1997 Ford Contour Owners Manual

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

chime . positions of the ignition . removing the key .

Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument panel

lighting up panel and interior .

Interval wipers .

Jack .

operation . positioning . storage .

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . disconnecting cables .

Keys

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

Index

180
180
231
180
178
. 62

239

173
121

. 58
. 56
. 57
100, 102
. 54
. 60

162
163–164
163–164
162

171
173

. 58
. 56
. 57
. 56

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Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart . checking . daytime running light system . dome lamps . fog lamps . hazard flashers . headlamps . high-mount brakelamp . instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps replacing bulbs . trailer . Lap belts . Lights, warning and indicator

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

GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

Load limits .

223
219
53
54
53
. 62, 149
52
222
54
52, 54
219
144
93

16
21
13
14
18
14
15
22
?? 12
19
139
139
139
141

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Lubricant specifications. Luggage compartment . Lug nuts . anti-theft . standard . tightening sequence .

Index

231
. 78
163
168
164
167

Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance

Schedule and Record booklet) .

Maintenance (see Servicing). Manual transaxle

177

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

side view mirrors .

Moon roof Motorcraft parts .

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

Octane rating . Odometer . description . trip odometer .

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

137
136
136
. 55
188
215
. 74
. 74
. 67
229

235

212
. 21
. 21
. 21
187, 229
184
184
219
245

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operation. warning light .

Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . Parking brake .