heating FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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[ST12000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your dealer inspect your
vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
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[ST12100(ALL)01/95]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems
checked whenever:
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[ST12200(ALL)02/95]
q
your vehicle is raised for service
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[ST12300(ALL)02/95]
q
the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[ST12400(ALL)01/95]
q
your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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[ST12500(ALL)01/95]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet
vents clear of snow, leaves, and other debris.
[ST12600(ALL)02/95]
If you must allow your engine to idle for long
periods of time, be sure you are in an open area
and open the windows at least one inch
(25 mm). Also, adjust the heating or air
conditioning to bring in outside air.
[ST12700(ALL)02/95]
If you are using the heater, set the fan speed on
1, 2, or 3 with the function lever on the position
of your choice and the air door control lever in
the fresh (outside air) position.
[ST12900(ALL)02/95]
If you are using the air conditioner, set the fan
speed on 1, 2, or 3 with the function lever in the
position of your choice. Set the air door control
lever in the fresh (outside air) position.
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[LG06700(ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[LG06800(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG06900(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG07000(ALL)01/95]
2. Turn off the engine.
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[LG07100(ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.
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[LG07200(ALL)03/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine. (SeeEngine coolantin the
Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG07300(ALL)05/92]
5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[LG07500(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG07700(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG07800(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG07900(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
[LG07920(ALL)09/93]
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip
odometer to zero by pushing the reset button.
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[IP00900(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP01000(ALL)02/91]
Heating Only System (Without Air
Conditioning)
[IP01100(ALL)01/92]
Function selector
[IP01200(ALL)07/95]
The heater controls in your car use levers to
control air direction and temperature. Fan speed
is controlled by a separate knob in the control
panel. The function selector lever lets you
control the direction of airflow.
[IP01500(ALL)07/95]
half page art:0032166-B
Heating only system control panel
[IP01600(ALL)05/93]
The symbols above the function selector lever
tell you where the air is being directed when the
lever is set to that position on the heater control
panel.
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[IP03600(ALL)06/94]
Turning On the Heat
[IP03675(ALL)08/91]
1. Move the temperature control lever all the
way into the red area.
[IP03700(ALL)07/95]
2. Move the function selector lever to direct air
to the floorR.
[IP03725(ALL)07/95]
3. Leave the air door control lever in the fresh
air positionNor the windows may fog
up in cold weather.
[IP03750(ALL)07/95]
4. Set the fan speed
Hto the desired speed.
[IP03775(ALL)02/95]
As the interior warms up, select a slower fan
speed or move the temperature control lever
toward the blue area to keep a comfortable
setting.
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[IP04300(ALL)01/89]
Defrosting the Windshield and Side
Windows
[IP04350(ALL)02/95]
1. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the right in the red area.
[IP04375(ALL)07/95]
2. Set the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) position.
[IP04400(ALL)07/95]
3. Set the air door control lever to the right
N(fresh air) position.
[IP04450(ALL)07/95]
4. Set the
H(fan speed) to the highest speed.
The fan speed can be adjusted to maintain
fog free windows after they are cleared.
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[IP04700(ALL)01/89]
Heating and Defrosting at the Same Time
[IP04750(ALL)08/91]
1. Set the desired temperature and fan speed.
[IP04800(ALL)07/95]
2. Move the function selector lever to theS
(mix) position and move the air door control
lever to the right.
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[IP13900(ALL)06/95]
Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
[IP14150(ALL)05/93]
quarter page art:0032170-A
Rear window defroster switch
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[IP14250(ALL)12/91]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
[IP14700(ALL)07/95]
To operate the defroster, push theV(defroster)
switch on the instrument panel to the right of
the steering wheel. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster comes on. When the window
is clear, push the defroster switch again to turn
it off.
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[IP14900(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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190 [SV17250(ALL)05/95]NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive
fluids in a responsible manner. Follow
your community's standards for
disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out
about recycling automotive fluids.
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[SV17275(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil
has caused cancer in laboratory mice.
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[SV17280(ALL)07/95]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and
water.
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[SV17300(ALL)03/95]
Engine Coolant
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[SV17500(ALL)02/95]
Checking the engine coolant
[SV17550(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understand
Precautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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[SV17600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The cooling fan is automatic and may
come on at any time. Always disconnect
the negative terminal of the battery before
working near the fan.
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[SV17800(ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle's coolant protects your engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in
the winter. Check the level of the coolant at least
once a month. Simply look at the engine coolant
reservoir located in the engine compartment. To
locate the reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine Type,in this
chapter.
[SV18000(ALL)04/89]
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If the engine is hot, the reservoir should be
filled with engine coolant to the FULL mark,
and the radiator should be full.
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