1997 FORD ASPIRE Owners Manual

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Storage Compartments
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Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
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two map pockets on the door panels (if
equipped)
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a glove compartment (non-locking)
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a storage bin in the center console
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Hatchback
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Opening and Closing the Hatchback
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1. Put the key into the lock on the hatchback
lid.
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Unlocking the hatchback lid with the key
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2. Turn the key to the right until a click is
audible and then pull up on the handle
(above the license plate) until the hatchback
lid opens.
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3. Remove the key before you close the
hatchback lid.
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4. Using both hands, shut the hatchback
completely. Do not slam it.
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5. Pull up on the hatchback to make sure it is
securely latched.
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Lifting the hatchback lid
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To prevent premature wear or damage to the
hatchback lift cylinders and attaching hardware,
the hatchback must be fully closed before you
drive your vehicle.
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WARNING
If you drive with the hatchback lid open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes
into your vehicle.
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If you must drive like this, keep the vents open
so outside air comes into the vehicle.
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56 [CF51750(ALL)02/96]Remote Control (if equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a remote control release
that allows you to open the hatchback from
inside your vehicle. To release the hatchback,
pull up on the release lever located on the floor
between the driver's seat and the door.
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Luggage compartment lamp
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Luggage compartment lamp (If equipped)
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The luggage compartment hatchback has a lamp
for your convenience. It has two positions, On or
Off.
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Luggage compartment lamp
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Seating and Safety
Restraints
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Seats
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WARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
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WARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap belt snug and low
across the hips.
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WARNING
Children should always ride with the
seatback in the fully upright position.
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Adjusting the Seats
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In the front seats, you can move the whole seat
forward or backward or tilt the back of the seat
forward or backward.
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To move the seat forward or backward:
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1. Make sure nothing is placed under the front
seats. Such items may interfere with the seat
lock mechanism.
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2. Find the seat slide adjustment lever located
on the outside of the seat.
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3. Pull the lever up and hold it.
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4. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
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5. Release the lever and make sure the seat has
locked in place.
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Seatback Recline
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To recline the seatback:
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1. Find the seatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat, toward the rear.
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2. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the
lever.
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3. Lean back on the seat and adjust the back of
the seat to the position you desire.
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4. Release the lever and make sure the seatback
is locked in place. (The lever MUST return
to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
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The lever used to recline the back of the seat
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Rear Seat Access (2 door models)
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To gain access to the rear seat:
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1. Locate the seatback recline lever. The lever is
located on the outside of the seat cushion.
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2. Raise the seatback recline lever to tilt the
seatback forward. Raise the seat slide
adjustment lever and move the seat forward
if extra room is needed. The seatback should
automatically lock when returned to its
upright position. Make sure the seatback is
locked in place.
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WARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback
are latched securely in position. Keep
floor area free of objects that would
prevent proper seat engagement. Never
attempt to adjust the seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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60 [SS00375(ALL)01/96]Using the Folding Rear Seat (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may be equipped with a
full-folding or split-folding rear seat. In either
case, you can fold down the seatback (or
seatbacks) to provide extra cargo space. If you
have the rear safety belts routed through the
rear safety belt guides on either side of the seats,
the safety belts will not be trapped when the
seats are returned to their upright positions.
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To fold down the rear seatback:
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1. Pull up on the release knob(s) located in the
upper corner(s) of the seatback. The
split-folding rear seat has one knob for each
seatback. The full-folding rear seat has two
knobs, which must both be raised at the
same time to lower the entire seatback.
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2. Pull the seatback forward until it is flat.
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To raise the rear seatback:
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1. Push the seatback upward until it locks in
place.
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2. Make sure the seatback is firmly locked by
pushing forward and backward on it.
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Folding down the full-folding rear seatback
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Folding down the split-folding rear seatback
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Fold-up rear seat cushion (if equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with the fold-up rear
seat cushion, the rear seat cushion can also be
raised after you fold down the seatback(s) to
provide even more cargo space. After you pull
up the release knobs and fold the seatback(s)
forward, lift up the entire seat and push it
forward. When you return the seat cushion to its
unfolded position, reposition the rear safety belts
so that they can be used by rear seat passengers.
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