1997 FORD CONTOUR maintenance schedule

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Tire Rotation
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[MC19100(ALL)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the following
diagram.
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[MC19200(ALL)01/96]
Do not include the spare tire as part of your rotation.
[MC19300(ALL)03/96]
For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance Schedulebooklet.
If you notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
[MC19400(ALL)12/95]
13-1/2 pica
art:0001224-A
Rotating the tires
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC28000(ALL)01/96]
To calculate fuel economy:
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[MC28100(ALL)01/96]1.
Fill the tank completely and record the initial odometer
reading.
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[MC28200(ALL)01/96]2.
Every time you buy fuel record the amount (in gallons or
liters) purchased.
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[MC28300(ALL)01/96]3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the fuel tank and
record the final odometer reading.
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[MC28400(ALL)01/96]4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel economy:
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[MC28500(ALL)01/96]
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English: MPGU(total miles driven)V(gallons used)
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[MC28600(ALL)01/96]
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Metric: L/100kU(liters used)V(100 kilometers)
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Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy
Estimates
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[MC28800(ALL)05/96]
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from laboratory tests
under simulated road conditions and may not reflect the actual
conditions you experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that you will achieve
the fuel economy shown.
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[MC28900(ALL)01/96]
The following decrease fuel economy:
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[MC29000(ALL)01/96]
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Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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[MC29100(ALL)01/96]
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Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
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[MC29200(ALL)01/96]
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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[MC29300(ALL)01/96]
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Sudden stops
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[MC29400(ALL)01/96]
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Extended engine idling
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[MC29500(ALL)01/96]
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Using speed control in hilly terrain
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[MC29600(ALL)01/96]
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster
and other accessories
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC31100(ALL)01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the other emission
control parts continue to work properly:
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[MC31200(ALL)01/96]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[MC31300(ALL)01/96]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC31400(ALL)01/96]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving,
especially at high speeds.
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[MC31500(ALL)02/96]
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Have the services listed in theMaintenance Schedulebooklet
performed according to the specified schedule. The scheduled
maintenance services are required because they are
considered essential to the life and performance of your
vehicle and to its emissions system.
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[MC31600(ALL)01/96]
Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement
parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized
remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or
for the service of components affecting emission control, such
non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor
Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's
responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please
consult your warranty booklet for complete warranty
information.
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Index
Lubricant specifications................. 231
Luggage compartment.................. 78
Lug nuts....................... 163
anti-theft...................... 168
standard...................... 164
tightening sequence................. 167
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 177
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse)................. 137
clutch....................... 136
shifting gears.................... 136
Map pockets...................... 55
Master cylinder, brakes................. 188
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 215
Mirrors......................... 74
side view mirrors................... 74
Moon roof....................... 67
Motorcraft parts.................... 229
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 235
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 212
Odometer........................ 21
description...................... 21
trip odometer..................... 21
Oil filter.....................187, 229
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 184
Oil viscosity...................... 184
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 219
Overseas offices.................... 245
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