Ford Contour (2000 year). Manual - part 2

Instrumentation

Page 57
Turn signal/high beam

Page 8
Instrument cluster

Page 56
Hazard flasher
control

Page 58
Windshield
wiper/washer
control

Page 166
Hood release

Page 22, 23
Headlamp control/
Foglamp control*

Page 55
Tilt steering
wheel lever

Page 54
Ignition switch

Page 59
Speed control*

Page 56
Horn

Page 24
Traction control*

Page 25
Power Mirrors*

Page 24
Rear window
defroster control*

TRACTION
CONTROL

CHECK
ENGINE

O/D
OFF

Res

Set

Acc

Coast

Off

On

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F

  

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IRRORS

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Instrumentation

Page 25
Instrument panel dimmer
switch

On various models, the
appearance and location of
some items may differ from
those shown here. However,
the page references given
still apply.

OFF

LO

PNL/FLR

PANEL

A/C

FLOOR

DEF

FLR 

       DEF

MAX

A/C

HI

/

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

SCAN

SEEK

3

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ANS

SIDE

1-2

EJECT

VOLUME

CLOCK

Page 26
Climate control system

Page 34
Electronic sound system

Page 72
Anti-theft system status
indicator*

*if equipped

Instrumentation

8

Turn signal

Flashes when the left or right turn
signal or hazard lights are
activated.

There are two different instrument
cluster designs. The individual
warning and indicator lights are
described on the following pages.

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BRAKE

CHECK

ENGINE

O/D
OFF

TRACTION

CONTROL

C

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O/D
OFF

CHECK

ENGINE

BRAKE

TRACTION

CONTROL

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Alternative design

Instrumentation

9

High beams

Illuminates when the headlamp
high beams are on.

Charging system

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.

Safety belt

Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on as a reminder to
fasten the safety belts. For more
information, refer to Safety belt
indicator light and warning
chime in the Seating and safety
restraints chapter.

Alternative design

Alternative design

Alternative design

Air bag secondary warning

Flashes periodically when there is
a malfunction with the air bag
system.

For more information, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.

O/D
OFF

TRACTION

CONTROL