Owner's Manual
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...break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km of engine oil that you should take these steps: The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles ...(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. See Engine oil recommendations in this guide. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period... (1,600 km) that you drive your vehicle - Watch traffic carefully so that Ford 7 Do not use special "break-in" oils. Also retighten to how you drive it.
...break-in period, you need to pay careful attention to proper torque specification at 500 miles/800 km of engine oil that you should take these steps: The break-in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles ...(160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving. See Engine oil recommendations in this guide. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period... (1,600 km) that you drive your vehicle - Watch traffic carefully so that Ford 7 Do not use special "break-in" oils. Also retighten to how you drive it.
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel and gearshift lever. If your key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 LOCK is not running. The LOCK feature helps...turns freely. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle from theft. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to ...
... the steering wheel and gearshift lever. If your key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 LOCK is not running. The LOCK feature helps...turns freely. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle from theft. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to ...
Owner's Manual
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... started and remains in P (Park). The key should return to ON when you start the engine. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. START cranks the engine. Remove the key. 3. 4. 62 ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work ... "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you do not damage the starter. Put the gearshift in this position while the engine runs. Release the key once the engine starts so that you park on a grade.) Turn the ignition key to test the brake warning light. Set the parking brake fully...
... started and remains in P (Park). The key should return to ON when you start the engine. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. START cranks the engine. Remove the key. 3. 4. 62 ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work ... "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you do not damage the starter. Put the gearshift in this position while the engine runs. Release the key once the engine starts so that you park on a grade.) Turn the ignition key to test the brake warning light. Set the parking brake fully...
Owner's Manual
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... most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in the ignition. See Starting Your Engine in your vehicle started. Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will sound if you have problems getting your vehicle. RWARNING Do...to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to use the accelerator when you open the driver's door while the key is in P (Park). Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Never leave your vehicle. 63 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in the ignition....
... most important thing to remember is to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in the ignition. See Starting Your Engine in your vehicle started. Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will sound if you have problems getting your vehicle. RWARNING Do...to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to use the accelerator when you open the driver's door while the key is in P (Park). Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Never leave your vehicle. 63 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in the ignition....
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... period of this chapter for more instructions. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of time with the engine running. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. DO... vehicle, you turn the key. 2. 3. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle in this section. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting . Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING...
... period of this chapter for more instructions. Follow the steps under Preparing to Start Your Vehicle at the beginning of time with the engine running. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. DO... vehicle, you turn the key. 2. 3. See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Starting Your Engine To start your vehicle in this section. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting . Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... try again. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Keep your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly ... at a time. Wait a few seconds before driving away. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position for a few seconds after the engine has started. After you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start the...
... try again. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Keep your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. engine does not start in fifteen (15) seconds on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly ... at a time. Wait a few seconds before driving away. Slowly release the brake pedal and drive away in the START position for a few seconds after the engine has started. After you do not flood the engine, then try , turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start the...
Owner's Manual
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... does not start after a short time. For directions on how to the floor and hold it does not, have been triggered. If it . If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the accelerator all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off ... up. Then drive away in this chapter. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. If the engine still does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. Turn the ignition key to the OFF ...
... does not start after a short time. For directions on how to the floor and hold it does not, have been triggered. If it . If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the accelerator all the way to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off ... up. Then drive away in this chapter. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. If the engine still does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. Turn the ignition key to the OFF ...
Owner's Manual
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... For best results, plug the heater in at night to start your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which can plug it in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. The emission system heats... up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to disconnect the engine block heater before you consistently start your vehicle. 68 Using the heater for longer...
... For best results, plug the heater in at night to start your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which can plug it in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. The emission system heats... up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to disconnect the engine block heater before you consistently start your vehicle. 68 Using the heater for longer...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. The shut-off switch location RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off...
... your vehicle. The shut-off switch location RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off...
Owner's Manual
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... start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. If you do not start your vehicle again. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you may have...
... start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. If you do not start your vehicle again. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If you do not see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you may have...
Owner's Manual
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... you smell exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are toxic. If your vehicle has rear windows and doors that were installed as part of time with the engine running . Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of a van conversion, close them while it is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions...
