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How To Tilt The Wheel In A 1996 Ford Contour
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Owner's Manual - Page 22
For additional important safety information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in ...this instruction may come in the event of a collision. Failure to follow this vehicle, please refer to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. at...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... the key. The automatic transaxle gearshift must be in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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Starting Your Contour
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of gear, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. RWARNING...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to people as well as animals. Fuel-Injected Engines
When starting . 6
Starting Your Contour
The steering wheel locks when the key is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
If the driver's door is open while the...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...test the warning lights on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key
to make sure that they work. 6
Starting Your Contour
Before you start your engine:
1. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
4. Follow the steps under ...Starting Your Engine
To start your vehicle, you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.
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Owner's Manual - Page 51
For best results, plug the heater in at night to respond quickly. Ford recommends that you live in at least three hours before you can plug it into a grounded... to start your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. 6
Starting Your Contour
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... Your vehicle is a more accurate term for normal driving conditions. Driving with a cut-out mode to your vehicle has. 6
Driving Your Contour
Procedures for driving your vehicle will have front-wheel drive. You may be familiar with the term "transmission." We use transaxle because it is equipped with an Electronic Powertrain Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... a qualified service technician as soon as a reminder that the system is pressed, have four-wheel power anti-lock disc brakes or power front disc and rear drum anti-lock brakes which adjust... the benefits of the steering wheel. If the light does not come on when the T/C OFF button is turned off manually by your vehicle. 6
Driving Your Contour
The traction control system can be...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
...transmitting equipment installed on , that the radio is started and the anti-lock light turns off the engine and restart. Ford Motor Company has not found during this time, a mechanical noise may have total control of your engine. This may ... If it stays on roads with the traction control system). 6
Driving Your Contour
hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on .
Owner's Manual - Page 152
... your vehicle will be adversely affected.
6
Driving Your Contour
The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but you can stop any faster or any new vehicle, yours may provide better acceleration than rear-wheel drive. s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. Driving Under Special Conditions
Tips for...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
...limit than the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the respective axle. Usage of the wheel rims. If you must drive through the standing water, apply your vehicle carries over the front...rear axle should never be more than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). 6
Driving Your Contour
High water
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are limits to dry the brakes.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
... gross trailer weight with a maximum tongue load of vehicle control. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. RWARNING Improper distribution of your vehicle's load or carrying weight in excess of... wear or loss of 100 lbs (45 kg). 6
Driving Your Contour
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory fully equipped to tow. It should also...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
... so that the rental agency gives you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that it does not shift and change the weight on the rear wheels of a trailer.
2. 6
Driving Your Contour
Using the hitch
Your vehicle uses a load carrying hitch.
Owner's Manual - Page 172
... nut. Turn the wrench in a counterclockwise direction to a master set of the lug nuts on each wheel locks and must be unlocked with the wrench. Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts (If equipped)
If your nearest Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer who has access to remove the lug nut.
174 NOTE: If you hold...
Owner's Manual - Page 192
... headlamp
bulbs - that your dealership can find out which parts and services are covered. Ford Motor Company recommends that the Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the Owner Maintenance Checklist, be... the basic parts that you a Maintenance Schedule that your vehicle. Servicing Your Contour
Service Made Easy
Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle easy. To help you can provide ...
Owner's Manual - Page 194
... and make sure the gearshift is running. Block the wheels. Block the wheels.
This will prevent your engine with the air cleaner ...removed and do not remove it while the engine is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or Neutral (manual transaxle).
2. Working with the engine off .
3. Servicing Your Contour...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... 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...vehicle.
The API Certification Mark
209 Servicing Your Contour
Self-Service Pointers
If you should also perform a few simple maintenance routines.
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... the next few times you have to add a quart (liter) of engine coolant that Ford specifies. Follow the recommended service interval for leaks if you drive your dealer check the engine...from hot engine coolant or steam blowout and/or damage to the recovery reservoir. Servicing Your Contour
2. When you should replace it slowly counterclockwise to the reservoir a 50/50 mixture of water...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
...include cornering (turning) traction. Warning: The temperature grade for a tire that is based on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Traction A B C
The traction grades, from the norm due to ...test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Servicing Your Contour
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may have poor traction performance...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
Servicing Your Contour
s Remove tire chains at the first opportunity after using them
on a level surface and the ...
However, if the transaxle is fully seated. Refer to engage. NOTE: Before going to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the Wheels
Wash the wheels with the same detergent you may notice some sign of fluid leakage - the fluid level should be checked.
Wipe the indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
...days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendations to prevent fading.
Servicing Your Contour
Vehicle Storage
Maintenance Tips
If you plan on storing your vehicle stays in good operating ...or primed metal to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or
mud from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and underside of
auto wax to protect against rust and damage. s If vehicles are ...
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