FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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Doors
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Door Handles and Locks
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Inside handles
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Sliding Door
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With the door unlocked, unlatch the sliding door
by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by
pulling the outside handle out and rearward. To
close, push the inside handle forward or pull the
outside handle forward.
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Sliding door handles
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Liftgate opening procedure
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1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it
counterclockwise. You can also unlock the
latch (but not release it) with the power door
lock system (if equipped).
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2. Reach under the license plate light shield
and release the liftgate latch by squeezing
the paddle handle rearward.
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3. To make the gate swing up to the fully
opened position, pull back and upward on
the latch paddle handle.
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Opening the liftgate
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Make certain that you close the liftgate door and
window before driving your vehicle. If you do
not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate
door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.
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RWARNING
When driving your vehicle make sure that
the liftgate door and window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn
into the vehicle. This will also prevent
cargo from falling out.
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Liftgate closing procedure
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1. To make the liftgate swing downward, reach
up and pull the lower edge of the liftgate (or
the loop handle on the inner trim panel of
vehicles with this option) and pull
downward.
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2. When you have pulled down the liftgate
enough so that you can reach the license
plate light shield, push the shield down and
forward to close the latch and liftgate. At
this point, the latch is not locked.
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3. You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing
down the lock button before you pull down
and close the liftgate. You can also lock the
liftgate latch by inserting your vehicle's door
key and turning it clockwise after you have
closed the liftgate, or by using the power
door locks (if equipped).
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The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not
passengers. You can open and close the liftgate
from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened
from inside the cargo area.
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Dual Rear Cargo Door (If equipped)
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Opening the right rear door
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To open the left rear door, open the right rear
door and then pull up on the tee-shaped handle
located on the inside of the left rear door.
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To open the right side cargo door from the
inside of your vehicle, find the slot on the door
and pull the door handle inward.
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Opening the right side cargo door from the inside
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When closing the dual rear cargo doors,
remember to close the left rear door first.
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RWARNING
Do not operate your vehicle with the rear
double doors open.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked LOCK. To unlock all doors push the
switch marked UNLOCK.
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Memory lock (sliding door)
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Your vehicle has a sliding door memory lock
feature that does not require the sliding door to
be closed before using the power locks. The
locking function will activate after the door is
closed.
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The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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Power door lock controls
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Windows
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Sliding side windows
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Opening the sliding side window
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each front door has a power control that opens
and closes the window on that door. The
driver's door has a master control switch that
operates both front door windows. You must
place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position to use your power window controls.
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RWARNING
When driving your vehicle make sure that
the liftgate door and window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn
into the vehicle. This will also prevent
cargo from falling out.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power
windows. They may seriously hurt
themselves. Make sure occupants are clear
of the window(s) before closing.
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Seats
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Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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You can move the driver seat forward or
backward. If your vehicle is equipped with the
optional reclining bucket seat, you can also tilt
the seatback up to 30 degrees rearward.
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The front passenger seat cannot be adjusted.
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Seat adjustment levers
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Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the
seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a
collision or sudden stop.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap belt snug
and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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To move the seat forward or backward:
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