1997 FORD AEROSTAR warning light

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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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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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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