158
*
[DR26300(ALL)01/95]
Ten to 15% of the loaded trailer’s weight should be on the
tongue. However, the tongue load should never exceed 10% of
the maximum weight that your vehicle can safely tow.
*
[DR26400(ALL)01/95]
New vehicles should be driven 2,000 miles (3,200 km) before
towing a trailer.
*
[DR26500(ALL)06/95]
R
WARNING
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limits of the vehicle and
could result in engine damage, transaxle/axle damage,
structural damage, loss of control, and personal injury.
*
[DR26600(ALL)05/95]
R
WARNING
Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is
being used.
*
[DR27000(ALL)04/95]
You should also limit your trailer’s load when you tow in high
altitudes.
*
[DR28500(ALL)01/95]
Preparing to Tow
*
[DR28600(ALL)01/95]
For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use the right
equipment for the type of trailer you tow. Also, make sure that
all towing equipment is properly attached to your vehicle. If
you are not certain that you are using the right equipment in
the proper manner, see your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
*
[DR28700(ALL)01/95]
Do not use hitches that clamp onto your vehicle’s bumper. The
bumper is not designed to bear the load.
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Summary of Contents for 1996 Contour
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Page 25: ...22 4 Inflated driver side air bag 13 11 1996...
Page 34: ...Safety Restraints 31 4 13 11 1996...
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Page 164: ...166 06 E Sequence for connecting jumper cables 4 30 1996...
Page 187: ...190 Safety Comfort and Convenience 3 1996...
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Page 190: ...Accessories 193 3 1996...
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Page 234: ...Servicing Your Contour 237 9 28 1996...
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Page 237: ...240 C The instrument panel fuses 9 28 1996...
Page 238: ...Servicing Your Contour 241 9 28 1996...
Page 244: ...Servicing Your Contour 247 Using the Right Bulbs 9 28 1996...
Page 250: ...Servicing Your Contour 253 95 Motorcraft Parts 9 28 1996...
Page 251: ...254 95 Lubricant Specifications 9 28 1996...
Page 255: ...258 5 9 28 1996...
Page 256: ...261 Warning label locations 996...
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