FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

Features
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[FV07601(R )01/93]
To release the tailgate:
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[FV07701(R )10/90]
Open the tailgate as directed above, but support it to allow for
slack in the cables at both sides. Use a coin or similar object to
pry the spring clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow you to center
the wider opening in the connector over the screw head and
disconnect it.
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[FV07801(R )05/90]
If you disconnect the upper end of each cable, you can lower
the tailgate completely.
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[FV07901(R )05/91]
NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage the tailgate if it
is lowered completely.
[FV08001(R )04/94]
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Releasing the tailgate
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[FV08201(R )05/90]
Tailgate removal
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[FV08301(R )07/92]
First release the tailgate as described above. Be sure to support
the left side to prevent it from falling. Then raise the tailgate to
a 45 degree angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can now pull the left
side of the tailgate away from the left hinge.
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Tailgate removal
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[FV08601(R )05/95]
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Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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[FV14100(ALL)04/95]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[FV14550(R )05/95]
The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To
lock all doors push the switch markeds. To unlock all doors
push the switch markeds.
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[FV14701(ALL)03/91]
The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
[FV15101(R )06/94]
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Power door lock controls
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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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104and the parking lamps will flash. If a door is open or ajar, the
horn will give two short chirps warning you that a door is
open.
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[FV16800(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV16900(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC button again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV17000(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACCESSORY position.
[FV17100(ALL)03/95]
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[FV17200(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
Entry
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[FV17350(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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Features
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[FV17400(ALL)04/95]
The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
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[FV17551(ALL)02/95]
Replacing the batteries
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[FV17601(ALL)02/95]
The remote entry transmitter is powered by two coin type
three-volt lithium 2016 batteries (included) that should last for
several years of normal use. If you notice a significant decrease
in operating range, the batteries should be replaced.
Replacement batteries can be purchased at most pharmacies,
watch stores or at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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[FV17701(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Opening the remote transmitter
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[FV17901(ALL)02/95]
The transmitter can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter.
DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER
APART. When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the
positive (+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back
together.
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[FV18001(ALL)04/94]
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Replacing the batteries
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[FV18101(ALL)02/95]
Replacing lost transmitters
[FV18200(ALL)07/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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[FV18301(ALL)02/95]
You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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[FV18601(ALL)04/95]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV18701(ALL)10/95]
This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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[FV18801(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
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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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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]
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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]
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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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Features
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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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Sliding rear window operation
[FV21701(R )10/94]
SuperCab quarter windows (if equipped)
[FV21801(R )03/95]
To open the optional flip quarter windows on the Ranger
SuperCab models, follow the operating instructions shown in
the following illustration.
[FV21900(R )03/95]
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SuperCab flip open quarter window
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