1996 FORD AEROSTAR lock

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one third page art:0020834-AOutside handles and locks
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[FV01801(ALL)03/95]
Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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[FV01901(ALL)10/89]
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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[FV03801(ALL)04/95]
Sliding Door
[FV03901(ALL)08/95]
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.
[FV04101(ALL)11/89]
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Sliding door handles
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[FV04301(ALL)01/89]
Liftgate opening procedure
[FV04401(ALL)07/95]
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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[FV04500(ALL)01/89]
2. Reach under the license plate light shield
and release the liftgate latch by squeezing
the paddle handle rearward.
[FV04600(ALL)03/94]
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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[FV05300(ALL)10/89]
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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[FV05400(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
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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[FV05500(ALL)01/89]
Liftgate closing procedure
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[FV05600(ALL)01/89]
1. To make the liftgate swing downward, reach
up and pull the lower edge of the liftgate (or
the loop handle on the inner trim panel of
vehicles with this option) and pull
downward.
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[FV05700(ALL)01/89]
2. When you have pulled down the liftgate
enough so that you can reach the license
plate light shield, push the shield down and
forward to close the latch and liftgate. At
this point, the latch is not locked.
[FV05800(ALL)07/95]
3. You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing
down the lock button before you pull down
and close the liftgate. You can also lock the
liftgate latch by inserting your vehicle's door
key and turning it clockwise after you have
closed the liftgate, or by using the power
door locks (if equipped).
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[FV05900(ALL)12/93]
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not
passengers. You can open and close the liftgate
from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened
from inside the cargo area.
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[FV14100(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV14200(ALL)03/91]
The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked LOCK. To unlock all doors push the
switch marked UNLOCK.
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[FV14300(ALL)03/94]
Memory lock (sliding door)
[FV14401(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle has a sliding door memory lock
feature that does not require the sliding door to
be closed before using the power locks. The
locking function will activate after the door is
closed.
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[FV14701(ALL)03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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Power door lock controls
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To install the rear bucket seat:
[FV32300(ALL)12/91]
1. Lift the seat assembly into the vehicle and
drop the front and rear floor hooks into the
floor wells at a point just behind the floor
attachment pins.
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2. Rotate the seat latch handle forward, causing
the J hook to engage over the front of the
foremost well retainer.
[FV32801(ALL)02/92]
3. For right hand seats, continue rotating the
seat latch handle until it comes to a
complete stop on the top of the tube. This
will cause the seat assembly to slide forward,
engaging the front and rear floor hooks with
the floor well retainers.
[FV32901(ALL)02/92]
For left hand seats, push the seat latch
handle downward to a full stop. This locks
the seat in position. Before you engage the
safety belt, be sure it is not twisted. Remove
any twist, then insert the tongue end of the
detachable anchor into the detachable anchor
until you hear a ªsnapº and feel the latch
engage.
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[FV33300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free
of objects that would prevent proper seat
engagement. Never attempt to adjust the
seat latch while the vehicle is in motion.
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half page art:0095041-AInstallation and removal of the second and third passenger
bed and bench seat
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[FV38301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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[FV38350(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor,
whether the seat is occupied or empty. If
not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
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[FV38401(ALL)05/93]
RWARNING
Before using the seat, make sure that the
latch hooks are securely locked around the
floor pins.
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[FV42101(ALL)12/89]
Seat/bed conversion
[FV42200(ALL)01/89]
The seat/bed can be either a two passenger or
three passenger seat.
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[FV42301(ALL)05/89]
To convert the seat/bed to a bed:
[FV42401(ALL)07/92]
1. Pull up the release lever located on right
hand side of the seat, and at the same time
push the seatback rearward.
[FV42601(ALL)08/95]
2. Push the top of the seatback down until it
latches.
[FV42701(ALL)05/91]
The two passenger seat cushion will move
forward when going from the seat to the bed
position.
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[FV42900(ALL)01/89]
To convert the bed to a seat:
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[FV43000(ALL)07/92]
1. While in front of the seat, pull the release
lever up and at the same time pull the
seatback up. Raise the seatback to the full
upright and locked position.
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[FV43100(ALL)02/95]
2. Make sure the safety belts are free and
available for use.
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[FV43300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied
while the vehicle is moving unless it is in
the upright, fully-latched position.
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[AS01100(ALL)08/95]
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Using the ªSCAN/TUNEº button to scan
radio stations
[AS01150(ALL)08/95]
Pressing the ªSCAN/TUNEº button once
enters the scan mode (display will indicate
ªSCNº). Pushing the top (
a) half of the
ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each
listenable station for approximately five
seconds. Pushing the bottom (
b) half of the
ªSEEKº button will begin the scan mode
down the frequency band, again stopping on
each listenable station for approximately five
seconds.
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[AS01200(ALL)08/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently
sampled station press the ªSCAN/TUNEº
button again.
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[AS01250(ALL)08/95]
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Setting the Station Memory Preset buttons
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[AS01300(ALL)08/95]
Your radio is equipped with 5 station
memory buttons. These buttons can be used
to select up to 5 preset AM stations and 10
FM stations (5 in FM1 and 5 in FM2). Follow
the easy steps below to set these buttons to
the desired frequencies.
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[AS01350(ALL)08/95]
1. Select a band, then select a frequency.
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2. Press one of the memory preset buttons and
hold the button until the sound returns. That
station is now held in memory on that
button.
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3. Follow the two steps above for each station
memory preset button you want to set.
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[AS01500(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: If the vehicle's battery is disconnected,
the clock and station memory preset
buttons (if programmed in auto mode)
will need to be reset.
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