clock FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owner's Manual

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RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap
while the engine is running or hot.
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If the engine coolant has not been checked for a
long period of time the engine coolant reservoir
may eventually empty. If the engine coolant
reservoir empties, check the engine coolant level
in the radiator. Read the following warnings
before removing the radiator cap. If it is
necessary to fill the radiator, refer to theEngine
Coolant Refill Procedurein this chapter for
instructions.
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1. Before you remove the radiator cap, turn the
engine off and let it cool. Even when the
engine is cool, be careful when you remove
the radiator cap.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to turn and
remove cap.
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5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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If you must remove the coolant recovery cap,
follow these steps to avoid personal injury
casued by escaping steam or engine coolant:
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1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine
off and let it cool.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly,
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to press the cap
down, turn it counterclockwise, and remove
it.
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UseFord Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA(in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B)
or an equivalent premium engine coolant that
meets Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A. Ford
Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized
formula that will protect all metals and rubber
elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for 4
years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
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Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. Do not use supplemental coolant
additives in your vehicle. These additives may
harm your engine cooling system.The use of an
improper coolant may void the warranty of
your vehicle's engine cooling system.
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Recycled engine coolant
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Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford
and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine
coolant produced by Ford-approved processes.
Not all coolant recycling processes produce
coolant which meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A, and use of such coolant may
harm engine and cooling system components.
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Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
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To drain your vehicle's engine coolant:
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1. Turn off the engine and let it cool. Fully
depressurize the engine cooling system by
covering the radiator cap with a thick cloth
and turning it slowly counterclockwise to the
first stop. Step back while the pressure
releases.
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2. Remove the cap.
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3. Attach a small hose to the drain tube at the
bottom of the radiator.
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4. Let the engine coolant drain into a suitable
container. Disconnect the lower radiator hose
at the radiator connector and drain any
remaining engine coolant into a container.
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5. Reconnect the lower radiator hose and close
the radiator drain cock.
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Proper procedures for flushing the cooling
system can be found in theService Manual.
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Engine coolant refill procedure
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After you have drained the engine cooling
system:
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1. Fill the radiator with a 50/50 mixture of the
specified engine coolant concentrate and
water. Allow several minutes for trapped air
to escape (bubble out) and for engine coolant
to flow through the radiator.
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2. Replace the radiator cap to its fully installed
position, then back off to the first stop. This
will prevent high pressure from building up
in the cooling system during this part of the
fill procedure.
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Index 363
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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