Ford Aerostar (1997 year). Manual — part 49
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If you use the speed control while you are
towing on very long, steep grades, the speed
control may shut off.
When towing a trailer in hilly terrain, with a
vehicle equipped with an automatic overdrive
transmission, you may wish to operate in Drive
(by cancelling Overdrive with OVERDRIVE OFF
button) rather than
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(Overdrive). This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting
to maintain speed. Switch back to Overdrive
whenever practical for optimum powertrain
cooling. This can be accomplished by pushing in
the switch located on the end of the indicator
lever.
When descending a steep grade with a trailer,
operate in Drive rather than Overdrive. If
additional braking is needed, shift the automatic
transmission gearshift into the 2 (Second) or 1
(Low) position.
Servicing your vehicle if you tow
If you tow a trailer for a long distance, your
vehicle will need to be serviced more frequently
than usual. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule
booklet for additional information.
Trailer Towing Tips
Before starting on a trip, practice turning,
stopping and backing in an area away from
heavy traffic. Get to know the “feel” of the
vehicle/trailer combination.
Practice backing up. Back up very slowly, with
someone outside at the rear of your trailer to
guide you. Place your hand at the bottom of the
steering wheel and move it in the direction you
want the rear of the trailer to swing. Slight
movement of the steering wheel results in a
much larger movement of the rear of the trailer.
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Allow more room for stopping with a trailer
attached. Trailer brakes should be applied first,
whether manually or automatically controlled,
when approaching a stop.
For a good handling truck-trailer combination,
the trailer tongue load should be approximately
10-15% of the loaded trailer weight.
Make a thorough check of your equipment
before starting out on the road. After you have
traveled about 50 miles (80 km) stop in a
protected area and double-check your hitch and
electrical connections. Also check trailer wheel
lug nuts for tightness.
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal
turning point so the trailer wheels will clear
curbs or other obstructions.
When stopped in traffic for long periods of time
in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever
in P (PARK) to increase the engine idle speed.
This aids in engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency. If the engine overheats, move the
function selector knob to VENT to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a
short time.
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WARNING
Do not tow a trailer when using a
temporary spare tire.
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a
grade. However, if you must park on a grade,
place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels as
follows:
❑
Apply the brake pedal and hold.
❑
Have another person place the wheel chocks
under the trailer wheels.
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❑
With the chocks in place, release the brake
pedal, making sure the chocks are holding.
❑
Apply the parking brake by pressing the
brake pedal down firmly with your right foot
while applying the parking brake with your
right hand.
❑
Shift the gearshift lever into P (Park).
To start, after being parked on a grade:
❑
Apply the brake pedal and hold.
❑
Start the engine.
❑
Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake.
❑
Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle
uphill to free the wheel chocks.
❑
Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
Always distribute your luggage load evenly. Do
not load more than 100 pounds (45 kg) onto
rack or cause the vehicle to exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
The crossbars and cross slats are adjustable.
Loosen the adjustment screws, slide the bars and
slats as necessary, and retighten the screws.
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WARNING
Be sure that items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
Use caution to avoid scratching the paint. Drive
carefully and avoid sudden starts and stops.
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Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Flasher
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers
to hazardous situations.
The flashers will continue to flash with the brake
pedal depressed.
The flashers work whether your vehicle is
running or not. The flashers work for up to two
hours when the battery is fully charged and in
good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than
two hours or if the battery is not fully charged,
the battery power can be drained.
To use the hazard flasher:
1.
Push in the flasher button; it will pop out
and the lamps will begin to flash.
2.
To stop the flashers, push in the flasher
button again.
NOTE:
The flasher button will be sticking up
slightly higher when on than when off.
Hazard flasher
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