1997 Ford Contour Owners Manual

Engine knocking. Engine oil.

idle speed control .

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

Exhaust fumes. Extended Service Plan, Ford .

remote .

Index

191
178
. 22
233
178
191
230
231
. 19
. 19
. 19
178

121
212
184
187
185
185
178
. 14
229
230
184, 231
184
184

. 79
123

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Fan .

engine fan, avoiding injury .

Flashers, hazard . Flat tire Fluid refill capacities. Fog lamps . 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 . octane rating . quality . running out of fuel . safety information relating to automotive fuels. storing your vehicle . treating emergencies.

removing. replacing .

Fuel cap .

178
178
. 62, 149
161
230
53
244
245
209
215
230
211
215
209
229
19
212
211–212
214
213
233
213
209
209
209, 211

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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 .

Index

229
. 19

149
149
156

158
159
160

209
215
209

. 19
. 19
. 21
. 20
. 21
. 21

140
139
139
139

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130
130
136
56
130, 136
130, 136
131

130, 136
139
140
139
139
139

. 62, 149

223
220
226
53
219–220
52
16
83

15
60
222
222
222
143

Gearshift

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

Gearshift:

shifting the gears .

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .

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

Hazard flashers . Headlamps

bulb specification . checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights . replacing bulbs . turning on and off warning chime .

Head restraints . High beams

indicator light operation.

High-mount brakelamp .

description . replacing the bulb.

Hitch.

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Hood .

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

Horn .

Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) Idle

relearning . speed .

Ignition