bulb FORD ASPIRE 1997 1.G User Guide

Index 245
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 12
Bulbs, replacing............. 184
halogen............... 185
headlamps.............. 185
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 218
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 219
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 102
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 77
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Catalytic converter........... 181
Chains, tires.............. 173
Changing a tire............. 130
Charging system warning light....... 11
Child safety restraints
child safety belts............ 90
child safety seats............ 77
Child safety seats............. 77
and air bags............77±78
attaching with tether straps....... 87
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 67, 77
in front seat............77±78
in rear outboard seat.......... 77
in rear seat............... 77
tether anchorage hardware....... 87
Chime
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Circuit breakers, see also fuses...... 122
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 192
chrome and aluminum parts...... 193
engine compartment......... 194
exterior............... 192
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 118
definition.............. 118
driving with a heavy load....... 118
H
Hazard flashers............ 45,121
Headlamps
aiming..............184±185
checking alignment.......... 185
cleaning............... 193
daytime running lights......... 46
flashing................ 47
replacing bulbs..........184±185
High beams, indicator light........ 12
High-mount brakelamp......... 191
description.............. 191
replacing the bulb.......... 191
Hood................. 148
latch location............. 148
release lever............. 148
working under the hood....... 146
Hoses, checking............. 159
I
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN)..............206, 213
Idle
relearning............142, 146
speed................. 96
Ignition
chime................. 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
Infant seats (see Safety seats)........ 77
Instrument panel............. 31
cleaning............... 195
lighting up panel and interior...... 41
Interval wipers.............. 48
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J
Jack.................. 132
operation.............133, 136
positioning............133, 136
storage................ 132
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 140
disconnecting cables.......... 142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
stuck in lock position.......... 44
L
Lamps
checking............... 184
daytime running light system...... 46
dome lamps.............. 41
flashing the lamps............ 47
hazard flashers.......... 45,121
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
instrument panel, dimming....... 41
interior lamps.............. 41
replacing bulbs............ 184
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 45, 48
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 15
brake................. 9
charging system............. 11
check engine.............. 13
engine oil pressure........... 11
hazard warning light....... 45,121
high beam............... 12
lowoil................. 11
oil pressure............... 11
safety belt............... 9
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256 Index
Servicing your vehicle.......... 145
precautions when servicing...... 146
servicing when you tow........ 143
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....111, 115
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 63,65
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 65
Side mirrors............... 51
adjusting................ 52
Snow tires and chains.......... 173
Spare tire................ 130
changing the tire.........130, 133
conventional spare.......... 132
finding the spare........... 132
removing the spare tire........ 132
storing the flat tire........132, 136
temporary spare........... 130
Spark plugs, specifications........ 199
Speedometer............... 18
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 93
starting a cold engine.......... 95
starting after a collision........ 100
starting a warm engine......... 95
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 138
Steering wheel, locking........... 44
Storage compartments........... 54
map pockets.............. 54
Storing your vehicle........... 195
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 69
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 184
cleaning............... 193
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 33
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 87
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