1997 FORD ASPIRE Owners Manual

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To get maximum cooling from the air
conditioner:
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1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
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2. Set the temperature control lever all the way
to the blue area.
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3. Close the air door by moving the air door
control lever to theM(recirculate)
position.
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4. Push the A/C button.
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5. Set the
H(fan speed) on its highest setting.
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When maximum air conditioning is not needed,
using outside air instead of recirculated air can
be quieter, but it is less efficient. To cool your
vehicle with outside air:
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1. Move the function selector lever to theQ
(panel) position.
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2. Set the temperature control lever all the way
in the blue area.
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3. Set the air door control lever to theN
(fresh air) position.
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4. Push the A/C button.
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5. Set the
H(fan speed) as desired.
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Defrosting the windshield
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You can clear a fogged windshield more quickly
by pushing the A/C button to the ON position
after completing steps 1 through 3 of the
Defrosting the Windshield and Side Windows. After
the windshield is clear, push the A/C button off.
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Tips for better fuel economy
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On mild days, ventilate with outside air. You
will get better fuel economy without using the
air conditioning.
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On hot days, close the air doorMwhen using
the air conditioner. The air conditioner works
harder to cool outside air than recirculated air.
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Air conditioning operation
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If your vehicle has been parked with the
windows closed during hot weather, drive for a
few minutes with the windows open and the air
conditioner on. This forces most of the warm air
out of the vehicle.
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Sometimes you may notice slight engine surging
if you have the air conditioner on. This is
normal, as the system is designed to cycle the
compressor on and off to maintain desired
cooling. The reduced compressor operation
should benefit fuel economy.
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On some vehicles with air conditioning,
wide-open throttle acceleration will temporarily
cut off the air conditioning.
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Since the air conditioner removes a lot of
moisture from the air during operation, it is
normal for water to drip on the pavement under
the air conditioner drain after you have stopped
the vehicle.
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Engine Idle Speed Control System
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Genuine Ford air conditioning (either
factory-installed or dealer-installed) has an
engine idle speed control system that
compensates for engine speed loss that may
occur when the air conditioning compressor is
running. This idle speed control holds the engine
idle essentially constant, regardless of whether
the air conditioning system is on or off.
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If an aftermarket air conditioner is installed, an
engine idle speed control system must be
installed. Otherwise, the engine may not operate
satisfactorily at idle speed and low engine speed,
or the engine may stall.
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Rear Window Defroster (If equipped)
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Rear window defroster switch
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The defroster for the rear window clears frost,
fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside
of the rear window.
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To operate the defroster, push theV(defroster)
switch on the instrument panel to the right of
the steering wheel. The indicator light on the
instrument cluster comes on. When the window
is clear, push the defroster switch again to turn
it off.
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NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or
window cleaners with abrasives to
clean the inside of your rear window.
If you do, you may damage the heating
elements that are bonded to the inside
of the rear window and cause damage
to the rear window defroster.
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Interior Lights
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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With the parking lamps or headlamps on, the
brightness of the instrument panel lighting can
be adjusted.
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To brighten or dim the instrument panel
lighting, rotate the dimmer control thumbwheel
as desired.
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Dimmer control thumbwheel
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The dimmer control thumbwheel is located to
the right of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel.
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Interior Courtesy Lamp
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Your vehicle is equipped with an interior
courtesy lamp with a three-position switch.
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q
OFF-light will not turn on
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q
DOOR-light will turn on when the door is
open
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ON-light is always on in this position
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Interior courtesy lamp
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Do not leave the dome light on for long periods
of time when the engine is not running, or the
battery may discharge.
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Radio
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For information about the radio in your vehicle,
refer to theElectronic Sound Systemschapter in
this Owner Guide.
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Radio Antenna
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The radio antenna is mounted near the top of
the windshield on the driver's side of the
vehicle. The antenna can be extended by pulling
it upward away from its base. To retract the
antenna, push it in toward its base.
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NOTE: To receive the best reception, the
antenna must be fully extended. If the
antenna is not fully extended, the
result may be weak or noisy radio
reception.
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NOTE: The radio antenna must be pushed in
prior to entering a car wash. If you do
not push in the antenna before
entering a car wash it could result in
damage to the antenna, antenna base,
or vehicle.
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Clock Controls on Electronic
Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For
complete operating instructions, refer to the
Electronic Sound Systemschapter in this Owner
Guide.
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Your vehicle has cupholders located just above
the ashtray in the center of the instrument panel.
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Cupholders
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NOTE: Do not place heavy objects in the
cupholders.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The ignition has four positions. They are: LOCK,
ACC, ON, and START.
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Ignition lock cylinder (manual transaxle)
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Ignition lock cylinder (automatic transaxle)
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transaxle).
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and
will not turn, move your steering wheel left or
right until the key turns freely.
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If your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you must
push the key toward the steering column to
rotate the switch to the LOCK position.
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ACC (accessory) allows some of your vehicle's
electrical accessories such as the radio and the
windshield wipers to operate while the engine is
not running.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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Hazard Flasher Switch
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The hazard flasher switch is located on the top
of the steering column. For more information,
refer toHazard Flasherin theRoadside Emergencies
chapter.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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q
operate the headlamps and parking lamps
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q
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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q
turn the high beams on/off
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q
flash the lamps
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