1997 FORD ASPIRE instrument panel

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Instrumentation
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The warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. The
following section details what each of these
indicators means.
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In your vehicle, the warning lights and gauges
are grouped together on the instrument panel.
We call this grouping a cluster. Your vehicle has
a standard cluster.
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Controls and Features
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The main controls for the climate control system,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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quarter page art:0032167-CFunction selector lever
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Vis for defrosting the windows only. Air will
be directed out the defroster vents at the base of
the windshield and side window defogger vents.
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T(Mix) lets you direct air through the
defrosters and through the floor outlets.
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R(Floor) directs air only to the floor.
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S(Panel-Floor) directs air to the floor, and out
the instrument panel vents. You can ªaimº the
air coming from the vents by moving the
instrument panel vents.
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Q(Panel) directs air out of the instrument panel
vents only.
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Air door control lever
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The air door control lever lets you choose
outside air or recirculated air from inside the
passenger area. Moving the lever to theM
symbol closes the door and inside air is
recirculated. Moving the lever to theN
symbol opens the door and outside air is drawn
in. Use the fresh air position for most conditions.
When the air door control lever is in the
recirculate position (far left), window fogging
can occur.Use the recirculate position only to
improve air conditioning performance when
fresh air cooling is inadequate, or for short
periods to try to keep out odors from the
outside.
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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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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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Headlamps and Parking Lamps
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To turn the parking lamps or headlamps on,
twist the knob at the end of the turn signal
lever.
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FIRST STOP Ð Turning the knob to the first
stop will turn on the license plate lamps,
parking lamps, side marker lamps, tail lamps,
and instrument panel lamps.
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SECOND STOP Ð Turning the knob to the
second stop will turn on the headlamps, license
plate lamps, parking lamps, side marker lamps,
tail lamps, and instrument panel lamps.
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Headlamp and parking lamp control
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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In Canada, the lights illuminate during daytime
operation. The Daytime Running Light system
(DRL) automatically illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The
daytime running lights are switched off under
the following conditions:
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q
when the headlamps are switched on
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q
when the parking brake is applied
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q
when the flash-to-pass system is used
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