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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Instrumentation
14Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illuminates after
releasing the parking brake to
indicate low brake fluid level.
Illumination while driving may

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Maintenance and care
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For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are
marked yellow/black. 
2.0 litre EFI-engine compartment
Power
steering
reservoirEngine
coolant
reser

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Maintenance and care
164
Power
steering
reservoirEngine
coolant
reservoir
2.5 litre EFI-engine compartment
For ease of identification, all filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are
marked yellow/bla

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Maintenance and care
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Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Brake and clutch fluid systems are
supplied from the same reservoir.
The level of the fluid must lie
between the MIN and MAX marks
on the side of

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The transaxle fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature 66¡C - 77¡C 
(150¡F - 170¡F).
The transaxle fluid should be in
this range if at room tempera

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BRAKE
O/D
OFFTRACTION
CONTROL
Alternative design
Alternative design
Watch for fluid leaks, strange
odors, smoke, loss of oil pressure,
engine overheating, illumination of
the

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Maintenance and care
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Waxing your vehicle
The best way to determine when
the paintwork needs waxing is by
noting when water stops beading
on the surface. This could be every
three or four months de

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Lubricant Specifications
ItemFord part name
or equivalent
High performance
DOT 3 brake fluid,
DOT 4 brake fluid
or Super DOT 4
Premium engine
coolant
Motorcraft motor
oil 5W-30 super
premium
MERCON¨

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Index
236
APage
Accessory position on 
the ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Additives, engine oil  . . . . . . . . .165
Air bag supplemental
restraint system
and child safety seats  . .

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FORD CONTOUR 1999 2.G Owners Manual Index
240
MPage
Maintenance (see Servicing)
Manual transaxle
backing up (reverse) . . . . . . . .125
clutch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
fluid, capacity  . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
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