1996 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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To set the speed control:
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NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving inj(Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
select Drive (by cancelling Overdrive)
to reduce vehicle speed. This can be
accomplished by pushing in the
transmission control switch located on
the end of the gearshift lever. The
speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed
on a downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the transmission inj
(Overdrive), or return to Overdrive as
soon as practical.
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Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or
when pulling a trailer, the speed control may
not be able to maintain the preset speed with
the transmission inj(Overdrive).
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To maintain a preset speed with an automatic
transmission under these conditions, select Drive
by cancelling Overdrive. You can switch to
Drive at any speed. For the best fuel economy
duringnormaldriving conditions, leave the
transmission inj(Overdrive).
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Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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speed:
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each
time you turn the vehicle off.
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Driving uphill or on a steep grade
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When the speed control is on, your vehicle may
significantly drop speed when driving uphill,
especially with a heavy load. If the speed drops
more than 8 to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by design, be
canceled. You may have to temporarily resume
manual speed control while driving up a steep
grade in order to maintain the speed you desire.
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If the speed control ªdropped outº after your
climb is completed, the speed of your vehicle
can be reset with the SET ACCEL switch, or
returned to the previous set speed with the
RESUME switch, as long as you are driving over
30 mph (50 km/h).
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To cancel speed control and then resume a set
speed:
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If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Read
this chapter to find out about standard and
optional features.
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Doors
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Door Handles and Locks
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Inside handles
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude
unlocking the door by pulling up on the bullet
type lock knob. To unlock and open the front
door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Sliding Door
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With the door unlocked, unlatch the sliding door
by pulling the inside handle to the rear, or by
pulling the outside handle out and rearward. To
close, push the inside handle forward or pull the
outside handle forward.
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Sliding door handles
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Liftgate opening procedure
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1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it
counterclockwise. You can also unlock the
latch (but not release it) with the power door
lock system (if equipped).
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2. Reach under the license plate light shield
and release the liftgate latch by squeezing
the paddle handle rearward.
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3. To make the gate swing up to the fully
opened position, pull back and upward on
the latch paddle handle.
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Opening the liftgate
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Make certain that you close the liftgate door and
window before driving your vehicle. If you do
not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate
door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.
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When driving your vehicle make sure that
the liftgate door and window are closed to
prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn
into the vehicle. This will also prevent
cargo from falling out.
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