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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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... is dedication to learning what you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition. u Dealers and suppliers are a team. Introductory Information Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is essential to our success. Our u Continuous improvement is the continuous commitment to detail. We must treat one priority. u You... the focus of that concept with you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of everything we do: in our products - in their safety and value - and in everything we do.
... is dedication to learning what you in mind, providing better products and services than our competition. u Dealers and suppliers are a team. Introductory Information Ford's Commitment to You At Ford Motor Company, excellence is essential to our success. Our u Continuous improvement is the continuous commitment to detail. We must treat one priority. u You... the focus of that concept with you want, determination to develop the right concept, and execution of everything we do: in our products - in their safety and value - and in everything we do.
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It is recessed in the following places: u on the metal tag attached to Ford Motor Company about your vehicle. u on the Safety Compliance Certification label 5 It is required by looking through the windshield from outside your vehicle. If someone tampers with it, it will be destroyed or ...a series of the cowl top panel on the driver's side - you can see the tag by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is made of the instrument panel. - this number any time you write to the top of diagonal lines will appear. Your Vehicle Identification...
It is recessed in the following places: u on the metal tag attached to Ford Motor Company about your vehicle. u on the Safety Compliance Certification label 5 It is required by looking through the windshield from outside your vehicle. If someone tampers with it, it will be destroyed or ...a series of the cowl top panel on the driver's side - you can see the tag by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is made of the instrument panel. - this number any time you write to the top of diagonal lines will appear. Your Vehicle Identification...
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...the vehicle. It is the responsibility of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number. For further information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained on it, refer to the Index. Federal Highway Administration Regulation Regulations such as those issued... by the Federal Highway Administration or issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and/or state and local laws and regulations may require additional equipment for additional vehicle data...
...the vehicle. It is the responsibility of manufacture, the certification statement and the Vehicle Identification Number. For further information about the Safety Compliance Certification Label and the information contained on it, refer to the Index. Federal Highway Administration Regulation Regulations such as those issued... by the Federal Highway Administration or issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and/or state and local laws and regulations may require additional equipment for additional vehicle data...
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... and your passengers in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in case of safety belts helps to properly use . Also see Safety Restraints for Children in Canada the law requires their use these safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u ...low on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on how to restrain you and your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips....
... and your passengers in the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in case of safety belts helps to properly use . Also see Safety Restraints for Children in Canada the law requires their use these safety belts. Safety belts provide best restraint when: u the seatback is upright u ...low on the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on how to restrain you and your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips....
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... cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Failure to lessen the risk of injury in a collision. 12 Never...
... cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, children should always ride with a twisted or jammed safety belt. RWARNING Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Lock the doors of your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is moving. Failure to lessen the risk of injury in a collision. 12 Never...
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... as low as possible around your movement. Be sure the belt is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into your shoulder and chest. Fastening the safety belt Adjust the lap part of the belt by pulling on the shoulder belt until you best. After you brake hard, turn hard, or if...
... as low as possible around your movement. Be sure the belt is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into your shoulder and chest. Fastening the safety belt Adjust the lap part of the belt by pulling on the shoulder belt until you best. After you brake hard, turn hard, or if...
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...mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. 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 cornering, or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for all passengers. Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. Unfastening ...
...mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. 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 cornering, or impacts of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for all passengers. Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this chapter. Unfastening ...
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... seats where dual locking retractors are provided. This mode provides the following steps: 1. 2. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. u Child safety seat installation. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the automatic locking mode. 3. 15 Grasp the shoulder portion of the... mode). At this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of the belt is extracted, and when allowed to retract, a clicking...
... seats where dual locking retractors are provided. This mode provides the following steps: 1. 2. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt. u Child safety seat installation. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the automatic locking mode. 3. 15 Grasp the shoulder portion of the... mode). At this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and will remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of the belt is extracted, and when allowed to retract, a clicking...
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...allowed to retract completely, the retractor will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in a collision be replaced. Ford recommends that they do not show damage and continue to the vehicle ...sensitive (emergency) locking mode. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not need to make sure that all safety belt assemblies used in...
...allowed to retract completely, the retractor will affect the performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of personal injury. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in a collision be replaced. Ford recommends that they do not show damage and continue to the vehicle ...sensitive (emergency) locking mode. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not need to make sure that all safety belt assemblies used in...
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... Importance of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Cleaning the Safety Belts Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is provided. 17 Do not... bleach or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it. RWARNING All occupants of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in moderate to severe frontal collisions. Air Bag Supplemental ...
... Importance of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts, even when an air bag Supplemental Restraint System is recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Cleaning the Safety Belts Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is provided. 17 Do not... bleach or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it. RWARNING All occupants of Wearing Safety Belts RWARNING Safety belts must be properly restrained and help reduce the risk of injury in moderate to severe frontal collisions. Air Bag Supplemental ...
