1999 Ford Contour Owner's Manual
1999 Ford Contour Manual
1999 Ford Contour manual content summary:
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Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety restraints Starting and driving Starting Driving Roadside emergencies Servicing Maintenance and care Capacities and specifications Customer assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) Index 158 217 223 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 2
environmental concerns will follow. We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the possible damage to others, your vehicle, and its equipment? In this owner's guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 3
hard braking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles). From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards, you can gradually increase the performance of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 4
120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE On Res MI RRORS Set Acc Off Coast Page 162 Hood release Page 20, 21 Headlamp control/ Foglamp control* 4 Page 53 Tilt steering wheel lever Page 52 Ignition switch Page 57 Speed - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 5
those shown here. However, the page references given still apply. Page 70 Anti-theft system status indicator* LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF Page 24 Climate control system SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Page 32 Electronic - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 6
E F MPH TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS AND CHIMES There are two - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly and the vehicle may require electrical system service. Alternative design Safety belt Illuminates when the ignition is switched on as a reminder to fasten - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 8
100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF Traction control system light (if equipped) This light comes on when the traction control system has been disengaged. It may flash on and off while driving to indicate the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 9
coolant level is low. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine coolant level. TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF O/D Off indicator (Automatic transaxle only) Illuminates and remains illuminated when the transaxle control switch (TCS) on the side of the gearshift lever is pressed and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 10
70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 1 0 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine's emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics (OBD II - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 11
What you should do if the check engine light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your check engine light to illuminate. Examples are: • The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 12
a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.). No additional vehicle service is required. If the check engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occuring which could damage your catalytic converter - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 13
is turned to ON and the engine is off. CHECK ENGINE Air bag readiness Briefly illuminates when the ignition is turned on. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. CHECK ENGINE Front foglamps (if equipped) Illuminates when foglamps - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 14
1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to indicate low - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 15
) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light stays on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design Brake system and ABS warning lights If both warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving, stop the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 16
also illuminates when engine oil pressure has been lost. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to check the engine oil level as soon as possible. If the engine oil level is correct and the light stays on, see your dealer or qualified service technician. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design 16 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 17
: charging system, safety belt (does not illuminate, if the driver's safety belt is fastened), traction control, ABS, brake, low coolant, low fuel, engine oil pressure, check engine and air bag readiness. If any of these lights do not illuminate, see your dealer or qualified service technician - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 18
70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL CONTROL O/D OFF CHECK ENGINE 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 TRACTION CONTROL 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Instrumentation Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). 3 2 1 0 4 5 6 7 8 x 1000 Speedometer of individual journeys. To reset, depress the button. MPH Trip odometer Reset button Fuel gauge The fuel gauge displays the approximate level of usable - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 20
120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF MI RRORS SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Headlamp control Lamps off. Turn one position clockwise: Parking lamps - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 21
on. Push in the control to deactivate the foglamps. Daytime running lights (DRL) (Canadian vehicles only) The DRL system turns on the highbeam headlamps, with a reduced light output, when: • the vehicle is running and the ignition is in the on position and • the headlamp system is in the off - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 22
window defroster. The defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to the off position. To manually turn off the defroster, push the control again. Traction control system (if equipped) This button turns the traction control system off and on. See Driving for - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 23
be swivelled and turned. Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror, clockwise to adjust the passenger side mirror. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position. MI RRORS MI RRORS 23 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 24
CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF MI RRORS SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Climate control system Your vehicle has one of the following climate control systems: • Manual heating system • Manual heating - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 25
PANEL HI PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. LO HI Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. Mode selector - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 26
buildup inside the vehicle, don't drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 27
the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F ) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. OFF - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 28
and features Under normal conditions, your vehicle's climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" through the outside air inlet duct. • MAX A/C - Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 29
not operate in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. • FLOOR - Allows for maximum - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 30
°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging. Operating tips • control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 31
can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system. Cabin air filter Your vehicle is equipped with an air filter that removes pollen and road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of the vehicle. Refer to the Maintenance - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 32
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 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF MI RRORS SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT AUDIO SYSTEMS Compact disc radio 32 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Controls and features Electronic stereo radio with cassette Electronic stereo radio 33 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 34
Controls and features SIDE 1-2 34 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Controls and features SIDE 1-2 1-2 SIDE 35 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 36
