Owner's Manual
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... of purchase, you may still be eligible. This optional contract provides service protection for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 4 6 Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to how you should... take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of engine oil that Ford recommends. You do not have to buy this option when you buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle has new brake linings, you drive...
... of purchase, you may still be eligible. This optional contract provides service protection for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 4 6 Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can anticipate when to how you should... take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of engine oil that Ford recommends. You do not have to buy this option when you buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your vehicle has new brake linings, you drive...
Owner's Manual
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...-based cleaners. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed rustproofing with a mild detergent. Do not clean plastic parts with a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. If you have your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Do not use steel wool, abrasive... not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration. 6 6 Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a tar and road oil remover.
...-based cleaners. Cleaning Plastic Parts Some of your vehicle rustproofed, remove oversprayed rustproofing with a mild detergent. Do not clean plastic parts with a tar and road oil remover if necessary. Use a vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. If you have your vehicle's exterior trim parts are plastic. Do not use steel wool, abrasive... not removed from plastic and rubber parts, it can cause deterioration. 6 6 Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts Wash chrome and aluminum parts with a tar and road oil remover.
Owner's Manual
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...engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. However, if your engine's oil level is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is... you turn your key to the START and ON position. 6 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). If the light comes...
...engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. However, if your engine's oil level is running, have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is... you turn your key to the START and ON position. 6 Charging System Light This light indicates that your battery is running, you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off). If the light comes...
Owner's Manual
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... If you do not follow these instructions, you flash the lights. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on when the headlamps are turned to bring it indicates a...for further service actions. High Beam Light This light comes on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in a vehicle equipped with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to...start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary to high beam or when you or others could result. 3. Do not overfill. If the...
... If you do not follow these instructions, you flash the lights. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on when the headlamps are turned to bring it indicates a...for further service actions. High Beam Light This light comes on checking and adding engine oil in this Owner Guide. (See Engine oil in a vehicle equipped with the Daytime Running Light (DRL) system (Canada), it to...start the engine again. Do not operate the engine if the light is low, add only as much oil as necessary to high beam or when you or others could result. 3. Do not overfill. If the...
Owner's Manual
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... acid touches someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Make sure that you can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with...
... acid touches someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Make sure that you can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the area with...
Owner's Manual
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... wear or worn edges s Check the tire pressure at least monthly Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the... front of your own fueling, you choose to the driving efficiency of the container. This extra effort will save you additional money and contribute to do your vehicle. Servicing Your Contour...
... wear or worn edges s Check the tire pressure at least monthly Engine Oil Recommendations We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the... front of your own fueling, you choose to the driving efficiency of the container. This extra effort will save you additional money and contribute to do your vehicle. Servicing Your Contour...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
...provide the best engine performance, fuel economy and engine protection for the engine oil to the maintenance schedule. Remember the engine must still be parked on level ground. The engine oil and oil filter must be off after it out of the preferred viscosity may be...) (manual transaxle). 3. Protect yourself from engine heat. 4. Never use: s "Non-Detergent" oils s Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG s Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are CERTIFIED and of the engine. 210 Locate the engine...
...provide the best engine performance, fuel economy and engine protection for the engine oil to the maintenance schedule. Remember the engine must still be parked on level ground. The engine oil and oil filter must be off after it out of the preferred viscosity may be...) (manual transaxle). 3. Protect yourself from engine heat. 4. Never use: s "Non-Detergent" oils s Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG s Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine treatments Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30 viscosity are CERTIFIED and of the engine. 210 Locate the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... use of the preferred viscosity. Servicing Your Contour 5. If the oil level is below the MIN line, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is below the lower notch, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is caused by the use a CERTIFIED engine oil of improper engine oil. 211 Put the dipstick back in...
... use of the preferred viscosity. Servicing Your Contour 5. If the oil level is below the MIN line, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is below the lower notch, add engine oil as necessary. If the oil level is caused by the use a CERTIFIED engine oil of improper engine oil. 211 Put the dipstick back in...
