Ford 1996 Contour Manual page 200

right side. The override release is a handle which is marked
with a fuel pump symbol. Open the fuel filler door by pulling
on the handle.
Fuel filler door release — manual override
Filling the fuel tank
The fuel door is outside the car on the passenger side near the
back. To fill the fuel tank:
After opening the fuel filler door, remove the cap carefully
1.
and slowly by turning it counterclockwise 1/2 to 3/4 turn. If
a hissing sound is heard, wait until it stops, then continue
turning until the cap is free.
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the
cap.
Put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel filler pipe before
2.
pumping the fuel.
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