hood release FORD AEROSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual
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If you disconnect the battery, the engine must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before your vehicle
will drive properly. To find out how the engine
does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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Working with the engine off:
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1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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2. Remove the key from the ignition after you
turn the engine off.
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3. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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Working with the engine on:
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1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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Opening the Hood
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1. Pull the hood release handle, located next to
the parking brake pedal.
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2. While applying downward pressure on the
hood, push the hood latch handle located
behind the grille near the center front of the
vehicle to the left.
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3. Disconnect the hood support from the
retaining clip on the radiator support and
place it into the slot marked PROP in the
underside of the hood.
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Hood and support rod
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To close the hood, raise it so that the support
rod comes away from the slotted hole in the
hood. Place the support rod in its retaining clip
and close the hood with enough force to make it
latch. Be sure to oil the hood latch every six
months to maintain smooth operation.
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Always attempt to lift the hood after closing to
be sure it is securely latched.
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Index 345
H
Hazard flashers............ 78,199
Headlamps
aiming................ 272
checking alignment.......... 272
cleaning............... 281
daytime running lights......... 72
replacing bulbs............ 272
turning on and off........... 71
warning chime............. 14
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 62
rear seat controls............ 67
standard heater system......... 65
High beams
indicator light............. 14
operation............... 71
High-mount brakelamp, description..... 72
High-mount brakelamp:location...... 72
Hitch................. 194
Hood
latch location............. 231
lubrication specifications........ 296
release lever............. 231
working under the hood....... 230
Hoses, checking............. 243
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Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 300
Idle
relearning..........226, 230, 250
speed................ 156
Ignition
chime................. 14
positions of the ignition......... 74
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....128, 130
Instrument cluster............. 9
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