light FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G User Guide

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Warning Lights and
Gauges
[LG00600(ALL)07/95]
The following lights and gauges are on the
instrument cluster. All of the warning lights and
gauges alert you to possible problems with your
vehicle. The following section details what each
of these indicators means.
[LG00650(ALL)05/95]
In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
a standard cluster.
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[LG01950(ALL)01/95]
Indicator Lights and Chimes
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[LG01975(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
[LG01990(ALL)09/93]
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Safety belt light
[LG02000(ALL)07/95]
This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt under the following
conditions:
[LG02100(ALL)02/95]
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the
ignition is turned to the ON position, the
chime will turn on for four (4) to eight (8)
seconds and the light will come on for at
least 60 seconds.
[LG02200(ALL)02/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime will turn off.
[LG02300(ALL)07/95]
q
If the safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.
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[LG02400(ALL)06/95]
Brake System Warning Light
[LG02550(ALL)09/93]
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Brake system and parking brake light
[LG02600(ALL)12/93]
This light comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition key to START or ON. It
normally goes off shortly after the engine starts
and after you release the parking brake.
However, it may stay on for up to 60 seconds. If
the light doesn't illuminate after the engine is
started, stays on for longer than 60 seconds, or
comes on after you have fully released the
parking brake, have the hydraulic brake system
checked.
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[LG02650(ALL)02/94]
This light will also come on if the parking brake
does not release fully. If it does stay onafterthe
parking brake is fully released, it means there
may be a brake problem. Pull off the road and
stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the
floor, or it may take longer to stop the vehicle.
Try the brakes again after you have stopped.
[LG02675(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle has a divided brake system. If one
part isn't working, the other part can still work
and stop the vehicle. For good braking, you
need both systems working well. If the warning
light goes on, there could be a problem. Have
the brake system inspected right away.
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[LG02700(ALL)05/95]
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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[LG03200(ALL)01/95]
Charging System Light
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[LG03300(ALL)03/95]
This light, shown as a battery symbol on your
cluster, indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
[LG03400(ALL)05/93]
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Charging system light
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[LG03500(ALL)07/95]
This light comes on every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[LG03550(ALL)01/95]
If the light stays on or comes on when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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[LG03615(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
[LG03715(ALL)07/93]
This light indicates low oil pressure, not low oil
level. However, if the engine's oil level is low, it
could affect the oil pressure. This light comes on
every time the ignition key is turned to ON or
START, but it normally turns off when the
engine starts.
[LG03800(ALL)05/93]
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Engine oil pressure light
[LG03900(ALL)02/95]
If the light stays on or turns on while the engine
is running:
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[LG04000(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
[LG04100(ALL)03/94]
2.Shut off the engine immediately.Continued
operation could cause severe engine damage.
[LG04200(ALL)02/95]
3. Check the engine oil level. Make sure the car
is on level ground.
[LG04300(ALL)07/93]
4. Add oil to the full mark on the dipstick
before you drive your car again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine when the
oil light is on. For more information about
adding oil, seeEngine oil recommendationsin
the Index.
[LG04350(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not rely on the oil light to tell you
when the oil is low. Have the oil checked
often. It is possible for damage to occur if
an engine is operated with a low oil level.
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[LG04500(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG04600(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned to high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[LG04700(ALL)01/92]
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High beam light
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[LG05300(ALL)03/95]
Check Engine Warning Light
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[LG05400(ALL)05/95]
This light comes on when the electronic engine
control system is not working properly. This is
the computer system that controls the operating
conditions of the engine.
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[LG05450(ALL)09/93]
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Check engine warning light
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[LG05600(ALL)05/95]
This light comes on briefly when you turn the
ignition to the ON position, but should turn off
when the engine starts. If the light does not
come on when you turn the ignition to the ON
position or if it comes on and stays on when
you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. This indicates a possible
problem with one of the engine's emission
control systems.You do not need to have your
vehicle towed in.
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[LG05800(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off briefly while you
are driving, it means that the condition is no
longer present.
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[LG05825(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[LG05850(ALL)06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG05875(ALL)05/93]
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Air bag readiness light
[LG05900(ALL)02/95]
Rear Window Defroster Indicator Light
(If equipped)
[LG05925(ALL)02/95]
When the rear window defroster is activated, the
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates. After the rear window is clear, push
the defroster switch to turn off the defroster. The
light in the cluster goes out.
[LG05950(ALL)05/93]
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Rear window defroster indicator light
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[LG05975(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
(If equipped)
[LG06000(ALL)07/95]
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system warning
light comes on. When the engine is started, the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit
determines if all components of the system are
operating correctly. The warning light could
remain on up to 60 seconds.
[LG06025(ALL)09/93]
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Anti-lock brake system light
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[LG06050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[LG06060(ALL)07/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started
because of a low battery, the Anti-Lock
Brake System warning light could
remain on. This is due to low battery
voltage and does not indicate a
malfunction in the system. Under these
circumstances, you should drive your
vehicle only after the battery has had
time to charge and the light has gone
out.
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[LG06300(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG06325(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel you have in the fuel tank.
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[LG06350(ALL)05/93]
The ignition must be turned off while putting
fuel in the tank in order to get a correct fuel
gauge reading after the ignition is turned on.
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[LG06375(ALL)05/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while
the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. You can get a more
accurate reading with the vehicle on smooth,
level ground.
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[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG06500(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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[LG06600(ALL)03/94]
The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into
the NORMAL band as your vehicle warms up.
Under most driving conditions, the pointer
should stay in the NORMAL band. If you are
driving in heavy traffic or on an extended grade
in hot weather, the pointer may reach to the top
of the NORMAL band.
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[IP06600(ALL)06/93]
Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
[IP06700(ALL)08/91]
Air distribution is controlled the same way as in
the heater system described above.
[IP06800(ALL)02/92]
The air conditioner switch is located on the
climate control panel. To turn on the air
conditioner, push the A/C button. An indicator
light will come on. To turn off the air
conditioner, push the button again. The fan must
also be on for the A/C to operate.
[IP07100(ALL)09/93]
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Air conditioning system control panel
[IP07200(ALL)08/91]
To get maximum cooling from the air
conditioner:
[IP07225(ALL)07/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
[IP07250(ALL)08/91]
2. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the blue area.
[IP07275(ALL)07/95]
3. Close the air door by moving the air door
control lever to theM(recirculate)
position.
[IP07300(ALL)08/91]
4. Push the A/C button.
[IP07325(ALL)07/95]
5. Set the
Hspeed on its highest setting.
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