1996 FORD CONTOUR fuel cap release

Servicing Your Contour
203 right side. The override release is a handle which is marked
with a fuel pump symbol. Open the fuel filler door by pulling
on the handle.
[SV06340(ALL)04/94]
13-1/2 pica
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Fuel filler door release Ð manual override
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[SV06350(ALL)02/95]
Filling the fuel tank
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[SV06375(ALL)05/95]
The fuel door is outside the car on the passenger side near the
back. To fill the fuel tank:
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[SV06400(ALL)05/95]1.
After opening the fuel filler door, remove the cap carefully
and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn. If
a hissing sound is heard, wait until it stops, then continue
turning until the cap is free.
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[SV06500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the
cap.
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[SV06550(ALL)05/95]2.
Put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel filler pipe before
pumping the fuel.
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Update:Thu Jan 25 12:09:28 1996

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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Update:Thu Jan 25 12:10:47 1996