FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Steering Column Controls
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To use the hazard flasher:
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Push in the flasher button; it will pop out and the lamps will
begin to flash.
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To stop the flashers, push in the flasher button again.
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NOTE: The flasher button will be sticking up slightly higher
when on than when off.
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Horn
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To sound the horn, press the center of the horn pad. Check the
horn regularly to make sure it operates properly.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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Never adjust the steering column/wheel when the vehicle
is moving. You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure someone.
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Tilt steering wheel lever
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To change the position of the steering wheel, push the release
lever under the steering column away from you. Tip the
steering wheel to the desired position. Pull the lever back into
place to lock the steering wheel.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is not infinitely
adjustable. Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has speed control, you can automatically
maintain a constant speed at or above 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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The speed control switches
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To set the speed control:
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Press and release the ON switch.
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Accelerate to the desired speed above 30 mph (48 km/h)
using the accelerator pedal.
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Press SET ACCEL switch and release it immediately. This
will set your speed. If you keep this switch pressed, your
speed will continue to increase and will not be set until the
switch is released.
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Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle will
maintain the speed you set.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle may
momentarily slow down or speed up, even though the speed
control is on. This is normal.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic
transmission, and if your speed increases above your
set speed while driving in
j(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to shift to D (Drive) to
reduce vehicle speed. This can be accomplished by
pushing in the Transmission Control switch which is
located on the end of the gearshift lever. The speed
control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it goes
above your set speed on a downhill grade. For the
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions,
leave the shift select in
j(Overdrive), or resume as
soon as practical.
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 5 speed manual
transmission, and if your speed increases above your
set speed while driving in 5 (Fifth) gear on a downhill
grade, you may want to shift to 4 (Fourth) gear to
reduce vehicle speed. Depressing the clutch pedal
cancels speed control, therefore speed control must be
reset by pressing the SET ACCEL or RESUME
switches. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle
speed if it goes above your set speed on a downhill
grade.
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Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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In mountainous areas, at higher elevations, or when pulling a
trailer, the speed control may not be able to maintain the preset
speed with the transmission in
j(Overdrive).
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If your vehicle comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, you
may prefer to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or
at high altitudes, to improve speed control performance.
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In order to downshift (with a manual transmission) with the
speed control operating, you must press either the brake or
clutch pedal long enough to disengage the speed control. Wait a
second before depressing the clutch again and making the shift
so that the speed control can fully return to the idle position.
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Do not shift the transmission into N (Neutral) with the
speed control on.
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To maintain a preset speed under the above conditions, with
electronically controlled transmissions Ð press the Transmission
Control Switch (TCS). The indicator light will turn on and
illuminate the words ªO/D OFF.º This will cancel ªOverdrive.º
You can press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) on or off
at any speed. For the best fuel economy during normal driving
conditions, press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) to turn
off the light. This allows overdrive operation.
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Accelerating With the Speed Control Operating
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up momentarily.
When you take your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will
return to the set speed.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, press and hold the
COAST switch. Let your vehicle slow down to the desired
speed and release the COAST switch.
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Your vehicle has a ªtap-downº feature that allows you to
decrease your current speed in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h)
by a momentary tap of the COAST switch. Multiple taps of the
COAST switch will decrease your vehicle speed 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) for each tap. For example, if you are currently set at
65 mph (104 km/h) and tap the COAST switch 5 times your
vehicle speed will decrease and set at 60 mph (96 km/h).
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To reset the speed control to ahigher speed, you can follow
any of these procedures:
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Accelerate to the desired speed, then press the SET ACCEL
switch and release it immediately.
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Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch, then accelerate to
your desired speed and release the switch.
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TAP-UP Ð This allows you to increase your current speed in
increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h) by a momentary tap of the
SET-ACCEL switch. Multiple taps of the SET-ACCEL switch
will increase your vehicle speed 1 mph (1.6 km/h) for each
tap. For example, if you are currently set at 60 mph
(96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5 times your
vehicle speed will increase and set at 65 mph (104 km/h).
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Turning the Speed Control Off
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You can cancel the speed control while you are driving.
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Press the OFF switch. The speed control is off. If you want
to resume speed control, press the ON switch and reset the
speed control by pressing the SET ACCEL switch.
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Press the brake or clutch pedal slightly. The speed control is
suspended, but you can reset it by pressing SET ACCEL or
return to the previous set speed with the RSM switch.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle ignition off.
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Driving uphill or on a steep grade
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When the speed control is on, your vehicle may significantly
drop speed when driving uphill, especially with a heavy load. If
the speed drops more than 8 to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the
automatic speed control will, by design, be canceled. You may
have to temporarily resume manual speed control while driving
up a steep grade in order to maintain the speed you desire.
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If the speed control ªdropped outº after your climb is
completed, the speed of your light truck can be reset with the
SET ACCEL switch, or returned to the previous set speed with
the RSM switch, as long as you are driving over 30 mph
(50 km/h).
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Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is cancelled. You
can return to the speed you set by using the RSM switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must be driving at
least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RSM switch. Your vehicle gradually
returns to the previously set speed and then maintains it.
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RWARNING
If your vehicle has speed control, do not use it on
slippery roads. You could lose control of your vehicle
and could injure someone.
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Features
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Your vehicle has a variety of features designed for your
comfort, convenience and safety. Read this chapter to find out
about standard and optional features.
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Doors
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Door Handles and Locks
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Inside handles
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Outside handles and locks
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Anti-theft front door lock knobs
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Anti-theft lock knobs are designed to preclude unlocking the
door by pulling up on the bullet type lock knob. To unlock and
open the front door from the inside of the vehicle, pull on the
inside door handle.
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Tailgate
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Tailgate operation
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When open, the tailgate load should not exceed 500 lbs
(227 kgs). If you want to load heavy items onto your vehicle,
Ford recommends that you load them one at a time, directly on
the bed floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its supports.
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