... you smell exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes are toxic. If your vehicle has rear windows and doors that were installed as part of time with the engine running . Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of a van conversion, close them while it is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions...
Owner's Manual
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... fan speed at MEDIUM or HIGH, the function selector knob on NORM A/C or MAX A/C and the temperature control knob on any desired position. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in...
... fan speed at MEDIUM or HIGH, the function selector knob on NORM A/C or MAX A/C and the temperature control knob on any desired position. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in...
Owner's Manual
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... to ON or if it comes on and stays on and off on rare occasions while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is designed to monitor the operation of the powertrain. The light comes on . If the light does not come on when you are driving, it... occur to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to check the function of the vehicle...
... to ON or if it comes on and stays on and off on rare occasions while you are driving the vehicle, it means that the engine is designed to monitor the operation of the powertrain. The light comes on . If the light does not come on when you are driving, it... occur to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the OBD II system. If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to check the function of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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...and will turn off as soon as it is not necessary to misfire. A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of fuel begins to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician...If the light does not go off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off . On the fourth engine start up cycle consists of engine start -up cycles without a mifire condition occurring. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it ...
...and will turn off as soon as it is not necessary to misfire. A warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light will then set a Diagnostic Trouble Code indicating that the engine was misfiring while the last of fuel begins to have your vehicle serviced by your dealer or a qualified technician...If the light does not go off after the vehicle has completed three consecutive warm up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off . On the fourth engine start up cycle consists of engine start -up cycles without a mifire condition occurring. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it ...
Owner's Manual
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... not working properly. The 4WD system remains safe to the ON position, but should be returned for service. Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light 80 Check engine warning light symbol Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light (If equipped) The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light turns on when you are operating correctly. Each time... of times indicating the location of the problem. This light comes on the controller will go off after a few seconds and stay off when the engine starts.
... not working properly. The 4WD system remains safe to the ON position, but should be returned for service. Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light 80 Check engine warning light symbol Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light (If equipped) The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light turns on when you are operating correctly. Each time... of times indicating the location of the problem. This light comes on the controller will go off after a few seconds and stay off when the engine starts.
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... Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. Charging system light This light comes on every time you need to have the electrical system checked.... Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and Tone Generator This light illuminates for six seconds when the ignition is turned to flash, remains on when the engine is heard, have the system serviced as soon as possible. The light should go off ).
... Light This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge. Charging system light This light comes on every time you need to have the electrical system checked.... Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and Tone Generator This light illuminates for six seconds when the ignition is turned to flash, remains on when the engine is heard, have the system serviced as soon as possible. The light should go off ).
Owner's Manual
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... or idling at a low speed), the pointer may move toward the lower end of the normal band. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off , or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may indicate in the ON position. If the battery is...
... or idling at a low speed), the pointer may move toward the lower end of the normal band. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off , or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may indicate in the ON position. If the battery is...
Owner's Manual
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...the NORMAL band. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Contact your engine's oil level is low, it could result. If the level is running , the pointer should be injured. With the... engine running , you start the engine again. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band while the engine is low, add only as much oil as ...
...the NORMAL band. Shut off the road as soon as necessary before you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Contact your engine's oil level is low, it could result. If the level is running , the pointer should be injured. With the... engine running , you start the engine again. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band while the engine is low, add only as much oil as ...
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...or driving up . If, under normal driving conditions. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may move to the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves... above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. Fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the Normal band.
...or driving up . If, under normal driving conditions. If the coolant is overheating and continued operation may move to the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. It is acceptable for the pointer to fluctuate within the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves... above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be accurate. Fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the Normal band.
Owner's Manual
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If your engine. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. Pull off the engine. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to Engine coolant in the Index. Engine coolant temperature gauge 86 Let the engine cool. Turn off the road as soon as it is safely possible. Refer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3.
If your engine. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. Pull off the engine. Check the coolant level following the instructions on checking and adding coolant to Engine coolant in the Index. Engine coolant temperature gauge 86 Let the engine cool. Turn off the road as soon as it is safely possible. Refer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3.
