1997 FORD ASPIRE oil

248 Index
Engine (continued)
fuel injected engine, starting.....93±94
fuel pump shut-off switch....... 100
preparing to start............ 93
starting................. 94
starting after a collision........ 100
storing your vehicle........195, 197
Engine block heater............ 97
Engine coolant............. 155
checking and adding......... 155
checking hoses............ 159
disposal...........146, 152, 162
drain and flush............ 159
preparing for storage......... 197
proper solution........146, 152, 162
recovery reservoir........... 155
temperature gauge........... 17
Engine coolant temperature gauge..... 17
description............... 17
mechanical............... 17
Engine coolant temperature
guage:electronic............. 17
Engine fan............... 146
Engine:idle speed control.......... 96
Engine knocking............. 177
Engine oil............... 149
changing oil and oil filter.....150, 152
checking and adding......... 150
check oil warning light......... 11
dipstick............... 150
disposal...........146, 152, 162
engine oil pressure warning light..... 11
filter, specifications.......... 199
low oil warning light.......... 11
specifications............. 149
synthetic oil............. 149
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity............... 149
Exhaust fumes............. 102
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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J
Jack.................. 132
operation.............133, 136
positioning............133, 136
storage................ 132
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 140
disconnecting cables.......... 142
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 16
positions of the ignition......... 44
stuck in lock position.......... 44
L
Lamps
checking............... 184
daytime running light system...... 46
dome lamps.............. 41
flashing the lamps............ 47
hazard flashers.......... 45,121
high-mount brakelamp........ 191
instrument panel, dimming....... 41
interior lamps.............. 41
replacing bulbs............ 184
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . 45, 48
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 14
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 15
brake................. 9
charging system............. 11
check engine.............. 13
engine oil pressure........... 11
hazard warning light....... 45,121
high beam............... 12
lowoil................. 11
oil pressure............... 11
safety belt............... 9
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N
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 209
New vehicle break-in........... 5
O
Octane rating............176±177
Odometer................. 18
description............... 18
trip odometer.............. 18
Oil filter..............152, 199
Oil (see Engine oil)........... 149
Oil viscosity.............. 149
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . . . 183
Overseas offices............. 220
P
Parking brake.............. 108
operation............... 108
warning light.............. 9
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)........ 199
PCV valve, specifications......... 199
Power features, mirrors.......... 51
Power steering
dipstick............... 159
fluid, checking and adding....... 159
servicing............... 110
Prop rod, hood............. 148
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).... 19
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration............ 209
Reporting safety defects......... 209
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult................ 57,63
infant................. 77
Roadside assistance........... 211
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U
Upshift speeds............. 117
Used engine oil, disposal.....146, 152, 162
V
Variable interval wipers.......... 48
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................. 183
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . 206, 213
Vehicle loading, understanding loading
information.............. 118
Vehicle storage............. 195
Ventilating your vehicle
(see Climate control).......... 33
Viscosity (see Engine oil)......... 149
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge).... 11
W
Warm engine, starting........... 95
Warning chimes
key in ignition............. 16
safety belt............... 9
Warranties................ 3
basic.................. 3
Canada................. 3
radio.................. 30
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid............... 48
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 118
Wheel and tire matching......... 171
Wheel dollies (see Towing)........ 143
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