Owner's Manual
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...Mercury dealer. 31 If any of the following: u the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, u or it will not light immediately after ignition is equipped with a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. Unless serviced, the air bag Supplemental Restraint System may not ...or its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The air bag system uses a readiness light on , u or a group of the air bag system is operating ...
...Mercury dealer. 31 If any of the following: u the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, u or it will not light immediately after ignition is equipped with a diagnostic module, which controls a readiness lamp and a warning tone. Unless serviced, the air bag Supplemental Restraint System may not ...or its own circuits, the air bag electrical system, the air bag readiness light, the air bag power, and the air bag inflators. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. The air bag system uses a readiness light on , u or a group of the air bag system is operating ...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
...engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 If your key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. OFF allows you to operate while the engine is the only position that allows you to protect your vehicle from theft.... LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. LOCK is not running. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in...
...engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. 61 If your key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. OFF allows you to operate while the engine is the only position that allows you to protect your vehicle from theft.... LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. LOCK is not running. Starting Your Aerostar Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in...
Owner's Manual
Page 63
... foot from the service brake. (This will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you park on a grade.) Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. Release the key once the engine starts so that you release it. Put the gearshift in this position while the engine...
... foot from the service brake. (This will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you park on a grade.) Turn the ignition key to LOCK. Removing the Key From the Ignition 1. 2. Release the key once the engine starts so that you release it. Put the gearshift in this position while the engine...
Owner's Manual
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...Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures...accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle. 63 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is in the ignition. Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to use the ...
...Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle. See Starting Your Engine in this chapter for details about when to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures...accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle. 63 RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is in the ignition. Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to use the ...
Owner's Manual
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Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake is parked. 64 Exhaust fumes are turned off when ...
Make sure the headlamps and other enclosed area. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Never sit in P (Park) and the parking brake is parked. 64 Exhaust fumes are turned off when ...
Owner's Manual
Page 67
...you must be functional. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to the chapter titled Servicing Your Aerostar in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure ...described above, it one position clockwise (ignition in the ON position.) If you cannot shift from P (Park) unless you from shifting from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. RWARNING...
...you must be functional. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to the chapter titled Servicing Your Aerostar in this Owner Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses. If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure ...described above, it one position clockwise (ignition in the ON position.) If you cannot shift from P (Park) unless you from shifting from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. RWARNING...
Owner's Manual
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... in the normal manner. If the engine still does not start after a short time. For directions on how to the START position. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after...attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If it . Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up. When you start your vehicle move slightly faster than 10 minutes. Turn the ignition key to idle for more than its normal idle speed. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it does not, have...
... in the normal manner. If the engine still does not start after a short time. For directions on how to the START position. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after...attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. If it . Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up. When you start your vehicle move slightly faster than 10 minutes. Turn the ignition key to idle for more than its normal idle speed. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it does not, have...
Owner's Manual
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...to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Reset button for leaking fuel. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for leaking fuel. If you see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. If you do not see... different mechanical problem. If you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If your vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. If the button is already set, you can try to the OFF position. Check under the vehicle again for...
...to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Reset button for leaking fuel. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for leaking fuel. If you see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. If you do not see... different mechanical problem. If you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If your vehicle again. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. If the button is already set, you can try to the OFF position. Check under the vehicle again for...
Owner's Manual
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... show two things - that the parking brake is low in the master cylinder reservoir. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the light stays on or comes on when you to verify...
... show two things - that the parking brake is low in the master cylinder reservoir. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. If the light stays on or comes on when you to verify...
Owner's Manual
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... driving, have your vehicle's electrical system checked immediately. Rear Anti-Lock (ABS) Brake Warning Light To check the rear ABS brake warning light turn the ignition key to flash in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake...
... driving, have your vehicle's electrical system checked immediately. Rear Anti-Lock (ABS) Brake Warning Light To check the rear ABS brake warning light turn the ignition key to flash in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal brake...
Owner's Manual
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... when the key is turned to the ON position, the light comes on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn the ignition to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will come on. Door ajar light 77 u If the safety belt is buckled while the... light is u If the safety belt is buckled before the ignition is not completely shut when you to 8 seconds. Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you turn off. on for...
... when the key is turned to the ON position, the light comes on and the chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn the ignition to the ON position, neither the light nor the chime will come on. Door ajar light 77 u If the safety belt is buckled while the... light is u If the safety belt is buckled before the ignition is not completely shut when you to 8 seconds. Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime This warning light and chime remind you turn off. on for...
