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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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... judged. We It is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. We are our partners. u Dealers and suppliers are a team. Introductory Information Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is dedication to learning what you in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability. Our u Continuous improvement...
... judged. We It is the continuous commitment to achieve the best result possible. We are our partners. u Dealers and suppliers are a team. Introductory Information Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is dedication to learning what you in our services, our human relations, our competitiveness, and our profitability. Our u Continuous improvement...
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... This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of the options available to yourself, your dealer. This guide has information about the subject matter you additional information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may discontinue models or change specifications or...RWARNING 2 Our conduct worldwide must be especially careful in effect when this guide was approved for its integrity and for printing. Ford may not have bought all WARNINGS carefully. u Integrity is socially responsible and commands respect for its positive contributions to your passengers...
... This Guide Congratulations on the purchase of the options available to yourself, your dealer. This guide has information about the subject matter you additional information about the equipment and the options for your new vehicle. You may discontinue models or change specifications or...RWARNING 2 Our conduct worldwide must be especially careful in effect when this guide was approved for its integrity and for printing. Ford may not have bought all WARNINGS carefully. u Integrity is socially responsible and commands respect for its positive contributions to your passengers...
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..., Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found. Canadian Owners - French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your vehicle in good condition. A record log is not listed, ... can use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for keeping your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of other related words and look them up. To use the Quick Index, Table of all services performed. 3 If the word...
..., Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. The Quick Index at the end of the book provides a page number following each item which indicates where detailed information can be found. Canadian Owners - French Version French Owner Guides can be obtained from your vehicle in good condition. A record log is not listed, ... can use the Index, turn to the back of the book and search in the alphabetical listing for keeping your dealer or by writing to Ford Motor Company of other related words and look them up. To use the Quick Index, Table of all services performed. 3 If the word...
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... Plan for the details. 4 This optional contract provides service protection for more details about your vehicle's warranties and your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take... on the first page of charge. See your dealer for a longer period of time than the basic warranty that comes with your Warranty Information Booklet, you can buy this owner guide. About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by three types of purchase, you may still be ...
... Plan for the details. 4 This optional contract provides service protection for more details about your vehicle's warranties and your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take... on the first page of charge. See your dealer for a longer period of time than the basic warranty that comes with your Warranty Information Booklet, you can buy this owner guide. About the Warranties Your vehicle is covered by three types of purchase, you may still be ...
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... statement and the Vehicle Identification Number. The label also contains Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and information codes for the way you intend to determine the 6 Federal Highway Administration Regulation Regulations such as those issued by the Federal Highway Administration or ...label location The label contains the name of the manufacturer, the month and year of the registered owner to use the vehicle. For further information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained on it, refer to the Index.
... statement and the Vehicle Identification Number. The label also contains Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Ratings, wheel and tire data and information codes for the way you intend to determine the 6 Federal Highway Administration Regulation Regulations such as those issued by the Federal Highway Administration or ...label location The label contains the name of the manufacturer, the month and year of the registered owner to use the vehicle. For further information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained on it, refer to the Index.
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... (1,600 km) that you drive your vehicle. Because your vehicle - Watch traffic carefully so that Ford recommends. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in the Index. Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of many items of equipment which may be ordered for your vehicle.
... (1,600 km) that you drive your vehicle. Because your vehicle - Watch traffic carefully so that Ford recommends. Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in the Index. Your Ford dealer has information about the availability of many items of equipment which may be ordered for your vehicle.
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... sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of a collision. In most states and in case of safety belts helps to properly use these safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint...
... sound. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in this chapter for Children in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Safety Restraints Important Safety Belt Information The use of a collision. In most states and in case of safety belts helps to properly use these safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint...
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... locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard...
... locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. NOTE: Be sure to read and understand Important Safety Belt Information at the beginning of this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard...
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... back up power, and the supplemental air bag ignitors. 20 Failure to follow this vehicle, please refer to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or...deploying air bag. How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of a collision. For further information about the proper mounting of equipment in the event of the Driver and Passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a...
... back up power, and the supplemental air bag ignitors. 20 Failure to follow this vehicle, please refer to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. RWARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or...deploying air bag. How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates The Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System consists of a collision. For further information about the proper mounting of equipment in the event of the Driver and Passenger air bags, impact sensors, a system diagnostic module, a...
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For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps in sunny weather; If you do not install and use of a child safety seat ... of providing a tether anchorage. When possible, put in your vehicle. RWARNING Carefully follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. they could burn a small child.
