1997 FORD AEROSTAR weight

198
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[GF40200(ALL)01/96]
q
With the chocks in place, release the brake
pedal, making sure the chocks are holding.
[GF40350(ALL)01/96]
q
Apply the parking brake by pressing the
brake pedal down firmly with your right foot
while applying the parking brake with your
right hand.
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[GF40575(ALL)01/96]
q
Shift the gearshift lever into P (Park).
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[GF40600(ALL)01/96]
To start, after being parked on a grade:
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[GF40700(ALL)01/96]
q
Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[GF40800(ALL)01/96]
q
Start the engine.
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[GF40900(ALL)01/96]
q
Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake.
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[GF41000(ALL)01/96]
q
Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle
uphill to free the wheel chocks.
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[GF41100(ALL)01/96]
q
Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
[GF41200(ALL)01/96]
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
[GF41300(ALL)01/96]
Always distribute your luggage load evenly. Do
not load more than 100 pounds (45 kg) onto
rack or cause the vehicle to exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
[GF41400(ALL)01/96]
The crossbars and cross slats are adjustable.
Loosen the adjustment screws, slide the bars and
slats as necessary, and retighten the screws.
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[GF41500(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Be sure that items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
[GF41600(ALL)01/96]
Use caution to avoid scratching the paint. Drive
carefully and avoid sudden starts and stops.
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252
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[MC24900(ALL)02/96]
Wiper blade replacement
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[MC25000(ALL)01/96]
If the wiper blades still do not work properly
after you clean them, you may need to replace
the wiper blade assembly or the blade element.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade
refill, or wiper arm always use a Motorcraft part
or equivalent. To replace the blades, follow the
instructions that come with them.
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[MC25200(ALL)01/96]
Tires
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[MC25300(ALL)03/96]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel
tank. If one tire looks lower than the others,
check the pressure in all of them. Always follow
these precautions:
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[MC25400(ALL)02/96]
q
Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
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[MC25500(ALL)02/96]
q
Check the tire pressure when tires are cold,
after the vehicle has been parked for at least
one hour or has been driven less than 3 miles
(5 km).
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[MC25600(ALL)03/96]
q
Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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[MC25700(ALL)03/96]
q
Adjust tire pressure to recommended
specifications found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label.
[MC25750(ALL)01/96]
q
Make sure the spare tire is mounted and
anchored properly in the tire carrier without
contacting functional parts such as brake
tubes, fuel lines, exhaust pipes, etc.
*
[MC25800(ALL)03/96]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
*
[MC25890(ALL)03/96]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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289 [MC99959(ALL)01/96]
fourteen pica chart:0095005-A
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[MC99961(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers, and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
*
[MC99962(ALL)05/96]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Canadian
Radio Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulates the use of mobile
communications systems Ð such as
two-way radios, telephones, and theft
alarms Ð that are equipped with radio
transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and
should be installed only by a qualified
technician.
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Update:Fri Jun 7 14:30:56 1996

300
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[CS55000(ALL)01/96]
Your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
*
[CS55100(ALL)04/96]
You should include your Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) any time you write to Ford
Motor Company about your vehicle.
*
[CS55200(ALL)03/96]
The Vehicle Identification Number is attached to
your vehicle in the following places:
*
[CS55300(ALL)03/96]
q
on the metal tag attached to the top of the
instrument panel on the driver's side Ð you
can see the tag by looking through the
windshield from outside your vehicle.
*
[CS55400(ALL)03/96]
one inch art:0010558-A
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN/Serial Number)
%*
[CS55500(ALL)03/96]
q
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
Ðthis label is attached to the left front door
lock facing or the door latch post pillar. It is
required by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and is made of special
material. If someone tampers with it, it will
be destroyed and/or a destruction pattern
will appear.
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[CS55600(ALL)01/96]
The label contains the name of the manufacturer,
the month and year of manufacture, the
certification statement and the Vehicle
Identification Number. The label also contains
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle
Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and
information codes for additional vehicle data.
For further information about the Safety
Compliance Certification Label and the
information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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Update:Thu Jun 6 14:45:39 1996

259 [AC00800(ALL)06/95]
ten pica chart:0095005-A
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[AC01900(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers, and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR, GAWR as shown
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label). Consult your dealer for specific
weight information.
*
[AC02000(ALL)05/95]
NOTE: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) or the Canadian
Radio Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulates the use of mobile
communications systems Ð such as
two-way radios, telephones, and theft
alarms Ð that are equipped with radio
transmitters. Any such equipment
installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and
should be installed only by a qualified
technician.
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Update:Tue Aug 29 17:52:30 1995

344 Index
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 260
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 264, 268
Gasohol................ 265
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 260
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge.......... 15
charging system gauge......... 15
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 17
engine oil pressure gauge........ 16
fuel gauge............... 17
odometer................ 20
speedometer.............. 18
trip odometer.............. 20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 187
definition.............179, 185
driving with a heavy load....... 179
location............... 185
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 170
column-mounted........... 170
gearshift override.........155, 171
locking the gearshift........... 74
positions............... 170
shifting the gears........... 170
shift-lock.............155, 171
Gearshift:shifting the gears........ 170
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 187
definition.............179, 184
driving with a heavy load....... 179
location............... 185
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352 Index
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 272
cleaning............... 281
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 61
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 139
Tilt steering wheel............. 79
Tires
changing............... 209
checking the pressure......... 252
cleaning............... 281
inspection and maintenance...... 252
replacing............... 256
rotating............... 255
snow tires and chains......... 259
spare tire.............209, 211
storing your vehicle.......... 285
tire grades.............. 256
treadwear.............. 256
wear bands.............. 256
wheel and tire matching........ 259
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies.......... 226
with a tow truck........... 226
Traction control...........177, 254
Traction-lok rear axle........177, 254
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 187
safety chains............. 194
trailer brakes............. 195
trailer lamps............. 195
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354 Index
W
Warm engine, starting.......... 154
Warning chimes
headlamps on.............. 14
key in ignition............. 14
safety belt............... 11
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties
basic.................. 3
Canada................. 3
radio.................. 58
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid............... 76
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 179
Wheel and tire matching......... 259
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 296
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 226
Wheels
cleaning............... 281
covers..............216, 219
inspection and maintenance...... 252
lug nuts............... 216
replacement............. 259
Windows
liftgate window............. 85
manual windows, operating....... 89
one-touch down............. 90
power windows, operating........ 89
rear, defrosting............. 69
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Update:Fri Jun 7 14:33:41 1996