1997 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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Ð Begin braking well in advance.
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Ð Apply the brakes gradually.
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The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km of
new vehicle operation. Proper torque
specifications are provided in theRoadside
Emergencieschapter. Also retighten to proper
torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km
after any wheel change or any other time the
wheel lug nuts have been loosened.
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends.SeeEngine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special ªbreak-inº
oils.
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Things to Know About Using
This Guide
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
vehicle. This guide has information about the
equipment and the options for your new vehicle.
You may not have bought all of the options
available to you. If you do not know which
information applies to your vehicle, talk to your
dealer.
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This guide describes equipment and gives
specifications for equipment that was in effect
when this guide was approved for printing. Ford
may discontinue models or change specifications
or design without any notice and without
incurring obligation.
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Instrumentation
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The instrument panel (dashboard) on your
vehicle is divided into several different sections.
The illustrations on the following pages show
the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown
may not be on all vehicles.
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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
a mechanical cluster.
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full page art:0095026-BAerostar mechanical cluster
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on
the mechanical cluster. All of the warning lights
and gauges alert you to possible problems with
your vehicle. Some of the lights listed are
optional. The following sections detail what each
of these indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two
things Ð that the parking brake is not fully
released, or that the brake fluid level is low in
the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by
your dealer or a qualified service technician.
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This light illuminates when you turn the ignition
key to START to verify that the indicator bulb is
working. If the light stays on or illuminates after
you have released the parking brake fully, have
the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes
may not be working properly. Have the
brakes checked immediately.
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Brake warning light symbol
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To check the rear ABS brake warning light, turn
the ignition key to the ON position. The rear
ABS brake warning light should glow
momentarily.
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NOTE: If it does not glow momentarily, have
your vehicle's electrical system checked
immediately.
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NOTE: If the rear ABS brake warning light
begins to flash in a repeating flash
sequence, check the rear anti-lock
brake system continuous power fuse
and brake lights for proper operation.
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Rear anti-lock warning light symbol
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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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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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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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This warning light and chime remind you to
fasten your safety belt. One of the following will
take place:
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If the safety belt is not buckled when the key
is turned to the ON position, the light comes
on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds
for 4 to 8 seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is
on and the chime is sounding, both the light
and chime turn off.
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If the safety belt is buckled before the
ignition is turned to the ON position, neither
the light nor the chime will come on.
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Safety belt warning light
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Door Ajar Light and Chime
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This light illuminates along with an audible
chime if one of the doors is not completely shut
when you turn the ignition to the ON position.
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Door ajar light
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Check Engine Warning Light
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This light illuminates when the engine's
Emission Control System requires service. It will
also illuminate when the ignition key is in the
ON position and the engine is off.
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Check engine warning light
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Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
(If equipped)
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The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light
illuminates when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive
system is not working properly. This light
illuminates briefly when you turn the ignition
key to the ON position, but should turn off
when the engine starts. If the light does not
illuminate when you turn the ignition to the ON
position, or if it illuminates and stays on when
you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
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The 4WD light will go off after a few seconds
and stay off if all systems are operating
correctly. If a problem is detected, the 4WD
warning light will flash a certain number of
times indicating the location of the problem. The
flashing will continue until the problem is
corrected. Each time the ignition key is turned
on, the controller will detect the problem and
flash the signal. The 4WD system remains safe to
operate and the vehicle should be returned for
service.
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Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light
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Charging System Light
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This light indicates that your battery is not being
charged and that you need to have the electrical
system checked.
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Charging system light
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This light illuminates every time you turn the
ignition to the ON or START position (engine
off). The light should go off when the engine
starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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If the light stays on or illuminates when the
engine is running, have the electrical system
checked as soon as possible.
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Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and
Tone Generator
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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.
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