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[IP17700(ALL)01/92]
Interior Lights
*
[IP20500(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
*
[IP20600(ALL)01/92]
With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
*
[IP20700(ALL)09/93]
To brighten or dim the instrument panel
lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel
as desired.
[IP20850(ALL)09/93]
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Dimmer control thumbwheel
[IP20900(ALL)09/93]
The dimmer control thumbwheel is located to
the right of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
[IP21800(ALL)05/93]
Interior Courtesy Lamp
[IP22500(ALL)07/95]
Your vehicle is equipped with an interior
courtesy lamp with a three-position switch.
[IP22600(ALL)05/95]
q
OFF-light will not turn on
[IP22700(ALL)05/95]
q
DOOR-light will turn on when the door is
open
[IP22800(ALL)05/95]
q
ON-light is always on in this position
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quarter page art:0032172-AHeadlamp and parking lamp control
[SC01090(ALL)05/93]
Headlamps On Chime
[SC01100(ALL)05/93]
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quarter page art:0032172-AHeadlamp and parking lamp control
[SC01090(ALL)05/93]
Headlamps On Chime
[SC01100(ALL)05/93]
This chime will sound when a door is opened
while the head](/manual-img/11/4753/w960_4753-83.png)
82 [SC01075(ALL)05/93]
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[SC01090(ALL)05/93]
Headlamps On Chime
[SC01100(ALL)05/93]
This chime will sound when a door is opened
while the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
[SC01104(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
[SC01106(ALL)04/95]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents
or abrasive cleaner to clean the lamps, as they
may cause scratches or crack the lights.
*
[SC01110(ALL)01/95]
Daytime Running Light System
*
[SC01115(ALL)03/95]
(Canadian vehicles only)
*
[SC01120(ALL)06/95]
In Canada, certain regulations require vehicles to
be driven with lights illuminated during daytime
operation. The Daytime Running Light system
(DRL) automatically illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The
daytime running lights are switched off under
the following conditions:
*
[SC01130(ALL)05/95]
q
when the headlamps are switched on
*
[SC01140(ALL)01/92]
q
when the parking brake is applied
*
[SC01150(ALL)01/92]
q
when the flash-to-pass system is used
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[SC01175(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
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*
[SC01175(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collisio](/manual-img/11/4753/w960_4753-84.png)
83
*
[SC01175(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
*
[SC02075(ALL)05/95]
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
*
[SC02080(ALL)05/95]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
[SC02085(ALL)02/95]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
*
[SC02090(ALL)07/95]
Flashing the Lights
*
[SC02091(ALL)06/95]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
[SC02092(ALL)03/94]
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High beam and flash-to-pass operation
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[AS36100(ALL)01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
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*
[AS36100(ALL)01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaur](/manual-img/11/4753/w960_4753-117.png)
117
*
[AS36100(ALL)01/95]
To minimize these conditions, a stereo/mono
blend circuit has been incorporated into this
system. This feature automatically switches a
weak stereo signal to a clearer monaural signal,
which improves the quality of reception.
*
[AS36200(ALL)01/95]
Several sources of static are normal conditions
on AM frequencies. These can be caused by
power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and
thunderstorms.
*
[AS36300(ALL)01/95]
Another reception phenomenon isStrong Signal
Capture and Overload. This can occur when
listening to a weak station and when passing
another broadcast tower. The close station may
capture the more distant station, although the
displayed frequency does not change. While
passing the tower, the station may switch back
and forth a few times before returning to the
original station.
*
[AS36400(ALL)01/95]
When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas) several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in
considerable station changing, mixing and
distortion.
*
[AS36500(ALL)01/95]
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM
and FM bands has been incorporated into this
system to reduce strong signal capture and
overload.
%
*
[AS36600(ALL)08/89]
All About Radio Frequencies
*
[AS36700(ALL)06/95]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies
AM and FM radio stations may use for their
broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM:
530, 540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM:
87.9, 88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
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Roadside Emergencies
*
[RE00400(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
[RE00600(ALL)09/93]
Your vehicles battery may become discharged
(ªdieº) if you leave the lights or any electrical
equipment FORD ASPIRE 1996 1.G Owners Manual 137
Roadside Emergencies
*
[RE00400(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
[RE00600(ALL)09/93]
Your vehicles battery may become discharged
(ªdieº) if you leave the lights or any electrical
equipment](/manual-img/11/4753/w960_4753-136.png)
137
Roadside Emergencies
*
[RE00400(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
[RE00600(ALL)09/93]
Your vehicle's battery may become discharged
(ªdieº) if you leave the lights or any electrical
equipment on after you turn the engine off. If
this happens, you may be able to jump-start
from a booster battery to start your vehicle.
*
[RE00700(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.
*
[RE00800(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.
%*
[RE00900(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.
%*
[RE01000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns
skin, eyes, and clothing.
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[SV38800(ALL)03/95]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
*
[SV38900(ALL)01/95]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
*
[SV39000(ALL)01/95]
q
headlamps
[SV39050(ALL)02/95]
q
high mount brakelamp
*
[SV39100(ALL)01/95]
q
tail lamps
*
[SV39200(ALL)01/95]
q
brakelamps
*
[SV39300(ALL)01/95]
q
hazard flasher
*
[SV39400(ALL)01/95]
q
turn signals
*
[SV39500(ALL)01/95]
q
side markers
*
[SV39600(ALL)01/95]
q
license plate lamp
*
[SV39700(ALL)02/95]
q
fog lamps
*
[SV39800(ALL)01/95]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
*
[SV39900(ALL)01/95]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
*
[SV40000(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
*
[SV40100(ALL)01/95]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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