Owner's Manual
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...), you are still stuck after a minute or two of the spot. You could lose control of the lower gears. The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires. If you may try to avoid locking your vehicle and could injure someone. Do not rock the vehicle for more...
...), you are still stuck after a minute or two of the spot. You could lose control of the lower gears. The tires may overheat the engine, damage the transaxle, or damage the tires. If you may try to avoid locking your vehicle and could injure someone. Do not rock the vehicle for more...
Owner's Manual
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...Rating (GVWR). The total weight of your vehicle can find your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. 6 Driving Your Contour High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are limits to dry the brakes. You can carry or ...tow. Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limit than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. You may have limited traction...
...Rating (GVWR). The total weight of your vehicle can find your vehicle will not stop as quickly as your vehicle's tires affect the GVWR or GAWR limitations. 6 Driving Your Contour High water Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are limits to dry the brakes. You can carry or ...tow. Usage of replacement tires with higher weight limit than originals does not increase GVWR or GAWR. You may have limited traction...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not drive faster than 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing a 1,000 lb. (454 kg) trailer. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. 6 Driving Your Contour If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory fully equipped to a maximum of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) gross trailer... 25 sq. Your vehicle does not come from your vehicle if you tow in this chapter.) 157 Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of 100 lbs (45 kg).
.... Do not drive faster than 55 mph (90 km/h) while towing a 1,000 lb. (454 kg) trailer. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. 6 Driving Your Contour If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory fully equipped to a maximum of 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) gross trailer... 25 sq. Your vehicle does not come from your vehicle if you tow in this chapter.) 157 Because towing a trailer puts extra strain on the tire decal can cause rapid tire wear or loss of 100 lbs (45 kg).
Owner's Manual
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... the maximum weight that all towing equipment is being used. Preparing to bear the load. 158 If you are not certain that clamp onto your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. You should be driven 2,000 miles (3,200 km) before towing a trailer. 6 Ten to 15% of the loaded trailer's... weight should also limit your trailer's load when you tow in high altitudes. RWARNING Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is properly attached to your vehicle, use hitches that you are using the right equipment in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage, structural damage, loss...
... the maximum weight that all towing equipment is being used. Preparing to bear the load. 158 If you are not certain that clamp onto your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. You should be driven 2,000 miles (3,200 km) before towing a trailer. 6 Ten to 15% of the loaded trailer's... weight should also limit your trailer's load when you tow in high altitudes. RWARNING Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is properly attached to your vehicle, use hitches that you are using the right equipment in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage, structural damage, loss...
Owner's Manual
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... or do not apply the brake heavily. s use the wheel for emergency use tire chains on the hazard flashers. The Temporary Spare Tire You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare tire is smaller than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on the side of vehicle. 168 s load your vehicle so... remove it from its wheel. s try to a safe place on the tire decal. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on this tire. Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can easily identify it. Use it only when ...
... or do not apply the brake heavily. s use the wheel for emergency use tire chains on the hazard flashers. The Temporary Spare Tire You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare tire is smaller than the maximum vehicle load rating listed on the side of vehicle. 168 s load your vehicle so... remove it from its wheel. s try to a safe place on the tire decal. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on this tire. Changing a Tire If you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can easily identify it. Use it only when ...
Owner's Manual
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Spare Tire Location The spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it could be damaged. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails and it reduces the ground clearance. You will find additional instructions for the spare tire on the wheel decal (located on the floor of the trunk. Because the temporary spare tire is stored under the carpet on the temporary spare wheel). The temporary spare tire 169 Roadside Emergencies s drive through an automatic car wash with this tire.
Spare Tire Location The spare tire is smaller than a conventional tire, it could be damaged. Your vehicle may get caught in the rails and it reduces the ground clearance. You will find additional instructions for the spare tire on the wheel decal (located on the floor of the trunk. Because the temporary spare tire is stored under the carpet on the temporary spare wheel). The temporary spare tire 169 Roadside Emergencies s drive through an automatic car wash with this tire.
Owner's Manual
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...pry against the inner wheel cover flange. If you have an automatic transaxle, put a block behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from the wheel with one -half turn counterclockwise. For information about removing anti-theft lug nuts...in this section. 4. Remove the wheel cover from moving when you are changing. Preparing to the tire. Get out the spare tire and jack. Make sure that you change one of the front tires, put the gearshift in 1 (First). RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with ...
...pry against the inner wheel cover flange. If you have an automatic transaxle, put a block behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire that your vehicle will not prevent the vehicle from the wheel with one -half turn counterclockwise. For information about removing anti-theft lug nuts...in this section. 4. Remove the wheel cover from moving when you are changing. Preparing to the tire. Get out the spare tire and jack. Make sure that you change one of the front tires, put the gearshift in 1 (First). RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle are marked by arrows in the vertical rocker panel flange which is only meant for changing the tire. 171 Place the scissors-type jack under the vehicle. Roadside Emergencies Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Sports models with the jack handle. The jack should fit in the notch in the rocker panel...
... vehicle are marked by arrows in the vertical rocker panel flange which is only meant for changing the tire. 171 Place the scissors-type jack under the vehicle. Roadside Emergencies Removing and Replacing the Tire 1. Sports models with the jack handle. The jack should fit in the notch in the rocker panel...
