1997 FORD AEROSTAR Owners Manual

346 Index
Instrument panel............. 59
cleaning............... 282
registers................ 61
Integrated child seat
(see Built-in child seat)........ 141
Interval wipers.............. 76
J
Jack
operation.............216, 219
positioning............216, 219
storage................ 211
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 224
disconnecting cables.......... 226
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 14
positions of the ignition......... 74
stuck in lock position.......... 74
L
Lamps
checking............... 272
daytime running light system...... 72
hazard flashers.......... 78,199
headlamps............... 71
high-mount brakelamp......... 72
illuminated entry system......... 73
interior lamps.............. 71
replacing bulbs............ 272
trailer................ 195
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 75
Lap belts................ 116
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 13
brake................. 9
charging system............. 13
check engine.............. 12
door ajar................ 11
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Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
engine oil pressure........... 16
hazard warning light........ 78,199
high beam............... 14
oil pressure.............. 16
safety belt............... 11
service engine soon........... 12
turn signal indicator.......... 75
Load limits
GAWR................ 179
GVWR................ 179
trailer towing............. 181
Lubricant specifications......... 296
Lug nuts
standard............... 219
tightening sequence........216, 221
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad.......... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet).......... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 229
Manual transmission
fluid capacities............ 294
lubricant specifications........ 296
Master cylinder, brakes......... 236
Methanol in fuel............ 265
Mileage, calculating fuel economy.... 268
Mirrors
dual electric remote control....... 91
rearview................ 91
side view mirrors............ 91
side view mirrors (power)........ 91
Motorcraft parts............. 293
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N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 301
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating.............. 264
Odometer
description............... 20
trip odometer.............. 20
Oil filter................ 293
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 233
Oil viscosity.............. 233
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 271
Order forms, service information.... 25,50
Overdrive................ 173
Overseas offices............. 312
P
Parking brake
operation............... 166
warning light.............. 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 293
PCV valve, specifications......... 293
Power door locks............. 88
Power features
door locks............... 88
lumbar support............ 106
mirrors................. 91
windows................ 89
Power steering
dipstick............... 244
driving with power steering...... 168
fluid, checking and adding....... 244
fluid, refill capacity.......... 294
fluid, specifications.......... 296
servicing............... 168
Prop rod, hood............. 231
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R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 21
Rear anti-lock brakes.......... 164
description.............. 164
Rear axle
lubricant specification......... 296
refill capacity............. 294
traction lok............177, 254
Rear climate control system........ 67
Rear window............... 89
defroster................ 69
Refill capacities for fluids........ 294
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration......... 301
Remote entry system, illuminated entry . . . 73
Reporting safety defects......... 301
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 97,108
child................. 128
infant..............128, 130
Reverse................ 173
Roadside assistance........... 303
Roadside emergencies.......... 199
Rotating the tires............ 255
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 108
Safety chains, when towing a trailer . . . 194
Safety Compliance Certification Label . . . 300
Safety defects, reporting......... 301
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 265
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts.....110, 117
automatic locking mode........ 112
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 112
center front lap belt.......... 116
center rear lap belt.......... 116
cleaning the safety belts........ 283
extension assembly.......... 117
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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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Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......108, 110
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) . . . 110
Side mirrors
adjusting................ 91
Snow tires and chains.......... 259
Spare tire
changing the tire.........209, 216
conventional spare........209, 211
finding the spare........... 211
removing the spare tire........ 211
storing the flat tire........211, 219
temporary spare........... 210
Spark plugs, specifications........ 293
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles............. 5
Specification chart, lubricants....... 296
Speed control
turning off............... 80
when towing a trailer......... 196
Speedometer............... 18
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 153
starting a cold engine......... 154
starting after a collision........ 158
starting a warm engine........ 154
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 222
Steering, power............. 168
Steering wheel
locking................ 74
tilting................. 79
Storage compartments
center console............. 92
underseat storage drawer....... 107
Storing your vehicle........... 283
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . . . 122
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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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Transmission
automatic operation.......... 170
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............ 247
fluid, refill capacities......... 294
lubricant specifications........ 296
Trip odometer.............. 20
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 271
Turn signal
indicator lights............. 75
lever................. 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal......230, 248
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 76
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 271
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 300
Vehicle loading............. 181
calculating the load.......... 187
understanding loading information . . . 179
Vehicle storage............. 283
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 61
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 233
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) . . 13, 15
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