clock FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP00800(ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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[IP24500(ALL)07/95]
The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Audio SystemsChapter in this owner guide.
[IP24525(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the instrument panel lens
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[IP24550(ALL)04/95]
Clean the instrument panel lens with a soft cloth
and a glass cleaner, such as Ford Ultra-Clear
Spray Glass Cleaner, or equivalent. Do not use
paper towel or an abrasive cleaner to clean the
lens as these may cause scratches.
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[AS23150(ALL)02/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function (Stereo Cassette
Radio)
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[AS23175(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The radio will begin scanning up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable
station for approximately a five-second
sampling. This continues until you press the
ªSCANº button a second time.
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[AS23200(ALL)04/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS23300(ALL)05/95]
Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
preset FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2).
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[AS23400(ALL)06/95]
Follow the easy steps below to set these buttons
to the desired frequencies:
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[AS23500(ALL)07/95]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS23700(ALL)06/95]
2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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[AS23800(ALL)06/95]
3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS23900(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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Protect cassettes from exposure to direct
sunlight, high humidity and extreme heat or
cold. If they are exposed to extreme
conditions, allow them to reach a moderate
temperature before playing.
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[AS28001(ALL)02/95]
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If a tape is loose inside the cassette, tighten it
before playing by putting your finger or a
pencil into one of the holes and turning the
hub until the tape is tight.
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[AS28101(ALL)02/95]
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Loose labels on cassette tapes can become
lodged in the mechanism. Remove any loose
label material before inserting a cassette.
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[AS28200(ALL)03/95]
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Do not leave a tape in the cassette tape
player when not in use. High heat in the
vehicle can cause the cassette to warp.
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[AS28400(ALL)03/95]
Clock Operation
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[AS28500(ALL)07/90]
How to view the clock mode
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[AS28600(ALL)06/95]
Press the ªCLOCKº button to alternate the
frequency and time in the display. In the clock
mode, pressing any radio function will
automatically display the radio frequency for
approximately ten seconds before changing back
to the clock mode.
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[AS28800(ALL)07/90]
How to set the clock
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[AS28900(ALL)06/95]
1. Turn the radio on.
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[AS29050(ALL)06/95]
2. Press and hold in the ªCLOCKº button,
press the ªSEEKº button left (
b) to advance
the hours and right (
a) to advance the
minutes.
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[AS29200(ALL)07/90]
NOTE: The clock displays 12-hour time with
no AM/PM indications.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
[RE08250(ALL)02/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE08275(ALL)07/93]
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.
[RE08350(ALL)05/93]
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.
[RE08400(ALL)07/93]
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
[RE08550(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Be sure to thread the retaining tool
until no threads on the retaining tool
are visible.
[RE08600(ALL)07/93]
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
[RE08700(ALL)02/95]
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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[RE08800(ALL)05/95]
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.
[RE09200(ALL)05/93]
one third page art:0032213-A
Jack mounting position
[RE09600(ALL)02/95]
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.
[RE09700(ALL)02/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire. Keep
the retaining tool in place.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
[RE10500(ALL)02/95]
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten the wheel
lug bolts in the order shown in the
illustration under Step 1.
[RE10700(ALL)02/95]
8. Put the tire, jack, retaining tool and wrench
away.
[RE10750(ALL)02/95]
9. Secure the conventional tire where the spare
was stored with the bolt provided.
[RE10850(ALL)02/95]
10. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE12150(ALL)12/91]
If the Engine Cranks but Does
Not Start or Starting After a
Collision
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[RE12225(ALL)07/95]
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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[RE12250(ALL)07/95]
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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[RE12300(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE12500(ALL)07/95]
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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RWARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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[SV07595(ALL)05/95]
Before you fill your vehicle with fuel, extinguish
all lit cigarettes, other smoking materials, and
any open flames.
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[SV07600(ALL)05/95]
To fill the tank properly:
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[SV07610(ALL)05/95]
1. Remove the fuel cap. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
[SV07620(ALL)05/95]
2. Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe. The fuel tank is normally full
after three automatic shutoffs of the nozzle.
[SV07630(ALL)05/95]
3. If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
[SV07640(ALL)05/95]
4. Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are
finished. Turn it clockwise until you hear at
least three clicks.
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[SV07650(ALL)05/95]
5. Push the fuel door closed.
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[SV07670(ALL)06/95]
Choosing the Right Fuel
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[SV07680(ALL)06/95]
Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your vehicle.
Using leaded fuel is prohibited by federal law.
Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle is
damaged because you used the wrong fuel.
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[SV07690(ALL)06/95]
Vehicle inspection programs may detect
misfueling. Under these circumstances, you may
be required by law to make costly repairs at
your own expense.
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RWARNING
Follow these steps to minimize risk of
personal injury.
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[SV18900(ALL)07/95]
1. Before you remove the radiator cap, turn the
engine off and let it cool. Even when the
engine is cool, be careful when you remove
the radiator cap.
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[SV19000(ALL)05/95]
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap and turn it slowly
counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[SV20000(ALL)03/95]
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
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[SV20100(ALL)03/95]
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has
been released, use the cloth to turn and
remove cap.
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[SV20200(ALL)03/95]
5. Stand away from the radiator opening. Hot
steam may blow out or hot engine coolant
may even splash out.
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[SV20250(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious personal injury from hot
engine coolant or steam blowout and/or
damage to the engine cooling system or
engine.
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[SV20300(ALL)03/95]
To find out how much engine coolant mixture
your vehicle's coolant system can hold, seeRefill
capacities for fluidsin the Index.
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