Ford 1997 Aerostar Manual page 198

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.
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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