FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Removing jumper cables
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1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (S) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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2. Remove the negative (S) cable from the
booster battery.
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3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all
drive modes are ªrelearned.ºYou may need to
use a battery charger to fully recharge the
battery.
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If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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Changing a Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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The Temporary Spare Tire
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You may have a high pressure temporary spare
tire. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Use it
only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with
the words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that
you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The spare tire and tools are stored in the rear
luggage compartment, under the carpet and
floorboard.
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The location of the temporary spare tire and jacking
equipment
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The tool kit in the spare tire compartment
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic transaxle,
put the gearshift in P (Park). If you have a
manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1
(First). Set the parking brake and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire
that you are changing.
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Blocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being
changed
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When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the tire.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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To remove the tire, turn the hold-down bolt
counterclockwise with the wheel lug wrench.
To remove the jack, turn the jack hold-down
bolt counterclockwise. Remove the tire
retaining tool from the tool kit.
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3. Remove the wheelcover with the tapered
end of a wheel nut wrench. Insert the handle
of the wrench and twist it against the inner
wheelcover flange. Remove any chrome nuts
or plastic caps covering the wheel lug bolts.
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4. Remove the top lug bolt and insert the tire
retaining tool in its place. This will hold the
tire in place when the other lug bolts are
removed.
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half page art:0032243-ATire retaining tool
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NOTE: Be sure to thread the retaining tool
until no threads on the retaining tool
are visible.
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5. Loosen the wheel lug bolts by turning the
handle of the wrench one half turn
counterclockwise. Do not remove the wheel
lug bolts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Find the jack location near the door of the
tire that you are changing. Position the jack
and turn the handle of the jack clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the ground.
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RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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Jack mounting position
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2. Remove the wheel bolts by using the lug
wrench. Never loosen the hub nuts. See the
illustration following Step 1Preparing to
Change the Tireif you are not sure where to
find the wheel bolts.
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep
the retaining tool in place.
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half page art:0032248-BPositioning spare tire
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4. Replace the wheel lug bolts, but do not fully
tighten them until you lower the car. If you
do, you could force the car off the jack.
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5. Remove the retaining tool and replace it
with the final lug bolt.
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Your vehicle is built with metric (12 mm)
threads on the wheel hubs and lug bolts. Make
certain, during wheel removal, the same bolts
removed are reinstalled, or if replaced, bolts
with metric threads and the same chamfer
configuration are used.
[RE10100(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Installation of an English thread lug bolt
into a metric hub will not properly secure
the wheel to the hub. Damaged lug bolts
may result in wheel separation and
possible injury.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel
lug bolts in the order shown in the
illustration under Step 1.
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8. Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench
away.
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9. Secure the conventional tire where the spare
was stored with the bolt provided.
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10. Unblock the wheels.
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If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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If the engine cranks but does not start or if you
have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off
switch may have been triggered. The shut-off
switch is a device that stops the fuel pump
when your vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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For information on how to check and reset the
fuel pump shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off
switchin the Index.
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Towing Your Vehicle
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If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Suggested towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
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two third page art:0032214-AThe proper towing procedures
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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck oerators. Have your
tow truck driver refer to this manual for the
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your
vehicle.
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