and features Power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Volume control Press the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 37
or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement. Tune adjust with compact disc radio • Press the SCAN/TUNE control twice. • Within approximately five seconds press and release either or on the SEEK button to change to the next frequency up or down. • Press and hold down or - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 38
and features • Within approximately five seconds, press and release either or on the SEEK control to change to the next frequency up or down. • Press and hold down or quickly move through the frequencies. to Seek function The seek function control works in radio or tape mode. Seek function in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 39
. • Push to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations down the frequency band. Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1 and six in FM2). 39 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 40
is held in memory on the control you selected. If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset stations will need to be reset. Automatic memory store (if equipped) Automatic memory store allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 41
all store the last strong station available. Deactivating automatic memory store To deactivate automatic memory store and return to your audio system's manually set memory stations, press the AUTO PRESET control again. Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 42
and features Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system's treble output. • Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads TREB. • Press (+) or (-) on the volume control to increase or decrease treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 43
the clock Press the CLOCK control to display the time on the audio system display. Time is displayed: • until an audio function control is pressed. • approximately ten seconds after each audio system change. • when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON. To remove the clock display, press - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Controls and features Setting the clock Press and hold CLOCK, then press SEEK to increase the hours or to increase minutes. The clock will display 12-hour time with no AM/PM indications. On the single CD audio system to begin CD play. Press the PLAY/STOP control to begin CD play if a disc is loaded - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 45
for fast rewind. • Press the control for less than three seconds for slow forward action. • Press the control for more than three seconds for fast forward action. Tape direction select Press both and to play the alternate side of a tape. Tape eject Press the control to stop and eject a tape - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 46
and features CD eject Press the control to stop and eject a CD. If a disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage (unless the disc is automatically ejected because it was inserted upside down, in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Controls and features DISPLAY SCREEN The display screen gives information on the status of the audio system. Display AM, FM1 or FM2 87.9 to 107.9 (530 to 1610 Am) Illuminated bars Information Indicates which frequency band the audio system tune mode activated Indicates manual tuning is activated - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Controls and features Troubleshooting the CD Player The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case. If - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Controls and features CD and CD player care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing less. • Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 50
Controls and features • Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played. RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION The Federal - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Controls and features • Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle's antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 52
too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3. Ignition switched on, all electrical circuits operational. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. This key position is for normal driving. 4. Starter motor activated. Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 2 1 C H 8 55 60 70 80 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 53
CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF MI RRORS SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Tilt steering Pull the locking lever on the steering column cover up to adjust the steering column position. Secure the wheel - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 54
and features Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. Depress to activate. Depress again to switch off. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off. Horn Press the pad. The horn can be operated when the ignition - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 55
x 1000 TRACTION TRACTION TROL CONTROL 8 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 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C the lever toward you and release quickly for "flash-to-pass" operation. High beam headlamps Push the lever - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 56
to the third position. For a single wipe, push the lever downward. Intermittent wiper control (if equipped) Rotate the variable intermittent wiper control to the desired speed. 1 = Short time interval 6 = Extended time interval Washer Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The washer operates - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 57
180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF On Res MI RRORS Set Acc Off Coast POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SIDE 1-2 EJECT SEEK Speed control (if equipped) Do not use the speed - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 58
). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Set Acc Coast To set a lower speed • Press and hold Coast. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or • press and release Coast. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press Set Acc - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 60
vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph). Res Set Acc Coast To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed. OVERHEAD CONTROLS Interior lamps with reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Off 12 SEC Sunroof (if equipped) The electric sunroof can be operated only when the ignition is switched on. To open and close the sunroof Press the rear part of the control on the rocker switch in the roof console to open the sunroof. Press the front control to close it. To lift the rear - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 62
will only operate when the ignition is switched on. Press the appropriate control to operate the power windows at each door position. All of the windows can be controlled from the control on the driver door. The passenger door window and the rear windows can be operated individually with separate - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Controls and features Safety switch Move the switch to the left to prevent passengers from operating the windows. Move the switch to the right to allow passengers to operate the windows. Rear door childproof safety locks When the lever in the rear door lock is pushed inwards, the door can be opened - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 64
Controls and features FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter. 64 PULL Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the left of the driver seat to open the luggage compartment. - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Controls and features Fuel pump shut-off switch For information on the fuel pump shut-off switch, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Positive retention floor mat Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 66
. The remote entry feature only operates with the ignition in the off position. Locking the doors Press the LOCK control. NIC PA CK LO To signal that the doors are locked, press the LOCK control again within five seconds. The doors will lock again and the horn will sound. UN K C LO K UN TR - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 67
