1997 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 149

Roadside Emergencies 4. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. 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. Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays 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. 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. Once you have determined which fuses or circuit breakers to check, follow the procedures under Checking and replacing fuses or Checking and replacing circuit breakers later in this chapter. RWARNING Always remove the key from the ignition before working on or replacing fuses. 151