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Roadside Emergencies
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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of
vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford
Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper
hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Towing Your Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
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At times, you may want to tow your vehicle behind another
vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle, a car, or a truck.
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Before you have your vehicle towed:
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Release the parking brake.
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Move the gearshift to N (Neutral).
[ER14500(ALL)12/95]
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Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
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Unlock the steering wheel.
[ER14700(ALL)12/95]
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 35 mph
(55 km/h) or for a distance greater than 50 miles (80 km)
unless the drive wheels are placed on dollies.
[ER14800(ALL)12/95]
Do not tow your vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph
(90 km/h) if you have a manual transaxle. Your maximum
towing distance is unlimited.
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R
WARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the bumper when
you tow your vehicle. This could damage the bumper
and cause an accident.
File:10cdero.ex
Update:Thu Sep 12 11:06:09 1996
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...
Page 247: ...259 Warning label locations 34 1996...
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