2000 FORD CONTOUR fuel

Driving
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Recommended shift speeds
2.0 litre engine 5-speed transaxle
shift speed schedules
Recommended
upshifts:
Shift fromkm/h mph
14
25
33
48
40
53
77mph
12
20
29
40
km/h
19
32
64
First to second
Second to third
Third to fourth
Fourth to fifth
During acceleration:During cruise*:
46
2.5 litre engine 5-speed transaxle
shift speed schedules
km/h mph km/h
mph
10
20
31
40
16
32
50
64
14
25
33
45
22
40
53
73
Shift from
First to second
Second to third
Third to fourth
Fourth to fifth
Recommended
upshifts:During acceleration:During cruise*:
*The vehicle can be shifted at lower speeds to improve fuel economy.
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Driving
140FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
• lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance,
• excessive speed,
• rapid acceleration,
• driving with the brake pedal
depressed,
• sudden stops,
• extended engine idling,
• use of speed control in hilly
terrain,
• extended use of the air
conditioner, defroster, rear window
defroster and other accessories,
• underinflated tires,
• heavy loads,
• aftermarket add-ons such as
bike, ski or luggage racks, bug
deflectors, etc.
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Roadside emergencies
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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown or
approaching danger. Depress to
activate. Depress again to switch
off. The hazard lights can be
operated when the ignition is off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks, but does not
start or does not start after a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been activated.
The shut-off switch is a device
intended to stop the electric fuel
pump when your vehicle has been
involved in a substantial jolt.
Once the shut-off switch is
activated, you must reset the
switch by hand before you can start
your vehicle. The switch is located
on the side panel in front of the
driver’s side door.
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Roadside emergencies
If your engine cranks but does not
start after a collision or substantial
jolt:
1. Turn the ignition key to the off
position.
2. Check under the vehicle for
leaking fuel.
3. If you do not see or smell fuel,
push the red reset button down. If
the button is already set, you may
have a different mechanical
problem.
4. Turn the ignition key to the on
position for a few seconds, then
turn it to the off position.
5. Check under the vehicle again
for leaking fuel. If you see or smell
fuel, do not start your vehicle
again. If you do not see or smell
fuel, you can try to start your
vehicle again.
If you see or smell fuel, do
not reset the switch or try to
start your vehicle. Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department
or a towing service.
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Roadside emergencies
145 Ampere
ratingCircuits protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52—
7.5
20
—
—
3
20
—
15
—
20
—
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
—
20*
20*
40*
—
—
60*
—
—
—
60*
—
60*
60*Not used
Alternator
Foglamps
Not used
Not used
EEC ignition module (memory)
Horn and hazard flasher warning system
Not used
Fuel pump
Not used
Ignition, Electronic Engine Control
Not used
HEGO sensor
ABS module
Low beam headlamp (passenger’s side)
Low beam headlamp (driver’s side)
High beam headlamp (passenger’s side)
High beam headlamp (driver’s side)
Not used
Ignition, light switch, central junction box
EEC relay
Central junction box (fuse 37 to blower relay)
Not used
Not used
Ignition
Not used
Not used
Not used
Engine cooling
not used
ABS
Central junction box (central timer module, rear
window defrost relay, fuses 24, 25, 27, 28, 34) Fuse
Power distribution box (engine compartment)
* Have these fuses replaced by your dealer or qualified technician.
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Roadside emergencies
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Power distribution box (engine compartment)
RelayCircuits switched
R 1
R 2
R 3
R 4
R 5
R 6
R 7
R 8
R 9
R 10
R 11
D1
D2
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
To check or change a fuse or a
relay, open the fuse box by pulling
down the lock release lever (1).
1
Fuel pump
EEC module
Air conditioning
Low beam
High beam
Horn
Starter solenoid
Engine cooling fan (high speed)
Engine cooling fan
Not used
Daytime running lights
Reverse voltage protection
Not used
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Roadside emergencies
1562. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting
battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s
engine, away from the battery and
the carburetor.
The preferred locations of an
exposed metal part (to “ground”
the circuit) are the accessible
engine mount studs or an engine
lifting “eye”. Do notuse fuel lines,
engine rocker covers, or the intake
manifold as “grounding” points.
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Maintenance and care
162SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
• We highlight do-it-yourself items
in the engine compartment for easy
location.
• As possible, we design parts that
can be replaced without tools.
• We provide you with a
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”
which makes tracking routine
service for your vehicle easy.
If your vehicle requires professional
service, your Ford dealership can
provide necessary parts and
service. Check your “Warranty
Guide” to find out which parts and
services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels,
lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications.
Motorcraft parts are designed and
built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
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