1997 FORD AEROSTAR mirror

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Power window controls Ð driver-side shown
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Mirrors
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For vehicles without rear door windows, the
right-hand side mirror is a flat glass mirror. All
other vehicles have convex right-hand side view
mirrors. Convex mirrors have a curved surface
and will show a wider view of the lane next to
and behind your vehicle.
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RWARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects
appear smaller and farther away than they
actually are.
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Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
(If equipped)
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To adjust the remote controlled side mirrors:
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1. Locate the switch in the driver's door trim
panel.
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2. Select the right or left mirror by moving the
center switch to the left-hand or right-hand
position. The midway position moves neither
the left-hand or right-hand mirror.
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3. Press the appropriate side of the square
marked by an arrow indicating the direction
of adjustment.
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92 [CF55300(ALL)01/96]4. Return the center switch to the middle
position to keep the mirror in place.
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Power mirror control
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Do not clean the plastic housing of any electric
mirror with gasoline or other petroleum-based
cleaning products.
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Console
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Your vehicle may have a full console. The full
console has the features shown in the illustration
below.
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338 Index
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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Index 339
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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Index 347
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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Index 351
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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