Owner's Manual
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...a result, it may be necessary to overfill the engine. NOTE: Always dispose of fluids. Nearly all engines will consume engine oil. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in yellow. Call your community...'s standards for additional information. Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel to find out about recycling automotive fluids....
...a result, it may be necessary to overfill the engine. NOTE: Always dispose of fluids. Nearly all engines will consume engine oil. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for disposing of these types of used automotive fluids in yellow. Call your community...'s standards for additional information. Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first. To add oil, remove the filler cap and use a funnel to find out about recycling automotive fluids....
Owner's Manual
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Always disconnect the negative terminal of this chapter. RWARNING The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at the beginning of the battery before working near the fan. Protect your skin by washing with USED motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory mice. Servicing Your Contour RWARNING Continuous contact with soap and water. Engine Coolant Checking the Engine Coolant NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at any time. The engine coolant recovery reservoir (2.5L shown - 2.0L similar) 213
Always disconnect the negative terminal of this chapter. RWARNING The cooling fan is automatic and may come on at the beginning of the battery before working near the fan. Protect your skin by washing with USED motor oil has caused cancer in laboratory mice. Servicing Your Contour RWARNING Continuous contact with soap and water. Engine Coolant Checking the Engine Coolant NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle at any time. The engine coolant recovery reservoir (2.5L shown - 2.0L similar) 213
Owner's Manual
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... minutes. When charging or working near the battery. RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause personal injury. Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to spill. Battery recycling symbol 218 If someone 's skin, eyes, or ... acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil. RWARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Lift the battery with a carrier or with water for disposal.
... minutes. When charging or working near the battery. RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause personal injury. Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be returned to spill. Battery recycling symbol 218 If someone 's skin, eyes, or ... acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil. RWARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Lift the battery with a carrier or with water for disposal.
Owner's Manual
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...is fully seated. Cleaning the Wheels Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use the chains on dry roads. Use tar and road oil remover to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for replacement intervals. Refer to remove grease and tar. Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid With the... protective coatings. Wipe off the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick out. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level. 229 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 ...
...is fully seated. Cleaning the Wheels Wash the wheels with the same detergent you use the chains on dry roads. Use tar and road oil remover to the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet for replacement intervals. Refer to remove grease and tar. Checking the Automatic Transaxle Fluid With the... protective coatings. Wipe off the dipstick cap and pull the dipstick out. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level. 229 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the plastic reservoir on your vehicle and the brake lining wears. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Get medical attention immediately. RWARNING If you use up brake fluid rapidly. Do not fill... to the MAX line with running water for 15 minutes. Fill the reservoir to your vehicle should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oil change, but be at least once a year.
... the plastic reservoir on your vehicle and the brake lining wears. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Get medical attention immediately. RWARNING If you use up brake fluid rapidly. Do not fill... to the MAX line with running water for 15 minutes. Fill the reservoir to your vehicle should check the brake fluid at every scheduled engine oil change, but be at least once a year.
Owner's Manual
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The oil from your vehicle use replaceable bulbs, one for high beam and one . Make sure the retaining clip at the base of the electrical connector locks. 2. ... do not touch the glass. Make sure that the headlamp knob is removed for low beam on each side. Removing the headlamp bulb 1. Servicing Your Contour Headlamp Bulb The headlamps on your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. RWARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb...
The oil from your vehicle use replaceable bulbs, one for high beam and one . Make sure the retaining clip at the base of the electrical connector locks. 2. ... do not touch the glass. Make sure that the headlamp knob is removed for low beam on each side. Removing the headlamp bulb 1. Servicing Your Contour Headlamp Bulb The headlamps on your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. RWARNING Handle a halogen headlamp bulb...
