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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Roadside emergencies
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Power distribution box
To check or replace a fuse or a
relay, remove the

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Roadside emergencies
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Power distribution box (engine compartment)
RelayCircuits switched
R 1
R 2
R 3
R 4
R 5
R 6
R 7
R 8
R 9
R 10
R 11
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Passenger compartment fuse
panel 
To check or change a f

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Roadside emergencies
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3. Park the booster vehicle close to
the hood of the disabled vehicle,
making sure the two vehicles do
nottouch. Set the parking brake
on both vehicles and stay clear of
the e

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Maintenance and care
162SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
• We highlight do-it-yourself items
in the engine compartment for easy
location.
• As possible, we design parts that
can be replaced without tools.

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Maintenance and care
166Opening the hood 
• Pull the handle (1) located under
the instrument panel.
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Engine oil
Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil
CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE
ENGINES by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives, oil treatments or

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Maintenance and care
1706. If the oil level is below the
minimum line, add engine oil as
necessary. If the oil level is beyond
the maximum line, engine damage
or high oil consumption may occur
and som

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Maintenance and care
174Checking engine coolant
The concentration and level of
engine coolant should be checked
at the mileage intervals listed in the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide“.
The coolant co

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Maintenance and care
177 After any coolant has been added,
check the coolant concentration
(see Checking engine coolant
section). If the concentration is not
50/50 (protection to -34°F /-36°C),
drai

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Guide Disposal of used engine coolant
Used engine coolant should be
disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s
regulations and standards for
recycling and/or disposal of
automotive flui