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How To Add Brake Fluid To A Ford Contour
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
3
Introduction
If possible, you can gradually increase the performance of printing. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE ... was in effect at the time of your vehicle up to the permitted maximum speeds. From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards, you should avoid hard braking for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... Lockout
Power Windows Front/Rear
4 Safety Alert See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety Belt
Airbag - Side
Child Seat
Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System
Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System
Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch
Traction Control
Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps - Introduction
Vehicle symbol glossary These are some of...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...1 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130
BRAKE
E
F
MPH
CHECK ENGINE
O/D OFF
Brake system warning Extinguishes when the parking brake is released. Illuminates after releasing the parking brake to brake harder and allow for increased stopping distances. However, you will remain intact. BRAKE
BRAKE
Alternative design
16 The second braking circuit will need to indicate low brake fluid level.
Owner's Manual - Page 167
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 168
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 169
...between the MIN and MAX marks. Do not exceed MAX! 2.5 l DOHC
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169 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on level ground. Insert the dipstick fully, then... SAE 5W-30 motor oil CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE ENGINES by Ford Warranty. Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the washer fluid label. Add only DOT 3, DOT 4 or Super DOT 4 brake fluid that is toxic.
Windshield washer system If necessary, add enough washer fluid to fail. Maintenance and care
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Brake and clutch fluid systems are supplied from the same reservoir. The level of the reservoir. If the...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
If the level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the windshield washer fluid container. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system and maintain the warranty on the cooling system: • Add the type of engine coolant and distilled water. Mixing of Ford Premium Engine Coolant with an orange-colored...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... drops below the MIN mark, add the specified fluid. MAX MIN
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Disposal of used engine coolant Used engine coolant should come up to the Capacities and specifications chapter. With the steering system at normal operating temperature, the fluid level should be disposed of recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Follow your...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
...;
C9AZ-19550-AC or C9AZ-19550-BC
ESR-M17P5-A
* Use only MERCON® approved transmission/transaxle fluid. Capacities and specifications
Lubricant Specifications
Ford part name or equivalent High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, (North America) DOT 4 Brake Fluid or Super DOT 4 (Europe) Premium engine coolant Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Motorcraft MERCON®...
Owner's Manual - Page 242
..., recycling ...184 replacement, specifications . .223 servicing ...182 Brake fluid checking and adding ...172 specifications ...225 Brake-shift interlock ...121 Brakelamps (see Bulb replacement) 242 B Page Brakes anti-lock brake system (ABS) 116 brake warning light ...14 fluid, checking and adding ...172 fluid, refill capacities ...224 fluid, specification ...225 parking ...116 Built-in child seat...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 6
...Motorhome - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - change the brake fluid • Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication If you have some items ...Maintenance Information
General Maintenance Information Special Operating Conditions If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in dusty conditions • Off-road operation Exceptions...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11
...Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage,... air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system
11 of FW16 coolant conditioner to 10 oz.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25
...Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick
Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage,... air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Add 8 to cooling system
25 of FW16 coolant conditioner to 10 oz.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 27
... (Escort, Tracer, Contour, Mystique, Cougar, and... oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect engine cooling system and... 5.) Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your particular requirements. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 33
Change automatic transmission fluid Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance Rear axles containing synthetic lubricant and light duty trucks equipped with Ford-design axles are lubricated for extended...submerged in water. Replace NGV or propane fuel tank(s) Class A Motorhome Every two years - Change brake fluid Every 30,000 miles - The 3,000 mile lube change interval may be changed unless a leak ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35
..., if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4x2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals...60,000 miles Replace spark plugs Change transfer case fluid As required Replace cabin air filter
35 For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
... changes • oils, lubricants, other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings • engine tune-up Other Items and Conditions Not Covered Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty also does not cover: • non-Ford parts of parts due to...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
... complements your Contour Owner's Guide and provides information specific to 6:00 p.m. By referring to the pages listed in this supplement, you with many miles of the Ford SVT and SVE is carried forward through a sophisticated powertrain as well as significant interior, exterior, suspension, and braking system components. EST at the Ford Special Vehicle Team...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 16
... the same warranty coverage as delivered from the factory. The SVT Contour or any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer nationwide. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide. The Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation of a non-Ford part."
16 SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our...
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