1997 FORD AEROSTAR service

Index 341
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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342 Index
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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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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348 Index
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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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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