1996 FORD CONTOUR weight

Servicing Your Contour
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[SV23756(ALL)07/94]
13-1/2 pica
art:0001244-B
Removing the passenger compartment air filter
[SV23761(ALL)07/94]5.
Slide the filter out of the housing, replace with the new
filter, and slide the housing and passenger compartment air
filter back into place. Reinstall the clips on the housing.
[SV23766(ALL)11/93]6.
Replace the grille and wiper arms.
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[SV23800(ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV23900(ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. If one tire
looks lower than the others, check the pressure in all of them.
Always follow these precautions:
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[SV24200(ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
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[SV24300(ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (seeLoad limitsin
the Index).
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[SV24500(ALL)02/95]
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed.
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[SV24550(ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
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280 Fuel (continued)
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 206
storing your vehicle................. 256
treating emergencies................. 206
Fuel cap
removing...................... 202
replacing...................... 204
Fuel filler door, remote release............. 202
Fuel filter, specifications................ 253
Fuel gauge....................... 64
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 50
starting after a collision................ 50
Fuse panels, instrument panel............. 242
Fuses
charts....................... 242
checking and replacing............... 242
circuit breakers................... 243
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 202
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)............ 207
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 202
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 64
fuel gauge...................... 64
odometer....................... 65
speedometer..................... 65
tachometer...................... 66
trip odometer..................... 65
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 156
definition...................... 155
driving with a heavy load.............. 155
location...................... 155
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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 139
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions...................... 140
shifting the gears.................. 145
shift-lock...................... 140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 156
definition...................... 155
driving with a heavy load.............. 155
location...................... 155
H
Hazard flashers..................... 86
Headlamps
aiming....................... 244
checking alignment................. 244
cleaning....................... 79
daytime running lights................. 79
flashing....................... 84
high beam...................... 84
replacing bulbs................... 245
turning on and off.................. 77
warning chime.................... 60
Head restraints.................... 101
High beams
indicator light..................... 59
operation....................... 84
High-mount brakelamp
description..................... 246
replacing the bulb.................. 246
Hitch......................... 159
Hood
latch location.................... 198
lubrication specifications............... 254
release lever.................... 198
working under the hood............... 196
Horn.......................... 86
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Trailer towing..................... 157
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 157
safety chains.................... 159
tips........................ 160
trailer brakes.................... 160
trailer lamps.................... 160
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 139
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 229
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 142
Trip odometer...................... 65
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 95
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 63
lever......................... 83
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U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 212
V
Variable interval wipers................. 84
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........181, 186
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 156
calculating the load................. 156
manual transaxles.................. 156
Vehicle storage.................... 255
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 209
Visor (see Sun visor).................. 109
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 47
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 60
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 56
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 137
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
reservoir...................... 219
windshield..................... 219
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 155
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 175
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