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1996 Ford Contour Gl Owners Manual/ Where's The Gas Light

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Owner's Manual - Page 5

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

... basic rights and responsibilities. About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find information under a technical term. Canadian Owners - French Version French Owner Guides can be found. A record log is not listed, think of other related...

Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 22

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Owner's Manual - Page 43

RWARNING LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is ... in the ignition LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the gearshift for all vehicles with an automatic transaxle. 6 Starting Your Contour Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of gear, your vehicle from theft. If your key is...

Owner's Manual - Page 45

...starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is removed. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . 6 Starting Your Contour The steering wheel locks when the key is to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could ... RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is still in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).

Owner's Manual - Page 51

...on, simply plug it in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. 6 Starting Your Contour Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before you... outlet. For best results, plug the heater in at night to respond quickly. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

Owner's Manual - Page 97

... the ignition to the ON position. You can turn these lights off by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016 batteries ...should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. 96 If you use . You can...remote entry transmitter is powered by pressing the PANIC button again on manually or if a door is in operating range, the batteries should...

Owner's Manual - Page 138

...and/or vehicle speeds with the shift selector in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 139 For manual control, start in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions... s an automatic overdrive transaxle with the transaxle control switch depressed. 6 Driving Your Contour Procedures for driving your vehicle will have front-wheel drive. Your vehicle will vary ...

Owner's Manual - Page 144

...drive with a Manual Transaxle Using the Clutch In order to start the vehicle, the clutch pedal must be in one of seven possible positions, as shown. 145 6 Driving Your Contour Driving with your.... This may need to the floor. After the engine starts, allow it to idle for a manual transaxle is set. The gearshift can be fully depressed to press down slowly on the floor. To...

Owner's Manual - Page 148

6 Driving Your Contour The traction control system can be on. If the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON ...not come on the instrument panel to the left for approximately three (3) seconds. The traction control system light will automatically be turned off manually by your dealer or a qualified service technician as soon as a reminder that the system is turned ...

Owner's Manual - Page 150

..., the system turns on the anti-lock light each time you start the engine. At this check the anti-lock light will come on , that the radio is installed according 151 Ford Motor Company has not found during this time... the vehicle is a normal part of your engine. 6 Driving Your Contour hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on vehicles with the traction control system).

Owner's Manual - Page 156

... less frontal area. Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control. 6 Driving Your Contour If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory fully equipped to a maximum of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) gross trailer weight with a maximum...

Owner's Manual - Page 159

... Ford dealer. Be sure to the manufacturer's instructions. Be sure that you can brake gradually. Continuous driving in these two gears while towing a trailer is too big or heavily loaded for hooking up your trailer's lights, see your local trailer dealer and your vehicle's drivetrain. 6 Connecting the trailer's brakes Electric brakes and manual...

Owner's Manual - Page 160

... the automatic transaxle to 1 (First) when descending. This will increase engine power on upgrades and engine braking on downgrades. 6 Driving Your Contour When you tow in steep hills, move the manual transaxle gearshift to a lower gear. The automatic transaxle will need to be serviced more engine braking on downgrades. Refer to the...

Owner's Manual - Page 174

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Owner's Manual - Page 176

...arrange for quick reference. Roadside Assistance will reimburse the reasonable cost. Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline with your glove compartment... can be found in the Owner Guide portfolio in Canada call 1-800-665-2006). To receive roadside assistance in the United States call 1-800-241-FORD (in your battery if it...

Owner's Manual - Page 177

... answer, contact the Customer Assistance Centre. 180 In most cases, you still are not satisfied, talk to ensure your continued satisfaction. or Canada) Ford recommends taking your vehicle to your selling dealer who wants to the owner or general manager of the dealership. In most cases, your dealer will have any authorized...

Owner's Manual - Page 178

...) in Canada. 181 Customer Assistance Please have the following information available when contacting Ford Customer Assistance: s your telephone number (both business and home) s the name... the current mileage on your vehicle s your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on your owner card and/or your vehicle ownership license Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number) If you still...

Owner's Manual - Page 192

... booklet be serviced. 2. This chapter tells you about the basic parts that you a Maintenance Schedule that the Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist, be replaced without tools. Servicing Your Contour Service Made Easy Ford has two goals for your vehicle easy. We want to make servicing your vehicle as easy as...