1996 Ford Contour Support Question
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What Type Of Brake Fluid For A 96 Contour
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on October 20th, 2014 5:48 PM
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According to the owner's manual, you should use Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid (C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent).
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... traffic carefully so that Ford recommends. See your dealer for your vehicle.
Because your vehicle has new brake
linings, you should take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of time than the...out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. The break-in the Index. s Use only the type of highway driving. During the break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to buy this...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of the key in the ignition
LOCK and ACCESSORY lock the ...in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle may move the key to remove the key. 6
Starting Your Contour
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of gear, your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
41
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... severe and possibly fatal injuries to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle.
43 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is removed. 6
Starting Your Contour
The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... at the
beginning of this section.
2. If you should test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to the START position (cranking) until the
engine starts. ...Follow the steps under Preparing to the ON position after the engine has started. 6
Starting Your Contour
Before you start your engine:
1. Starting Your Engine
To start your
engine. Refer to make sure ...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
... again. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try again. 6
Starting Your Contour
2.5L engine:
s At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does
not...engine:
s Do not hold
it idle for more than
five (5) seconds at a time. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in gear. Keep your foot on the first try, wait a few seconds. Excessive...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... set, or if it is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the light stays on briefly when you release the parking brake. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is not set, it comes on after the engine starts and you turn the ignition to the START position. 6
Warning Lights...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... you would like a signal that should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
96 You can turn off by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that the doors are being locked, press the LOCK button again within five seconds. If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
...a manual transaxle. Driving with the transaxle control switch depressed. If you are not sure which type of transaxles:
s an automatic overdrive transaxle with a cut-out mode to your vehicle has... D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions.
6
Driving Your Contour
Procedures for driving your vehicle will have front-wheel drive. You may be familiar with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
6
Driving Your Contour
Overriding the brake shift interlock
The console-mounted gearshift will lock when you turn the key to LOCK or removed from the steering column. Once the gearshift is in any position except P (Park), the ignition key cannot be in the desired position, release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
...it cool. s Never get caught in a responsible manner. NOTE: Always dispose of fluids. Here are designed and built to Ford specifications. Take appropriate precautions with the engine ... enough ventilation.
If you must work with long hair. Using these types of used automotive fluids in moving parts. Motorcraft parts are some general precautions for replacement is...
Owner's Manual - Page 209
... a result, it may be necessary to overfill the engine. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in yellow. NOTE: Always dispose of fluids.
Call your community's standards for additional information. Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... system or engine. You may even splash out. Follow the recommended service interval for fluids in serious personal injury from the reservoir opening. Servicing Your Contour
2. It is an optimized formula that Ford specifies. When the engine is low, add... it slowly counterclockwise to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water and the type of engine coolant more than once a month.
Owner's Manual - Page 213
... coolant, it is certified by the supplier to find out about recycling automotive fluids. Ford Motor Company expressly authorizes the Ford Rotunda engine coolant recycling process and chemicals... brand name engine coolant. Call your warranty for disposing of these types of fluids. Do not use of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. If you will corrode. NOTE: The use...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... to idle for washer fluid is electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Servicing Your Contour
Disconnecting the Battery
Because ... Fluid and Wipers
Washer Fluid
Check the level of the engine compartment. The reservoir for one minute in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual transaxle), set the emergency brake,...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... should be checked. Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Under normal circumstances, you do not need to engage. These substances will damage protective coatings. Servicing Your Contour
s Remove tire chains at the first opportunity after using them
on a level surface and the brake fully applied, start the engine and move the gear shift selector through all...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
... checked occasionally. However, you should not deteriorate under normal driving conditions.
Servicing Your Contour
Adding Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Before adding any fluid, be sure that the correct type will be removed by a qualified technician. Follow your local recycling center to the correct area on the dipstick. If the level is above the top ...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
... MAX line with running water for 15 minutes. Brake Fluid
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you put more mileage on the master cylinder. (See The Engine Types in this chapter to locate the brake fluid reservoir.) The fluid level should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oil change, but...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
RWARNING Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. The brake fluid reservoir
233
This may cause the brakes to fail. Servicing Your Contour
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low - below the seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir - have the brake system inspected.
Owner's Manual - Page 267
Automatic transaxle driving with ...fluid, adding ...fluid, checking ...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specification ...66 ...210 ...18, ...26 16 24 16 60 20 19 17 24 17
. 199 . 253 . . 96 . 136 . 213 . . 66 ....Audio system (see Engine coolant) ...Anti-lock brake system (ABS), warning light . . INDEX
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock brake system) Additives, engine oil ...Air bag ...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...when storing your vehicle ...Brake fluid brake warning light ...checking and adding ...description ...specifications ...Brakelamp, high-mount brakelamp ...Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light applying the brakes ...brake warning light ...fluid, checking and adding...fluid, refill capacities ...fluid, specifications ...master cylinder ...new brake linings ...noise...parking ...trailer...
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