FORD ASPIRE 1997 1.G Workshop Manual

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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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Windshield Washer
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To clean the windshield, turn the wiper switch
on and pull the lever toward you. Washer fluid
is sprayed until the lever is released. When the
windshield is clean, turn the wiper switch to
OFF.
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Windshield washer control
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If the washer does not work, check the washer
fluid level and fill it if it is low. See the
Maintenance and Carechapter in the Owner
Guide. If there is fluid in the reservoir, consult
your nearest authorized Ford dealer.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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WARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Mirrors
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Rearview Mirror
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You can tilt the mirror from day to night
position to reduce the glare from the headlamps
of vehicles behind you. Move the tab toward
you for the night position and away from you
for the day position.
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The day/night rearview mirror
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Side View Mirrors
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Your vehicle has left-hand and right-hand side
view mirrors. The mirrors can either be adjusted
manually or remotely with the control levers,
depending on the type your vehicle has. The
mirror heads can be folded rearward to prevent
damage when using an automatic car wash.
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Manual side view mirror
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Some models come with a convex side view
mirror on the right-hand side. This mirror gives
you a wider view of the lanes on your right and
behind you.
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WARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects
appear smaller and farther away than they
actually are.
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Doors
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Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
(If equipped)
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In addition to standard locks, your vehicle has
childproof locks for the rear doors. If you set
these locks, the rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside of the vehicle. The doors can still
be opened from the outside when the lock knobs
are raised.
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Child lock levers for the rear doors
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To set the childproof lock on each rear door,
open the rear door.
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Find the lever at the black label with the word
LOCKED in white letters. Move the lever up.
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To release the childproof lock, open the rear
door from the outside and move the lever down.
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Storage Compartments
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Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
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two map pockets on the door panels (if
equipped)
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a glove compartment (non-locking)
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a storage bin in the center console
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Hatchback
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Opening and Closing the Hatchback
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1. Put the key into the lock on the hatchback
lid.
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Unlocking the hatchback lid with the key
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2. Turn the key to the right until a click is
audible and then pull up on the handle
(above the license plate) until the hatchback
lid opens.
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3. Remove the key before you close the
hatchback lid.
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4. Using both hands, shut the hatchback
completely. Do not slam it.
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5. Pull up on the hatchback to make sure it is
securely latched.
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Lifting the hatchback lid
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To prevent premature wear or damage to the
hatchback lift cylinders and attaching hardware,
the hatchback must be fully closed before you
drive your vehicle.
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WARNING
If you drive with the hatchback lid open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes
into your vehicle.
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If you must drive like this, keep the vents open
so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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Your vehicle may have a remote control release
that allows you to open the hatchback from
inside your vehicle. To release the hatchback,
pull up on the release lever located on the floor
between the driver's seat and the door.
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Luggage compartment lamp
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Luggage compartment lamp (If equipped)
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The luggage compartment hatchback has a lamp
for your convenience. It has two positions, On or
Off.
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Luggage compartment lamp
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Seating and Safety
Restraints
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Seats
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WARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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WARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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Adjusting the Seats
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In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
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To move the seat forward or backward:
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1. Make sure nothing is placed under the front
seats. Such items may interfere with the seat
lock mechanism.
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2. Find the seat slide adjustment lever located
on the outside of the seat.
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3. Pull the lever up and hold it.
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4. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
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5. Release the lever and make sure the seat has
locked in place.
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