Ford 2000 Contour Manual page 130

Driving
4. Push the gearshift lever
completely to the right, pull up the
ring on the stalk of the gearshift
lever, and then pull rearward on
the gearshift lever to engage the R
(Reverse) gear.
5. If the R (Reverse) gear is
engaged, slowly release the clutch
pedal from the floor.
LOADING YOUR VEHICLE
Before loading your vehicle,
familiarize yourself with these
terms.
Base curb weight
Weight of the vehicle including any
standard equipment, fluids, and
lubricants. It does not include
passengers or aftermarket
equipment.
Payload
Combined maximum allowable
weight of passengers, cargo, and
optional equipment.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
Base curb weight plus the payload
weight. The GVW is not a limit or a
specification.
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