engine oil FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G User Guide

364 Index
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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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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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 273
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 280
Gasohol................ 277
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 273
Gauges
battery voltage gauge.......... 82
charging system gauge......... 82
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 85
engine oil pressure gauge........ 83
fuel gauge............... 84
odometer................ 88
speedometer.............. 87
trip odometer.............. 88
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 211
definition............... 209
driving with a heavy load....... 202
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 186
gearshift override......... 66,187
locking the gearshift........... 61
positions............... 186
shifting the gears........... 186
shift-lock............. 66,187
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 202
calculating.............. 211
definition............... 209
driving with a heavy load....... 202
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Lamps (continued)
interior lamps............ 101
replacing bulbs............ 322
trailer................ 219
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 109
Lap belts................. 20
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 81
brake................. 75
charging system............ 81
check engine.............. 78
door ajar................ 77
engine oil pressure........... 83
hazard warning light......... 113
high beam............... 84
oil pressure.............. 83
safety belt............... 77
service engine soon........... 78
turn signal indicator......... 109
Load limits............... 202
GAWR................ 202
GVWR................ 202
trailer towing............. 205
Lubricant specifications......... 338
Luggage rack.............. 223
Lug nuts................ 237
standard............... 239
tightening sequence.......... 241
Lumbar support, seats.......... 142
Lumbar support pad.......... 142
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 265
Master cylinder, brakes......... 309
Methanol in fuel............ 277
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Mileage, calculating fuel economy..... 280
Mirrors................. 144
dual electric remote control...... 144
Motorcraft parts............. 337
N
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
New vehicle break-in........... 7
O
Octane rating.............. 276
Odometer
description............... 88
trip odometer.............. 88
Oil filter................ 337
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 282
Oil viscosity.............. 282
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 332
Order forms, service information..... 261
Overdrive................ 188
Overseas offices............. 254
P
Parking brake.............. 197
operation............... 197
warning light.............. 75
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 337
PCV valve, specifications......... 337
Power door locks............ 126
Power features
door locks.............. 126
lumbar support............ 142
mirrors................ 144
windows............... 127
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Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 211
safety chains............. 219
trailer brakes............. 219
trailer lamps............. 219
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 186
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 307
fluid, refill capacities......... 335
lubricant specifications........ 338
Transmission control switch....... 188
Trip odometer.............. 88
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 332
Turn signal............... 109
indicator lights............ 109
lever................ 109
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 266
V
Variable interval wipers......... 110
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 332
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 5
Vehicle loading............. 205
calculating the load.......... 211
understanding loading information . . . 207
Vehicle storage............. 342
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 91
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 282
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 82
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