Ford Aspire (1997 year). Instruction - page 36

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Jump-Starting
1.
Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.
2.
Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.
3.
When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
Removing jumper cables
1.
Always remove the jumper cables in the
reverse order.
Remove the negative (
S
) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
2.
Remove the negative (
S
) cable from the
booster battery.
3.
Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine “relearn” its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all
drive modes are “relearned.”
You may need to
use a battery charger to fully recharge the
battery.
If you need to replace your battery, see
Battery
in the
Maintenance and Care
chapter.
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Towing Your Vehicle
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact
a professional towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance center.
Suggested towing options include wheel lift
towing or flat bed towing.
The proper towing procedures
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When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator
what kind of vehicle you have. A towing
manual is available from Ford Motor Company
for all authorized tow truck oerators. Have your
tow truck driver refer to this manual for the
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your
vehicle.
Towing With the Back Wheels Off the
Ground
If it is necessary to tow your vehicle from the
rear (with the rear wheels off the ground), a
dolly must be placed under the front tires to
prevent transaxle damage.
Do not use your vehicle’s steering column lock
to secure the wheels in a straight-ahead position.
Always use a steering wheel clamping device
designed for towing service.
Refer to
Towing behind another vehicle
—recreational vehicle
in the Index for information
on towing behind an RV.
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Maintenance and Care
Service Made Easy
Ford has two goals for servicing your vehicle.
1.
When we can, we design parts that do not
need to be serviced.
2.
We want to make servicing your vehicle as
easy as possible. To help you:
We highlight do-it-yourself items in yellow in
the engine compartment so that you can find
them easily.
When possible, we design parts that can be
replaced without tools.
We give you a Maintenance Schedule that
makes tracking routine service for your
vehicle easy. The maintenance schedule is
located in the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet.
This chapter tells you about the basic parts that
you need to check and service regularly.
If your vehicle needs professional servicing, your
dealership can provide the parts and service
required. Check your
Warranty Information Booklet
to find out which parts and services are covered.
Also see the
Customer Assistance
chapter of this
Owner Guide.
Ford Motor Company recommends that the
Owner Maintenance Checks listed in the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet be performed for
the proper operation of your vehicle. In addition
to the conditions listed in the
Owner Maintenance
Checklist
, be alert for any unusual noise,
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