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How To Raise 98 Ford Contour Rear
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
Introduction
If possible, you can gradually increase the performance of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.
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From 1 600 km (1 000 miles) onwards you should avoid hard breaking for the first 1 600 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Instrumentation
Page 19 Rear window defroster control* Page 20 Power mirrors* Page 30 Turn signal/high beam Page 6 Instrument cluster Page 29 Hazard flasher control Page 31 Windshield wiper/...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... the control to vary the intensity of thin ice and fog.
Controls and features
Rear window defroster (if equipped) Press the defroster control to clear the rear window of the panel lighting. To manually turn off position. Operates only when the... off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to operate the rear window defroster. The ignition must be in the on .
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Owner's Manual - Page 36
On Off 12 SEC
To open the sunroof. Press the rear control to door delay (12 SEC), the interior light stays on for 12 seconds after the doors are ...Close
36 Door delay Off On
Reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps are closed with the ignition off. To lift the rear of the sunroof Close the sunroof and press the front part of the control on .
When the control is switched on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 49
.... The seatback cannot be released while the built-in position. Seating and safety restraints
Folding rear seats (if equipped) Pull the release knob located in place. If you are carrying objects... the belt tongue to see that might damage the center rear three-point safety belt, you fold the seat back up . To raise the rear seatback, push the seatback upward until it is open. Fold...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
Children should always wear safety belts. Never install rear-facing child seats or rear-facing infant seats in the front seat always move the passenger ...of injury in a collision. BAG AIR
When installing forwardfacing child seats in the front seat.
59 See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Failure to service, repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...too short to let the child sit all federal motor vehicle safety standards. Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating posture and better fit of your child with ...improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a beltpositioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all the way ...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...the belt and tighten the tether strap.
Seating and safety restraints
To install a tether from any Ford or LincolnMercury dealer. Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may... be injured in the hole, pull on the loose end of the center rear lap belt. All vehicles built for sale in the rear seat, you will need tether anchor hardware. After the hook is in a...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
.... 3. Roadside emergencies
Spare tire location The spare tire and tools are located under the floor cover in the luggage compartment and fold it forward. 2. Raise the rear of the floor cover in the luggage compartment. Lift out the spare wheel. 5. Remove the jack which is located in the tool pack.
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Owner's Manual - Page 132
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1 • Release the safety catch by reaching under the hood (2) (adjacent to the Ford emblem) and pushing it up.
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• Raise the hood and support it with the strut (3) in its retaining clip, lower the hood and allow it is fully engaged.
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Owner's Manual - Page 193
... checking ...145 fluid, refill capacities ...187 fluid, specification ...188 B Backing up ...92, 98 Battery charging system warning light . .7 jumping a disabled battery ...124 proper disposal, recycling ...... foglamps ...172 headlamps ...171 high-mounted brake lamp ...174 license plate lamp ...173 rear lamps ...173 specifications ...175 C Cabin air filter ...150 Capacities for refilling fluids ......
Owner's Manual - Page 197
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Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle backing up (reverse) ...98 clutch ...96 fluid, capacity ...187 fluid, checking and adding ...138 ...and adding ...143 fluid, refill capacity ...187 fluid, specification ...188 R Radio (see Audio system) ...21 Rear window defroster ...19 Refill capacities for fluids ...187 Relays ...112 Remote control luggage compartment ...39 Remote entry system...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
... information
Fuel Fuel tank capacity Engine oil UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Octane 87 61.5 litres (16.3 gallons) Use Motorcraft 5W-30 Formula E Fuel Economy Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to Safety Compliance Certification label on driver's door pillar Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel Left...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel equipment Console Console armrest Daytime running lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Not all models. Ford accessories for your dealer for up to three years or 60,000 km...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 1
... Points SVT Contour Specifications SVT Owner Benefits SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 2 3 10 11 12 15 16
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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
... and long-distance comfort, always working to build cars in this supplement, you for purchasing an SVT Contour. EST at the Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline from 8:30 a.m. This supplement compliments your new SVT Contour. We trust that philosophy is carried forward by enhancing the character and performance of safe and pleasurable driving...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
Remove highlighted covers to access jacking points.
7 SVT Contour Features
REAR AND SIDE • Dual exhaust: 6.4 cm (2.5 inch) exhaust tips • Rocker sill extensions (side) • Jacking points are notches on rocker sill.
SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
SVT Contour Features
BRAKING SYSTEM Four channel, four sensor ABS system includes: • Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in) • Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in) FUEL RECOMMENDATION 91 Octane or higher
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SVT Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
SVT Contour Specifications
TRANSAXLE Type: MTX-75 Final drive: 4.06:1 Gear 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse SUSPENSION Front Rear STEERING Type Gear ratio Turns, lock to lock Turning diameter BRAKES Front Rear ABS 27.79 cm (10.94 in) vented discs, single-position calipers 25.10 cm (9.88 in) vented discs, single-position...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) DEALER AUTHORIZATION
Date: Mileage:
200,000 KILOMETERS (120,000 MILES) u u u ... Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace passenger compartment air filter (if equipped). DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: (1) If your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury Dealer.
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Date: Mileage:
195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and...