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WARNING
Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having
a collision greatly increase.
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Connecting the trailer’s lights
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Do not connect a trailer’s lighting system wiring directly to
your vehicle’s lighting system wiring.
To get the proper
equipment for hooking up your trailer’s lights, see your local
trailer dealer and your Ford dealer. Be sure to follow their
instructions carefully.
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If you do not install trailer lights correctly, you may cause
damage to the vehicle’s lighting system.
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Driving While You Tow
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Be especially careful when driving while you tow a trailer.
Never drive faster than 45 mph (70 km/h) when you tow in
hilly country on hot days. Also, anticipate stops so that you can
brake gradually.
[GF16800(ALL)12/95]
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle and you are towing a
trailer, you should select gear positions which will avoid jerking
or excessive engine speed. If you need to drive excessively in 1
(First) or 2 (Second), it may indicate that the trailer is too big or
heavily loaded for your vehicle’s drivetrain. Continuous driving
in these two gears while towing a trailer is not recommended.
[GF16900(ALL)12/95]
When you tow up or down steep hills, move the manual
transaxle gearshift to a lower gear. This will increase engine
power on upgrades and engine braking on downgrades.
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Summary of Contents for 1997 Contour
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Page 108: ...Seating and Safety Restraints 107 5 03 20 1996...
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Page 137: ...138 Upshifting 96 Most of the time you should upshift at the following speeds 4 39 1996...
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Page 153: ...Roadside Emergencies 155 6 09 1996...
Page 155: ...Roadside Emergencies 157 C The instrument panel fuses 6 09 1996...
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Page 170: ...172 06 E Sequence for connecting jumper cables 6 09 1996...
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Page 220: ...Maintenance and Care 223 1 96 Using the Right Bulbs 8 18 1996...
Page 226: ...230 2 96 Fluid Specifications and Capacities 8 45 1996...
Page 227: ...Capacities and Specifications 231 1 96 Lubricant Specifications 8 45 1996...
Page 243: ...248 95 Safety Comfort and Convenience 9 27 1996...
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Page 246: ...Accessories 253 9 27 1996...
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