Owner's Manual
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...United States and in dry grass or other dry ground cover. See your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. Servicing Your Contour RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is removed or...repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of the engine or exhaust system. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. The emission system heats up specifications. 249
...United States and in dry grass or other dry ground cover. See your dealer if the engine runs on or near the engine. Servicing Your Contour RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in Canada, vehicle owners may be liable if their emission control device is removed or...repairs, services, sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of the engine or exhaust system. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. The emission system heats up specifications. 249
Owner's Manual
Page 252
... primed metal to prevent discoloration. s Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a light grade oil. s Periodically wash vehicles stored in good operating condition. s Protect from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders. Servicing Your Contour Vehicle Storage Maintenance Tips If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended...
... primed metal to prevent discoloration. s Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a light grade oil. s Periodically wash vehicles stored in good operating condition. s Protect from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders. Servicing Your Contour Vehicle Storage Maintenance Tips If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
... Customer assistance)...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 supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...tone generator ...wearing...
... Customer assistance)...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 supplemental restraint system and child safety seats ...description ...disposal ...driver air bag ...indicator light...operation ...passenger air bag ...proper seating ...tone generator ...wearing...
Owner's Manual
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Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued) specifications ...temperature gauge ...Cooling fan ...Crankcase emission filter ...Cruise control (see Speed control) ...Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada . ... ... ... ... ... . 254 . . 64 . 196 . 253 . . 88 . 186 . . 69 . . 79 . 185 . . 76 . 229 . ... running light system ...Defects, reporting ...Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering fluid ...Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...Dispute Settlement Board...Doors ...lubricant specifications ...Driving under special conditions ...
Coolant (see Engine coolant) (continued) specifications ...temperature gauge ...Cooling fan ...Crankcase emission filter ...Cruise control (see Speed control) ...Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada . ... ... ... ... ... . 254 . . 64 . 196 . 253 . . 88 . 186 . . 69 . . 79 . 185 . . 76 . 229 . ... running light system ...Defects, reporting ...Defrost, rear window and side view mirrors Dipstick automatic transaxle fluid ...engine oil ...power steering fluid ...Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...Dispute Settlement Board...Doors ...lubricant specifications ...Driving under special conditions ...
Owner's Manual
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...estimates. F Flashers, hazard ...Flashing the lamps...Flat tire ...Fluid refill capacities ...Foglamps ...Ford Dispute Settlement Board ...Ford Extended Service Plan...Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre ...Foreign registration ...French owner guides, how to obtain...Fuel ...252 . 204 . 208 . 202 . 253 . . 64 . 207 279 filter, specifications ...refill capacities ...specifications ...synthetic oil ...viscosity ...Entry system, illuminated ...Exhaust fumes...Extended Service Plan, Ford ... ...64 ...196 ...4 212 210 210 212 58 253 252 254 210 209 94 51 4 . ... Engine fan ......
...estimates. F Flashers, hazard ...Flashing the lamps...Flat tire ...Fluid refill capacities ...Foglamps ...Ford Dispute Settlement Board ...Ford Extended Service Plan...Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre ...Foreign registration ...French owner guides, how to obtain...Fuel ...252 . 204 . 208 . 202 . 253 . . 64 . 207 279 filter, specifications ...refill capacities ...specifications ...synthetic oil ...viscosity ...Entry system, illuminated ...Exhaust fumes...Extended Service Plan, Ford ... ...64 ...196 ...4 212 210 210 212 58 253 252 254 210 209 94 51 4 . ... Engine fan ......
Owner's Manual
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... change indicator (see Turn signal) Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...high beam ...low coolant ...oil pressure ...safety belt ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications...Luggage compartment ...Lug nuts anti-theft ...standard ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 246...
... change indicator (see Turn signal) Lap belts ...Lights, warning and indicator air bag ...anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...brake ...charging system...check engine ...engine oil pressure ...high beam ...low coolant ...oil pressure ...safety belt ...turn signal indicator ...Load limits GAWR ...GVWR ...trailer towing ...Lubricant specifications...Luggage compartment ...Lug nuts anti-theft ...standard ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 246...