Ford Contour (1999 year). Manual - part 2

Instrumentation

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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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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Alternative design

Instrumentation

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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.

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TRACTION

CONTROL

Instrumentation

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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 system
is operating.

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Instrumentation

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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
overdrive is turned off. For details,
refer to the Driving chapter.

Indicates the status of the
transaxle and will flash steadily if a
malfunction is detected. If the
flashing persists, have your
transaxle serviced by your dealer
or a qualified service technician as
soon as possible.

If the condition persists, your
transaxle may be damaged.

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TRACTION

CONTROL

If the light stays on for more than
three (3) seconds after the
ignition is turned to the ON
position or stays on continuously
while you are driving, have the
traction control system checked
by a qualified technician as soon
as possible.

For more information, refer to
Traction Control in the Driving
chapter.

Low coolant (if equipped)

Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the engine
is off. Illuminates when the engine
coolant level is low. Refer to the
Maintenance and care chapter to
check the engine coolant level.