ignition FORD ASPIRE 1997 1.G User Guide

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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center off position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the OFF position when you release it.
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Turn signal
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To operate the windshield wipers and washers,
make sure your ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
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The windshield wipers can be operated by
moving the control lever. The standard wipers
have two speeds and the optional wipers have
three speeds.
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To operate the standard wipers, pull the lever
down to the first stop (LO). For high speed
operation, pull the lever down to the second
stop (HI).
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The optional wipers have a third position which
provides intermittent wiper operation. For preset
interval intermittent wiper operation, pull the
lever down to the first stop (INT). For normal
operation pull the lever down to the second stop
(LO), or for high operation pull the lever down
to the third stop (HI).
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Windshield wiper control lever
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ONE-TOUCH WIPER SWITCH (If equipped) Ð
For one wiping cycle, push the lever away from
you and release it with the lever in the OFF
position. The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for this operation.
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One-touch wiper switch
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WARNING
The air bag will inflate only once. The
system is designed to function on a
one-time-only basis. If the air bag is
inflated, THE AIR BAG WILL NOT
FUNCTION AGAIN AND MUST BE
REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. If the air
bag is not replaced, this will increase the
risk of injury in a subsequent collision.
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
consists of:
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driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags),
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one or more impact and safing sensors,
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a system diagnostic module,
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a readiness light and tone,
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and the electrical wiring which connects the
components.
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The diagnostic module monitors its own circuits,
the air bag electrical system, the air bag
readiness light, the air bag power and the air
bag inflators.
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Determining if System Is Operational
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The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System uses
a readiness light and a tone to indicate the
condition of the system. The readiness light is in
the instrument cluster. When you turn the
ignition key to ON, this light will illuminate for
approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off.
This indicates that the system is operating
normally. NOTE: Routine maintenance of the air
bag system is not required.
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A problem with the system is indicated by one
or more of the following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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the readiness light will not light immediately
after ignition is turned on,
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a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone
pattern will repeat periodically until the
problem and light are repaired.
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If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the Air Bag Supplemental
Restraint System serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the system may not function properly
in the event of a collision.
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Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag
Equipped Vehicles
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For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped
vehicles, see your local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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3.If you have an automatic transaxle, make
sure that the gearshift is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is set before you turn the key.
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If you have a manual transaxle, make sure
that the parking brake is fully set, push the
clutch pedal to the floor, and put the
gearshift into Neutral before you turn the
key.(Remember, the starter will operate
only if the clutch pedal is pushed all the
way to the floor.)
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Before you start your vehicle, you should test
the warning lights on the instrument panel to
make sure that they work. Refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
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Starting Your Engine
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To start your engine:
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1. Follow the steps underPreparing to Start
Your Vehicleat the beginning of this section.
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2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal and turn
the ignition key to the ON position.
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3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when
starting your engine. DO NOT use the
accelerator while the vehicle is parked.
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4. Turn the key to the START position
(cranking) until the engine starts. Allow the
key to return to the ON position after the
engine has started.
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If you have difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel slightly because it
may be binding.
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If the engine does not start after two attempts:
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1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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2. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor
and hold it.
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3. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
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4. Release the ignition key when the engine
starts.
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5. Release the accelerator gradually as the
engine speeds up.
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If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump
shut-off switch may have been triggered. For
directions on how to reset the switch seeFuel
Pump Shut-Off Switchin the index.
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A computer system controls the engine's idle
speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's
idle speed normally runs high. These faster
engine speeds will make your vehicle coast
slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It
should, however, slow down after a short time.
If it does not, have the idle speed checked.
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If the engine idle speed does not slow down
automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle
for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle
checked.
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WARNING
Extended idling at high engine speeds can
produce very high temperatures in the
engine and exhaust system, creating the
risk of fire or other damage.
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WARNING
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which
can start a fire.
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Using the Engine Block Heater
(If equipped)
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Engine block heaters are strongly recommended
if you live in a region where temperatures reach
-10ÊF (-23ÊC) orbelow. An engine block heater
warms the engine coolant, which improves
starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows
the heater-defrost system to respond quickly.
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To turn the heater on, simply plug it into a
grounded 110-volt outlet. Ford recommends that
you use a 110-volt circuit that is protected by a
ground fault circuit interrupter.
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WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical
systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters.
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For best results, plug the heater in at least three
hours before you start your vehicle. Using the
heater for longer than three hours will not
damage the engine, so you can plug it in at
night to start your vehicle the following
morning.
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Shift-lock System (If equipped)
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For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a
shift-lock system, which prevents shifting the
transaxle out of the P (Park) position without
depressing the brake pedal when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
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To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position:
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1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
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2. Start the engine.
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3. Push in the thumb lock button and move the
gearshift lever.
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4. SeeEmergency Override Systemlater in this
section for more information.
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NOTE: When the ignition key is in the ACC
or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot
be shifted from the P (Park) position.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released when the
ignition is in the ON position and the
selector lever is in the P (Park)
position, a chattering near the gearshift
lever may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
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NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you
cannot move it without pushing in the
thumb button. Keep the brake pedal
depressed while moving your gearshift
lever.
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To make the system more effective, the ignition
key cannot be removed unless the gearshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
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The location of the fuel pump shut-off switch (U.S. vehicle
shown Ð Canadian vehicles similar)
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WARNING
If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the
switch or try to start your vehicle. Have
all the passengers get out of the vehicle
and call the local fire department or a
towing service.
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If your engine cranks but does not start after a
collision or major jolt:
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1. Turn the key in the ignition to the LOCK
position.
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2. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel.
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3. If you do not see or smell fuel, remove the
door covering the fuel pump shut-off switch
compartment by pressing the tab toward the
rear seat. Push down the red reset button on
the fuel pump shut-off switch.
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Removing the Key From the
Ignition
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1. Put the gearshift selector lever in P (Park)
(automatic transaxle) or 1 (First) (manual
transaxle).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Push the key in (manual transaxle) and turn
it to the LOCK position.
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4. Remove the key.
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WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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WARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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