
to indicate the condition of the
system. Refer to the Air b

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual 79
Starting
Extended idling at high
engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other
damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
A compute

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Starting
843. Turn the key to the onposition
(without turning the key to start).
Make sure the following lights
illuminate briefly. If a light fails to
illuminate, have the vehicle
serviced by your de

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Roadside emergencies
111
If your engine cranks but does not
start after a collision or substantial
jolt:
1. Turn the ignition key to the off
position.
2. Check under the vehicle for
leaking fuel.
3. I

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FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G Owners Manual Even after a fuse is replaced, it will
continue to blow if the cause of the
overload is not identified and
corrected. If the fuse continues to
blow, have the vehicle’s electrical
system checked by y