and tail lamps will flash for approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds. To deactivate the alarm, press the PANIC control again or turn the ignition key to the on position. CK LO NIC PA UN K C LO K UN TR Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by two coin-type, three-volt lithium - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Controls and features To replace the batteries: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. Do not take the front part of the transmitter apart. 2. Remove the old batteries. 3. Place the positive (+) side of the new batteries down. 4. Snap the two halves of the transmitter back - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 69
100 160 10 180 1 0 0 200 120 130 H CHECK ENGINE BRAKE E F LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF SIDE 1-2 EJECT Automatic arming The system is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition. The armed status is indicated when the control light flashes every two seconds - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 70
to indicate that the system is operating correctly. If the control light flashes rapidly for approximately one minute and then repeatedly at irregular intervals, the system did not recognize the key code. Remove the key and try again. If the control light illuminates continuously for approximately - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 71
to position 1 and remove from the ignition switch within 5 seconds - the key coding mode is now activated. • If an uncoded key is now inserted in the ignition switch and turned to position 3 within 10 seconds, this key is coded to the system. If coding is not completed correctly, the control light - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 72
to the desired height. SEATING Manually adjusting the seats Pull the lever located at the front edge of the seat to move the seat forward or backward. Reclining the seats Pull the lever on the outside of the seat to recline the seat. Never adjust the driver's seat or seat back when the vehicle - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Adjusting the power seats (if equipped) Move the relevant control in the respective direction to adjust the seat as follows: Seat (1) Forward and backward (2) Height of the entire seat (3) Height of the front of the seat (4) Height of the rear of the seat 1 3 2 4 Lumbar support Pull the lever - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Fold down the seat. The seat back cannot be released while the built-in child seat (if equipped) seat back, push the seat back upward until it locks in place. Make sure it is firmly latched by pushing forward and back on it. Check to see that the seat and seat back are latched securely in position - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 75
safety restraints precautions The use of safety belts helps to restrain both driver and passenger in case of a collision. In most states and Canada, the law requires the use of safety belts. Front and rear seat occupants including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 76
to fasten. Push the red release button and remove the tongue from the slot to unfasten. The passenger safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes. Each seating position in your vehicle has - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 77
however, the belt will react to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver's safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap and shoulder belt fit is desired. • Any time a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. For - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 78
and safety restraints Using automatic locking mode The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child safety seat in any passenger seat. 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder belt portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted. 3. Allow - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Front seat safety belt height adjustment Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Be sure the shoulder belt is properly positioned on your shoulder each time you use the belt. If the shoulder belt is off your shoulder, on your upper arm - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Seating and safety restraints Center position damage the seatbelt or get it dirty is being hauled. Pull the seat belt across the hips and insert the big (sliding) tongue into the safe to be used. Safety belt indicator light and warning chime Illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Seating and safety restraints Conditions of operation If the driver safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to on, the safety belt indicator illuminates for 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds for 4-8 seconds. If the driver safety belt is buckled while the indicator light - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 82
anchorages checked by your dealer or a qualified technician. Failure to follow these instructions will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. Safety belt warning label A warning label has been placed on the buckle of each of your vehicle's front seat - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 83
10 130 BRAKE E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF MI RRORS SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Seating and safety restraints Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating air bag. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) work? The SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle is in a collision, similar to hitting a fixed barrier head-on at 12-24 km/h (8-14 mph). The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 86
and a secondary warning light, and • the electrical wiring and components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag backup power - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 87
the problem or the readiness light is repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision. CHECK ENGINE TRACTION CONTROL - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Seating and safety restraints Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or a qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 88 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 89
than in the front seats. Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 90
the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. 90 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 91
. Follow all the important safety restraints and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 92
on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a beltpositioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating posture and better fit of lap and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 93
one year old, weighs 10-27 kg (22-60 lbs) and the child's shoulders fit below the shoulder harness slots on the builtin child seat. Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an aftermarket seat. Refer to Child safety seats in this chapter. All built-in child restraints, including - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 94
the seatback from being unlatched while the child seat is in use. When the child seat is deployed, the seatback cannot be released. Built-in child seat retractors The belts on built-in child seats are equipped with a retractor. The retractor will automatically snug the belts around the child. If - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 95
Placing your child in the built-in child seat Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash. Never use the built-in child seat as a booster cushion with the adult safety belts - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 96
large for the child seat. 4. If connected, squeeze the tabs on the top and bottom of the chest clip and pull the halves apart to open the chest clip. Then release the lower half of belt by pressing the red button. 5. Place the child in the child seat and position the shoulder belts over - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 97
latch in the buckle, do not use the child seat. See your dealer for repairs. 7. Fasten both halves of the chest clip below the child's shoulders and adjust it to comfortably hold the shoulder belts in place on the child's chest. The color green must appear in the indicator window when fastened - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 98
