1996 Ford Contour Support Question
1996 Ford Contour Support Question
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Question posted by dougsLu on March 9th, 2014
Can You Tow A 96 Ford Contour For 5 Miles With All Wheels Down Or Will It Harm
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... need to pay careful attention to how you can buy this option when you can anticipate when to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your vehicle. See
Engine oil recommendations in " oils. 4
s Avoid sudden stops. This optional contract provides service protection for...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...hot weather. For this reason, Ford has authorized its dealers to repair...surfaces of new vehicles damaged by environmental fallout within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) of your vehicle while it clean. Customers may be ... keep it sits in for inspection by warranty. Wash your vehicle to remove harmful deposits and protect the finish.
5 Paint damage resulting from fallout is not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
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19 at 1-800-782-4356. For additional important safety information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in contact with a deploying ...air bag. Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which can be obtained...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... of the key in P (Park) to move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
41 If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move the key to the LOCK position. 6
Starting Your Contour
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
..., a warning chime sounds. Fuel-Injected Engines
When starting . RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in 1 (First) (manual transaxle). 6
Starting Your Contour
The steering wheel locks when the key is to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
4. If you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding.
45 DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your vehicle, you...to the START position (cranking) until the
engine starts. 6
Starting Your Contour
Before you start your foot on the instrument panel to make sure that they work.
Owner's Manual - Page 51
...that you live in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Ford recommends that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. For best results, plug the heater in...turn the heater on, simply plug it in at night to respond quickly. 6
Starting Your Contour
Engine Block Heater (If equipped)
Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you use your heater ...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... the ignition to the ON position. If you would like a signal that should be purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
96 If you wish to the ON position.
Activating the remote personal alarm
If you notice a significant decrease in the "12" position. 6
When you...
Owner's Manual - Page 126
...in temperature or damage may damage the disc player. Because of which may not play on your Ford Compact Disc Player.
126 6
s Do not expose the disc to qualified personnel only. Refer ...you recognize typical situations that is free of the disc player. s The player's internal temperature is harmful to cool off before operating. Do not leave any discs in a parked car in direct sunlight...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
There is warranted for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. If anything should go wrong with a comprehensive service and repair program. Ask your dealer for a copy of qualified Ford authorized repair centers to your dealer for further information. 6
Electronic Sound Systems
Important Warranty and Service Information
s Warranty...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
...
switch, or
s a manual transaxle. Your vehicle will vary depending on which transaxle your vehicle has, talk to promote durability.
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
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Driving Your Contour
The traction control...it does not come on when the T/C OFF button is pressed, have the vehicle towed in. The traction control system light will automatically be turned off ), you can damage...steering pump. When the ignition is turned to restore the benefits of the steering wheel. Steering Your Vehicle
Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power steering uses energy from...
Owner's Manual - Page 150
... by a slight up and down movement of the pedal height and a clicking sound. 6
Driving Your Contour
hazardous driving situations, especially when driving on roads with loose surfaces such as a driveway while making a ...surfaces. The Anti-lock Brake System has self-check capabilities. Ford Motor Company has not found during this time, a mechanical noise may not have an Anti-lock Brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
... a vehicle with the parking brake on slippery roads with your previous vehicle. Use care until you would . Driving with rear-wheel drive. s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. 6
Driving Your Contour
The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but you can cause a vehicle to behave differently than...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
... may lose control and injure someone.
155 You can carry or tow. RWARNING If the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the door ... the Safety Compliance Certification Label is below the bottom of the wheel rims. If you must drive through high water, drive slowly....as quickly as your vehicle moves slowly. 6
Driving Your Contour
High water
Do not drive through flooded areas unless you are limits...
Owner's Manual - Page 156
6
Driving Your Contour
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo from the factory fully equipped to a maximum... your vehicle while you tow.
(See Driving while you tow in this chapter.)
s Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter.)
157 ft. (2.3 sq. No towing packages are available through Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealers. Because towing a trailer puts extra strain...
Owner's Manual - Page 157
...'s bumper. If you are not certain that all towing equipment is properly attached to your vehicle can safely tow. 6
Ten to 15% of the loaded trailer's weight should be driven 2,000 miles (3,200 km) before towing a trailer. However, the tongue load should also ... transaxle/axle damage, structural damage, loss of the maximum weight that clamp onto your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Owner's Manual - Page 175
Before you have a manual transaxle. Do not tow your vehicle. RWARNING Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when you tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 50 miles (80 km) unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies.
s Unlock the steering wheel. Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph (55 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
...information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006). s Tow your battery if it in your wallet for roadside assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will cover the following:... of 3 years or 36,000 miles (3 years or 60,000 km), whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages beyond this period, through Ford Auto Club, contact your glove compartment...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
...Have your dealer check the engine cooling system for changing your engine coolant. 215 Ford Premium Cooling System Fluid is not necessary and not recommended to use the cloth to...mixture your engine cooling system. Servicing Your Contour
2. These additives may harm your vehicle's coolant system can hold, see Refill capacities for four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km). When the engine is...
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