engine coolant FORD RANGER 1996 2.G User Guide

Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV37000(ALL)01/95]
Do not fill the reservoir above the MAX line.
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[SV37100(ALL)01/95]
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low Ð below the
seam or ridge on the outside of the plastic reservoir Ð have the
brake system inspected.
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[SV37200(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry.
This may cause the brakes to fail.
[SV37500(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020382-C
Brake master cylinder
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[SV37600(ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
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[SV37700(ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice a
year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
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[SV37800(ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
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[SV37900(ALL)02/95]1.
Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid
reaches normal operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when the engine
coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster is near
the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range.
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[SV38000(ALL)01/95]2.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and
forth several times. Make sure that the cap assembly is
installed at this time.
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[SV38100(ALL)05/95]3.
Turn the engine off.
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Index
349
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 41
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 126
Additives, engine oil.................. 275
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................. 36
description.................... 25,30
disposal....................... 34
driver air bag................... 25,30
indicator light..................... 58
operation....................... 30
passenger air bag................... 30
proper seating.................... 27
service and information labels............. 30
tone generator.................. 31,34
wearing safety belts.................. 26
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 262
specifications.................... 330
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 104
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system).....127, 152
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 278
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 177
noise........................ 179
see also Brake.................... 177
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 107
description..................... 107
disarming an untriggered system........... 108
disarming a triggered system............. 108
triggering...................... 107
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 243
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 241
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Index
Clutch
adjusting...................... 302
fluid........................ 302
fluid reservoir................... 302
operation while driving............... 161
recommended shift speeds.............. 164
shifting the gears.................. 162
specifications.................... 331
Cold engine starting................... 46
Combination lap and shoulder belts...........9,11
Controls
instrument panel................... 73
mirrors....................... 122
power seat..................... 120
steering column.................... 87
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 225
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 278
drain and flush................... 282
preparing for storage................ 335
refill capacities................... 283
specifications.................... 331
temperature gauge.................. 68
warnings...................... 278
Cooling fan...................... 258
Crankcase emission filter................ 330
Cruise control (see Speed control)............. 93
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 248
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Index
Emergencies, roadside
assistance...................... 241
battery acid spills................219, 299
fuel........................ 271
jump-starting.................... 219
towing....................... 234
Emergency brake (parking brake)............ 181
Emission control system................ 323
catalytic converter.................. 323
emissions warranty................ 3,323
Engine
check engine warning light............... 60
does not start................... 46,48
fuel injected engine, starting.............. 44
fuel pump shut-off switch............... 48
preparing to start................... 44
service points.................... 262
starting...................... 41,45
starting after a collision................ 48
storing your vehicle................. 334
Engine block heater................... 47
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 278
checking hoses................... 282
disposal..................258, 278, 301
drain and flush................... 282
preparing for storage................ 335
recovery reservoir.................. 262
refill procedure................... 283
specifications.................... 331
temperature gauge.................. 68
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 68
mechanical...................... 68
Engine fan...................... 258
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G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 266
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........269, 273
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 266
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 68
fuel gauge...................... 67
odometer....................... 70
speedometer..................... 70
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 64
charging system gauge................ 64
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 68
engine oil pressure gauge............... 65
fuel gauge...................... 67
odometer....................... 70
speedometer..................... 70
tachometer...................... 71
trip odometer..................... 71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 198
definition....................188, 196
driving with a heavy load.............. 188
location....................188, 196
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 156
column-mounted.................. 156
floor-mounted................... 162
gearshift override.................. 157
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions....................156, 162
shifting the gears................156, 162
shift-lock...................... 157
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