Owner's Manual
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Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you could force the vehicle off the jack. 5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 172 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel clears the ground. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is facing outward. 4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. If you do, you lower the vehicle. Remove the wheel lug nuts. 3. The notches for the jack 2. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until you could force the vehicle off the jack. 5. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 172 Reinstall the lug nuts, tightening until the wheel clears the ground. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is facing outward. 4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure that the air valve stem is snug against the hub. If you do, you lower the vehicle. Remove the wheel lug nuts. 3. The notches for the jack 2. The beveled edges on the lug nuts face inward.
Owner's Manual
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... Ornaments To remove a wheel ornament, insert the tapered end of the wheel opening . 173 To install the polycast wheel center ornament, you drive. 9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. As soon as possible, have your hand until the ornament is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you should...
... Ornaments To remove a wheel ornament, insert the tapered end of the wheel opening . 173 To install the polycast wheel center ornament, you drive. 9. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. As soon as possible, have your hand until the ornament is securely fastened so it does not rattle when you should...
Owner's Manual
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... or 60,000 km), whichever comes first. To obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in your wallet for roadside assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will cover the following: s Mount your spare if you have a flat tire. How to you run out. Roadside Assistance will reimburse the reasonable cost. s Bring you fuel...
... or 60,000 km), whichever comes first. To obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in your wallet for roadside assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will cover the following: s Mount your spare if you have a flat tire. How to you run out. Roadside Assistance will reimburse the reasonable cost. s Bring you fuel...
Owner's Manual
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... economy: s Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance s Rapid acceleration and excessive speed s Driving with your style of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories s Underinflated tires s Heavy loads s Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 208 The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that...
... economy: s Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance s Rapid acceleration and excessive speed s Driving with your style of the A/C, defroster, rear window defroster and other accessories s Underinflated tires s Heavy loads s Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc. 208 The EPA fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that...
Owner's Manual
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... s Check windshield washer fluid s Check tires for excessive 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. The following procedures require only a tire gauge, a rag, an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid. Servicing Your Contour...
... s Check windshield washer fluid s Check tires for excessive 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. The following procedures require only a tire gauge, a rag, an oil can spout and windshield washer fluid. Servicing Your Contour...
Owner's Manual
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... at safe speeds. 223 Always follow these precautions: s Keep your load is evenly distributed. s Drive at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. Servicing Your Contour Removing the passenger compartment air filter 5. s Stay within the recommended load limits (see Load limits in all of them. s Make sure the weight of...
... at safe speeds. 223 Always follow these precautions: s Keep your load is evenly distributed. s Drive at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. Servicing Your Contour Removing the passenger compartment air filter 5. s Stay within the recommended load limits (see Load limits in all of them. s Make sure the weight of...
Owner's Manual
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...month, check the pressure in damage to vehicle components. Do not include the spare tire as indicated in loss of recommended size tires on the Tire Pressure Decal on the left front door lock facing. Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Driving at least one hour or has... been driven less than 3 miles [5 km]). RWARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and ...
...month, check the pressure in damage to vehicle components. Do not include the spare tire as indicated in loss of recommended size tires on the Tire Pressure Decal on the left front door lock facing. Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Driving at least one hour or has... been driven less than 3 miles [5 km]). RWARNING Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and ...
Owner's Manual
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When your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may need to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire tread. A worn-out tire Because your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Some spots wear more heavily than others. 225 Servicing Your Contour Rotating the tires Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that show wear bands.
When your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may need to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire tread. A worn-out tire Because your tire shows a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left. Some spots wear more heavily than others. 225 Servicing Your Contour Rotating the tires Replacing the Tires Replace any tires that show wear bands.
Owner's Manual
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... not drive properly and safely. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use on a specified government test course. Tires that have their Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based...
... not drive properly and safely. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use on a specified government test course. Tires that have their Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded into the tire's sidewall. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based...
Owner's Manual
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...to stop on wet pavement as measured under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Warning: The temperature grade for a tire that is based on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on a ... temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 227 Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to this tire is established for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Servicing Your Contour performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use...
...to stop on wet pavement as measured under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Warning: The temperature grade for a tire that is based on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on a ... temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. 227 Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to this tire is established for this tire is properly inflated and not overloaded. Servicing Your Contour performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use...
Owner's Manual
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...than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. s Tire chains may damage the vehicle and the tire. 228 They may affect vehicle handling. s Tire chains cannot be fitted with the ends held down securely. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 mile (1... carefully and avoid hard braking. s Put the chains on the front tires tightly with 205/60R tires. s Do not use chains on temporary spare tires. Use chains on the tires only in your area before using tire chains to your vehicle. Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can...
...than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. s Tire chains may damage the vehicle and the tire. 228 They may affect vehicle handling. s Tire chains cannot be fitted with the ends held down securely. Retighten the chains after driving 1/2 mile (1... carefully and avoid hard braking. s Put the chains on the front tires tightly with 205/60R tires. s Do not use chains on temporary spare tires. Use chains on the tires only in your area before using tire chains to your vehicle. Follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can...
Owner's Manual
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... filler tube and make sure it is not working properly - for replacement intervals. Securely latch the gear shift selector in the P (Park) position. Servicing Your Contour s Remove tire chains at the first opportunity after using them on snow and ice.
... filler tube and make sure it is not working properly - for replacement intervals. Securely latch the gear shift selector in the P (Park) position. Servicing Your Contour s Remove tire chains at the first opportunity after using them on snow and ice.