door lock FORD AEROSTAR 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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[IN05500(ALL)06/95]
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on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
Ð this label is attached to the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is
required by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and is made of special
material. If someone tampers with it, it will
be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern
will appear.
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[IN05515(ALL)05/95]
The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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[IN05545(ALL)06/95]
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation
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[IN05560(ALL)06/95]
Regulations such as those issued by the Federal
Highway Administration or issued pursuant to
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA),
and/or state and local laws and regulations may
require additional equipment for the way you
intend to use the vehicle. It is the responsibility
of the registered owner to determine the
applicability of such laws and regulations to
your intended use for the vehicle, and to
arrange for the installation of required
equipment. Your Ford dealer has information
about the availability of many items of
equipment which may be ordered for your
vehicle.
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RWARNING
Never wear the shoulder belt under the
arm. Never swing it around the neck over
the inside shoulder. Never use a single
belt for more than one person or across
more than one seating position. Each
seating position in your vehicle has a
specific safety belt assembly which is
made up of one buckle and one tongue
that are designed to be used as a pair.
Failure to follow these precautions could
increase the risk and/or severity of injury
in a collision.
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RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a
collision, children should always ride with
the seatback upright.
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[SR02601(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Never drive or ride with a twisted or
jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist
or unjam the safety belt, see the nearest
qualified technician immediately.
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[SR02700(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his
or her lap while the vehicle is moving.
The passenger cannot protect the child
from injury in a collision.
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[SR02900(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Lock the doors of your vehicle before
driving to lessen the risk of the door
coming open in a collision.
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[SR03000(ALL)05/95]
Combination Lap and Shoulder
Belts
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[SR03200(ALL)06/95]
While your vehicle is in motion, the combination
lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement.
However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if
your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or more, thelap/shoulder belt locks
and helps reduce your forward movement.
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[SR03400(ALL)05/95]
After you get into your vehicle, close the door
and lock it. Then adjust the seat to the position
that suits you best.
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[SR03500(ALL)05/95]
Pull the combination lap/shoulder belt from the
retractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt
crosses your shoulder and chest. Be sure the belt
is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist. Insert
the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you
hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
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[SR03600(ALL)06/95]
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Fastening the front seat combination lap and shoulder belt
[SR03650(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Important Safety Belt Informationat the beginning
of this chapter.
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Features
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[FV00501(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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Doors
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[FV00701(ALL)06/95]
Door Handles and Locks
[FV01000(ALL)03/91]
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Inside handles
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one third page art:0020834-AOutside handles and locks
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[FV01801(ALL)03/95]
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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[FV01901(ALL)10/89]
Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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[FV03801(ALL)04/95]
Sliding Door
[FV03901(ALL)08/95]
With the door unlocked, unlatch the sliding door
by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by
pulling the outside handle out and rearward. To
close, push the inside handle forward or pull the
outside handle forward.
[FV04101(ALL)11/89]
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Sliding door handles
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[FV04301(ALL)01/89]
Liftgate opening procedure
[FV04401(ALL)07/95]
1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it
counterclockwise. You can also unlock the
latch (but not release it) with the power door
lock system (if equipped).
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2. Reach under the license plate light shield
and release the liftgate latch by squeezing
the paddle handle rearward.
[FV04600(ALL)03/94]
3. To make the gate swing up to the fully
opened position, pull back and upward on
the latch paddle handle.
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Opening the liftgate
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[FV05300(ALL)10/89]
Make certain that you close the liftgate door and
window before driving your vehicle. If you do
not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate
door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.
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[FV05400(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
When driving your vehicle make sure that
the liftgate door and window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn
into the vehicle. This will also prevent
cargo from falling out.
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Liftgate closing procedure
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1. To make the liftgate swing downward, reach
up and pull the lower edge of the liftgate (or
the loop handle on the inner trim panel of
vehicles with this option) and pull
downward.
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[FV05700(ALL)01/89]
2. When you have pulled down the liftgate
enough so that you can reach the license
plate light shield, push the shield down and
forward to close the latch and liftgate. At
this point, the latch is not locked.
[FV05800(ALL)07/95]
3. You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing
down the lock button before you pull down
and close the liftgate. You can also lock the
liftgate latch by inserting your vehicle's door
key and turning it clockwise after you have
closed the liftgate, or by using the power
door locks (if equipped).
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[FV05900(ALL)12/93]
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not
passengers. You can open and close the liftgate
from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened
from inside the cargo area.
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[FV14100(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV14200(ALL)03/91]
The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked LOCK. To unlock all doors push the
switch marked UNLOCK.
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[FV14300(ALL)03/94]
Memory lock (sliding door)
[FV14401(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle has a sliding door memory lock
feature that does not require the sliding door to
be closed before using the power locks. The
locking function will activate after the door is
closed.
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[FV14701(ALL)03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
[FV14801(ALL)05/91]
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Power door lock controls
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[DR29401(ALL)06/92]
Vehicle Loading/Towing
Information
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[DR29450(ALL)03/91]
Your vehicle's load capacity is designated by
weight, not volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space with large or heavy loads.
Maximum safe vehicle weights as well as tire,
rim sizes and inflation pressures are specified for
your vehicle at the assembly plant on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label. The Certification
Label is located on the left front door lock facing
or the door latch post pillar.
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[DR29501(ALL)12/91]
Trucks, unlike passenger cars, are basically
custom vehicles designed to carry a load. Most
owners start with a base vehicle and add
production and dealer installed and/or
aftermarket components to suit their tastes and
purposes. Even trucks that are purchased for
personal transportation only are likely to have
considerable optional equipment, such as step
bumpers and light bars, for example.
[DR29504(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
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274 [SV06640(ALL)08/95]The manual release cord is attached to a T
handle marked FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE
Ð MANUAL OVERRIDE. When you pull it, the
fuel filler door opens.
[SV06651(ALL)08/95]
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Fuel filler door override handle
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[SV06700(ALL)01/95]
Removing the fuel cap
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The proper instructions for removing the fuel
cap are as follows:
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[SV06800(ALL)03/90]
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Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on
the plastic lock bar and rotating the fuel cap
counterclockwise.
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Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a
hissing sound is heard. When the hissing
sound stops, continue rotating
counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
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Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap
removal instructions and use caution. Such
caution will minimize the possibility of fuel
spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
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