FORD CONTOUR 1998 2.G SVT Supplement Manual

Introduction 2
SVT Contour Features 3
SVT Contour Towing 10
SVT Contour Service Points 11
SVT Contour Specifications 12
SVT Owner Benefits 15
SVT Contour Exterior Dimensions 16
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Table of contents
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Welcome to the Ford Special
Vehicle Team family, and thank you
for purchasing an SVT Contour. We
trust that you will enjoy many
years of safe and pleasurable
driving in your new SVT Contour.
SVT strives for balance between
powertrain and chassis, cornering
prowess and long-distance comfort,
always working to build cars in
which no one system overwhelms
or overshadows any other. In the
SVT Contour, that philosophy is
carried forward by enhancing the
character and performance of the
already exceptional Ford Duratec
twin-cam V6 engine as well as
significant interior, exterior and
chassis refinements.
This supplement compliments your
Contour Owner's Guide and
provides information specific to the
SVT Contour. By referring to the
pages listed in this supplement,
you can identify those features,
recommendations and
specifications unique to your new
SVT Contour.
If you have any questions or
concerns, please call us at the
Ford Special Vehicle Team hotline
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST at
1±800±FORD-SVT
(1±800±367±3788).
Introduction
2

THE SVT CONTOUR
SVT Contour Features
3

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
²Unique white-faced gauges
²It is recommended to dim
instrument panel lighting for
improved dawn/dusk legibility.
000123
000010 20 304050607080
90
120
140
150130
160
MPH
20 406080100140
120
16 0
18 0
200
220
240
260
110 10 0
EF
PREMIUM FUEL ONLY
12
03
x 1000
4
5
6
7
8
NORMAL
BRAKE
O/D
OFF TRACTION
CONTROLCHECK
ENGINE
SVT Contour Features
4

SEATS
²Leather
²10 way power seat
²Power lumbar support
SVT Contour Features
5

FRONT FASCIA
²Round fog lamps
²Unique upper and lower mesh
grilles
²Ducting to improve the cooling
system's performance
SVT Contour Features
6

REAR AND SIDE
²Dual exhaust: 6.4 cm (2.5 inch)
exhaust tips
²Rocker sill extensions (side)
²Jacking points are notches on
rocker sill. Remove highlighted
covers to access jacking points.
SVT Contour Features
7

TIRES AND WHEELS
²Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1-GS,
P205/55ZR-16, unidirectional
tread pattern
²Wheels: 5 spoke 16 in x 6.5 in
cast aluminum
²Unique SVT center caps
²Do not use snow chains
²Recommended tire pressure:
221 kPa (32 psi)
SVT Contour Features
8

BRAKING SYSTEM
Four channel, four sensor ABS
system includes:
²Front disc: 27.79 cm (10.94 in)
²Rear disc: 25.10 cm (9.88 in)
FUEL RECOMMENDATION
91 Octane or higher
91
SVT Contour Features
9

WRECKER TOWING
When towing your SVT Contour
with a wheel lift, follow the
procedure described in your
Owner's Guide.
When towing your SVT Contour
with flatbed equipment, you must
place a block under the tongue of
the inclined flatbed to decrease
the angle of ascent and descent.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in damage to the
vehicle's front fascia and tailpipes.
SVT Contour Towing
10