FORD AEROSTAR 1997 1.G Manual PDF

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In addition, an auxiliary unit fan switch is
located on the left side of the vehicle in line
with the second row of seats.
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To control the auxiliary unit fan speed with this
switch, the rear fan switch on the front control
must first be set at the REAR CONT (control)
position.
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Rear mounted auxiliary fan switch
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Rear Window Defroster
(If equipped)
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
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The control switch is located on the instrument
panel to the right of the steering column.
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Rear window defroster switch
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To defrost the rear window:
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1. Clear any snow or ice from the rear
window.
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2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
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3. Press the switch. The indicator light will turn
on.
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The defroster turns off automatically after
approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not
clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also
automatically shut off any time the engine is
shut off.
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NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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Washer (If equipped)
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The rear window wiper control switch is located
on the instrument panel to the right of the
steering column.
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To wash and wipe the rear window:
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1. Push the top of the switch to turn on the
wipers.
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2. Push and hold the WASH control switch for
a constant spray.
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3. Release to the outer position. The spray will
stop and the wipers will remain running.
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4. Push the top of the switch to stop the
wipers.
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Rear window wiper/washer control button
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
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To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps,
marker lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps, use the headlamp switch to the left of the
steering column.
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Master lighting switch
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Instrument Panel Illumination
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by
pulling the headlamp switch toward you to
either the first or outer position. You can
brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by
rotating the headlamp switch knob.
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High-mount Brakelamp
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The high-mount brakelamp is located above the
rear window on liftgate models, and on the roof
above the rear doors on dual rear door models.
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High-mount brakelamp
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with this option, the
interior courtesy lamps and dome lamp will
light when either outside front door handle is
raised. They will turn off automatically after
approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition
key is turned to ON or ACC.
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Radio
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For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theElectronic Sound Systemschapter in
this Owner Guide.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift
lever.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
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make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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Turn Signals
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Turn signal operation
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
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you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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Headlamp high beam and flash-to-pass operation
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever Ð wiper and washer
operation
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the
end of the turn signal lever toward or away
from the instrument panel to the interval
operation you desire.
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to
the selected setting.
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NOTE: The addition of bug shields to the
front of the vehicle (e.g., shields) may
adversely affect the windshield washer
system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as shields are
not recommended for your Ford
vehicle.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Gearshift Lever
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The gearshift lever on your Aerostar is mounted
on the steering column. On the end of the
gearshift lever is the OVERDRIVE OFF button.
For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF button, see the
Drivingchapter.
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