key FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owner's Manual
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Features
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[FV15425(ALL)05/95]
Remote Entry System (If equipped)
[FV15450(R )06/95]
If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock or
unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the hand held transmitter that came with your
vehicle.
[FV15650(R )06/95]
The system will work with up to four transmitters. Your vehicle
came with one transmitter. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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[FV15700(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
[FV15800(ALL)04/94]
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The remote entry transmitter
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[FV15901(ALL)02/95]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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[FV16001(ALL)02/95]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button.
[FV16230(R )08/94]
To unlock the other door, press the UNLOCK button a second
time, within five seconds after the first UNLOCK.
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[FV16300(ALL)02/95]
Locking the doors with the remote entry system
[FV16425(R )03/95]
To lock both doors, press the LOCK button. This will also arm
the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
[FV16475(R )08/94]
If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK button again within five seconds. If all doors are
completely closed, the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp,
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Features
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[FV18900(ALL)08/94]
Battery Saver
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[FV19000(ALL)03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[FV19102(R )03/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed.
Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or the ignition
key is turned on again.
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[FV19104(ALL)09/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
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[FV19106(ALL)05/95]
When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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[FV19109(ALL)05/95]
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
[FV19113(R )08/94]
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flash the parking lamps and theft indicator lamp
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[FV19115(ALL)06/95]
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honk the horn
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[FV19118(ALL)05/95]
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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[FV19124(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is
turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of
the following events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV19130(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK button to lock
the doors (with the doors open or closed),
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[FV19136(ALL)04/95]
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Opening a door and pressing the power door lock button to
lock the doors.
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[FV19142(R )03/95]
If a door is open, the anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting
for all doors to close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument
panel will light continuously while the system is prearmed.
[FV19148(R )08/94]
n
Close all doors
[FV19151(R )03/95]
Once all doors are closed, if any were open, the system will
begin a 30 second countdown to become armed. The 30 second
countdown allows people who may still be in the vehicle time
to exit without triggering the alarm. The THEFT indicator will
glow steadily until the system is armed. When the system is
armed, the THEFT indicator will begin to flash with short
flashes every 2 seconds until the system is triggered or
disarmed.
[FV19154(R )03/95]
Remember, all doors must be fully closed for the anti-theft
system to arm. If a door has been left open or ajar, and you
press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors
are locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that the
anti-theft system is not arming.
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[FV19155(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing the LOCK button
twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, you
can be assured that all doors are locked and the anti-theft
system is arming.
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Disarming the System
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[FV19160(ALL)10/95]
An armed or activated system can be disarmed if you:
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[FV19162(ALL)04/95]
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote entry transmitter
UNLOCK button.
[FV19166(R )08/94]
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Unlock any door with a key.
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[FV19190(ALL)02/95]
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV19196(ALL)04/95]
n
Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will disarm the
anti-theft system only when the anti-theft alarm is triggered
and sounding.
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[FV19200(ALL)02/95]
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the
way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm.
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[FV19202(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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[FV19205(ALL)05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote entry system. It may not work with other
remote entry systems.
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[FV19250(ALL)02/95]
Windows
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[FV19300(ALL)08/95]
Operating the Windows Manually
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[FV19400(ALL)08/95]
The door windows are opened and closed by turning the handle
crank.
[FV19600(ALL)04/94]
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Manual window operation
[FV21200(R )03/95]
Sliding rear window (If equipped)
[FV21500(R )06/94]
The sliding rear window has only one sliding portion. Follow
the operating instructions shown in the following illustration.
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Driving Your Ranger
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[DR09100(ALL)01/95]
Once you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually
release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
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[DR09110(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock
feature. This feature prevents you from shifting from
P (Park) unless you have the brake pedal depressed.
(The ignition must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR09120(ALL)01/95]1.
Apply the parking brake.
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[DR09130(ALL)01/95]2.
Remove the key.
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[DR09140(ALL)08/95]3.
Insert the key and rotate it one position clockwise (ignition
in the OFF position).
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[DR09150(ALL)08/95]4.
Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). (If the
vehicle is shifted back to P [Park], you must repeat the
previous steps.)
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[DR09160(ALL)01/95]5.
Start the vehicle.
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[DR09165(ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate
procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown
and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Rangerin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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[DR09170(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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[DR09200(ALL)01/95]
R (Reverse)
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[DR09300(ALL)08/95]
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).
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Driving Your Ranger
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[DR24930(ALL)05/95]
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Parking brake
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[DR24950(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the
parking brake. Turn the key to LOCK whenever you
leave your vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual
transmission). Never leave your vehicle unattended while
it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your
vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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[DR24970(R )05/95]
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to move
with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with the
manual transmission in any driving gear.
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Servicing Your Ranger
259
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[SV02700(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the key from the ignition after you turn the engine
off.
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[SV02725(ALL)06/95]3.
Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02750(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
[SV02775(ALL)03/95]1.
Set the parking brake fully, and make sure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission) and block the wheels.
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[SV02800(R )06/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the
engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual
transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
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[SV02825(ALL)03/95]2.
Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02900(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Child safety seats
and air bags..................... 36
attaching with tether straps.............. 38
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,36
in front seat..................... 36
in rear outboard seat................. 36
in rear seat...................... 36
tether anchorage hardware............... 38
Chime
headlamps on.................... 67
key in ignition.................... 42
safety belt...................... 57
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 308
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
engine compartment................. 266
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps.................... 82
fabric....................... 121
headlamps...................... 82
instrument panel.................. 7,74
interior....................... 121
interior lamps.................... 84
mirrors....................... 122
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 25
tail lamps...................... 82
upholstery and interior trim............. 121
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 296
Climate control system.................. 74
Clock.......................136, 151
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I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 242
Idle
relearning.................222, 258, 298
speed........................ 47
Ignition
chime........................ 42
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing the key................... 43
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 53
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 34,36
Instrument cluster.................... 53
mechanical...................... 56
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............. 83
location of components................ 73
registers....................... 74
Interval wipers..................... 88
J
Jack
operation....................227, 229
positioning...................227, 229
storage....................... 225
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 221
disconnecting cables................. 222
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 42
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing from the ignition.............. 43
stuck in lock position................. 41
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Index
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Warm engine, starting.................. 46
Warning chimes
headlamps on..................... 67
key in ignition.................... 42
safety belt...................... 57
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 53
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada........................ 3
radio........................ 154
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir................ 283
reservoir...................... 283
windshield..................... 283
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 188
Wheel and tire matching................ 295
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications......... 331
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 234
Wheels
cleaning...................... 296
covers.....................227, 229
inspection and maintenance............. 287
lug nuts...................... 227
replacement..................... 295
Windows
manual windows, operating............. 109
one-touch down................... 111
power windows, operating............109, 111
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