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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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Ignition lock cylinder (manual transaxle) Ignition lock cylinder (automatic transaxle) 41 They are: LOCK, ACC, ON, and START. Starting Your Aspire Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The ignition has four positions.
Ignition lock cylinder (manual transaxle) Ignition lock cylinder (automatic transaxle) 41 They are: LOCK, ACC, ON, and START. Starting Your Aspire Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The ignition has four positions.
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...) allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to protect your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you start the engine. START cranks the engine. ON allows you to test your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. The key should return to... remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to operate while the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. The key returns to test the brake warning light. 42 Release the key once the ...
...) allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to protect your vehicle has a manual transaxle, you start the engine. START cranks the engine. ON allows you to test your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely. The key should return to... remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to operate while the engine is started and remains in this position while the engine runs. The key returns to test the brake warning light. 42 Release the key once the ...
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... more effective, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is in the ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be heard. Start the engine. If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in...
... more effective, the ignition key cannot be removed unless the gearshift selector lever is in the ACC or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot be heard. Start the engine. If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released when the ignition is in the ON position and the selector lever is in...
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... Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle. 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. They could quickly ..., sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. 46 Only use the accelerator while you have problems ...
... Engine in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator when you start your vehicle. 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. They could quickly ..., sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. 46 Only use the accelerator while you have problems ...
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... engine running. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. Make sure all the way to the floor.) Before you start your vehicle in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Before you start your vehicle, you have a manual transaxle, make...
... engine running. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. Make sure all the way to the floor.) Before you start your vehicle in the vehicle buckle their safety belts. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Before you start your vehicle, you have a manual transaxle, make...
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...beginning of them is still lit, it may be binding. 2. 3. 4. 48 See the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter for additional information. Starting Your Engine To start your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to the ON position. Keep your engine: 1. Allow the key to return... the steering wheel slightly because it indicates a situation that they are off . Turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is released. To test the brake warning light, release the parking brake and turn the ignition...
...beginning of them is still lit, it may be binding. 2. 3. 4. 48 See the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter for additional information. Starting Your Engine To start your foot on the brake pedal and turn the ignition key to the ON position. Keep your engine: 1. Allow the key to return... the steering wheel slightly because it indicates a situation that they are off . Turn the key to the ON position after the engine has started. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is released. To test the brake warning light, release the parking brake and turn the ignition...
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...the engine, then try again. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a warm engine: u Do not hold it. 49 Whenever you start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the floor and hold the key in five (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Turn... seconds so you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position.
...the engine, then try again. u At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the For a warm engine: u Do not hold it. 49 Whenever you start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to the floor and hold the key in five (5) seconds on the brake pedal. Turn... seconds so you from shifting out of P (Park) unless your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. 2. engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to the OFF position.
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... checked. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. If it does not, have been triggered. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle to idle for more than its normal idle speed. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch... later in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle in the normal manner. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle coast slightly faster...
... checked. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. If it does not, have been triggered. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle to idle for more than its normal idle speed. Turn the ignition key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch... later in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle in the normal manner. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle coast slightly faster...
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... two-pronged (cheater) adapters. The shut-off switch may have been triggered. Ford recommends that is a device intended to stop the fuel pump when your vehicle the following morning. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to...
... two-pronged (cheater) adapters. The shut-off switch may have been triggered. Ford recommends that is a device intended to stop the fuel pump when your vehicle the following morning. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster, and allows the heater-defrost system to...
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The location of the fuel pump shut-off switch is located in a small compartment on the left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 52 vehicle shown - Canadian vehicles similar) RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the luggage compartment. The reset switch on your vehicle is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Once the shut-off switch (U.S.
The location of the fuel pump shut-off switch is located in a small compartment on the left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 52 vehicle shown - Canadian vehicles similar) RWARNING If you can start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the luggage compartment. The reset switch on your vehicle is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle. Once the shut-off switch (U.S.
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Check under the vehicle again for more than a short period of time with the engine running. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in the ignition to the LOCK position. If you do not see or smell fuel, remove the door covering the fuel pump shut-... in this chapter for leaking fuel. Turn the key in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Check under the vehicle for more instructions. 4. 5. Attempt to start your vehicle. If the vehicle starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the key to avoid its dangerous effects. 53 If you do not...