apart to open the chest clip. 2. Press the release button on the crotch safety belt buckle. 3. Slide the shoulder belts off the child's shoulders and remove the child. To stow the built-in child seat Return the child seat cushion to the upright position, then press firmly in the center and top of - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 99
in the buckle. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Using automatic locking mode in this chapter. 99 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 100
shoulder belt seat positions 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. When using forward-facing child seats move the passenger seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. Never secure rear-facing infant seats in the front seat. 2. Pull down - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 101
restraints 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 102
belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. 10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in automatic locking mode (you - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 103
safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Tether anchor hardware Tether anchor hardware kits (part number 613D74), including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or LincolnMercury dealer. All vehicles built for sale in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 104
PRECAUTIONS A computer system controls the engine's idle revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine starts, the idle rpm runs faster to warm the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician. Do not - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 105
in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. IMPORTANT VENTILATION INFORMATION If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 106
your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. These fumes are harmful and could kill you. Have the exhaust and body ventilation system checked whenever: • the vehicle is raised for service. • the sound of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in a collision - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 107
TO START THE VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the spark ignition system. This system meets all Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 108
If starting a vehicle with an automatic transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). If starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Push the clutch pedal to the floor otherwise the engine will not crank (turn over - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 109
the on position (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 dealer or a qualified service technician. BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design CHECK ENGINE TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF • If the driver - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 110
, continue to crank with the accelerator depressed about 1/4 of the way down and hold that position until the engine starts. DO NOT crank for more than 30 seconds or you could damage the starter. 4. After idling the engine for a few seconds, apply the brake pedal and release the parking brake. 110 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 111
before starting the vehicle. Using the heater for more than three hours will not harm the engine, so the heater can be plugged in the night before starting the vehicle. To prevent electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 111 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 112
braking system (ABS) (if equipped) The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lock-up during brake applications and compensating for this tendency. The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied, helping to ensure that the vehicle can be steered and the driver - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Driving Braking with ABS • In an emergency, apply full force on the brake pedal. In vehicles with manual transaxles, you must also depress the clutch pedal. The anti-lock braking system will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain full steering control of your vehicle and, providing there - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 114
: Pull the handle upward. To release the parking brake: 1. Press and hold the release button. 2. Push handle downward to the off position. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (first) (manual transaxle). To - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 115
but the feature defaults to on after each cycle of the ignition key. The traction control system controls excessive wheel spin by automatically applying and releasing the brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions. This can occur when accelerating on a slippery road, a loose surface or when - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 116
checked. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort. Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or left for more than five seconds if the engine is running. This can damage the power steering pump - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 117
full power assist. TRANSAXLE OPERATION Automatic transaxle (if equipped) Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle are equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from the P (Park) position unless the brake pedal is depressed. Putting your - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 118
not be working. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. If you cannot move the gearshift lever from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Turn the ignition off and remove the ignition key. 2. Apply the parking brake and the brake pedal. 3. Insert a screwdriver or similar - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 119
secure in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. Driving Never leave a vehicle unattended while it is running. • P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). This locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 120
is located on the gearshift handle. The transaxle control indicator light (O/D light) is located on the instrument panel. Overdrive is not shown on the display, but is the default mode for the D gearshift position. This is the normal driving mode for the best fuel economy. The transaxle operates in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is useful when driving through hilly terrain or if your vehicle requires additional power for climbing hills. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift handle. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 122
on downgrades. When your vehicle is in 2 (Second), it automatically starts off in second gear. Do not go faster than 90 km/h (55 mph) in this gear. • 1 (First) Use the 1 (First) position to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts will not occur while the gearshift lever remains - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 123
engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Using the clutch When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle: 1. Hold down the brake pedal. 2. Depress the clutch pedal. 3. Put the gearshift lever in neutral. 4. Start the vehicle. 5. Put the gearshift in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 6. Release - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 124
Recommended During acceleration: During cruise*: upshifts: Shift from km/h mph km/h mph First to second 22 14 16 10 Second to third 40 25 32 20 Third to fourth 53 33 50 31 Fourth to fifth 73 45 64 40 *The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy. 124 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 125
someone. Use 1 (first) gear and set the parking brake. Reverse To shift into R (Reverse): 1. Completely stop your vehicle. 2. Depress the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gearshift lever in the neutral position. Do not release the clutch pedal. 3. If the following direction is not followed - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 126
engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal from the floor. LOADING YOUR VEHICLE Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with these terms. Base curb weight Weight of the vehicle including any standard equipment, fluids, and lubricants. It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 127
GVWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door pillar. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Carrying capacity for each axle system (front and rear). The GAWR is specific to each vehicle and is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 128
Driving Payload = GVWR minus Base curb weight To obtain the correct weight for your vehicle, try taking your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. Do not use replacement tires with lower weight capacities than the originals because they might lower the vehicle's GVWR and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 129
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Driving with a heavy load The total weight of the vehicle plus the total weight of passengers and cargo should never exceed the GVWR. The weight that the vehicle carries over the front and rear axles should never exceed the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 130
a trailer of up to a maximum of 454 kg (1 000 lbs) gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of 45 kg (100 lbs). It should also have are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 131
. Refer to the severe duty schedule in the maintenance guide and or service guide. • Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km (500 miles). • Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. 131 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 132
weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transaxle damage, structural damage, loss of control are recommended for the power steering system and automatic transaxle system if you are planning on: • - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 133
and change weight on the hitch. Follow the instructions of a reputable rental agency. Using trailer lamps See your local trailer retailer or rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps. Do not hook the trailer lamps directly into the vehicle's wiring system. If - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 134
trailer brakes Use electric brakes or manual, automatic or surge type hydraulic brakes that meet federal and local regulations. Install and adjust brakes according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic brake system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 135
weight trailer while towing in hilly terrain or on hot days. Speed control (if equipped) may not work properly while towing on long, steep grades. If driving with an automatic stops and brake gradually. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that avoids jerking or excessive engine speed. - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 136
, • driving with the brake pedal depressed, • sudden stops, • extended engine idling, • use of speed control in hilly terrain, • extended use of the air conditioner, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories, • underinflated tires, • heavy loads, • aftermarket add-ons such as bike - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 137
is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. Once the shut-off switch is activated, you must reset the switch by hand before you can start your vehicle. The switch is located on the side panel in front of the driver's side door. 137 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 138
and call the local fire department or a towing service. 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. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. If - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 139
can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. 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 your dealer or a qualified service technician. To - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 140
emergencies Power distribution box To check or replace a fuse or a relay, remove the cover of the fuse box in the engine compartment by releasing the latch (1) and lifting up. A blown fuse can be identified by a break in the wire. All fuses are a push fit. Five reserve fuses with different current - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 141
7 20 Horn and hazard flasher warning system 8 - Not used 9 15 Fuel pump 10 - Not used 11 20 Ignition, Electronic Engine Control 12 - Not used 13 20 HEGO sensor 14 7.5 ABS module 15 7.5 Low beam headlamp (passenger's side) 16 7.5 Low beam headlamp (driver's side) 17 7.5 High beam headlamp (passenger - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 142
switched Fuel pump EEC module Air conditioning Low beam High beam Horn Starter solenoid Engine cooling fan (high speed) Engine cooling fan Not used Daytime running lights Reverse voltage protection Not used Passenger compartment fuse panel To check or change a fuse or a relay, open the fuse box by - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 143
box in case of emergency fuse replacement. R12 R13 R14 R15 D2 R16 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Passenger compartment fuse panel (below instrument panel) Relay R 12 R 13 R 14 R 15 R 16 D2 Circuit switched Interior lighting Rear window defrost Heater blower motor - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 144
used Wiper motors (circuit breaker) Power windows ABS module Backup lamps Brake lamps Door locks Main light Cigar lighter Electric seats Rear window defrost Engine management system Instrument panel illumination Radio Parking lamps - driver's side Interior lighting/electric mirror adjustment Parking - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 145
40 amp 60 amp fuse link 80 amp fuse link 100 amp fuse link Color violet brown red light blue yellow light green pink orange yellow black blue Auxiliary relays (outside of fuse boxes) Relay Circuits switched R 18 R 20 R 21 R 22 R 23 R 24 R 25 R 26 "One touch" switch (driver's window) Not used Not - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 146
lights. Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear if the vehicle has a manual transaxle or, if the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, select the P (Park) position. If parking on a slope is unavoidable, block the wheels. The temporary spare tire The vehicle may have a high pressure - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 147
possible distance. • Do not exceed the permissible gross weight of the vehicle. • Do not install more than one spare wheel on your vehicle at any one time. • Do not use snow chains on this type of wheel. • Do not drive through an automatic car wash. Spare tire location The spare tire and tools - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Roadside emergencies Tire changing procedure Removing a tire 1. Apply the parking brake and 1 (first) gear (manual transaxle) or the P (Park) position (automatic transaxle). 2. Activate the hazard flashers. 3. The driver and all passengers must leave the vehicle. 4. Secure the vehicle against - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 149
by turning the handle counterclockwise. 4. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in a crosswise pattern. 5. Align the hub cap with the valve and push firmly into position with the ball of the hand. 6. Stow the jack and damaged tire in the luggage compartment by reversing the spare tire removal instructions - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 150
damage. Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing if contacted. Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatic transaxles do not have pushstart capability. Preparing your vehicle 1. Use only - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 151
engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical surges. Turn all other accessories - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 152
metal part of the stalled vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the carburetor. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to "ground" the circuit) are the accessible engine mount studs or an engine lifting "eye". Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers, or the intake manifold as - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Roadside emergencies Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. • 2.0 litre engine • 2.5 litre engine 153 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 154
Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at a moderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 155
(+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery 4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can "relearn" its idle - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 156