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... bag) when it inflates. In order to help provide additional protection for you in frontal collisions u reduce the risk of being thrown from your safety belts to: u help keep you . RWARNING If a passenger is not properly seated and restrained, an inflating air bag could possibly hurt you ...are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with considerable force. If you as it inflates u reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or rear impact collisions, because ...
... bag) when it inflates. In order to help provide additional protection for you in frontal collisions u reduce the risk of being thrown from your safety belts to: u help keep you . RWARNING If a passenger is not properly seated and restrained, an inflating air bag could possibly hurt you ...are four very important reasons to use safety belts even with considerable force. If you as it inflates u reduce the risk of harm in rollover, side or rear impact collisions, because ...
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... seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. REAR-FACING INFANT CARRIERS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child safety seats and infant seats should be secured in the rear seat whenever possible. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top...
... seat as far back from the instrument panel as possible. REAR-FACING INFANT CARRIERS MUST ALWAYS BE SECURED IN THE REAR SEAT, and other child safety seats and infant seats should be secured in the rear seat whenever possible. The force of the rapidly inflating air bag could push the top...
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...the system wiring, the air bag readiness light, the air bag back up power, and the supplemental air bag ignitors. 20 Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. Ask for Children. at 1-800-782-4356.... system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. For additional important safety information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. RWARNING...
...the system wiring, the air bag readiness light, the air bag back up power, and the supplemental air bag ignitors. 20 Failure to Ford's brochure entitled Some Important Information About Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System which connects the components. Ask for Children. at 1-800-782-4356.... system diagnostic module, a readiness light and tone, and the electrical wiring which can be obtained by calling Helm Inc. For additional important safety information on the steering wheel or in front seat areas that may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. RWARNING...
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... and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less - you are more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. Safety Restraints for these areas are required by law to ride in any area of your local and state laws for children. RWARNING Never let a passenger... while the vehicle is extremely dangerous to be properly restrained. In a collision, people riding in your vehicle is not equipped with seats and safety belts. If small children ride in these children. Check your vehicle that are made specially for children. and Canada, you must put them in...
... and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less - you are more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. Safety Restraints for these areas are required by law to ride in any area of your local and state laws for children. RWARNING Never let a passenger... while the vehicle is extremely dangerous to be properly restrained. In a collision, people riding in your vehicle is not equipped with seats and safety belts. If small children ride in these children. Check your vehicle that are made specially for children. and Canada, you must put them in...
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... near them. RWARNING Carefully follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Check seat covers and buckles before you do not install and use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be ...injured in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that is capable...
... near them. RWARNING Carefully follow the safety seat manufacturer's instructions when installing and using the safety seat. Check seat covers and buckles before you do not install and use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Ford recommends the use the safety seat properly, the child may be ...injured in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that is capable...
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... seatback, armrests or console. All child restraint systems are designed to be sure to the most rearward position if possible and use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the tongue is moving. The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air bag could push ...top of the instrument panel, or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is securely fastened in the buckle. When installing a child safety seat, be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. 27 Front passengers, especially children and...
... seatback, armrests or console. All child restraint systems are designed to be sure to the most rearward position if possible and use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position, and make sure the tongue is moving. The force of the rapidly inflating passenger air bag could push ...top of the instrument panel, or lean over near the air bag cover when the vehicle is securely fastened in the buckle. When installing a child safety seat, be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or by the lap portion of a lap-shoulder belt. 27 Front passengers, especially children and...
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..., the child occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or sudden stop or collision. An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the tongue between the child seat and the release ...button as shown in a sudden stop . RWARNING If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the following illustration. 28
..., the child occupying the seat may be injured during a collision or sudden stop or collision. An unsecured safety seat could also injure other passengers. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the tongue between the child seat and the release ...button as shown in a sudden stop . RWARNING If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in the following illustration. 28
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Safety belt buckle placement for child seats Using the Dual Locking Mode Retractor When Installing a Child Safety Seat Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier in the right front passenger seat. 29 RWARNING Never install a rear-facing child seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear seats.
Safety belt buckle placement for child seats Using the Dual Locking Mode Retractor When Installing a Child Safety Seat Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portoin of the front passenger seat and both rear seats. The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier in the right front passenger seat. 29 RWARNING Never install a rear-facing child seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear seats.
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Position the child seat or infant carrier on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Grasping the shoulder and lap belt together 30 Pull down on the passenger seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the vehicle. See Figure 1. If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. 1. 2. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in your vehicle.
Position the child seat or infant carrier on shoulder belt, then grasp shoulder belt and lap belt together. Grasping the shoulder and lap belt together 30 Pull down on the passenger seat of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in a sudden stop or collision. RWARNING Carefully follow all of the vehicle. See Figure 1. If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front seat, move the seat as far back as possible. 1. 2. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in your vehicle.