1997 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 54

Controls and Features Fog Lamps (If equipped) The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or fog. The fog lamps operate only when the low beam headlamps are on. To operate the fog lamps, turn the headlamp control knob to the second position (headlamps on) and pull the knob out. An indicator lamp will glow when the fog lamps are on. To turn off, push the headlamp control knob in. To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the headlamps. Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system is designed to turn the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output and without illuminating the high beam indicator lamp in the instrument panel. The DRL system operates when all of the following conditions are met: s The vehicle's parking brake is fully released. s The vehicle is "running." s The headlamp system is in the OFF position. The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not be on. A flashing high beam light in the instrument cluster indicates a failure in the DRL system circuit, like a burnt bulb or fuse. 53