1997 Ford Contour Owners Manual

Tachometer . Tail lamps

bulb replacement . cleaning .

changing . checking the pressure . cleaning . inspection and maintenance . replacing . rotating . snow tires and chains . spare tire. storing your vehicle . tire grades . treadwear wear bands.

Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) Towing your vehicle.

Temperature control (see Climate control) . Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints). Tilt steering wheel. Tires .

calculating maximum trailer weight. safety chains . tips . trailer brakes . trailer lamps .

using wheel dollies . with a tow truck .

Traction control . Trailer towing.

21

219, 223
226
47
113
63
203
161
203
227
205
205
204
208
162
234
206
206
205
141
174
174
174
129
141
141
143
144
143
144

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Transaxle

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . fluid, refill capacities lubricant specifications . Transaxle control switch . Transmitter (see Remote entry) . Trip odometer. Trunk, using the remote entry system to open . Tune-up specifications (VECI). Turn signal .

indicator lights . lever .

Used engine oil, disposal .

Variable interval wipers . VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Vehicle loading

automatic transaxles . calculating the load . manual transaxles . understanding loading information .

Vehicle storage . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) Viscosity (see Engine oil) . Visor (see Sun visor) .

Index

130
195
230
231
133
. 79
. 21
. 80
218
. 59
. 19
. 59

178

. 60
218
239

140
140
140
139
232
. 47
184
. 70

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Warm engine, starting . Warning chimes

headlamps on . key in ignition . safety belt

Warning lights (see Lights) . Warranties . basic . Canada . radio.

Warranty Information Booklet Washer fluid . reservoir . windshield .

Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR) . Wheel dollies (see Towing) . Wheels

anti-theft lugnuts . cleaning . covers . inspection and maintenance . lug nuts . manual windows, operating . power windows, operating.

Windshield, washing.

Windows .

120

16
58
12
45
60
189
189
139
174

168
227
164
205
163
73
73
73
60

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Windshield washer fluid and wipers

checking and adding fluid . checking and replacing wiper blades . operation . reservoir . specifications . variable interval wipers .

Windshield wipers and washer . Wrecker towing .

Index

. 60
189
202
. 60
189
231
. 60
. 60
174

291

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Service Station Information

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thirty-two pica

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Table of Contents

Introduction .

Instrumentation .

Audio .

Controls and Features .

Seating and Safety Restraints .

Starting

Driving

Roadside Emergencies .

Maintenance and Care .

Capacities and Specifications .

Reporting Safety Defects .

Customer Assistance

Accessories .

Quick Index

Index .

Service Station Information