1996 Ford Contour Owners Manual

radio reception . tuning the radio. warranty and service information .

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Electronic stereo cassette radio

(see Electronic sound system) .

Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . Emergencies, roadside assistance battery acid spills . jump-starting . towing .

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system catalytic converter. emissions warranty .

Engine

check engine warning light does not start. fuel injected engine, starting . fuel pump shut-off switch . preparing to start . refill capacities . service points. starting . starting after a collision . storing your vehicle .

Engine block heater . Engine coolant

checking and adding . disposal low coolant warning light . preparing for storage . recovery reservoir. refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge .

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Engine coolant temperature gauge. Engine fan . Engine oil

“break-in” oils changing oil and oil filter . checking and adding . dipstick . disposal engine oil pressure warning light . filter, specifications . refill capacities . specifications . synthetic oil viscosity .

Entry system, illuminated . Exhaust fumes. Extended Service Plan, Ford .

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

calculating fuel economy . capacity . choosing the right fuel. comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates. filling your vehicle with fuel . filter, specifications . fuel gauge . running out of fuel

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Fuel (continued)

safety information relating to automotive fuels. storing your vehicle . treating emergencies.

Fuel cap

removing. replacing .

Fuel filler door, remote release . Fuel filter, specifications . Fuel gauge . Fuel pump shut-off switch

engine does not start starting after a collision .

Fuse panels, instrument panel Fuses

charts . checking and replacing . circuit breakers .

Gas cap (see Fuel cap) . Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) Gasoline (see Fuel) Gauges, Mechanical

engine coolant temperature gauge . fuel gauge . odometer. speedometer . tachometer . trip odometer.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load . location .

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Gearshift