1997 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

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Charging system gauge.......... 15
Charging system warning light....... 13
Child safety restraints
built-in child seat........... 141
child safety belts........... 150
child safety seats........... 130
Child safety seats
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 seat......... 130
in rear seat.............. 130
tether anchorage hardware....... 139
Chime
headlamps on.............. 14
key in ignition............. 14
safety belt............... 11
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 209
see also fuses............. 200
Cleaning your vehicle
built-in child seat........... 283
CD player and discs........... 32
chrome and aluminum parts...... 280
engine compartment.......... 281
exterior............... 280
exterior lamps............ 281
fabric................ 282
headlamps.............. 281
instrument panel......... 61,281
instrument panel lens......... 282
interior................ 282
interior lamps............. 282
mirrors................. 91
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Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
plastic parts............. 281
polishing............... 280
rear windows............. 70
rustproofing............. 280
safety belts.............. 283
tail lamps.............. 281
upholstery and interior trim...... 282
washing............... 280
waxing............... 280
wheels................ 281
windows................ 70
Climate control system
air conditioning............ 62
heating................ 62
heating only system........... 65
Clock................ 28,44
Cold engine starting........... 154
Combination lap and shoulder belts . 108, 110
Compact disc player
(see Electronic sound system).... 22,29
Compact disc radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 22
Console, description............ 92
Controls, mirrors............. 91
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 211
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 240
drain and flush............ 243
preparing for storage......... 285
refill capacities............ 294
specifications............. 296
temperature gauge........... 17
warnings............... 240
Cooling fan............... 230
Crankcase emission filter......... 293
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.). . 305
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........305, 310
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Daytime running light system....... 72
Defects, reporting............ 301
Defrost, rear window........... 69
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....246, 248
engine oil.............. 234
power steering fluid.......... 244
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 226
Dispute Settlement Board........ 306
Doors
door ajar warning light......... 11
lubricant specifications......... 296
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke . . 248
Driving under special conditions,
heavy load.............. 179
E
Electrical system
circuit breakers............ 209
fuses................. 200
operating when the engine is off..... 74
Electronic radio with cassette
(see Electronic sound system)...... 49
Electronic sound system
accessory delay............. 74
tuning the radio........ 23,37,49
warranty and service information..... 58
Electronic stereo cassette radio
(see Electronic sound system)...... 49
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 49
Emergencies, roadside
assistance............... 303
battery acid spills.........223, 251
fuel................. 265
jump-starting............. 222
towing................ 226
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Emergency brake (parking brake)..... 165
Emission control system
catalytic converter.......... 269
emissions warranty......... 3,269
Engine
check engine warning light....... 12
does not start............ 158
fuel injected engine, starting...... 153
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 158
preparing to start........... 153
refill capacities............ 294
service points............ 297
starting............... 154
starting after a collision........ 158
storing your vehicle.......... 283
Engine block heater........... 157
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 240
checking hoses............ 243
disposal.............230, 248
drain and flush............ 243
preparing for storage......... 285
proper solution..........230, 248
recovery reservoir........240, 297
refill capacities............ 294
specifications............. 296
temperature gauge........... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 17
mechanical............... 17
Engine coolant temperature
gauge:electronic............. 17
Engine fan............... 230
Engine:idle speed control........ 156
Engine knocking............ 264
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Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter....... 234
checking and adding......... 234
dipstick............... 234
disposal.............230, 248
engine oil pressure gauge........ 16
filter, specifications.......... 293
refill capacities............ 294
specifications...........233, 296
synthetic oil............. 233
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 233
Entry system, illuminated......... 73
Exhaust fumes............. 160
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 3
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury..... 230
Federal Communications Commission.... 58
Federal Highway Administration
Regulation............... 5
Flashers, hazard........... 78,199
Flat tire................. 209
Fluid refill capacities........... 294
Ford Customer Assistance Center..... 305
Ford Dispute Settlement Board...... 306
Ford Extended Service Plan........ 3
Ford Motor Company of Canada..... 310
Ford of Canada Customer
Assistance Centre........... 310
Foreign registration........... 312
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, special notice . . 5
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement.... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain.... 3
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Fuel
calculating fuel economy....... 268
capacity............... 294
choosing the right fuel........ 264
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates......... 268
filling your vehicle with fuel...... 260
filter, specifications.......... 293
fuel filler door release lever...... 260
fuel gauge............... 17
octane rating............. 264
quality................ 264
running out of fuel.......... 267
safety information relating to
automotive fuels.......... 265
storing your vehicle.......... 284
treating emergencies......... 265
Fuel cap................ 260
removing............260, 262
replacing.............260, 263
Fuel filler door
override, manual........... 261
remote release............ 260
Fuel filter, specifications......... 293
Fuel gauge................ 17
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start......... 158
starting after a collision........ 158
Fuse panels............... 200
Fuses
charts................ 200
circuit breakers............ 209
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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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H
Hazard flashers............ 78,199
Headlamps
aiming................ 272
checking alignment.......... 272
cleaning............... 281
daytime running lights......... 72
replacing bulbs............ 272
turning on and off........... 71
warning chime............. 14
Heating
heating and air conditioning system . . . 62
rear seat controls............ 67
standard heater system......... 65
High beams
indicator light............. 14
operation............... 71
High-mount brakelamp, description..... 72
High-mount brakelamp:location...... 72
Hitch................. 194
Hood
latch location............. 231
lubrication specifications........ 296
release lever............. 231
working under the hood....... 230
Hoses, checking............. 243
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 300
Idle
relearning..........226, 230, 250
speed................ 156
Ignition
chime................. 14
positions of the ignition......... 74
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats).....128, 130
Instrument cluster............. 9
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