FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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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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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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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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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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Power steering
dipstick............... 311
driving with power steering...... 191
fluid, checking and adding...... 311
fluid, specifications.......... 338
servicing............... 191
Prop rod, hood............. 268
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear anti-lock brakes.......... 194
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 338
refill capacity............. 335
traction lok............201, 297
Rear climate control system........ 98
Rear window
defroster................ 99
washer reservoir........... 291
Refill capacities for fluids........ 335
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
Reporting safety defects......... 252
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 11
child.................. 32
infant............... 32,34
Roadside assistance........... 245
Roadside emergencies.......... 225
Rotating the tires............ 297
S
Safe driving tips............ 198
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 219
Safety Compliance Certification Label.... 5
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Safety defects, reporting......... 252
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 278
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 13,21
automatic locking mode......... 15
center front lap belt........... 20
center rear lap belt........... 20
cleaning the safety belts......... 23
extension assembly........... 22
for adults............... 11
for children............... 32
for infants............. 32,34
for pregnant women........... 11
lap and shoulder belts........ 11,13
maintenance.............. 22
proper use............... 11
replacement.............. 22
untwisting or unjamming
the safety belt............ 23
warning light and chime......... 77
Safety seats for children.......... 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 15, 34
built-in child seat............ 48
in front seat.............. 34
in rear outboard............ 34
in rear seat............... 34
tether anchorage hardware........ 46
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 11
Seats.................. 128
adjusting the seat, manual....... 128
child safety seats............ 34
cleaning upholstery.......... 142
lumbar support............ 142
quick release rear captain's chair.... 131
reclining the seat........... 128
seat/bed conversion.......... 141
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Serial number (VIN)............ 5
Service concerns............ 246
Servicing your vehicle.......... 265
precautions when servicing...... 266
servicing when you tow........ 202
Shift-lock system........... 66,187
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 186
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 11,13
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 13
Side mirrors.............. 144
Snow tires and chains.......... 302
Spare tire................ 229
changing the tire.........229, 237
conventional spare.......... 229
finding the spare........... 231
removing the spare tire........ 231
storing the flat tire........231, 239
temporary spare........... 229
Spark plugs, specifications........ 337
Special driving conditions........ 198
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles............. 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 338
Speed control, when towing a trailer . . . 220
Speedometer............... 87
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 64
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 69
starting a warm engine......... 65
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 225
Steering, power............. 191
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Steering wheel
horn................. 114
locking................. 61
speed controls............ 115
tilting................ 114
Storage compartments
center console............. 145
underseat storage drawer....... 143
Storing your vehicle........... 342
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 81
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 26
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 322
cleaning............... 102
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 91
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 46
Tilt steering wheel............ 114
Tires.................. 294
changing............... 229
checking the pressure......... 294
cleaning............... 303
inspection and maintenance...... 295
replacing............... 299
rotating............... 297
snow tires and chains......... 302
spare tire.............229, 231
storing your vehicle.......... 344
tire grades.............. 299
treadwear.............. 299
wear bands.............. 299
wheel and tire matching........ 302
Towing your vehicle........... 243
using wheel dollies.......... 243
with a tow truck........... 243
Traction control...........201, 297
Traction-lok rear axle........201, 297
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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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