1998 Ford Contour Owner's Manual - Page 132

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Maintenance and care Opening the hood • Pull the handle (1) located under the instrument panel. 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 3 2 NORMAL BRAKE 1 8 E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MI RRORS 1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the Ford emblem) and pushing it up. 2 • Raise the hood and support it with the strut (3) in the yellow colored retainer, ensuring it is secure. Hold the support at the yellow colored insulation section. To close, replace the support strut in its retaining clip, lower the hood and allow it to drop into the catch for the last 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches). Always check to ensure that the hood lock is fully engaged. 3 132

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Maintenance and care
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Opening the hood
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• Release the safety catch by
reaching under the hood (2)
(adjacent to the Ford emblem)
and pushing it up.
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• Raise the hood and support it
with the strut (3) in the yellow
colored retainer, ensuring it is
secure. Hold the support at the
yellow colored insulation section.
To close, replace the support strut
in its retaining clip, lower the hood
and allow it to drop into the catch
for the last 20 – 30 cm
(8 – 12 inches).
Always check to ensure that the
hood lock is fully engaged.