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Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints...11 Starting Your Aspire ...41 Warning Lights and Gauges ...55 Instrument Panel Controls...67 Steering Column Controls ...81 Features...91 Electronic Sound Systems...107 Driving Your Aspire ...119 Roadside Emergencies ...137 Customer Assistance...153 Reporting Safety Defects...160 Accessories ...165 Servicing Your Aspire...173 Quick Index...247 Index...257 Service Station Information -- 1.3L Engine...276
Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints...11 Starting Your Aspire ...41 Warning Lights and Gauges ...55 Instrument Panel Controls...67 Steering Column Controls ...81 Features...91 Electronic Sound Systems...107 Driving Your Aspire ...119 Roadside Emergencies ...137 Customer Assistance...153 Reporting Safety Defects...160 Accessories ...165 Servicing Your Aspire...173 Quick Index...247 Index...257 Service Station Information -- 1.3L Engine...276
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Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of many items of required equipment. u Avoid sudden stops. See Engine oil recommendations in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. applicability of such laws and regulations to your intended use special "break-in period for new ... for the installation of equipment which may be ordered for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. has new brake linings, you can anticipate when to how you drive it. During the break-in period during the first 1,000 miles...
Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of many items of required equipment. u Avoid sudden stops. See Engine oil recommendations in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. applicability of such laws and regulations to your intended use special "break-in period for new ... for the installation of equipment which may be ordered for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of engine oil that Ford recommends. has new brake linings, you can anticipate when to how you drive it. During the break-in period during the first 1,000 miles...
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... your key is not running. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to operate while the engine is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to make ... from theft. The key returns to protect your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you do not damage the starter. START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to remove the key. LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the gearshift lever in this position...
... your key is not running. ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to operate while the engine is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn, move your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to make ... from theft. The key returns to protect your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you do not damage the starter. START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to remove the key. LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the gearshift lever in this position...
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... ignition key cannot be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is not a malfunction. See Emergency Override System later in the P (Park) position. 43 Start the engine. Keep the brake pedal depressed while moving your safety, the optional automatic transaxle has a shift-lock system, which prevents shifting the transaxle out of the...
... ignition key cannot be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is not a malfunction. See Emergency Override System later in the P (Park) position. 43 Start the engine. Keep the brake pedal depressed while moving your safety, the optional automatic transaxle has a shift-lock system, which prevents shifting the transaxle out of the...
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... accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Only use the accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle started. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures ...in your vehicle. 46 Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to people as well as animals.
... accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Only use the accelerator while you have problems getting your vehicle started. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to avoid pressing down on hot, sunny days, temperatures ...in your vehicle. 46 Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to people as well as animals.
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... into Neutral before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. If you...
... into Neutral before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. If you...
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... released. If you release the parking brake, the brake warning light should illuminate until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine, check all the warning lights to make sure that needs your foot on the brake pedal... light, release the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ON position. Keep your attention. After starting your engine: 1. Turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is still lit, it may be binding. 2. 3. 4....
... released. If you release the parking brake, the brake warning light should illuminate until the engine starts. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine, check all the warning lights to make sure that needs your foot on the brake pedal... light, release the parking brake and turn the ignition key to the ON position. Keep your attention. After starting your engine: 1. Turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is still lit, it may be binding. 2. 3. 4....
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... approximately ten (10) seconds so you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. After starting, allow the engine to the OFF position. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold the key in the START position for a few...start your foot is on the brake pedal. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a warm engine: u Do not hold it. 49 Whenever you do not flood the engine, then try again. Turn the ignition key to idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. NOTE: Automatic transaxle...
... approximately ten (10) seconds so you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. After starting, allow the engine to the OFF position. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold the key in the START position for a few...start your foot is on the brake pedal. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a warm engine: u Do not hold it. 49 Whenever you do not flood the engine, then try again. Turn the ignition key to idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. NOTE: Automatic transaxle...
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...produce very high temperatures in this chapter. If it does not, have been triggered. For directions on how to the START position. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later ... system heats up . Then drive away in dry grass or other damage. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes. When you start a fire....
...produce very high temperatures in this chapter. If it does not, have been triggered. For directions on how to the START position. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after a short time. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later ... system heats up . Then drive away in dry grass or other damage. It should, however, slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes. When you start a fire....
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... heater on, simply plug it in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Ford recommends that you can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Using the Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before you start your...
... heater on, simply plug it in a region where temperatures reach -10˚F (-23˚C) or below. Ford recommends that you can plug it into a grounded 110-volt outlet. Using the Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before you start your...
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... leaking fuel. If you can try to avoid its dangerous effects. 53 If you do not start your vehicle again. RWARNING Do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for leaking fuel. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and... start after a collision or major jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the key in exhaust fumes. Check under the vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running.
