1996 Ford Contour Owners Manual

automatic operation . locking the gearshift . positions . shifting the gears . shift-lock .

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

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

Hazard flashers . Headlamps aiming . checking alignment cleaning . daytime running lights. flashing . high beam . replacing bulbs . turning on and off warning chime .

Head restraints . High beams

indicator light. operation .

High-mount brakelamp

description . replacing the bulb .

Hitch . Hood

latch location . lubrication specifications . release lever working under the hood .

Horn .

139
. 41
140
145
140

156
155
155
155

. 86

244
244
. 79
. 79
. 84
. 84
245
. 77
. 60
101

. 59
. 84

246
246
159

198
254
198
196
. 86

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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . Idle

relearning . speed .

Ignition

chime . positions of the ignition . removing the key .

Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument cluster . Instrument panel

lighting up panel and interior . location of components .

Jack, operation . Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . disconnecting cables .

Keys

Lamps

key in ignition chime . positions of the ignition . removing from the ignition . stuck in lock position .

checking . daytime running light system . dome lamps . flashing the lamps fog lamps . hazard flashers . headlamps . high beams .

282

181, 186

167
48

43
41
42
26
53

80
69

171

164
167

43
41
42
41

244
79
80
84
78
86
77
84

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Lamps (continued)

high-mount brakelamp. illuminated entry system . instrument panel, dimming. interior lamps. replacing bulbs . trailer

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . Lap belts . Lights, warning and indicator

air bag . anti-lock brakes (ABS) . brake charging system. check engine . engine oil pressure . high beam . low coolant . oil pressure . safety belt turn signal indicator .

Load limits GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

Lubricant specifications. Luggage compartment . Lug nuts

anti-theft . standard .

246
. 94
. 80
. 80
245
160
. 83
. 13

. 60
. 66
. 57
. 58
. 61
. 58
. 59
. 67
. 58
. 56
63, 83

155
155
157
254
111

174
171

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Maintenance (see Servicing) Manual transaxle

backing up (reverse). clutch . shifting gears . Map pockets . Master cylinder, brakes Mileage, calculating fuel economy. Mirrors

side view mirrors (manual)

Moon roof Motorcraft parts .

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . New vehicle break-in .

Odometer

trip odometer.

Oil filter . Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity . On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Overseas offices .

Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . Parking brake operation. warning light .

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts). PCV valve, specifications . Power door locks . Power features door locks . mirrors.