1997 FORD CONTOUR octane

Maintenance and Care
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[MC25200(ALL)04/96]
Octane recommendation
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[MC25300(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.We do not recommend gasolines
labeled as ªregularº in high altitude areas that are sold with
octane ratings of 86 or even less.
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[MC25400(ALL)02/96]
6 pica art:0040193-A
Typical octane rating label
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[MC25600(ALL)05/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions on
the recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a qualified
service technician to prevent any engine damage.
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[MC25650(ALL)05/96
]
Fuel quality
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[MC25675(ALL)05/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems try a different brand of fuel. If the condition persists,
see your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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[MC25700(ALL)05/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of your vehicle. We
recommend the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA
specification if they are available.
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[MC25725(ALL)05/96]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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F
Fan ......................... 178
engine fan, avoiding injury............. 178
Flashers, hazard................... 62,149
Flat tire....................... 161
Fluid refill capacities.................. 230
Fog lamps....................... 53
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 244
Foreign registration.................. 245
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel......................... 209
calculating fuel economy............... 215
capacity...................... 230
choosing the right fuel............... 211
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates.... 215
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 209
filter, specifications................. 229
fuel gauge...................... 19
octane rating.................... 212
quality.....................211±212
running out of fuel................. 214
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 213
storing your vehicle................. 233
treating emergencies................. 213
Fuel cap....................... 209
removing...................... 209
replacing....................209, 211
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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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