tow FORD ASPIRE 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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Ford Extended Service Plan
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More Protection for Your Vehicle
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You can get more protection for your new car or
light truck by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan (Ford ESP). Ford ESP is the only
extended service program with the Ford name
on it and the only service contract backed by
Ford Motor Company.
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Ford ESP is an optional service contract, backed
and administered by Ford. It provides:
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protection against repair costs after your
Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires;
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and
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other benefits during the warranty period
(such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage
for certain maintenance and wear items).
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You may purchase Ford ESP from any
participating Ford Motor Company dealer. There
are several Ford ESP plans available in various
time-and-mileage combinations. Each plan can be
tailored to fit your own driving needs, including
reimbursement benefits for towing and rental.
(In Hawaii, rules vary. See your dealer for
details.)
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When you purchase Ford ESP, you receive
peace-of-mind protection throughout the United
States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 5,100 participating Ford Motor
Company dealers.
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NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United
States and Canada are not eligible for
ESP coverage.
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This information is subject to change, ask your
dealer for complete details about Ford ESP
coverage.
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Check Engine Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the electronic engine
control system is not working properly. This is
the computer system that controls the operating
conditions of the engine.
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Check engine warning light
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This light illuminates briefly when you turn the
ignition to the ON position, but should turn off
when the engine starts. If the light does not
illuminate when you turn the ignition to the ON
position or if it illuminates and stays on when
you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible. This indicates a possible
problem with one of the engine's emission
control systems.You do not need to have your
vehicle towed in.
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If the light flashes briefly while you are driving,
it means that the condition is no longer present.
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Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
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When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
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Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
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All About Radio Frequencies
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
that AM and FM radio stations may use for
their broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are,
AM: 530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps;
FM: 87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz
steps.
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Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given
area. This radio will tune to each of these
frequencies using manual tune and no fine
tuning is necessary as radio stations may not use
other frequencies.
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(fresh air) position or the windows may fog
up in cold weather.
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4. Set the
H(fan speed) to the desired speed.
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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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Defrosting the windshield and side windows
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1. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the right in the red area.
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2. Set the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) position.
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3. Set the air door control lever to theN
(fresh air) position.
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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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Heating and defrosting at the same time
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1. Set the desired temperature and fan speed.
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2. Move the function selector lever to theP
(mix) position and move the air door control
lever to theN(fresh air) position.
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Ventilating your vehicle with outside air
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On mild days, you may want to ventilate your
vehicle with outside air. To open the vents:
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1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
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2. Move the air door control lever to theN
(fresh air) position.
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3. Set the
H(fan speed) as desired.
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Tips for Controlling the Temperature in
Your Vehicle
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To vary the temperature inside your vehicle,
move the temperature selector toward the red
area for warmer air and toward the blue area
for cooler air.
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If you drive with the fan off and the
windows closed, the windows may fog up.
To prevent fogging:
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1. Set the function selector lever to theV
(defrost) position.
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2. Set the desired temperature.
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3. Set the
H(fan speed) to the desired
position.
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4. Always use theN(fresh air) position on
the air door control lever.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that
will interfere with the flow of air to the back
seats.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the
area below the windshield on the outside of
your vehicle. They could block the air intake.
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Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
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Air distribution is controlled the same way as in
the heater system described above.
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The air conditioner switch is located on the
climate control panel. To turn on the air
conditioner, push the A/C button. An indicator
light will come on. To turn off the air
conditioner, push the button again. The fan must
also be on for the A/C to operate.
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ON-light is always on in this position
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Interior courtesy lamp
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Do not leave the dome light on for long periods
of time when the engine is not running, or the
battery may discharge.
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Radio
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For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theElectronic Sound Systemschapter in
this Owner Guide.
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Radio Antenna
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The radio antenna is mounted near the top of
the windshield on the driver's side of the
vehicle. The antenna can be extended by pulling
it upward away from its base. To retract the
antenna, push it in toward its base.
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NOTE: To receive the best reception, the
antenna must be fully extended. If the
antenna is not fully extended, the
result may be weak or noisy radio
reception.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you must
push the key toward the steering column to
rotate the switch to the LOCK position.
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ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher switch is located on the top
of the steering column. For more information,
refer toHazard Flasherin theRoadside Emergencies
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the headlamps and parking lamps
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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WARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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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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