1996 FORD AEROSTAR jump start

225
Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00400(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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[RE00500(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the
lights on or any electrical equipment on after
you turn the engine off. If this happens, you
may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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[RE00600(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode
if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could result in
injury or vehicle damage.
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[RE00700(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a
battery, always shield your face and eyes.
Make sure that you can breathe fresh air.
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[RE00800(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends
when lifting a battery could cause acid to
spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or
with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[RE00900(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[RE00910(ALL)07/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or
clothing, immediately flush the area with water
for at least 15 minutes. If someone swallows the
acid, have him or her drink lots of milk or water
first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[RE00950(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Do not push-start your vehicle. You could
damage the catalytic converter. For further
information, seeJumper Cablesin the
Index.
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[RE01000(ALL)03/95]
To avoid damaging your vehicle or your battery,
and to avoid injury to yourself, follow these
directions for preparing your vehicle to
jump-start and connecting the jumper cables in
the order they are given. If in doubt, call for
road service.
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[RE01100(ALL)03/95]
Preparing Your Vehicle
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[RE01200(ALL)03/95]
1. Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so
you need to use a 12-volt jumper system.
You will damage your starting motor,
ignition system, and other electrical parts if
you connect them to a 24-volt power supply
(either two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt generator set).
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[RE01300(ALL)03/95]
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled
vehicle. You could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
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[RE01400(ALL)04/95]
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of
the disabled vehicle.Make sure the vehicles
do not touch each other.Set the parking
brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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one third page art:0095070-AAttaching jumper cables
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[RE02500(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting
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[RE02600(ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
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[RE02700(ALL)03/95]
2. Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
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[RE02800(ALL)03/95]
3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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[RE02900(ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
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[RE03000(ALL)03/95]
1.Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.Remove the negative (S) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03100(ALL)06/95]
2. Remove the negative (S) cable from the
booster battery.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)08/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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Index 365
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 175
Electronic stereo radio
(see Electronic sound system)..... 174
Emergencies, roadside
assistance.............. 245
battery acid spills.........225, 306
fuel................. 278
jump-starting............. 225
towing................ 243
Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 197
Emission control system......... 331
catalytic converter.......... 331
emissions warranty......... 4,331
Engine
check engine warning light....... 78
does not start............. 69
fuel injected engine, starting....... 63
fuel pump shut-off switch........ 69
preparing to start............ 64
refill capacities............ 335
service points............ 269
starting.............. 61,64
starting after a collision......... 69
storing your vehicle.......... 343
Engine block heater............ 68
Engine coolant............. 284
checking and adding......... 284
checking hoses............ 288
disposal............... 288
drain and flush............ 289
preparing for storage......... 344
proper solution............ 286
recovery reservoir........269, 284
refill capacities............ 335
refill procedure............ 289
specifications............. 338
temperature gauge........... 85
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370 Index
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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