Ford Contour (1999 year). Manual - part 4

Instrumentation

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Brake system warning

Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illuminates after
releasing the parking brake to
indicate low brake fluid level.

Illumination while driving may
indicate that one of the braking
circuits has failed. The second
braking circuit will remain intact.
However, you will need to brake
harder and allow for increased
stopping distances.

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

E

F

BRAKE

O/D
OFF

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ENGINE

TRACTION

CONTROL

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CHECK

ENGINE

BRAKE

TRACTION

CONTROL

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H

Instrumentation

15

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 
(if equipped)

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 vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so. Have the braking system
checked by your dealer or qualified
service technician before
continuing your journey.

When stopping the vehicle, slowly
reduce the speed. Use the brakes
with great care.

Have the system checked by your
dealer or qualified technician
before continuing your journey.

BRAKE

BRAKE

Alternative design

Instrumentation

16

E

F

BRAKE

O/D
OFF

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

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60 70 80

90

110

120

130

MPH

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120

100

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100

CHECK

ENGINE

TRACTION

CONTROL

C

H

0 0 0 1 2 3

0 0 0 0

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90

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130

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x 1000

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O/D
OFF

CHECK

ENGINE

BRAKE

TRACTION

CONTROL

C

H

Engine oil pressure

Illuminates when the ignition is
turned on and the engine is off.
The light 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

Instrumentation

17

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps are
on, the ignition is off (and the key
is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is open.

Testing the warning and
indicator lights and chimes

Turn the ignition key to the on
position without starting the
engine. The following warning and
indicator lights will illuminate
briefly: 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.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the
off/lock or accessory position and
the driver’s door is open.

Safety belt warning chime

For information on the safety belt
warning chime, refer to the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.