1997 Ford Contour Owners Manual

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts). PCV valve, specifications. Power door locks . Power features antenna . door locks . mirrors. moon roof . seats . windows . Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, refill capacity . fluid, specifications .

Prop rod, hood .

Remote entry system .

Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . Rear window . Refill capacities for fluids Regulations, National Highway Traffic locking/unlocking doors. opening the trunk. panic alarm . replacement/additional transmitters. replacing the batteries . Reporting safety defects .

Safety Administration.

81
128
128
13
229
229
72

44
72
74
67
85
73

194
130
194
230
231
180

23
73
230

235
79
80
80
81
82
81
235

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adult . child . head . infant

Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

Roadside assistance . Roadside emergencies . Rotating the tires .

Safe driving tips. Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety chains, when towing a trailer . Safety Compliance Certification Label . Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to automotive fuels . Safety restraints

adjusting the safety belts. automatic locking mode . automatic locking mode (retractor) . center front lap belt . center rear lap belt cleaning the safety belts . dual locking mode retractors . extension assembly . for adults. for children . for infants . for pregnant women. head . lap and shoulder belts . lap belt. maintenance . proper use . replacement. warning light and chime .

Index

. 87
100
. 83
100, 102
237
149
204

145
. 87
143
140
235
213

89, 92, 94
. 91
. 91
. 93
. 93
225
. 91
. 94
. 87
100
100, 102
87–88
. 83
87, 89
. 93
. 95
. 87
. 95
. 12

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Safety seats for children .

adjusting the seat, manual . adjusting the seats, power . child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . head restraints . Serial number (VIN) . Service concerns. Servicing your vehicle .

Seat belts (see Safety restraints) . Seats . precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

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

Shift-lock system . Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints). Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) Side mirrors adjusting . Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof) . Snow tires and chains . Spare tire .

changing the tire . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare .

102
. 91, 102
113
. 91, 102
102
102, 104
102
114
87
83
84
85
102
226
83
239
238
177
178
174
131
130, 136
87, 89
89, 92
74
74
67
208
161
161, 163
162
162
162, 164
161

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Spark plugs, specifications . Special driving conditions . Specification chart, lubricants . Speed control

turning off . when towing a trailer .

Speedometer Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled .

Steering, power . Steering wheel

horn . locking . tilting .

center console.

Storage compartments .

Storing your vehicle . Sunroof (moon roof) . Sun visor . Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Index

229
145
231

. 64
144
. 20

117
118
149
120
169
130

. 62
. 56
. 63
. 55
. 76
232
. 67
. 70
. 16
. 96

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