1997 FORD AEROSTAR maintenance

350 Index
Safety restraints (continued)
for adults.............. 108
for children.............. 128
for infants............128, 130
for pregnant women........ 98,108
lap and shoulder belts.......108, 110
lap belt............... 116
maintenance............. 118
proper use.............. 108
replacement............. 118
untwisting or unjamming the
safety belt............. 118
warning light and chime......... 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags............. 130
attaching with tether straps...... 139
automatic locking mode (retractor) . 112, 130
built-in child seat........... 141
in front seat............. 130
in rear outboard........... 130
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 139
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 108
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual........ 97
child safety seats........... 130
cleaning upholstery.......... 282
lumbar support............ 106
quick release rear captain's chair..... 99
reclining the seat............ 97
seatback release............. 97
seat/bed conversion.......... 106
Serial number (VIN)........... 300
Service concerns............. 304
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 230
servicing when you tow........ 226
Shift-lock system..........155, 171
Shift positions (see Gearshift)....... 170
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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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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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