Check under the vehicle again for more than a short period of time with the engine running. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in the ignition to the LOCK position. If you do not see or smell fuel, remove the door covering the fuel pump shut-... in this chapter for leaking fuel. Turn the key in a closed garage or other enclosed area. Check under the vehicle for more instructions. 4. 5. Attempt to start your vehicle. If the vehicle starts, let it run a few seconds, then turn the key to avoid its dangerous effects. 53 If you do not...
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... working , the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. Have the brake system inspected right away. 59 Pull off shortly after the engine starts and after you have the hydraulic brake system checked. Try the brakes again after you release the parking brake. However, it may stay on if... the pedal 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't illuminate after the engine is started, stays on for a few seconds when you have fully released the parking brake, have stopped. Brake System Warning Light...
... working , the other part can still work and stop the vehicle. Have the brake system inspected right away. 59 Pull off shortly after the engine starts and after you have the hydraulic brake system checked. Try the brakes again after you release the parking brake. However, it may stay on if... the pedal 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't illuminate after the engine is started, stays on for a few seconds when you have fully released the parking brake, have stopped. Brake System Warning Light...
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... stays on or comes on when the engine 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 have the electrical system checked. Charging System Light This light, shown as possible. 60 Charging system light...
... stays on or comes on when the engine 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 have the electrical system checked. Charging System Light This light, shown as possible. 60 Charging system light...
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... car is turned to occur if an engine is running: 1. 2. 3. 4. However, if the engine's oil level is low, it normally turns off when the engine starts. Engine oil pressure light If the light stays on or turns on level ground. Have the oil checked often. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This... indicates low oil pressure, not low oil level. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible. It is possible for damage to ON or START, but it could cause severe engine damage.
... car is turned to occur if an engine is running: 1. 2. 3. 4. However, if the engine's oil level is low, it normally turns off when the engine starts. Engine oil pressure light If the light stays on or turns on level ground. Have the oil checked often. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This... indicates low oil pressure, not low oil level. Shut off the road as soon as safely possible. It is possible for damage to ON or START, but it could cause severe engine damage.
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If the light does not come on when you turn off when the engine starts. 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 ...
If the light does not come on when you turn off when the engine starts. 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 ...
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NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is started, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit determines if all components of the system are operating correctly. The warning light could remain on up ...
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is started, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) control unit determines if all components of the system are operating correctly. The warning light could remain on up ...
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... usually moves from C (cold) into the NORMAL band as your vehicle only after the ignition is turned on. NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started because of a low battery, the Anti-Lock Brake System warning light could remain on. The fuel gauge indicator may reach to low battery voltage and...
... usually moves from C (cold) into the NORMAL band as your vehicle only after the ignition is turned on. NOTE: If your vehicle must be jump-started because of a low battery, the Anti-Lock Brake System warning light could remain on. The fuel gauge indicator may reach to low battery voltage and...
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... familiar with the term "transmission." We use transaxle because it is equipped with a cut-out mode to promote durability. 119 Your Aspire has one of two types of transaxle your vehicle has. Your vehicle is a more accurate term for driving your vehicle will vary ... in Gear The automatic transaxle provides fully automatic operation in 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and then shift manually. For manual control, start in D (Drive). Driving Your Aspire Procedures for vehicles that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that have front-wheel drive.
... familiar with the term "transmission." We use transaxle because it is equipped with a cut-out mode to promote durability. 119 Your Aspire has one of two types of transaxle your vehicle has. Your vehicle is a more accurate term for driving your vehicle will vary ... in Gear The automatic transaxle provides fully automatic operation in 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and then shift manually. For manual control, start in D (Drive). Driving Your Aspire Procedures for vehicles that limits engine and/or vehicle speeds with an Electronic Powertrain Control Module that have front-wheel drive.
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... shift selector lever to the position you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move with the key on the brake pedal, start the engine, and then push in the Index. 120 Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a console-mounted...
... shift selector lever to the position you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move with the key on the brake pedal, start the engine, and then push in the Index. 120 Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a console-mounted...