Roadside emergencies WRECKER TOWING If towing is necessary, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or slingbelt towing procedure. 156 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 157
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Before you have your vehicle towed: • release the parking brake, • move the gearshift to N (Neutral), • turn the ignition to the off position and • unlock the steering wheel. Automatic transaxle Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 55 km - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 158
the engine compartment for easy location. • As possible, we design parts that can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a maintenance guide and or service guide which makes tracking routine service for your vehicle easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford dealership - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 159
servicing your vehicle. Here are some general precautions for your safety: • Do not work on a hot engine. The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at any time. Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery the battery and all fuel related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Working with engine off (automatic transaxle) 1. Set the parking brake fully and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with engine off (manual transaxle) 1. Set - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 161
unexpectedly. Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Working with engine on (manual transaxle) 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in neutral. 2. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 162
1000 TRACTION TRACTION TROL CONTROL 8 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE O/D OFF MI RRORS 1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the Ford emblem) and pushing it to the left. 2 • Raise the hood and support it with the strut (3) in the yellow colored retainer, ensuring it - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 163
reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 164
reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 165
parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). Put the manual transaxle gearshift in 1 (first) or R (reverse). 3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 4. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil dipstick. 5. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 166
oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated. Continuous contact with used motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory mice. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 167
guide and or service guide for additional information. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine about recycling automotive fluids. Engine oil filler cap The design of the filler cap varies by engine. To open, turn - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 168
IN M BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail. Windshield washer system If necessary, add enough washer fluid to fill the reservoir. Follow the instructions on the washer fluid label. Do not put engine coolant in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 169
. Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of time, the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If this occurs, add engine coolant to the coolant reservoir. For more information refer - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Maintenance and care When adding engine coolant Ford recommends Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, which is an optimized formula that will protect all metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford engines for four years or 80 000 km (50 000 miles). It is neither necessary nor recommended to use - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 171
coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Ford specifications ESEM97B44-A, and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 172
or coolant spray may be released. 3. Add engine coolant until the fluid level in the reservoir is between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir. Follow the recommended service interval for changing engine coolant as outlined in the maintenance guide and or service guide. Refer to Capacities and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 173
and care Severe winter climate If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than -36°C [-34°F]), it may be 50 mixture of engine coolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. Checking and adding power steering fluid Switch off the engine. With the steering system at normal - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Maintenance and care Automatic transaxle fluid Follow the scheduled service intervals outlined in the maintenance guide and or service guide. Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and/or dipstick handle and also in - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 175
all of the gear ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage. 3. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. 5. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. 175 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 176
temperature climates, refer to the maintenance guide and or service guide for additional information. Keep the electrolyte in each cell up to the "level" indicator. Do not overfill the battery cell. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and dry. Also, make certain - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 177
it will be replaced with a Motorcraft service battery, identical in design technology. Like the original equipment battery, it should not require water addition during its normal life of service; however, for severe service usage or in high temperature climates, refer to the maintenance guide and or - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Maintenance and care Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners. Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Do not allow flames, sparks or lit - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 179
before your vehicle can drive properly. To begin this process: 1. Put the automatic transaxle gearshift in P (Park). Put the manual transaxle gearshift in neutral. 2. Turn off all accessories and start the vehicle. 3. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. 4. The "relearning" process will - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 180
control system, you have a filter that cleans the air before it enters the interior of the vehicle. This filter should be replaced at the intervals in the maintenance guide and or service guide. To replace the cabin air filter: 1. Unscrew the nut in the base of each windshield wiper arm. Remove - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 181
back of the engine compartment, on the passenger side. Pull off the two clips on the sides of the housing. Slide out the top part of the housing and filter. 5. Slide the filter out of the housing, replace with the new filter and slide the top part of the housing and cabin air filter back into place - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 182
. Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space 49 Code of Federal Regulation Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation - Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 183
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 184
to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 185
the tire pressure, insert the tire pressure gauge into the valve. The cold pressure amount is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. Rotating tires Rotate your - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 186
the wear band is visible through the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial, biasbelted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the tire pressure decal. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying capacity. Use only the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 187
to the Safety Compliance Certification label to determine the specific size tire and wheel Ford Motor Company recommends for use on this vehicle. When purchasing replacement tires for your vehicle, consult your dealer or a qualified service technician to ensure that the correct tire type is used - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 188
• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Install the chains on the front tires only. • Do not use tire chains on 205/60 tires and 205/55R16 Z rated tires. Steering, suspension and body components may be damaged by use of chains. 188 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 189
the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent vehicle damage. • Local regulations may prohibit or on dry roads. • The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from the vehicle when using snow - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 190
use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the cap. Automotive - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 191
turn off the vehicle before fueling. • Make sure the fuel cap is correctly fitted after fueling. Failure to do so may cause the on board diagnostic system to illuminate the CHECK ENGINE light. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 192
, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels. However, even though your engine will perform adequately on other gasolines, the performance of the emission control devices and systems may be adversely affected. Repair of damage caused by a fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may not - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 193
lightly. However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on the recommended octane, see your dealer or a qualified service technician to prevent any engine damage. MINIMUM OCTANE RATING (R+M)/2 Method 87 Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation problems - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 194
the fuel system. Fuel filler cap If the "check engine" indicator comes on and stays on when you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap and reinstall it being careful to align the cap properly. If you must replace the fuel - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 195
added (in litres or gallons). 3. After at least three to five fillups, fill the fuel tank and record the current mileage reading. 4. Use one of the following equations to calculate fuel economy. Litres used x 100 / Total kilometres traveled. Total miles traveled / Total gallons used. Keep a record - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 196
vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft, or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emissions control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 197
, strange odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure, engine overheating, illumination of the charging system warning light or the check engine warning light. These events could indicate that the emission control system is not working properly. BRAKE Alternative design Exhaust leaks may result in entry of - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 198
or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 199
system or its battery has just been serviced, the OBD-II system is reset to a "not ready for I/M test" condition. To ready the OBD-II system at least eight hours without starting the engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The engine must warm up to its normal operating - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Maintenance and care BULB REPLACEMENT Removing the headlamps assembly Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach.Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 201
in the reverse order. Headlamps - low beam Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb and pay attention to the tab guides when replacing. Headlamps - high beam Replacement instructions are the same as for the low beam headlamp. Headlamp - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 202
and care Front turn signal/side lamps Pull the socket out. Pull the bulb out and replace it. Foglamps (if equipped) 1. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out of the light assembly. 2. Remove the electrical connector. 3. Fit the new bulb in reverse order (do not touch the glass part of the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 203
lamps The backup lamps are located in the trunk lid. Replacement instructions are the same as for the brake/turn signal/tail lamps. License plate lamp Pry out the light assembly with a flat-bladed screwdriver. Remove the bulb from the clip holder. Replace with the new bulb in reverse sequence. 203 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 204
On vehicles equipped with a rear spoiler, the high-mounted brake lamp is included in the spoiler. See your dealer for repair. Luggage compartment lamp Pry out the light assembly from the holder with a flat screwdriver. Turn the spherical bulb under slight pressure counterclockwise and remove. 204 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Interior lamps with reading lamps (if equipped) Remove the clip located on lens to access the center bulb. To replace the reading lamp bulbs, remove the two retaining screws to access the back of the lamp. Then, unclip the bulb covers and replace the bulb. Interior lamps (sunroof equipped vehicles - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Maintenance and care Bulb specifications Function Front /turn lamp Headlamp (high) Headlamp (low) Foglamp/License plate lamp Rear tail/turn/brake lamp Backup lamp High-mounted brake lamp License plate lamp Interior lamp Reading lamp Trade number 3457 NA 9005 9006 893 1157 1156 2723 C5W 211-2 578 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 207
provide enough light for clear night vision. • The headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a slightly down and to the right position. Aiming the headlamps Your vehicle is equipped with a Vehicle Headlamp Aim Device (VHAD) on each headlamp body. Each headlamp - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Maintenance and care You will need one 7 mm box wrench, open end wrench or T-15 Torx drive. If the vehicle has been in an accident, the vehicle's front structure should be properly aligned before aiming the headlamps. Adjusting the horizontal aim 1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. 2. - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Maintenance and care Adjusting the vertical aim The numbers shown on the vial indicate beam direction in degrees up or down. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. With the hood open, locate the bubble level vertical aim indicator, and adjusting screw. It is visible when viewed from the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 210
CARE Washing your vehicle Only use car washing areas that have environmentally friendly drainage systems. Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 211
cause damage to the vehicle. Remove or lower any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately. After washing, apply the brakes several times to dry them - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 212
foil or aerosol spray from the Ford accessories line. Observe the application instructions on the products. Cleaning the wheels Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use to clean the body of your vehicle. Do not use acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents. Never use - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 213
washer to clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray with cold water, to avoid cracking the engine block. • Cover the alternator to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 214
vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning of plastic. Clean with a tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners. Cleaning the exterior lamps water. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents. 214 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 215
40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE TRACTION CONTROL LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 216
carpets and warm water. Do not bleach or dye the belts, because these actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Cleaning and caring for your vehicle Refer to the Customer assistance chapter for a list of Ford - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 217
Capacities and specifications Motorcraft parts Part number Component Spark plug* Air filter Passenger compartment air filter Fuel filter Oil filter Battery PCV valve Crankcase ventilation filter 2.0 litre engine AZFS-22F # 1+2** AZFS-22FE# 3+4 2.5 litre engine AWSF-32F FA-1612 FP4 FG-800A FL-2005 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 218
