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... operation. Also retighten to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. Do not use special "break-in the Index. recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. Because your vehicle. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first...800 km after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. u Avoid sudden stops. u Use only the type of engine oil that Ford 7 During the break-in this guide. u Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to how you drive it.
... operation. Also retighten to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. Do not use special "break-in the Index. recommends. See Engine oil recommendations in " oils. Because your vehicle. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first...800 km after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. u Avoid sudden stops. u Use only the type of engine oil that Ford 7 During the break-in this guide. u Wheel lug nuts must be retightened to how you drive it.
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If your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the LOCK position ... right until the key turns freely. LOCK is the only position that allows you to operate while the engine is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. The LOCK feature helps to remove the key. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your key is not running.
If your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the LOCK position ... right until the key turns freely. LOCK is the only position that allows you to operate while the engine is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. The LOCK feature helps to remove the key. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your key is not running.
Owner's Manual
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Put the gearshift in this position while the engine runs. The key returns to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you release it. Remove ...Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. Set the parking brake fully before you do not damage the starter. START cranks the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before ...if you park on a grade.) Turn the ignition key to ON when you to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in P (Park). Release the key once the...
Put the gearshift in this position while the engine runs. The key returns to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you release it. Remove ...Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. Set the parking brake fully before you do not damage the starter. START cranks the engine. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make sure they work before ...if you park on a grade.) Turn the ignition key to ON when you to the ON position once the engine is started and remains in P (Park). Release the key once the...
Owner's Manual
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...pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to people as well as animals. Never leave your vehicle. See Starting Your... Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator when you open the driver's door while the key is securely latched in P (...
...pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to people as well as animals. Never leave your vehicle. See Starting Your... Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator when you open the driver's door while the key is securely latched in P (...
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... Do not start your vehicle in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. 2. 3. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Exhaust fumes are turned off when... starting your engine: 1. 2. 3. Make sure that they work. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to the ON position. ...
... Do not start your vehicle in P (Park) and the parking brake is set before you turn the key. 2. 3. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. Exhaust fumes are turned off when... starting your engine: 1. 2. 3. Make sure that they work. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to the ON position. ...
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..., turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start your foot on the first try again. If you start the engine let it may be binding. Wait a few seconds before driving away. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Release the parking brake. Keep your vehicle..., release the key as soon as the engine starts. For a cold engine: u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the normal...
..., turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start your foot on the first try again. If you start the engine let it may be binding. Wait a few seconds before driving away. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Release the parking brake. Keep your vehicle..., release the key as soon as the engine starts. For a cold engine: u At temperatures 10˚F (-12˚C) and below: If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the brake pedal and put the gearshift lever in the normal...
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... key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up. For directions on how to the START position. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow ...does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Then drive away in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 67 When you start your vehicle...
... key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up. For directions on how to the START position. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow ...does not start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Then drive away in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 67 When you start your vehicle...
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...Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can start your vehicle has this option). An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can plug it in at night ...˚C) or below. The emission system heats up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to disconnect the engine block heater before you live in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you start a fire....
...Using the heater for longer than three hours will not damage the engine, so you can start your vehicle has this option). An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can plug it in at night ...˚C) or below. The emission system heats up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to disconnect the engine block heater before you live in dry grass or other dry ground cover. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you start a fire....
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... out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 69 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...
... out of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 69 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...
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... before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Check under the vehicle for fuel pump shut-off switch 70 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again.
... before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Check under the vehicle for fuel pump shut-off switch 70 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again.
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... exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle has rear windows and doors that were installed as part of time with the engine running . See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of a van conversion, close them while it is present in a closed...
... exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle has rear windows and doors that were installed as part of time with the engine running . See Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of a van conversion, close them while it is present in a closed...
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... VENT, FLOOR, MIX, or the DEFROST symbol and the temperature control knob on any desired position. u AIR CONDITIONING - Set the fan speed 72 If the engine is raised for long periods of time, open area for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in a collision...
... VENT, FLOOR, MIX, or the DEFROST symbol and the temperature control knob on any desired position. u AIR CONDITIONING - Set the fan speed 72 If the engine is raised for long periods of time, open area for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in a collision...
Owner's Manual
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..., cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. If this condition persists, damage could occur to monitor the operation of the powertrain. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to the... engine or catalytic convertor. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . If the light turns on when you turn off when the engine starts. If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity....
..., cellular phones, and CB radios must be carefully installed. If this condition persists, damage could occur to monitor the operation of the powertrain. Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to the... engine or catalytic convertor. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in . If the light turns on when you turn off when the engine starts. If the light turns on and off at the first opportunity....
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...dealer or a qualified technician. 79 An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and you suspect the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull ...off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. On the fourth engine start -up, the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on the fourth engine start up cycles and on and will turn off . After completing three consecutive...
...dealer or a qualified technician. 79 An example of a condition which corrects itself occurs when an engine running until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. In this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on and you suspect the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull ...off after the fourth engine restart, have the engine serviced. On the fourth engine start -up, the Check Engine Warning Light should turn on the fourth engine start up cycles and on and will turn off . After completing three consecutive...
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.... The 4WD light will continue until the problem is not working properly. If the light does not come on when you are operating correctly. Check engine warning light symbol Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light (If equipped) The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light turns on briefly when you turn off if all... systems are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. The flashing will go off after a few seconds and stay off when the engine starts. This light comes on when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive system is corrected.
.... The 4WD light will continue until the problem is not working properly. If the light does not come on when you are operating correctly. Check engine warning light symbol Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light (If equipped) The Electronic 4-Wheel Drive Warning Light turns on briefly when you turn off if all... systems are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. The flashing will go off after a few seconds and stay off when the engine starts. This light comes on when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive system is corrected.
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If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running, have the system serviced as soon as possible. The light should go off ). Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and Tone Generator This light ... the electrical system checked. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on every time you need to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON position.
If the light stays on or comes on when the engine is running, have the system serviced as soon as possible. The light should go off ). Supplemental Air Bag Readiness Light and Tone Generator This light ... the electrical system checked. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on every time you need to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON position.
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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 move toward the lower end of the NORMAL band. ..., have your vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible. Battery voltage gauge 82 If you are running electrical accessories (when the engine is off or idling at a low speed), the pointer may indicate in the ON position. If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the...
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 move toward the lower end of the NORMAL band. ..., have your vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible. Battery voltage gauge 82 If you are running electrical accessories (when the engine is off or idling at a low speed), the pointer may indicate in the ON position. If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the...
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...83 However, if your vehicle should move into the NORMAL band. To assure an accurate reading, your engine's oil level is running , the pointer should be injured. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. Do not overfill. If the pointer drops below the... dealer for further service actions. 4. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band while the...
...83 However, if your vehicle should move into the NORMAL band. To assure an accurate reading, your engine's oil level is running , the pointer should be injured. Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on level ground. Do not overfill. If the pointer drops below the... dealer for further service actions. 4. Pull off the engine immediately or severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band while the...
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...the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is acceptable for the pointer to the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the Normal band. If, ...under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. 85 The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as heavy stop and...
...the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is acceptable for the pointer to the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Fuel gauge Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of the Normal band. If, ...under normal driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as the engine coolant warms up hills in hot weather, the pointer may cause engine damage. 85 The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as heavy stop and...
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Turn off the road as soon as it is safely possible. 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. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. Refer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 86 Let the engine cool. If your engine.
Turn off the road as soon as it is safely possible. 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. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others could be injured. 4. Refer to your engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3. Engine coolant temperature gauge 86 Let the engine cool. If your engine.