1997 FORD AEROSTAR warning

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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift
lever.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
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make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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Turn Signals
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Turn signal operation
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
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To clean the windshield, push in the end of the
wiper knob. For a constant spray, keep the knob
pushed in. After you release the knob, the
wipers operate for two to three cycles before
turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to
the selected setting.
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NOTE: The addition of bug shields to the
front of the vehicle (e.g., shields) may
adversely affect the windshield washer
system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as shields are
not recommended for your Ford
vehicle.
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Do not try to clean the windshield when the
washer fluid container is empty or activate the
washers at any time for more than 15 seconds
continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
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Always warm up the windshield with the
defroster before you use the washer fluid.
In freezing weather, the washer solution
may freeze on the windshield and obscure
your vision.
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For information about refilling the washer fluid
or replacing your windshield wiper blades, see
Windshield washer fluid and Wipersin the Index.
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Gearshift Lever
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The gearshift lever on your Aerostar is mounted
on the steering column. On the end of the
gearshift lever is the OVERDRIVE OFF button.
For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the OVERDRIVE OFF button, see the
Drivingchapter.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is moving.
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Turn signal and tilt steering release lever
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To change the position of the steering wheel,
pull the release lever on the column toward you.
Tip the steering wheel to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in
place.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is
not infinitely adjustable. Do not adjust the
steering wheel while the vehicle is in motion.
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you may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle's speed.
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If your vehicle slows down more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below your set speed on an uphill,
your speed control will disengage. Pressing
RESUME will re-engage it.
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Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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To Set a Higher Set Speed
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Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch
when the desired vehicle speed is reached.
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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will
increase the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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OR
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You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at
any time during speed control usage. Releasing
the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle
speed to the previously programmed set speed.
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To Set a Lower Set Speed
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Press and hold COAST. Release the switch when
the desired speed is reached.
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Press and release COAST. Each press will
decrease the set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired
vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACCEL.
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Do not shift the transmission into N
(Neutral) with the speed control on.
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To Disengage Speed Control
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Depress the brake pedal.
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Disengaging the speed control will not erase the
previously programmed set speed.
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To Return to a Set Speed
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Press RESUME. For RESUME to operate, the
vehicle speed must be faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or
in Canada the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
approved may cause the speed control to
malfunction. Therefore, use only properly
installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
[CF13000(ALL)05/96]Dome/Map/Reading Lamps
(If equipped)
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Map lamps
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Make certain that you close the liftgate door and
window before driving your vehicle. If you do
not, possible damage may occur to the liftgate
door lift cylinders and attaching hardware.
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Make sure that the liftgate door and/or
window are closed to prevent exhaust
fumes from being drawn into the vehicle.
This will also prevent passengers and
cargo from falling out. If you must drive
with the liftgate door or window open,
keep the vents open so outside air comes
into the vehicle.
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Liftgate closing procedure
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1. To make the liftgate swing downward, reach
up and pull the lower edge of the liftgate (or
the loop handle on the inner trim panel of
vehicles with this option) and pull
downward.
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2. When you have pulled down the liftgate
enough so that you can reach the license
plate light shield, push the shield down and
forward to close the latch and liftgate. At
this point, the latch is not locked.
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remember to close the left rear door first.
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Do not operate your vehicle with the rear
double doors open.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the
front doors. To lock all doors push the switch
marked LOCK. To unlock all doors push the
switch marked UNLOCK.
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Memory lock (sliding door)
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Your vehicle has a sliding door memory lock
feature that does not require the sliding door to
be closed before using the power locks. The
locking function will activate after the door is
closed.
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The manual door locks will override the power
door lock controls.
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