1997 FORD CONTOUR Owners Manual

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Capacities and Specifications
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Refill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts, and
Lubricant Specifications
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Motorcraft Parts
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Fluid Specifications and Capacities
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Capacities and Specifications
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Lubricant Specifications
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Vehicle Storage
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Maintenance Tips
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If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of
time (60 days or more), refer to the following maintenance
recommendations to ensure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
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General
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Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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Protect from sunlight, if possible.
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If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular
maintenance to protect against rust and damage.
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Body
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Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or
mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and
underside of front fenders.
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Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
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Touch-up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
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Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of
auto wax to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when
the vehicle is washed.
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Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid hinges and latches
with a light grade oil.
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Cover interior soft trim to prevent fading.
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Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
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Capacities and Specifications
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Engine
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Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches
normal operating temperature.
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With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears
while the engine is running.
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Fuel system
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Fill fuel tank with high-quality unleaded fuel until the first
automatic shutoff of the fuel pump nozzle.
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NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle storage (60 days or
more), fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in the fuel system
and may also clog small orifices.
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Ford Gas Stabilizer should be added whenever actual or
expected storage periods exceed 60 days. Follow the instructions
on the label. The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed
to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system.
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A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will
protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow
the instructions packaged with the product.
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Cooling system
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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Battery
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Check and recharge as necessary.
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Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
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If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without
recharging the battery, it may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge is maintained for
quick starting.
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Brakes
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Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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Tires
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Miscellaneous
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
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Move vehicles at least 25 feet (10 m) every 15 days to
lubricate working parts to prevent corrosion.
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Ford Motor Company.
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company.
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C.
area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
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Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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How to use Roadside Assistance
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Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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