FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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Headlamp high beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever Ð wiper and washer
operation
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to
the selected setting.
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NOTE: The addition of shields to the front of
the vehicle (e.g., bug shields) may
adversely affect the windshield washer
system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as bug
shields are not recommended for your
Ford vehicle.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision. Always warm up the
windshield with the defroster before you
use the washer fluid. If you cannot see
through the windshield clearly, it can
increase the risk of being involved in a
collision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Gearshift Lever
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The gearshift lever on your Aerostar is mounted
on the steering column. On the end of the
gearshift lever is the OVERDRIVE OFF button.
For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF button, see the
Driving Your Aerostarchapter.
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Overdrive off button
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OVERDRIVE OFF Light on Gearshift
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This light indicates the operating range of the
transmission. The word OFF illuminates on the
lever when the OVERDRIVE OFF button is
depressed.
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Hazard Flasher
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The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
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The flashers will continue to flash with the brake
pedal depressed.
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The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery power can be drained.
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To use the hazard flasher:
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1. Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
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2. To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
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NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when on than when off.
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Hazard flasher
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Horn
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To sound the horn, press either horn pad.
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Horn location (with speed control option)
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving. You could lose control
of the vehicle and injure someone.
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Turn signal and tilt steering release lever
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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Speed control switches on the steering wheel
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To set the speed control:
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NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving inj(Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
select Drive (by cancelling Overdrive)
to reduce vehicle speed. This can be
accomplished by pushing in the
transmission control switch located on
the end of the gearshift lever. The
speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the transmission inj
(Overdrive), or return to Overdrive as
soon as practical.
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Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or
when pulling a trailer, the speed control may
not be able to maintain the preset speed with
the transmission inj(Overdrive).
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To maintain a preset speed with an automatic
transmission under these conditions, select Drive
by cancelling Overdrive. You can switch to
Drive at any speed. For the best fuel economy
duringnormaldriving conditions, leave the
transmission inj(Overdrive).
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Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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speed:
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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Driving uphill or on a steep grade
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When the speed control is on, your vehicle may
significantly drop speed when driving uphill,
especially with a heavy load. If the speed drops
more than 8 to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by design, be
canceled. You may have to temporarily resume
manual speed control while driving up a steep
grade in order to maintain the speed you desire.
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If the speed control ªdropped outº after your
climb is completed, the speed of your vehicle
can be reset with the SET ACCEL switch, or
returned to the previous set speed with the
RESUME switch, as long as you are driving over
30 mph (50 km/h).
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To cancel speed control and then resume a set
speed:
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