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How To Check Brake Fluid 1998 Ford Contour

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Owner's Manual - Page 11

... when the ignition is released. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter to indicate low brake fluid level. Instrumentation Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is turned on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to check the engine oil level as soon as possible.

Owner's Manual - Page 128

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. Check your "Warranty Guide" to find out which makes tracking routine...Maintenance and care SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a "Service Guide" which parts and...

Owner's Manual - Page 132

Always check to drop into the catch for the last 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches). Hold the support at... 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 3 2 NORMAL BRAKE 1 8 E 1/ 2 F MPH CHECK ENGINE UNLEADED FUEL ONLY MI RRORS 1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the Ford emblem) and pushing it up. 2 • Raise the hood and support it with the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 133

Maintenance and care 2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield Engine oil washer fluid dipstick reservoir Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 133

Owner's Manual - Page 134

Maintenance and care 2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment Power steering reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Automatic Brake fluid transaxle reservoir dipstick (if equipped) Air cleaner Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Battery Power distribution box For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked yellow/black. 134

Owner's Manual - Page 135

... R T IFIE D NS TIT UTE Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. Wipe the dipstick clean. Open the hood. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is not covered ... Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. Locate and ...

Owner's Manual - Page 138

... cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fill the reservoir. M AX IN M BRAKE BRAKE Alternative design If you use a brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter Capacities and specifications). Add only brake fluid that is toxic. Maintenance and care Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir. The...

Owner's Manual - Page 144

... by your dealer or a qualified service technician. 144 Add fluid in the "Service Guide". Adding automatic transaxle fluid Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type will be checked. This information is stamped on the dipstick. Maintenance and care Automatic transaxle fluid Check the automatic transaxle fluid according to the scheduled intervals in 0.25 litre (0.5 pint...

Owner's Manual - Page 145

...the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick out. Maintenance and care Checking the automatic transaxle fluid With the vehicle on the dipstick, don't add fluid. Securely latch the lever in P (Park). Note that your...Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level. Add only enough fluid to bring the level above the bottom dimple on a level surface and the brake fully applied, start the engine and...

Owner's Manual - Page 188

... Lubricant Specifications Item Brake fluid Engine coolant Ford part name or equivalent High performance DOT 3 brake fluid Premium engine coolant Motorcraft motor oil 5W-30 super premium MERCON® power steering fluid Motorcraft MERCON® ATF Ultra-clear windshield washer concentrate Ford part number C6AZ-19542-AB E2FZ-19549-AA CXC-8-B* XO-5W30-QSP Ford specification ESA-M6C25...

Owner's Manual - Page 193

... disposal, recycling ...148 replacement, specifications . .186 servicing ...146 Brake fluid checking and adding ...138 specifications ...188 Brake-shift interlock ...91 Brakelamps (see Bulb replacement) Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) .87 brake warning light ...11 fluid, checking and adding ...138 fluid, refill capacities ...187 fluid, specification ...188 parking ...89 Built-in child seat...

Owner's Manual - Page 197

... controls ...36 P Panel dimmer control ...19 Panic alarm, remote entry sytem 42 Parking brake ...89 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...186 Passenger compartment air filter (see Cabin air filter...Power steering fluid, checking and adding ...143 fluid, refill capacity ...187 fluid, specification ...188 R Radio (see Audio system) ...21 Rear window defroster ...19 Refill capacities for fluids ...187 Relays...

SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4

SVT Contour Features INSTRUMENT CLUSTER • Unique white-faced gauges • It is recommended to dim instrument panel lighting for improved dawn/dusk legibility. 3 2 NORMAL 4 5 6 7 1 0 x 1000 8 70 ... 140 100 100 160 110 50 80 180 40 60 0 0 0 1 2 3 200 120 130 220 30 40 240 140 20 20 0 0 0 0 260 150 10 160 MPH CHECK ENGINE BRAKE E F PREMIUM FUEL ONLY TRACTION CONTROL O/D OFF 4

SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11

Fuse box 11 Battery 9. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Air cleaner 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 7. Power steering reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Engine oil dipstick 8. SVT Contour Service Points ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 1.

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3

...to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in this guide are performed on your vehicle so that scheduled maintenance be checked or replaced....Ford or Lincoln-Mercury service manager. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to your vehicle. Please consult your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. It is a critical emission component. Give your "Service Guide" to Ford...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15

... Date: Mileage: 45,000 KILOMETERS (27,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage:... Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 50,000 KILOMETERS (30,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace ...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18

..., and clamps; u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 95,000 KILOMETERS (57,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and ...AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 18 check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace spark plugs- 2.5L engines only. u Change automatic transaxle fluid. Inspect accessory drive belt(s)....

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24

...(1) If your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer. 24 u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER ...AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check...(s). u Change automatic transaxle fluid. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25

... tires. u If any increased steering effort or looseness in the recovery bottle. Check the windshield washer fluid level. u Check for vibrations in the sound of the exhaust or any changes in the steering wheel. u Check parking brake. WHEN YOU STOP FOR FUEL: u u u u Check the engine oil level. WHILE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE: u Note any smell of your...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27

If any of these conditions are noted, bring them to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible. 27 Owner maintenance checks u Check the brake fluid level. u Lubricate the transaxle controls and linkage. u Check the battery connections.