1997 FORD ASPIRE spare tire

169 %
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[MC43194(ALL)01/96]
Tire Inspection and Maintenance
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[MC43196(ALL)05/96]
Inspect the tire treads and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire and make the
necessary repairs.
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[MC43198(ALL)01/96]
Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it removed and checked. You may
need to repair or replace it.
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[MC43200(ALL)01/96]
Tire Rotation
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[MC43202(ALL)01/96]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
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[MC43204(ALL)01/96]
Do not include the spare tire as part of your
rotation.
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[MC43206(ALL)02/96]
For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedulebooklet. If you notice the tires wearing
unevenly, have them checked.
[MC43208(ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0030224-E
Rotating the tires
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171 %
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[MC43224(ALL)03/96]
Wheel and Tire Matching
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[MC43226(ALL)03/96]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper
servicing procedures. Wheels and tires must be
properly removed, matched and remounted to
maintain the best possible ride.
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[MC43228(ALL)01/96]
Information About Tire Quality Grades
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[MC43230(ALL)01/96]
New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their
Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded
into the tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has
set.
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[MC43232(ALL)01/96]
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic
tires for use on passenger cars. They do not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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[MC43234(ALL)01/96]
U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire
quality grades:The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly
as the government has written it.
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[MC43236(ALL)01/96]
Treadwear
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[MC43238(ALL)01/96]
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
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[MC43260(ALL)01/96]
q
Put the chains on the front tires tightly with
the ends held down securely. Retighten the
chains after driving 1/2 mile (1 km). Follow
the chain manufacturer's instructions.
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[MC43262(ALL)01/96]
q
Do not drive faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer's recommended
speed limit, whichever is lower. Avoid
bumps, holes and sharp turns. If you can
hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage
to your vehicle.
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[MC43264(ALL)01/96]
q
Tire chains may affect vehicle handling. Drive
carefully and avoid hard braking.
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[MC43266(ALL)01/96]
q
Do not use chains on temporary spare tires.
They may damage the vehicle and the tire.
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[MC43755(ALL)01/96]
Filling the Fuel Tank
[MC43760(ALL)01/96]
Your fuel hatch door is located on the driver's
side. To open the fuel door, simply pull the
hatch open.
[MC43765(ALL)01/96]
one third page art:0032224-B
Fuel hatch and fuel cap
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[MC43770(ALL)01/96]
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
who put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Additional
Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
q
Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
q
Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
q
Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
q
Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
q
Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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256 Index
Servicing your vehicle.......... 145
precautions when servicing...... 146
servicing when you tow........ 143
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....111, 115
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints)........ 63,65
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)..... 65
Side mirrors............... 51
adjusting................ 52
Snow tires and chains.......... 173
Spare tire................ 130
changing the tire.........130, 133
conventional spare.......... 132
finding the spare........... 132
removing the spare tire........ 132
storing the flat tire........132, 136
temporary spare........... 130
Spark plugs, specifications........ 199
Speedometer............... 18
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 93
starting a cold engine.......... 95
starting after a collision........ 100
starting a warm engine......... 95
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 138
Steering wheel, locking........... 44
Storage compartments........... 54
map pockets.............. 54
Storing your vehicle........... 195
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).... 69
T
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 184
cleaning............... 193
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 33
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 87
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Index 257
Tires.................. 167
changing............... 130
checking the pressure.......167±168
cleaning............... 193
inspection and maintenance....167, 169
replacing............... 170
rotating............... 169
snow tires and chains......... 173
spare tire.............. 132
storing your vehicle.......... 198
tire grades............170±171
treadwear............170±171
wear bands............. 170
wheel and tire matching........ 171
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 119
Towing your vehicle.......... 143
using wheel dollies.......... 143
with a tow truck........... 143
Trailer towing............. 119
calculating maximum trailer weight . . 119
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 111
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) . 161
Transaxle control switch......... 112
Transmission, automatic operation.... 111
Transmission control switch....... 112
Trip odometer.............. 18
Tune-up specifications (VECI)...... 183
Turn signal................ 45
indicator lights............. 48
lever............... 45,48
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