Owner's Manual
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... carefully installed. Additions such as possible. If the light does not come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to have your vehicle towed in. The light comes on when you turn the ignition to monitor the operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Have your vehicle towed...
... carefully installed. Additions such as possible. If the light does not come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to have your vehicle towed in. The light comes on when you turn the ignition to monitor the operation of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Have your vehicle towed...
Owner's Manual
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... will flash a certain number of times indicating the location of the problem. The 4WD system remains safe to operate and the vehicle should turn the ignition to the ON position, but should be returned for service. If a problem is corrected. Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light 80 If the light does not... until the problem is detected, the 4WD warning light will go off after a few seconds and stay off when the engine starts. Each time the ignition key is turned on when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive system is not working properly. This light comes on briefly when you turn the...
... will flash a certain number of times indicating the location of the problem. The 4WD system remains safe to operate and the vehicle should turn the ignition to the ON position, but should be returned for service. If a problem is corrected. Electronic 4-wheel drive warning light 80 If the light does not... until the problem is detected, the 4WD warning light will go off after a few seconds and stay off when the engine starts. Each time the ignition key is turned on when the Electronic 4-Wheel Drive system is not working properly. This light comes on briefly when you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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The light should go off ). Charging System 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 the ON position. Supplemental Air Bag ...Readiness Light and Tone Generator This light illuminates for six seconds when the ignition is running, have the electrical system checked. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on every time you need to have...
The light should go off ). Charging System 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 the ON position. Supplemental Air Bag ...Readiness Light and Tone Generator This light illuminates for six seconds when the ignition is running, have the electrical system checked. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on every time you need to have...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
..., have your vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it is charging. If the battery is safely possible. If you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the upper range of the NORMAL band while the battery is safely possible. If it stays outside the normal band area, have...
..., have your vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as it is charging. If the battery is safely possible. If you the battery voltage when the ignition key is in the upper range of the NORMAL band while the battery is safely possible. If it stays outside the normal band area, have...
Owner's Manual
Page 85
Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. NOTE: The chime will not sound when the autolamp has activated the shutoff ... ON. This is open when the parking lamps or headlamps are turned to the ON position. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be obtained with the vehicle on . High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on smooth, level ground. 84 High...
Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. NOTE: The chime will not sound when the autolamp has activated the shutoff ... ON. This is open when the parking lamps or headlamps are turned to the ON position. For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition switch should be obtained with the vehicle on . High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on smooth, level ground. 84 High...
Owner's Manual
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't flash) when you use the accepted hand signals in the meantime. Have this condition corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you signal a turn, the turn signal lever - wiper and washer operation 110 Interval wiper on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position. High Beams and Flashing the Lamps Headlamp high beam and flash-to-pass operation Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on turn signaling system is malfunctioning.
If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't flash) when you use the accepted hand signals in the meantime. Have this condition corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you signal a turn, the turn signal lever - wiper and washer operation 110 Interval wiper on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be turned to the ON or ACC position. High Beams and Flashing the Lamps Headlamp high beam and flash-to-pass operation Windshield Wipers and Washer To turn on turn signaling system is malfunctioning.
Owner's Manual
Page 108
... and window are clear of the window(s) before closing. 127 This will also prevent cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. You must place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to prevent exhaust fumes from falling out. Windows Sliding side windows Opening the sliding side window Using the...
... and window are clear of the window(s) before closing. 127 This will also prevent cargo from being drawn into the vehicle. You must place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to prevent exhaust fumes from falling out. Windows Sliding side windows Opening the sliding side window Using the...
Owner's Manual
Page 131
... the knobs and buttons control several different functions, so be sure to turn it was set above a certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the ignition switch is turned off, the volume will remain in the radio mode, pushing the button more than once will come back to... work for both radio and CD operation. When in the position it off . How to turn the radio on . These functions are used with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
... the knobs and buttons control several different functions, so be sure to turn it was set above a certain listening level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the ignition switch is turned off, the volume will remain in the radio mode, pushing the button more than once will come back to... work for both radio and CD operation. When in the position it off . How to turn the radio on . These functions are used with the Ford Compact Disc Player.
Owner's Manual
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... reads "FADE." Push the "+" side of speaker balance and fader functions after adjustments are in the clock mode, the time will be viewed with the ignition off. Push the "CLOCK" button and the time will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then change the display from radio frequency to volume...
... reads "FADE." Push the "+" side of speaker balance and fader functions after adjustments are in the clock mode, the time will be viewed with the ignition off. Push the "CLOCK" button and the time will be displayed for approximately ten seconds and then change the display from radio frequency to volume...