and specifications Capacities Engine oil - with filter - without Manual transaxle Automatic transaxle with oil cooler Power steering Cooling system with heating Windshield washer fluid Fuel tank Braking system * Total capacity ** with automatic transaxle 2.0 litre engine 4.25 l (4.5 qts) 3.75 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 219
19542-AB for DOT 3 E2FZ-19549-AA CXC-8-B XO-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A (DOT 3) ESD-M6C57-A (Super DOT 4) ESE-M97B44-A American Petroleum Institute Certification Mark and WSS-M2C153-G Brake fluid Engine coolant Engine oil Power steering fluid Transaxle fluid automatic/ 5-speed manual - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Capacities and specifications Engine data Engine Capacity Power output Max. torque Fuel required Continuous engine speed Max. intermittent engine speed Idle speed (manual transaxle) Mixture preparation Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Valve clearances 0.14 mm Inlet Exhaust 0.30 mm mm rpm - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Capacities and specifications D A C E B Dimensions A = Maximum length B = Overall width (without mirrors) C = Overall height (curb weight) D = Wheelbase E = Track Front Rear * Dependent on tire size mm (inches) 4556 (179.4) 1751 (68.9) 1380 - 1427 (54.3 - 56.2) 2704 (106.5) 1499 - 1518* (59.0 - - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Capacities and specifications VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is attached to a metal tag and is located on the front driver's side of the instrument panel. The VIN tag may be seen by looking through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle. 222 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Ford offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service • fuel delivery towing to the nearest Ford of Canada or Ford Motor Company found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is mailed - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 224
can get more protection for your new car or light truck by purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESP is an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Company or Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (in Canada). It provides: • Protection - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 225
your concern will be resolved at this level. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada dealerships also carry genuine Ford parts and accessories, providing you with original equipment reliability. Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 226
to discontinue this service without notice and without incurring obligations per applicable state law. What kinds of cases does the Board review? Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle performance as designed concerns on Ford, Mercury and Lincoln cars and Ford or Mercury light trucks which - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 227
sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associated with warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle's performance as designed • a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless a service and a Ford Motor Company representative are asked to submit statements at this - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 228
sold or serviced the vehicle • a brief description of your unresolved concern • a brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford Motor Company • decision Board members review all available information related to each complaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 229
owner relations/customer assistance office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of your emission control system and may cause engine knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any damage caused - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 230
outside of the U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) and new address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct Market Operations. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from your dealer to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. For - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 231
. Not all accessories are available for all models. Vehicle Security Remote keyless entry Styled wheel protector locks Vehicle security systems Comfort and convenience Air conditioner Air filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 232
0L only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars and balls Trailer hitch wiring adaptor Protection and - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 233
performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 234
EST., for credit card holders only. To order the publications in this portfolio in Canada Make cheques payable to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. Service Publications P.O. Box 1580, Station B Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Y 4G3 or order toll free: 1-800-387-4966 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 235
. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company. To contact - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 236
mounted brake lamp ...204 license plate lamp ...203 rear lamps ...203 specifications ...206 C Cabin air filter ...31, 180 Capacities for refilling fluids ...218 Carbon monoxyde in exhaust . .197 Catalytic converter ...196 Chains, tires ...188 Changing a tire ...146 Charging system warning light ...7 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 237
windshield ...30 Dipstick, engine oil ...163 Door mounted controls ...62 Driving under special conditions heavy load ...129 towing a trailer ...130 E Electrical system fuses ...139 Emergencies, roadside fuel pump shut-off switch ...137 jump starting ...150 towing ...156 Emergency brake (see Parking - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 238
oil changing oil and filter ...165 checking and adding ...165 dipstick ...163 disposal ...167 engine oil pressure warning light ...16 filter specifications ...217 refill capacities ...218 specifications ...219 Exhaust fumes ...106, 197 F Fan (see Engine fan) Flasher, hazard ...54, 137 Flashing - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 239
lamps ...60 reading lamps ...61 replacing bulbs ...200 rear lamps ...203 Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...13 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...15 brake ...14 charging system ...7 check engine ...10 engine oil pressure ...16 high beam ...7 low coolant ...9 low fuel ...13 overdrive off ...9 safety - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 240
entry sytem 67 Parking brake ...114 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...217 Passenger compartment air filter (see Cabin air filter) . .181 Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) ...69 240 P Page Power distribution box (see Fuses) Power door locks ...62 Power features mirrors ...23 seats ...73 sunroof ...61 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 241
automatic locking mode (retractors) ...78, 99 built-in child seat ...93 in front seat ...84, 100 tether anchorage hardware . .103 Seats adjusting the seats, manual ...72 adjusting the seats, power ...73 folding rear seats ...74 head restraints ...72 Servicing your vehicle ...158 Shift-lock system - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 242
checking and adding (automatic) ...174 fluid, refill capacities ...218 lubricant specifications ...219 manual, operation ...123 Transmitter (see Remote entry) Trip odometer ...19 Trunk (see Luggage compartment) remote release lever ...64 using the remote entry system .66 Turn signal indicator lights - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Index 243 - 1999 Ford Contour | Owner's Manual - Page 244
5W-30 Formula E Fuel Economy Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to Safety Compliance Certification label on driver's door pillar Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel Right rear of vehicle Tire size and pressure Hood release location Fuel filler location 244
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Contents
Before driving
Introduction
2
Instrumentation
4
Controls and features
20
Seating and safety restraints
72
Starting and driving
Starting
104
Driving
112
Roadside emergencies
137
Servicing
Maintenance and care
158
Capacities and specifications
217
Customer assistance
223
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
235
Index
236