1996 FORD AEROSTAR trailer

Index 361
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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Lamps (continued)
interior lamps............ 101
replacing bulbs............ 322
trailer................ 219
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 109
Lap belts................. 20
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 81
brake................. 75
charging system............ 81
check engine.............. 78
door ajar................ 77
engine oil pressure........... 83
hazard warning light......... 113
high beam............... 84
oil pressure.............. 83
safety belt............... 77
service engine soon........... 78
turn signal indicator......... 109
Load limits............... 202
GAWR................ 202
GVWR................ 202
trailer towing............. 205
Lubricant specifications......... 338
Luggage rack.............. 223
Lug nuts................ 237
standard............... 239
tightening sequence.......... 241
Lumbar support, seats.......... 142
Lumbar support pad.......... 142
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 265
Master cylinder, brakes......... 309
Methanol in fuel............ 277
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Power steering
dipstick............... 311
driving with power steering...... 191
fluid, checking and adding...... 311
fluid, specifications.......... 338
servicing............... 191
Prop rod, hood............. 268
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . . . 149
Rear anti-lock brakes.......... 194
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 338
refill capacity............. 335
traction lok............201, 297
Rear climate control system........ 98
Rear window
defroster................ 99
washer reservoir........... 291
Refill capacities for fluids........ 335
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 252
Reporting safety defects......... 252
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................. 11
child.................. 32
infant............... 32,34
Roadside assistance........... 245
Roadside emergencies.......... 225
Rotating the tires............ 297
S
Safe driving tips............ 198
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)...... 11
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 219
Safety Compliance Certification Label.... 5
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Index 375
Serial number (VIN)............ 5
Service concerns............ 246
Servicing your vehicle.......... 265
precautions when servicing...... 266
servicing when you tow........ 202
Shift-lock system........... 66,187
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 186
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 11,13
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 13
Side mirrors.............. 144
Snow tires and chains.......... 302
Spare tire................ 229
changing the tire.........229, 237
conventional spare.......... 229
finding the spare........... 231
removing the spare tire........ 231
storing the flat tire........231, 239
temporary spare........... 229
Spark plugs, specifications........ 337
Special driving conditions........ 198
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles............. 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 338
Speed control, when towing a trailer . . . 220
Speedometer............... 87
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 64
starting a cold engine.......... 65
starting after a collision......... 69
starting a warm engine......... 65
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 225
Steering, power............. 191
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Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 211
safety chains............. 219
trailer brakes............. 219
trailer lamps............. 219
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 186
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 307
fluid, refill capacities......... 335
lubricant specifications........ 338
Transmission control switch....... 188
Trip odometer.............. 88
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 332
Turn signal............... 109
indicator lights............ 109
lever................ 109
U
Used engine oil, disposal........ 266
V
Variable interval wipers......... 110
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 332
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).... 5
Vehicle loading............. 205
calculating the load.......... 211
understanding loading information . . . 207
Vehicle storage............. 342
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 91
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 282
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 82
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