1997 Ford Contour Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30

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u When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one side, increased brake pedal travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. your transaxle occur, check the transaxle fluid level. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transaxle P (PARK) function. u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: u Check the tire pressure - check tires when cold, not after a long drive. reservoir. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery u Check the operation of all exterior lamps, At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) including the brakelamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers. u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. nuts. u Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. 30 Owner Maintenance Checks

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Owner Maintenance Checks
❑
When stopping, listen and check for strange
sounds,
pulling to one side
, increased brake
pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.
❑
If any slipping or changes in the operation of
your transaxle occur, check the transaxle fluid
level.
❑
Check automatic transaxle P (PARK) function.
❑
Check parking brake.
❑
Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle
(water dripping from the air conditioning
system after use is normal).
❑
Check warning lights and gauges.
At least monthly:
❑
Check the tire pressure — check tires when
cold, not after a long drive.
❑
Check coolant level in the coolant recovery
reservoir.
❑
Check the operation of all exterior lamps,
including the brakelamps, turn signals and
hazard warning flashers.
At least twice a year:
(i.e., every Spring and Fall)
❑
Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning
hoses for leaks or damage.
❑
Check windshield washer spray and wiper
operation. Clean wiper blades with clean
cloth dampened with washer fluid.
❑
Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug
nuts.
❑
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and
clamps.