For more information on top tether straps see Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps in sunny weather; If you do not install and use of a child safety seat ... of providing a tether anchorage. When possible, put in your vehicle. RWARNING Carefully follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. they could burn a small child.
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... that seat position. 37 Hook the tether strap hook around the webbing near the center of the shoulder portion of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Refer to automatic locking mode. Pull all the stored belt out of...
... that seat position. 37 Hook the tether strap hook around the webbing near the center of the shoulder portion of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Refer to automatic locking mode. Pull all the stored belt out of...
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... depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in the ON position. To make the system more information. Push in the P (Park) position. 43 Shift-lock System For your gearshift lever. Depress and hold the brake pedal. See Emergency Override System later in...
... depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in the ON position. To make the system more information. Push in the P (Park) position. 43 Shift-lock System For your gearshift lever. Depress and hold the brake pedal. See Emergency Override System later in...
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... the ON position. Keep your attention. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is released. See the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter for additional information. The brake warning light should go off . Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position. After starting your engine: 1. DO NOT depress the accelerator...
... the ON position. Keep your attention. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is released. See the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter for additional information. The brake warning light should go off . Follow the steps under Preparing to the START position. After starting your engine: 1. DO NOT depress the accelerator...
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... ignition key is on the oil light to occur if an engine is low. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible. For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Make sure the car is turned to the full mark on . Engine oil pressure light...
... ignition key is on the oil light to occur if an engine is low. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible. For more information about adding oil, see Engine oil recommendations in the Index. Make sure the car is turned to the full mark on . Engine oil pressure light...
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Radio For information about the radio in your vehicle, refer to the Audio Systems Chapter in damage to entering a car wash. If the antenna is not fully extended, ...
Radio For information about the radio in your vehicle, refer to the Audio Systems Chapter in damage to entering a car wash. If the antenna is not fully extended, ...
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... warm up the windshield with the defroster before you cannot see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the reservoir, consult your nearest authorized Ford dealer. RWARNING In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your windshield wiper blades, see through the ...the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. See Servicing Your Aspire later in a collision. Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is low. For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your vision. If there is fluid ...
... warm up the windshield with the defroster before you cannot see Windshield washer fluid and Wipers in the reservoir, consult your nearest authorized Ford dealer. RWARNING In freezing weather, the washer solution may freeze on the windshield and obscure your windshield wiper blades, see through the ...the washers at any time for more than 15 seconds continuously. See Servicing Your Aspire later in a collision. Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid container is low. For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing your vision. If there is fluid ...
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...with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. There is a nationwide network of 98.7 MHz may not use other frequencies. Not all frequencies will tune to each of this limited warranty. Important Warranty and Service Information u Warranty... radio station that is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. Some FM radio stations advertise a "rounded-off" frequency which is assigned a frequency of qualified Ford authorized repair centers to a given area. Consult your dealer for further information.
...with your Ford audio system, return to your dealer for three years or 36,000 miles (60,000 kilometers), whichever comes first. There is a nationwide network of 98.7 MHz may not use other frequencies. Not all frequencies will tune to each of this limited warranty. Important Warranty and Service Information u Warranty... radio station that is not the frequency they actually broadcast on. Some FM radio stations advertise a "rounded-off" frequency which is assigned a frequency of qualified Ford authorized repair centers to a given area. Consult your dealer for further information.
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... these directions for at least 15 minutes. If in the Index. Do not disconnect the battery of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil. For further information, see Jumper Cables in doubt, call for road service. To avoid damaging your vehicle or your vehicle. RWARNING Do not push-start and connecting the...
... these directions for at least 15 minutes. If in the Index. Do not disconnect the battery of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable oil. For further information, see Jumper Cables in doubt, call for road service. To avoid damaging your vehicle or your vehicle. RWARNING Do not push-start and connecting the...
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... the fuel pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch may have your vehicle has been involved in the illustration under Step 1. For information on how to have been triggered. Secure the conventional tire where the spare was stored with the bolt provided. 8. 9. 10. Suggested towing options include wheel...
... the fuel pump shut-off switch, see Fuel pump shut-off switch may have your vehicle has been involved in the illustration under Step 1. For information on how to have been triggered. Secure the conventional tire where the spare was stored with the bolt provided. 8. 9. 10. Suggested towing options include wheel...