1996 FORD ASPIRE warning

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[FV24450(ALL)07/93]
Cupholders
[FV24550(ALL)03/94]
Your vehicle has cupholders located just above
the ashtray in the center of the instrument panel.
[FV24570(ALL)03/94]
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Cupholders
[FV24590(ALL)05/93]
NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the
cupholders.
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[FV24650(ALL)01/95]
Storage Compartments
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[FV24700(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
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[FV24800(ALL)09/93]
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two map pockets on the door panels (if
equipped)
[FV25400(ALL)08/91]
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a glove compartment (non-locking)
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[FV25550(ALL)11/91]
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a storage bin in the center console
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[FV25600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put objects on the ledge between
the back seat and the rear window, as
they can become dangerous projectiles and
injure someone.
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Lifting the hatchback lid
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[FV28500(ALL)07/93]
To prevent premature wear or damage to the
hatchback lift cylinders and attaching hardware,
the hatchback must be fully closed before you
drive your vehicle.
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[FV28600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If you drive with the hatchback lid open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes
into your vehicle.
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[FV28610(ALL)07/95]
If you must drive like this, keep the vents open
so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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[DR02200(ALL)07/93]
Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift
[DR02350(ALL)05/93]
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Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever
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[DR02400(ALL)07/95]
Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a
console-mounted shift selector lever. You must
step on the brake pedal, start the engine, and
then push in the thumb button to move the shift
selector lever to the position you choose.
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[DR02500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
[DR02550(ALL)07/93]
NOTE: If the gearshift selector lever will not
move with the key on and the brake
pedal depressed refer toShift-lock
systemin the Index.
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[DR04700(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[DR04800(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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[DR05000(ALL)02/91]
You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
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[DR05050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
[DR05100(ALL)02/95]
Driving With a Manual
Transaxle (If equipped)
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[DR05200(ALL)03/95]
Using the Clutch
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[DR05300(ALL)05/95]
After the engine starts, allow it to idle for a few
seconds. Then, hold your right foot on the brake
pedal, push the clutch pedal to the floor with
your left foot, and move the shift selector lever
into 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
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[DR05400(ALL)01/94]
To move the vehicle, lift your right foot off the
brake pedal and slowly release the clutch pedal.
(You need to press down slowly on the
accelerator at the same time you release the
clutch pedal.)
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[DR08800(ALL)03/95]
Parking
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[DR08900(ALL)03/95]
To park your vehicle, shift into 1 (First), set the
parking brake fully, and turn off the ignition.
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[DR09000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it
may move unexpectedly and injure
someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the
parking brake fully.
[DR09100(ALL)04/95]
Steering Your Vehicle (Power steering if
equipped)
[DR09200(ALL)05/93]
Your car may be equipped with power steering.
Power steering uses energy from the engine to
help steer your car.
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[DR09250(ALL)04/95]
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
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[DR09300(ALL)01/95]
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
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[DR09500(ALL)03/95]
Brakes
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[DR09600(ALL)01/95]
Applying the Brakes
[DR10000(ALL)07/93]
Your vehicle is equipped with a power front
disc/rear drum brake system that adjusts
automatically as the brake pads and linings
wear.
[DR10050(ALL)05/95]
If power assist is lost you can still stop your
vehicle by applying greater force to the brake
pedal than you normally would. The stopping
distance, however, is longer.
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[DR10510(ALL)07/95]
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(If equipped)
[DR10520(ALL)07/95]
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents the
brakes from locking up. Whenever your wheels
start to lock during maximum braking, the
system automatically releases and re-applies the
front wheel brakes independently and the rear
brakes as a set. You can feel the system working
when the brake pedal pulses.
[DR10530(ALL)07/95]
Despite this improvement in braking, you should
continue to be careful in all driving situations,
especially when driving on extremely slippery
road surfaces. Maximum braking on roads with
loose surfaces such as snow or gravel, uneven
pavement, or alternating patches of slippery and
dry surfaces, may reduce the directional control
of your car, even with the Anti-lock Brake
System. When driving under normal conditions,
the braking action is the same as with standard
brakes.
[DR10540(ALL)07/95]
Problems in the Anti-lock Brake System will
cause the Anti-lock Brake Warning Light to
illuminate, which indicates the system has a
problem. Normal braking is not affected unless
the brake warning light is also on.
[DR10550(ALL)07/95]
Each time the ignition key is turned to the ON
position, the Anti-lock Brake System functions
through one test cycle.
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[DR10560(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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[DR11100(ALL)11/91]
RWARNING
To prevent personal injury, do not release
the parking brake while outside the
vehicle.
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[DR11200(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
in 1 (First) (manual transaxle).
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[DR11400(ALL)03/95]
Always check the Brake Warning Light each
time you start your engine. Driving with the
parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear
out quickly and will reduce the fuel economy.
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[DR11500(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but
the Brake System light remains on, have
the brakes checked immediately. They
may not be working properly.
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[DR14700(ALL)01/95]
Driving in Bad Weather
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[DR14800(ALL)01/95]
Slippery roads
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[DR14900(ALL)03/95]
On some slippery road surfaces, front-wheel
drive may provide better acceleration than
rear-wheel drive. However, this does not mean
that your vehicle can stop any faster or any
better than a vehicle with rear-wheel drive.
Exercise the same caution while driving on
slippery roads with your front-wheel drive
vehicle as you would with a rear-wheel drive
vehicle.
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[DR15000(ALL)03/95]
Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads:
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Do not quickly move the steering wheel
unless necessary.
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[DR15200(ALL)01/95]
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Drive slower than you normally would.
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[DR15400(ALL)01/95]
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Give your vehicle more distance to stop.
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[DR15550(ALL)01/92]
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Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to
avoid locking your wheels.
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[DR15600(ALL)02/93]
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Consider using one of the lower gears.
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[DR15700(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid losing control on slippery roads,
do not downshift into 1 (First) with the
automatic transaxle when moving faster
than 20 mph (32 km/h). Do not downshift
into 1 (First) with the manual transaxle
when moving faster than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
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[DR15750(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not
use it on slippery roads. You could lose
control of your vehicle and could injure
someone.
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