1996 FORD ASPIRE light

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[LG05800(ALL)05/95]
If the light turns on and off briefly while you
are driving, it means that the condition is no
longer present.
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[LG05825(ALL)01/95]
Air Bag Readiness Light
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[LG05850(ALL)06/93]
This light illuminates for six seconds when the
ignition is turned to the ON position. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on,
or if a series of five beeps is heard, have the
system serviced as soon as possible.
[LG05875(ALL)05/93]
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Air bag readiness light
[LG05900(ALL)02/95]
Rear Window Defroster Indicator Light
(If equipped)
[LG05925(ALL)02/95]
When the rear window defroster is activated, the
indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates. After the rear window is clear, push
the defroster switch to turn off the defroster. The
light in the cluster goes out.
[LG05950(ALL)05/93]
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Rear window defroster indicator light
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64 %
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[LG05975(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake System Warning Light
(If equipped)
[LG06000(ALL)07/95]
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, the anti-lock brake system warning
light comes on. When the engine is started, the
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit
determines if all components of the system are
operating correctly. The warning light could
remain on up to 60 seconds.
[LG06025(ALL)09/93]
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Anti-lock brake system light
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[LG06050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning
light remains on or comes on while
driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon
as possible.
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[LG06060(ALL)07/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock
system, and the brake warning light is
not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled
but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG06075(ALL)07/95]
NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started
because of a low battery, the Anti-Lock
Brake System warning light could
remain on. This is due to low battery
voltage and does not indicate a
malfunction in the system. Under these
circumstances, you should drive your
vehicle only after the battery has had
time to charge and the light has gone
out.
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[LG06300(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG06325(ALL)01/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel you have in the fuel tank.
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[LG06350(ALL)05/93]
The ignition must be turned off while putting
fuel in the tank in order to get a correct fuel
gauge reading after the ignition is turned on.
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[LG06375(ALL)05/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly while
the vehicle is in motion. This is the result of fuel
movement within the tank. You can get a more
accurate reading with the vehicle on smooth,
level ground.
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[LG06400(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG06500(ALL)03/95]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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[LG06600(ALL)03/94]
The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into
the NORMAL band as your vehicle warms up.
Under most driving conditions, the pointer
should stay in the NORMAL band. If you are
driving in heavy traffic or on an extended grade
in hot weather, the pointer may reach to the top
of the NORMAL band.
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[IP06600(ALL)06/93]
Air Conditioning System (If equipped)
[IP06700(ALL)08/91]
Air distribution is controlled the same way as in
the heater system described above.
[IP06800(ALL)02/92]
The air conditioner switch is located on the
climate control panel. To turn on the air
conditioner, push the A/C button. An indicator
light will come on. To turn off the air
conditioner, push the button again. The fan must
also be on for the A/C to operate.
[IP07100(ALL)09/93]
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Air conditioning system control panel
[IP07200(ALL)08/91]
To get maximum cooling from the air
conditioner:
[IP07225(ALL)07/95]
1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
[IP07250(ALL)08/91]
2. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the blue area.
[IP07275(ALL)07/95]
3. Close the air door by moving the air door
control lever to theM(recirculate)
position.
[IP07300(ALL)08/91]
4. Push the A/C button.
[IP07325(ALL)07/95]
5. Set the
Hspeed on its highest setting.
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[IP13600(ALL)01/95]
Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging
if you have the air conditioner on. This is
normal, as the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to maintain desired
cooling. The reduced compressor operation
should benefit fuel economy.
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[IP13700(ALL)01/95]
On some vehicles with air conditioning,
wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily
cut off the air conditioning.
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[IP13800(ALL)01/95]
Since the air conditioner removes a lot of
moisture from the air during operation, it is
normal for water to drip on the pavement under
the air conditioner drain after you have stopped
the vehicle.
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[IP13850(ALL)02/91]
Engine Idle Speed Control System
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[IP13875(ALL)02/91]
Genuine Ford air conditioning (either
factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an
engine idle speed control system that
compensates for engine speed loss that may
occur when the air conditioning compressor is
running. This idle speed control holds the engine
idle essentially constant, regardless of whether
the air conditioning system is on or off.
[IP13885(ALL)07/93]
If an aftermarket air conditioner is installed, an
engine idle speed control system must be
installed. Otherwise, the engine may not operate
satisfactorily at idle speed and low engine speed,
or the engine may stall.
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[IP13900(ALL)06/95]
Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
[IP14150(ALL)05/93]
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Rear window defroster switch
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[IP14250(ALL)12/91]
The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
[IP14700(ALL)07/95]
To operate the defroster, push theV(defroster)
switch on the instrument panel to the right of
the steering wheel. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster comes on. When the window
is clear, push the defroster switch again to turn
it off.
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[IP14900(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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[IP17700(ALL)01/92]
Interior Lights
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[IP20500(ALL)01/95]
Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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[IP20600(ALL)01/92]
With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
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[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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Interior courtesy lamp
[IP22950(ALL)07/93]
Do not leave the dome light on for long periods
of time when the engine is not running, or the
battery may discharge.
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[IP24200(ALL)05/95]
Radio
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[IP24300(ALL)07/95]
For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theAudio SystemsChapter in this owner
guide.
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[IP24320(ALL)05/92]
Radio Antenna
[IP24340(ALL)05/91]
The radio antenna is mounted near the top of
the windshield on the driver's side of the
vehicle. The antenna can be extended by pulling
it upward away from its base. To retract the
antenna, push it in toward its base.
[IP24360(ALL)05/91]
NOTE: To receive the best reception, the
antenna must be fully extended. If the
antenna is not fully extended, the
result may be weak or noisy radio
reception.
[IP24380(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: The radio antenna must be pushed in
prior to entering a car wash. If you do
not push in the antenna before
entering a car wash it could result in
damage to the antenna, antenna base,
or vehicle.
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