weight FORD CONTOUR 1996 2.G User Guide

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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 139
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions...................... 140
shifting the gears.................. 145
shift-lock...................... 140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 156
definition...................... 155
driving with a heavy load.............. 155
location...................... 155
H
Hazard flashers..................... 86
Headlamps
aiming....................... 244
checking alignment................. 244
cleaning....................... 79
daytime running lights................. 79
flashing....................... 84
high beam...................... 84
replacing bulbs................... 245
turning on and off.................. 77
warning chime.................... 60
Head restraints.................... 101
High beams
indicator light..................... 59
operation....................... 84
High-mount brakelamp
description..................... 246
replacing the bulb.................. 246
Hitch......................... 159
Hood
latch location.................... 198
lubrication specifications............... 254
release lever.................... 198
working under the hood............... 196
Horn.......................... 86
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Trailer towing..................... 157
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 157
safety chains.................... 159
tips........................ 160
trailer brakes.................... 160
trailer lamps.................... 160
Transaxle
automatic operation................. 139
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 229
fluid, refill capacities................ 252
lubricant specifications................ 254
Transaxle control switch................ 142
Trip odometer...................... 65
Trunk, using the remote entry system to open....... 95
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 249
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 63
lever......................... 83
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U
Used engine oil, disposal................ 212
V
Variable interval wipers................. 84
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 249
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........181, 186
Vehicle loading
automatic transaxles................. 156
calculating the load................. 156
manual transaxles.................. 156
Vehicle storage.................... 255
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 71
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 209
Visor (see Sun visor).................. 109
W
Warm engine, starting.................. 47
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 60
key in ignition.................... 43
safety belt...................... 56
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio........................ 137
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
reservoir...................... 219
windshield..................... 219
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 155
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 175
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