run flat FORD ASPIRE 1997 1.G Owners Manual
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[MC44130(ALL)01/96]
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Underinflated tires
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[MC44135(ALL)01/96]
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Heavy loads
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[MC44140(ALL)01/96]
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Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
[MC44145(ALL)01/96]
NOTE: During extended periods of vehicle
storage (60 days or more) fuel may
deteriorate due to oxidation. This can
damage rubber and other polymers in
the fuel system and may also clog
small orifices.
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[MC47600(ALL)01/96]
Emission Control System
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[MC47700(ALL)01/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a catalytic
converter which enables your vehicle to comply
with applicable exhaust emission requirements.
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[MC47750(ALL)05/96]
WARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in the entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes into
the passenger compartment. Under
extreme conditions excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the fuel
system, the interior floor covering, or
other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
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[MC47800(ALL)01/96]
To make sure that the catalytic converter and the
other emission control parts continue to work
properly:
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[MC47900(ALL)01/96]
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Use only unleaded fuel.
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[MC48000(ALL)01/96]
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Avoid running out of fuel.
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[MC48100(ALL)01/96]
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Do not turn off the ignition while your
vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds.
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[MC48200(ALL)07/96]
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Have the services listed in yourMaintenance
Schedulebooklet performed according to the
specified schedule.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Additional
Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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Index 249
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Fan.................. 146
engine fan, avoiding injury...... 146
Federal Communications Commission.... 29
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard............ 45,121
Flashing the lights............. 47
Flat tire................ 130
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 213
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 218
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance
Centre................ 218
Foreign registration........... 220
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
Fuel.................. 174
calculating fuel economy....... 179
choosing the right fuel........ 176
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 180
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 174
filter, specifications.......... 199
fuel filler door release lever...... 174
fuel gauge............... 16
improving fuel economy....... 180
octane rating...........176±177
quality..............176±177
running out of fuel.......... 179
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 178
storing your vehicle.......... 197
treating emergencies......... 178
Fuel cap................ 174
removing.............. 174
replacing.............174±175
Fuel filler door............. 174
remote release............ 174
Fuel filter, specifications......... 199
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