1997 Ford Contour Owners Manual

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

160
151, 159
151

38

44
25, 39
45

38
38

237
169, 199
213
169
174
128
216
216
3, 216

18
120, 149
117–118
149
117
230
181
118
149
233
122
191

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Engine coolant (continued) checking and adding . disposal low coolant warning light . preparing for storage . proper solution . recovery reservoir . refill capacities . specifications . temperature gauge .

Engine coolant temperature gauge.

description .

Engine fan . Engine:

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