Ford Contour (2000 year). Manual - part 54

Maintenance and care

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Adjusting the horizontal aim

1. Make sure the vehicle is on a
level surface.

2.With the hood open, locate the
horizontal indicator and adjusting
screw through the viewing hole on
the outboard side of the headlamp.

3. Turn the horizontal adjusting
screw until the “0” reference mark
on the horizontal indicator aligns
with the arrow pointer on the
adjusting screw assembly.

You will need one 7 mm box
wrench, open end wrench or T-15
Torx drive.

If the vehicle has been in an
accident, the vehicle’s front
structure should be properly
aligned before aiming the
headlamps.

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Adjusting the vertical aim

The numbers shown on the vial
indicate beam direction in degrees
up or down.

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level
ground.

2. With the hood open, locate the
bubble level vertical aim indicator,
and adjusting screw. It is visible
when viewed from above the rear
of the headlamp.

3. Turn the vertical adjusting screw
until the bubble is centered over
the “O” reference mark on the
vertical indicatior. 

4. When the horizontal and vertical
indicators are set on “O”, the
headlamp is properly aimed.

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Washing your vehicle

Only use car washing areas

that have environmentally

friendly drainage systems. 

VEHICLE CARE

Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of
water for best results. To avoid
spots, avoid washing when the
hood is still warm, immediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.

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Waxing your vehicle

The best way to determine when
the paintwork needs waxing is by
noting when water stops beading
on the surface. This could be every
three or four months depending on
operating conditions.

Use only carnauba or synthetic-
based waxes. Remove any bugs and
tar before waxing the vehicle. Use
cleaning fluid or alcohol with a
clean cloth to remove bugs. Use tar
remover to remove any tar spots.

During winter months, it is
especially important to wash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to remove, and they also
cause damage to the vehicle.
Remove or lower any exterior
accessories, such as antennas,
before entering a car wash.

Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect remains,
tar spots, road salt and industrial
fallout immediately.

After washing, apply the brakes
several times to dry them.

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