1996 FORD AEROSTAR headlamp

Index 359
Index
A
Accessory position on the ignition..... 61
Additives, engine oil.......... 282
Air bag supplemental restraint system . . . 26
and child safety seats.......... 34
description............. 26,28
disposal................ 32
driver air bag........... 26,28
indicator light............. 81
operation............... 28
proper seating............. 27
service and information labels...... 28
tone generator............. 31
wearing safety belts........... 27
Air cleaner filter
location............... 269
specifications............. 337
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air conditioner . . . 98
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 92
Alcohol, in fuel............. 277
Antenna, radio
(see Electronic sound system) . . . 149, 182
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 284
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 193
see also Brake............ 193
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 248
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 245
Audio system
(see Electronic sound system)..... 149
Autolamp system (see Headlamps) . . 102, 104
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Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding...... 309
fluid, refill capacities......... 309
fluid, specifications........310, 338
front disc.............. 193
if brakes do not grip well....... 195
master cylinder............ 309
new brake linings............ 7
noise..............193, 195
parking............... 197
power braking............ 193
rear anti-lock............. 194
servicing.............195, 309
stopping distances........196, 198
trailer................ 219
when storing your vehicle....... 344
Brake-shift interlock.......... 66,187
Break-in period.............. 7
Brights (high beams)......... 84,110
Built-in child seat
cleaning................ 57
operation............... 48
Bulbs, replacing............. 322
halogen............... 323
headlamps.............. 323
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 253
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 253
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 335
Carbon monoxide in exhaust........ 71
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 34
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)......163, 169, 175, 177
Catalytic converter........... 331
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . 156
Chains, tires.............. 302
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Changing a tire............. 229
Charging system gauge.......... 82
Charging system warning light....... 81
Child safety restraints........... 32
built-in child seat............ 48
child safety belts............ 58
child safety seats............ 34
Child safety seats............. 34
attaching with tether straps....... 46
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 15, 34
built-in child seat............ 48
in front seat.............. 34
in rear outboard seat.......... 34
in rear seat............... 34
tether anchorage hardware........ 46
Chime
headlamps on.............. 84
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 77
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 322
see also fuses............. 313
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat............ 57
CD player and discs.......... 160
chrome and aluminum parts....... 9
engine compartment.......... 272
exterior................ 8
exterior lamps............ 102
fabric................ 142
headlamps.............. 102
instrument panel............ 91
instrument panel lens......... 108
interior lamps............. 105
mirrors................ 144
plastic parts.............. 9
polishing................ 8
rear windows............. 100
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H
Hazard flashers............. 113
Headlamps
aiming................ 322
autolamp system........... 102
checking alignment.......... 323
cleaning............... 102
daytime running lights........ 104
flashing............... 110
high beam.............. 110
replacing bulbs............ 322
turning on and off.......... 101
warning chime............. 84
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 92
rear seat controls............ 98
standard heater system......... 95
High beams.............. 110
indicator light............. 84
operation............101, 110
High-mount brakelamp, description.... 106
Hitch................. 218
Hood................. 268
latch location............. 268
lubrication specifications........ 338
release lever............. 268
working under the hood....... 266
Horn.................. 114
Hoses, checking............. 288
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).... 5
Idle
relearning.............. 305
speed................. 67
Ignition
chime................. 62
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing the key............ 62
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Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 73
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 32,34
Instrument cluster............. 73
Instrument panel............. 89
cleaning............... 108
location of components......... 89
registers................ 91
Integrated child seat
(see Built-in child seat)......... 48
Interval wipers............. 110
J
Jack.................. 231
operation.............237, 239
positioning.............. 239
storage................ 231
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 227
disconnecting cables.......... 228
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 62
positions of the ignition......... 61
removing from the ignition....... 62
stuck in lock position.......... 61
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 102
checking............... 322
daytime running light system..... 104
flashing the lamps........... 110
hazard flashers............ 113
headlamps.............. 101
high beams.............. 110
high-mount brakelamp........ 106
illuminated entry system........ 107
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W
Warm engine, starting........... 65
Warning chimes
headlamps on.............. 84
key in ignition............. 62
safety belt............... 77
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 73
Warranties................ 4
basic.................. 4
Canada................. 4
radio................. 184
Warranty Information Booklet....... 4
Washer fluid.............. 110
rear window reservoir......... 291
reservoir............... 291
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 202
Wheel and tire matching......... 302
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 338
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 243
Wheels................. 294
cleaning............... 303
covers................ 239
inspection and maintenance...... 294
lug nuts............... 237
replacement............. 299
Windows................ 127
power windows, operating....... 127
rear, defrosting............. 99
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