octane FORD AEROSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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[MC35900(ALL)01/96]
Choosing the Right Fuel
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[MC35920(ALL)05/96]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded
fuel is prohibited by law and could damage
your vehicle. The damage may not be covered
by your warranty.
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[MC35935(ALL)05/96]
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel
containing manganese-based additives such as
MMT. Additionally, vehicles certified to
California emission standards (indicated on the
underhood Vehicle Emissions Control
Information label) are designed to operate on
California reformulated gasolines. If California
reformulated gasoline is not available when you
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even though your
engine will perform adequately on other
gasolines, the performance of the emission
control devices and systems may be adversely
affected. Repair of damage caused by using a
fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may
not be covered by your warranty.
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[MC35940(ALL)04/96]
Octane recommendation
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[MC35950(ALL)03/96]
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as ªregularº in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane
ratings of 86 or even less.
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[MC35960(ALL)05/96]
one inch art:0060001-C
Typical octane rating label
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[MC36010(ALL)05/96]
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily
under most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any
engine damage.
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[MC36040(ALL)05/96]
Fuel quality
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[MC36070(ALL)05/96]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems, try a different brand of fuel.
If the condition persists, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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[MC36090(ALL)05/96]
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline
specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of
your vehicle. We recommend the use of
gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if
they are available.
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[MC36200(ALL)05/96]
It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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[MC36300(ALL)04/96]
Gasolines for clean air
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[MC36315(ALL)05/96]
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve
air quality, including reformulated gasolines that
contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives
to protect the fuel system.
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[MC36400(ALL)01/96]
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
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[MC36420(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
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[MC36425(ALL)01/96]
q
Turn vehicle off when refueling.
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Index 343
Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 268
capacity............... 294
choosing the right fuel........ 264
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 268
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 260
filter, specifications.......... 293
fuel filler door release lever...... 260
fuel gauge............... 17
octane rating............. 264
quality................ 264
running out of fuel.......... 267
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 265
storing your vehicle.......... 284
treating emergencies......... 265
Fuel cap................ 260
removing............260, 262
replacing.............260, 263
Fuel filler door
override, manual........... 261
remote release............ 260
Fuel filter, specifications......... 293
Fuel gauge................ 17
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 158
starting after a collision........ 158
Fuse panels............... 200
Fuses
charts................ 200
circuit breakers............ 209
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348 Index
N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 301
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating.............. 264
Odometer
description............... 20
trip odometer.............. 20
Oil filter................ 293
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 233
Oil viscosity.............. 233
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 271
Order forms, service information.... 25,50
Overdrive................ 173
Overseas offices............. 312
P
Parking brake
operation............... 166
warning light.............. 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 293
PCV valve, specifications......... 293
Power door locks............. 88
Power features
door locks............... 88
lumbar support............ 106
mirrors................. 91
windows................ 89
Power steering
dipstick............... 244
driving with power steering...... 168
fluid, checking and adding....... 244
fluid, refill capacity.......... 294
fluid, specifications.......... 296
servicing............... 168
Prop rod, hood............. 231
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