Ford Aspire (1997 year). Manual — part 28
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the normal brakes fail. However, since the
parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the
stopping distance will increase greatly and the
handling of your vehicle will be adversely
affected.
Steering Your Vehicle
(If equipped with power steering)
Your vehicle may be equipped with power
steering. Power steering uses energy from the
engine to help steer your vehicle.
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.
Transaxle Operation
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary
depending on which type of
transaxle
your
vehicle has. You may be familiar with the term
“transmission.” We use
transaxle
because it is a
more accurate term for vehicles that have
front-wheel drive.
Your vehicle has one of two types of transaxles:
❑
an automatic three-speed
❑
a manual five-speed
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Driving With an Automatic
Transaxle (If equipped)
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
The automatic transaxle provides fully automatic
operation in D (Drive). For manual control, start
in 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and then shift
manually.
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
Using a Console-Mounted Gearshift
Automatic console-mounted gearshift lever
Your automatic transaxle vehicle has a
console-mounted shift selector lever. You must
step on the brake pedal, start the engine, and
then push in the thumb button to move the shift
selector lever to the position you choose.
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WARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
NOTE:
If the gearshift selector lever will not
move with the key on and the brake
pedal depressed refer to
Shift-lock
system
in the Index.
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
Backing Up
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
Driving
When to use D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position for your
vehicle. As your vehicle picks up speed the
transaxle will automatically upshift. The
transaxle will automatically downshift as speed
decreases.
When to use 1 (First)
Do not go faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) into 2
(Second) or D (Drive) at any speed.
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When to use 2 (Second)
Manually shift to 2 (Second) when driving in
heavy, slow moving traffic, when climbing hills,
for braking on steep hills, or for starting on slick
surfaces. Do not go faster than the posted speed
limit in this gear.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). Make sure that the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park). This locks the
transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
rotating.
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
You can tell the gearshift is securely latched
when the thumb button has popped out. In this
position the gearshift selector lever cannot be
moved unless the button is pushed in.
WARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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