1996 FORD ASPIRE Owners Manual

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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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[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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[LG06700(ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves
above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is
overheating and continued operation may cause
engine damage.
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[LG06800(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG06900(ALL)03/95]
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG07000(ALL)01/95]
2. Turn off the engine.
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[LG07100(ALL)05/95]
3. Let the engine cool.
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[LG07200(ALL)03/95]
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine. (SeeEngine coolantin the
Index.) If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG07300(ALL)05/92]
5. Add as much coolant as your engine needs.
If the engine continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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[LG07500(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG07600(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG07700(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG07800(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG07900(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
[LG07920(ALL)09/93]
The trip odometer records the distance of
individual trips. Before each trip, set the trip
odometer to zero by pushing the reset button.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP00800(ALL)06/95]
The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00900(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP01000(ALL)02/91]
Heating Only System (Without Air
Conditioning)
[IP01100(ALL)01/92]
Function selector
[IP01200(ALL)07/95]
The heater controls in your car use levers to
control air direction and temperature. Fan speed
is controlled by a separate knob in the control
panel. The function selector lever lets you
control the direction of airflow.
[IP01500(ALL)07/95]
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Heating only system control panel
[IP01600(ALL)05/93]
The symbols above the function selector lever
tell you where the air is being directed when the
lever is set to that position on the heater control
panel.
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[IP01700(ALL)02/95]
VThe position furthest to the right is for
defrosting the windows only. Air will be
directed out the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and side window defogger vents.
[IP02300(ALL)04/95]
TThe second position from the right (Mix) lets
you direct air through the defrosters and
through the floor outlets.
[IP02400(ALL)04/95]
RThe center position (Floor) directs air only to
the floor.
[IP02600(ALL)05/95]
SThe second position from the left
(Panel-Floor) directs air to the floor, and out the
instrument panel vents. You can ªaimº the air
coming from the vents by moving the
instrument panel vents.
[IP02800(ALL)04/95]
QThe position furthest to the left (Panel)
directs air out of the instrument panel vents
only.
[IP02900(ALL)01/92]
Air door control lever
[IP03000(ALL)07/95]
The air door control lever lets you choose
outside air or recirculated air from inside the
passenger area. Moving the lever all the way left
to theMsymbol closes the door and inside
air is recirculated. Moving the lever all the way
to the right to theNsymbol opens the door
and outside air is drawn in. Use the fresh air
position for most conditions.When the air door
control lever is in the recirculate position (far
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