1999 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by amydharc on January 16th, 2014
What Grade Brake Fluid Does Ford Contour Use
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Owner's Manual - Page 14
...90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 10 180 1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130
BRAKE
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TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
CHECK ENGINE
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CHECK ENGINE
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Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. The second braking circuit will need to indicate low brake fluid level.
Owner's Manual - Page 92
A belt-positioning booster seat should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child's face or neck, or if the ...Seating and safety restraints
To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a beltpositioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to let the child sit all federal motor vehicle safety standards....
Owner's Manual - Page 121
... O/D OFF indicator light will extinguish. To return to normal overdrive mode when the D (Drive) gearshift position is useful when driving through three. TRACTION CONTROL
O/D OFF
121 Driving
• D (Drive) D (Drive) provides more engine braking than overdrive and is selected. Activate by pressing the transaxle control switch (TCS) located on the gearshift handle...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... sq. For your vehicle's engine, transaxle, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. feet) or less frontal area. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing.
130 No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Your vehicle does...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... towing in first or second gear. If driving with an automatic transaxle: • Use D (Drive) or a low gear rather than 72 km/h (45 mph) while... gear, the trailer may not work properly while towing on long, steep grades. If driving with a manual transaxle: • Select a gear that ... • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. If you need to a lower gear while towing up or down...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
Motorcraft parts are covered. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to find out which makes tracking routine service...do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for your vehicle easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your Ford dealership can be replaced without tools. • We provide you with a maintenance guide and or service guide...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
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.
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Owner's Manual - Page 164
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.
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Owner's Manual - Page 165
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Do not exceed MAX! 2.0 l DOHC
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165 Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments. To check the oil: 1. Open the hood. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in 1 (first) or R (reverse).... oil each time you fuel your vehicle. Maintenance and care
Engine oil Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
... a responsible manner. Maintenance and care
Refer to find out more about recycling automotive fluids. To open the cap while the engine is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another brand meeting Ford specifications) for additional information. It is running. Empty and used automotive fluids in the direction of the arrow and pull.
Owner's Manual - Page 168
Windshield washer system If necessary, add enough washer fluid to fail. M AX IN
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BRAKE
BRAKE
Alternative design
Do not let the reservoir for the windshield washer fluid.
168
Brake fluid is not DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 you use brake fluid that meets the Ford specification (see the chapter Capacities and specifications). Do not put engine coolant in the container for...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
...result in the Capacities and specifications chapter. A concentration above 60% may harm your gasolinepowered vehicle. Use only a premium nationally-recognized brand name engine coolant or equivalent.
170 Maintenance and care
When adding engine coolant Ford recommends Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid, which is neither necessary nor recommended to overheat on your local climate conditions...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... produce coolant which meets Ford specifications ESEM97B44-A, and use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Always dispose of automotive fluids.
171 Follow your community's standards for recycling and disposing of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.
Maintenance and care
Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
... or temporary use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Federal Regulation Part 575.104(c)(2). Maintenance and care
INFORMATION ABOUT TIRE QUALITY GRADES New vehicles are... of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as defined in Title 49 Code of Transportation has set. These Tire Quality Grades are fitted with ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
... on the government course as well on specified government test surfaces of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance.
A tire marked C may...braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
183 For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as a tire graded 100. Those grades...
Owner's Manual - Page 188
... your vehicle. Steering, suspension and body components may be damaged by use of chains.
188 Maintenance and care
Using snow tires and chains Snow tires must be the same size and grade as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these guidelines when using snow tires and chains may be necessary. The tires on 205/60...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
...
ESW-M2C33-F
XT-2-QDX
MERCON®
C9AZ-19550-AC or C9AZ-19550-BC
ESR-M17P5-A
* Use only MERCON® approved transmission/transaxle fluid. Capacities and specifications
Lubricant Specifications
Item Ford part name or equivalent High performance DOT 3 brake fluid, DOT 4 brake fluid or Super DOT 4 Premium engine coolant Motorcraft motor oil 5W-30 super premium MERCON®...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
... ...178 replacement, specifications . .217 servicing ...176 236 B Page Brake fluid checking and adding ...168 specifications ...219 Brake-shift interlock ...118 Brakelamps (see Bulb replacement) Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) 112 brake warning light ...14 fluid, checking and adding ...168 fluid, refill capacities ...218 fluid, specification ...219 parking ...114 Built-in child seat folding up...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
Replace NGV tank(s)
Class A Motorhome
Every two years - Change brake fluid
33 Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule Diesel: All Applicable Services Above Plus Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Natural Gas Vehicles: All Applicable Services Above Plus: Inspect NGV tanks
Exceptions
Natural Gas Vehicles
Every 15 years -
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
... your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi or patrol car Every 3,000 miles or 3 months Every 5,000 miles Every 15,000 miles Every 30,000 miles Every 60,000 miles As required Replace engine oil and filter Inspect brake system Replace fuel filter Change automatic transmission fluid Replace...
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