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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Instrumentation
13 The check engine indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the ON position to check
the bulb. If it comes on after the
engine is started, one of the
engine’

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Driving
131 GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
The GCW is the maximum
combined weight of the towing
vehicle (including passengers and
cargo) and the loaded trailer. The
GCW is specified by the
manufacturer t

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Driving
134TRAILER TOWING
For vehicles equipped with 2.0 L
engines and automatic transaxles,
an auxiliary cooler must be
installed prior to trailer towing to
protect the power steering and
transaxle s

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Driving
135 Follow these guidelines to ensure
safe towing procedure:
• Stay within your vehicle’s load
limits.
• Thoroughly prepare your vehicle
for towing. Refer to Preparing to
towin this chap

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Driving
136Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for
towing a trailer and make sure that
it is properly attached to your
vehicle. See your dealer or a
reliable trailer retailer if you
require assi

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Driving
139
Driving while towing a trailer
Do not drive faster than 72 km/h
(45 mph) while towing a 454 kg
(1 000 lb) trailer. Do not drive
faster than 72 km/h (45 mph) with
any weight trailer while t

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual 142
Roadside emergencies
If your engine cranks but does not
start after a collision or substantial
jolt:
1. Turn the ignition key to the off
position.
2. Check under the vehicle for
leaking fuel.
3. I

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Roadside emergencies
160If towing is necessary, it is
recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with
slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor
Company has not dev

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Roadside emergencies
161
Never use a tow bar that
attaches to the bumper
when you tow your vehicle.  This
could damage the bumper and
cause an accident.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE
Befo

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FORD CONTOUR 2000 2.G Owners Manual Customer assistance
229 GETTING ROADSIDE
ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have
a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance
program. This program is separate
from the Ne
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