FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Index
A
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 282
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 26
and child safety seats.......... 34
description............. 26,28
disposal................ 32
driver air bag........... 26,28
indicator light............. 81
operation............... 28
proper seating............. 27
service and information labels...... 28
tone generator............. 31
wearing safety belts........... 27
Air cleaner filter
location............... 269
specifications............. 337
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air conditioner . . . 98
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 92
Alcohol, in fuel............. 277
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 182
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 284
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 193
see also Brake............ 193
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 248
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Autolamp system (see Headlamps) . . 102, 104
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Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive..... 188
fluid, adding............. 308
fluid, checking............ 307
fluid, refill capacities......... 335
fluid, specification........... 338
Axle
lubricant specifications......... 338
refill capacities............ 335
traction lok............201, 297
B
Backing up............... 188
Basic vehicle warranty........... 4
Battery................. 304
acid, treating emergencies.....225, 305
charging system warning light...... 81
disconnecting............. 228
how to service............ 304
jumping a disabled battery....... 225
maintenance-free........... 304
proper disposal, recycling....... 305
replacement, specifications....... 337
servicing............... 304
voltage gauge.............. 82
when storing your vehicle....... 344
Brake fluid............... 309
brake warning light........... 75
checking and adding......... 309
description.............. 309
specifications...........310, 338
Brakelamp, high-mount......... 106
Brakes................. 193
adjustment.............. 193
anti-lock............... 193
applying the brakes.......... 196
brake warning light........... 75
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Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding...... 309
fluid, refill capacities......... 309
fluid, specifications........310, 338
front disc.............. 193
if brakes do not grip well....... 195
master cylinder............ 309
new brake linings............ 7
noise..............193, 195
parking............... 197
power braking............ 193
rear anti-lock............. 194
servicing.............195, 309
stopping distances........196, 198
trailer................ 219
when storing your vehicle....... 344
Brake-shift interlock.......... 66,187
Break-in period.............. 7
Brights (high beams)......... 84,110
Built-in child seat
cleaning................ 57
operation............... 48
Bulbs, replacing............. 322
halogen............... 323
headlamps.............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 253
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 253
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 335
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)......163, 169, 175, 177
Catalytic converter........... 331
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 156
Chains, tires.............. 302
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Changing a tire............. 229
Charging system gauge.......... 82
Charging system warning light....... 81
Child safety restraints........... 32
built-in child seat............ 48
child safety belts............ 58
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 15, 34
built-in child seat............ 48
in front seat.............. 34
in rear outboard seat.......... 34
in rear seat............... 34
tether anchorage hardware........ 46
Chime
headlamps on.............. 84
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 77
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 322
see also fuses............. 313
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 57
CD player and discs.......... 160
chrome and aluminum parts....... 9
engine compartment.......... 272
exterior................ 8
exterior lamps............ 102
fabric................ 142
headlamps.............. 102
instrument panel............ 91
instrument panel lens......... 108
interior lamps............. 105
mirrors................ 144
plastic parts.............. 9
polishing................ 8
rear windows............. 100
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
rustproofing.............. 9
safety belts............... 23
tail lamps.............. 102
upholstery and interior trim...... 142
washing................ 8
waxing................ 8
wheels................ 303
windows............... 100
Climate control system.......... 91
air conditioning............ 92
heating only system........... 95
Clock...............155, 171
Clutch, specifications.......... 338
Cold engine starting............ 65
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . 11, 13
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system)..... 156
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 150
Console, description........... 145
Controls
instrument panel............ 89
mirrors............... 144
steering column........... 109
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 284
checking and adding......... 284
drain and flush............ 289
preparing for storage......... 344
proper solution............ 286
refill capacities..........289, 335
specifications............. 338
temperature gauge........... 85
warnings............... 284
Cruise control (see Speed control).... 115
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Customer Assistance Center,
Ford (U.S.).............. 247
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........247, 253
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 89
Daytime running light system...... 104
Defects, reporting............ 252
Defrost, rear window........... 99
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....306, 308
engine oil.............. 283
power steering fluid.......... 311
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 243
Dispute Settlement Board........ 248
Doors................. 121
door ajar warning light......... 77
lubricant specifications......... 338
Driving under special conditions..... 198
bad weather............. 200
heavy load.............. 202
high speed.............. 199
high water.............. 201
slippery roads............ 200
tips for safe driving.......... 198
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 322
fuses................. 313
operating when the engine is off..... 61
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)..... 163
Electronic sound system
radio reception............ 182
tuning the radio.......151, 164, 175
warranty and service information.... 184
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Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 175
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 174
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 245
battery acid spills.........225, 306
fuel................. 278
jump-starting............. 225
towing................ 243
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 197
Emission control system......... 331
catalytic converter.......... 331
emissions warranty......... 4,331
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
does not start............. 69
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
refill capacities............ 335
service points............ 269
starting.............. 61,64
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 343
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant............. 284
checking and adding......... 284
checking hoses............ 288
disposal............... 288
drain and flush............ 289
preparing for storage......... 344
proper solution............ 286
recovery reservoir........269, 284
refill capacities............ 335
refill procedure............ 289
specifications............. 338
temperature gauge........... 85
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Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 85
Engine fan............... 266
Engine idle speed control......... 67
Engine knocking............. 276
Engine oil............... 282
checking and adding......... 283
dipstick............... 283
disposal............... 266
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
filter, specifications.......... 337
refill capacities............ 335
specifications...........282, 338
synthetic oil............. 282
ªbreak-inº oils............. 7
viscosity............... 282
Entry system, illuminated........ 107
Exhaust fumes.............. 71
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 266
Federal Communications Commission . . . 184
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 6
Flashers, hazard............. 113
Flashing the lamps........... 110
Flat tire................. 229
Fluid refill capacities........... 335
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 247
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 248
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 253
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 253
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Foreign registration........... 254
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 273
calculating fuel economy....... 280
capacity............... 335
choosing the right fuel........ 276
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 281
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 273
filter, specifications.......... 337
fuel filler door release lever...... 273
fuel gauge............... 84
octane rating............. 276
quality................ 276
running out of fuel.......... 280
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 278
storing your vehicle.......... 343
treating emergencies......... 278
Fuel cap................ 273
removing.............. 274
replacing............... 274
Fuel filler door............. 273
override, manual........... 273
remote release............ 273
Fuel filter, specifications......... 337
Fuel gauge................ 84
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 69
starting after a collision......... 69
Fuse panels............... 313
Fuses
charts................ 313
circuit breakers............ 322
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