1997 Ford Contour Owners Manual

Brake-shift interlock . Break-in period . Brights (high beams) . Bulbs, replacing .

halogen . headlamps . high-mount brakelamp. specifications .

Brakes (continued) power braking . servicing . stopping distances. trailer when storing your vehicle .

Canada, customer assistance . Canada, warranty information . Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) . Capacities for refilling fluids . Carbon monoxide in exhaust . Car seats for children (see Child safety seats) Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . Catalytic converter. Chains, tires. Changing a tire . Charging system warning light . Childproof locks. Child safety restraints .

and air bags . attaching with tether straps automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat

child safety belts . child safety seats .

Child safety seats .

Index

125
188
145
143
234
131
. 15
219
220
220
222
223

244
245
230
123
102
38, 42
216
208
161
. 14
. 71
100
114
102
102
102
113
. 91, 102
102, 104

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Child safety seats (continued) in rear outboard seat in rear seat . tether anchorage hardware.

Chime

headlamps on . key in ignition . safety belt

Circuit breakers, checking and replacing. Cleaning your vehicle . CD player and discs. chrome and aluminum parts . engine compartment. exterior exterior lamps . fabric . headlamps . instrument panel interior. mirrors. plastic parts . polishing . rear windows. rustproofing . safety belts . tail lamps upholstery and interior trim . washing . waxing. wheels .

fluid reservoir operation while driving . shifting the gears . specifications .

Climate control system. Clock. Clutch .

102
102
114

16
58
12
160
224
33
225
227
224
226
226
226
7, 225
226
75
225
224
52
225
225
226
226
224
224
227
47
55
136
188
136
136
231

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Cold engine starting . Combination lap and shoulder belts . Compact disc player (see Electronic sound system) . Compact disc radio (see Electronic sound system) Console, description . Controls, mirrors Convenience kit in cargo area. Coolant (see Engine coolant) .

checking and adding . preparing for storage . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge . warnings . Cooling fan . Crankcase ventilation filter . Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada.

automatic transaxle fluid. engine oil power steering fluid .

Disabled vehicle (see Towing). Doors

Daytime running light system . Defects, reporting . Defrost, rear window . Dipstick .

Driving under special conditions .

bad weather heavy load . high water . slippery roads tips for safe driving . towing a trailer .

lubricant specifications .

Index

118
. 89
. 24
. 24
. 76
. 74
162
191
191
233
230
231
. 19
191
178
229
244

. 53
235
. 51
185
195
185
194
174
. 71
231
145
145
139
147
145
145
141

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Electrical system

circuit breakers . fuses. relays .

Electronic radio with cassette (see Electronic

sound system) . Electronic sound system

antenna . tuning the radio . warranty and service information.

Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic

sound system) .

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

Emergency brake (parking brake) . Emission control system .

catalytic converter. emissions warranty .