lights FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G User Guide

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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00400(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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[RE00500(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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[RE00600(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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[RE00700(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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[RE00800(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[RE00900(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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Driveline Universal Joint and Slip
Yoke
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[SV36000(ALL)06/93]
The universal joints that come standard with
your vehicle do not require lubrication. If your
original equipment universal joints are replaced
with universal joints equipped with grease
fittings, lubrication will be necessary at the
intervals shown in theMaintenance Schedule and
Recordbooklet.
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[SV36300(ALL)03/95]
Brake Fluid
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[SV36350(ALL)05/90]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level
indicator in the master cylinder which lights the
BRAKE warning light on the instrument panel
when the brake fluid level is low.
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[SV36400(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle
should not use up brake fluid rapidly. However,
expect the level of the brake fluid to slowly fall
as you put more mileage on your vehicle and
the brake pads wear.
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[SV36500(ALL)08/95]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You
can do this by looking at the fluid level in the
plastic brake fluid reservoir on the master
cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
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[SV36550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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[SV36560(ALL)07/95]
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with
running water for 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. If taken internally,
drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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[SV44100(ALL)03/95]
Circuit Breakers
[SV44200(ALL)08/95]
If you need to check a circuit breaker, locate the
fuse panel first. Otherwise, locate the circuit
breaker according to the instructions on the
charts given earlier in this chapter.
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[SV44400(ALL)10/92]
However, you should know that the circuit
breakers will reset themselves and allow the
electrical parts to work again once the overload
on the circuit is removed. If the circuit breakers
continue to cut off electricity, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked.
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[SV44450(ALL)02/95]
Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
[SV44500(ALL)08/95]
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker, grip it with your finger and thumb and
pull it straight out of its socket.
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[SV44600(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[SV44700(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[SV44800(ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
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[SV44850(ALL)02/95]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[SV44900(ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
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[SV45000(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
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[SV45100(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
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[SV45200(ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
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[SV45300(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
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Index 369
H
Hazard flashers............. 113
Headlamps
aiming................ 322
autolamp system........... 102
checking alignment.......... 323
cleaning............... 102
daytime running lights........ 104
flashing............... 110
high beam.............. 110
replacing bulbs............ 322
turning on and off.......... 101
warning chime............. 84
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 92
rear seat controls............ 98
standard heater system......... 95
High beams.............. 110
indicator light............. 84
operation............101, 110
High-mount brakelamp, description.... 106
Hitch................. 218
Hood................. 268
latch location............. 268
lubrication specifications........ 338
release lever............. 268
working under the hood....... 266
Horn.................. 114
Hoses, checking............. 288
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 5
Idle
relearning.............. 305
speed................. 67
Ignition
chime................. 62
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing the key............ 62
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370 Index
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 73
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 32,34
Instrument cluster............. 73
Instrument panel............. 89
cleaning............... 108
location of components......... 89
registers................ 91
Integrated child seat
(see Built-in child seat)......... 48
Interval wipers............. 110
J
Jack.................. 231
operation.............237, 239
positioning.............. 239
storage................ 231
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 227
disconnecting cables.......... 228
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 62
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 102
checking............... 322
daytime running light system..... 104
flashing the lamps........... 110
hazard flashers............ 113
headlamps.............. 101
high beams.............. 110
high-mount brakelamp........ 106
illuminated entry system........ 107
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Index 371
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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Index 377
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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378 Index
W
Warm engine, starting........... 65
Warning chimes
headlamps on.............. 84
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 77
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 73
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio................. 184
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid.............. 110
rear window reservoir......... 291
reservoir............... 291
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 202
Wheel and tire matching......... 302
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 338
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 243
Wheels................. 294
cleaning............... 303
covers................ 239
inspection and maintenance...... 294
lug nuts............... 237
replacement............. 299
Windows................ 127
power windows, operating....... 127
rear, defrosting............. 99
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