... leaking fuel. If you can try to avoid its dangerous effects. 53 If you do not start your vehicle again. RWARNING Do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for leaking fuel. Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and... start after a collision or major jolt: 1. 2. 3. Turn the key in exhaust fumes. Check under the vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running.
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... systems checked whenever: u your vehicle is raised for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your engine to bring in outside air) position. 54 Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning to idle for long periods of your choice and the air...
... systems checked whenever: u your vehicle is raised for service u the sound of the exhaust system changes u your vehicle has been damaged in a collision Improve your engine to bring in outside air) position. 54 Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning to idle for long periods of your choice and the air...
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... to stop the vehicle. Try the brakes again after you release the parking brake. If one part isn't working well. Pull off shortly after the engine starts and after you have the hydraulic brake system checked. If it does stay on for longer than 60 seconds, or comes on if the... road and stop the vehicle. For good braking, you have fully released the parking brake, have stopped. This light will also come on after the engine is harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the floor, or it may take longer to START or ON. If the light doesn...
... to stop the vehicle. Try the brakes again after you release the parking brake. If one part isn't working well. Pull off shortly after the engine starts and after you have the hydraulic brake system checked. If it does stay on for longer than 60 seconds, or comes on if the... road and stop the vehicle. For good braking, you have fully released the parking brake, have stopped. This light will also come on after the engine is harder to push, the pedal may go closer to the floor, or it may take longer to START or ON. If the light doesn...
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... 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 have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 60 Have the brakes checked immediately. The light should go ...
... 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 have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 60 Have the brakes checked immediately. The light should go ...
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.... Have the oil checked often. Continued operation could affect the oil pressure. Make sure the car is on while the engine is low. Do not operate the engine when the oil light is on the dipstick before you when the oil is running: 1. 2. 3. 4. This light comes on the oil light to the... full mark on . For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible. Do not overfill. Add oil to tell you drive your car...
.... Have the oil checked often. Continued operation could affect the oil pressure. Make sure the car is on while the engine is low. Do not operate the engine when the oil light is on the dipstick before you when the oil is running: 1. 2. 3. 4. This light comes on the oil light to the... full mark on . For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible. Do not overfill. Add oil to tell you drive your car...
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Check engine warning light This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the ON position, but should turn the ignition to the ON position ... as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine. High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is the computer system that controls the operating conditions of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to high beam or when...
Check engine warning light This light comes on briefly when you turn the ignition to the ON position, but should turn the ignition to the ON position ... as soon as possible. This indicates a possible problem with one of the engine. High beam light Check Engine Warning Light This light comes on when the electronic engine control system is the computer system that controls the operating conditions of the engine's emission control systems. You do not need to high beam or when...
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... anti-lock brake system warning light comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. When the engine is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. 64
... anti-lock brake system warning light comes on while driving, have the braking system checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. When the engine is disabled but normal brake function remains operational. 64
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... the fuel tank. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you are driving in the system. This is the result of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into the NORMAL band as your vehicle only after the ignition is ...vehicle is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be turned off while putting fuel in the tank in motion. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of fuel movement within the tank. NOTE: If your vehicle must be accurate. The ignition must ...
... the fuel tank. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you are driving in the system. This is the result of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The pointer usually moves from C (cold) into the NORMAL band as your vehicle only after the ignition is ...vehicle is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will not be turned off while putting fuel in the tank in motion. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge indicates the temperature of fuel movement within the tank. NOTE: If your vehicle must be accurate. The ignition must ...
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... odometer tells you the total number of individual trips. Trip Odometer The trip odometer records the distance of miles (kilometers) your engine. (See Engine coolant in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your... engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3. 4. Let the engine cool. If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is moving. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to overheat, have the ...
... odometer tells you the total number of individual trips. Trip Odometer The trip odometer records the distance of miles (kilometers) your engine. (See Engine coolant in the Index.) If you do not follow these instructions, you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your... engine coolant overheats: 1. 2. 3. 4. Let the engine cool. If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is moving. Before each trip, set the trip odometer to overheat, have the ...
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..., it is installed, an engine idle speed control system must be installed. If an aftermarket air conditioner is normal for engine speed loss that compensates for water to maintain desired cooling. Engine Idle Speed Control System Genuine Ford air conditioning (either factory-installed... or dealer-installed) has an engine idle speed control system that may stall....
..., it is installed, an engine idle speed control system must be installed. If an aftermarket air conditioner is normal for engine speed loss that compensates for water to maintain desired cooling. Engine Idle Speed Control System Genuine Ford air conditioning (either factory-installed... or dealer-installed) has an engine idle speed control system that may stall....