1997 FORD ASPIRE headlamp

184
*
[MC48950(ALL)07/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready
condition consist of a minimum of 30 minutes of
city and highway driving as described below:
*
[MC48960(ALL)03/96]
q
20 minutes of driving in stop and go
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
*
[MC48970(ALL)03/96]
q
10 minutes of driving on an expressway or
highway.
*
[MC48980(ALL)05/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the
engine must be warmed up and at operating
temperature. Once started, the vehicle must not
be turned off during the above driving modes. If
the vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M
requirements by using these driving patterns, an
authorized service center can perform a detailed
OBD II drive cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
%
*
[MC60000(ALL)03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
*
[MC60100(ALL)01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
*
[MC60200(ALL)01/96]
q
headlamps
[MC60300(ALL)01/96]
q
high mount brakelamp
*
[MC60400(ALL)01/96]
q
tail lamps
*
[MC60500(ALL)01/96]
q
brakelamps
*
[MC60600(ALL)01/96]
q
hazard flasher
*
[MC60700(ALL)01/96]
q
turn signals
*
[MC60800(ALL)01/96]
q
side markers
*
[MC60900(ALL)05/96]
q
license plate lamps
*
[MC61000(ALL)01/96]
q
fog lamps
File:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

185 %
*
[MC61100(ALL)01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
*
[MC61200(ALL)01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
*
[MC61300(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
*
[MC61400(ALL)01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
%*
[MC61500(ALL)01/96]
Headlamp Bulb
*
[MC61600(ALL)03/96]
The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
*
[MC61700(ALL)01/97]
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
*
[MC61800(ALL)01/97]
Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
File:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

186
*
[MC61900(ALL)01/97]
Removing the headlamp bulb
*
[MC62000(ALL)01/96]
1. Make sure that the headlamp knob is in the
OFF position.
*
[MC62100(ALL)01/96]
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
headlamp socket.
[MC62200(ALL)01/96]
3. Remove the electrical connector from the
bulb housing by pushing the locking tabs on
either side and pulling out the connector.
[MC62300(ALL)01/96]
4. Remove the retaining ring by turning it 1/8
of a turn to free it from the socket. Then
slide the ring off.Keep the ring.You must
use it again to hold the new bulb in place.
[MC62400(ALL)01/96]
5. Remove the rubber boot. Save it because
you'll need it to cover the new bulb.
[MC62500(ALL)01/96]
6. Release the metal retaining clip that holds
the bulb in place.
[MC62600(ALL)01/96]
7. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its
socket by gently pulling the assembly
rearward without turning.
File:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

187 [MC62700(ALL)01/96]
half page art:0032238-B
Headlamp bulb assembly location
[MC62800(ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0032239-A
Headlamp bulb assembly removal
File:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

188
*
[MC62900(ALL)01/97]
Installing the headlamp bulb
[MC62950(ALL)01/96]
1. Insert the glass end of the bulb assembly
into the socket.
[MC63000(ALL)01/96]
2. Secure the bulb assembly in place with the
metal retaining clip.
[MC63100(ALL)01/96]
3. Attach the rubber boot over the bulb
assembly.
[MC63200(ALL)01/96]
4. Slip the bulb retaining ring over the boot
and bulb assembly. Lock the ring into the
socket by rotating it clockwise until you feel
a ªstopº.
[MC63300(ALL)01/96]
5. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the bulb assembly until it locks into position.
[MC63400(ALL)01/96]
6. Turn the headlamps on and make sure they
work properly. If the headlamp was
correctly aligned before you changed the
bulb, you should not need to align it again.
File:11icmcf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:57:16 1997

Index 243
Index
A
ABS warning light (see Anti-lock
brake system)............. 15
Accessory position on the ignition..... 44
Additives, engine oil.......... 149
Air bag supplemental restraint system . 69, 78
and child safety seats........77±78
description............. 69,71
driver air bag........... 69,71
indicator light............. 14
operation............... 71
passenger air bag............ 71
service and information labels.... 71,75
tone generator............. 74
Air cleaner filter, specifications...... 199
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)......... 19,27,42
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 155
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 105
see also Brake............ 105
warning light.............. 15
warninig light............. 9
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 214
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 211
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 19
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 46
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding............. 161
fluid, checking............ 161
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive.... 112
fluid, adding............. 161
File:icixf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:59:36 1997

Index 245
Break-in period.............. 5
Brights (high beams)........... 12
Bulbs, replacing............. 184
halogen............... 185
headlamps.............. 185
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 218
Canada, warranty information....... 3
Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
(CAMVAP).............. 219
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 102
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)......... 77
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound
system)................ 21
Catalytic converter........... 181
Chains, tires.............. 173
Changing a tire............. 130
Charging system warning light....... 11
Child safety restraints
child safety belts............ 90
child safety seats............ 77
Child safety seats............. 77
and air bags............77±78
attaching with tether straps....... 87
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . 67, 77
in front seat............77±78
in rear outboard seat.......... 77
in rear seat............... 77
tether anchorage hardware....... 87
Chime
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Circuit breakers, see also fuses...... 122
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 192
chrome and aluminum parts...... 193
engine compartment......... 194
exterior............... 192
File:icixf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:59:36 1997

246 Index
Cleaning your vehicle (continued)
exterior lamps............ 193
fabric................ 194
headlamps.............. 193
instrument panel........... 193
instrument panel lens......... 195
interior................ 194
plastic parts............. 193
polishing............... 192
rear windows.............. 41
rustproofing............. 193
safety belts.............. 195
tail lamps.............. 193
upholstery and interior trim...... 194
washing............... 192
waxing................ 192
wheels................ 193
windows................ 41
Climate control system........... 33
Clock................... 27
Clutch................. 114
fluid reservoir............ 152
operation while driving........ 114
recommended shift speeds....... 117
shifting the gears........... 115
Cold engine starting............ 95
Combination lap and shoulder belts . . . 63, 65
Controls, mirrors............. 51
Convenience kit in cargo area...... 132
Coolant (see Engine coolant)....... 155
checking and adding......... 155
drain and flush............ 159
preparing for storage......... 197
temperature gauge........... 17
warnings............... 155
Cooling fan............... 146
Crankcase emission filter......... 199
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 213
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........214, 218
File:icixf.ex
Update:Tue Mar 4 08:59:36 1997