FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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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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Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............. 73
Daytime running light system.............. 82
Defects, reporting................... 247
Defrost, windshield................. 77,80
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........299, 301
engine oil..................... 276
power steering fluid................. 305
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 234
Dispute Settlement Board............... 243
Doors......................... 99
lubricant specifications................ 331
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 303
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 185
heavy load..................... 188
high speed..................... 185
high water..................... 187
slippery roads................... 185
tips for safe driving................. 184
towing a trailer................... 191
E
Electrical system
fuses......................308, 314
operating when the engine is off............ 41
power point outlet................. 126
relays....................... 315
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 41
radio reception................... 152
tuning the radio................130, 146
warranty and service information........... 154
Electronic stereo cassette radio (see Electronic
sound system)................. 129
Electronic stereo radio (see Electronic sound system) . . . 129
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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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Engine idle speed control................ 47
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.............. 276
checking and adding................ 276
dipstick...................... 276
disposal..................258, 278, 301
engine oil pressure gauge............... 65
filter, specifications................. 330
specifications..................275, 331
synthetic oil.................... 275
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 275
Entry system
illuminated..................... 106
remote....................... 103
Exhaust fumes..................... 50
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 258
Federal Communications Commission.......... 154
Flashers, hazard..................... 90
Flashing the lamps................... 88
Flat tire....................... 223
Foglamps........................ 81
Ford Dispute Settlement Board............. 243
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 248
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 248
Foreign registration.................. 249
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description..................... 167
driving off road................... 174
lever operated................... 167
special driving instructions.............. 176
special notice..................... 4
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement........... 4
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
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Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 273
choosing the right fuel................ 269
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates..... 274
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 266
filter, specifications................. 330
fuel filler door release lever............. 266
fuel gauge...................... 67
improving fuel economy............... 274
octane rating.................... 269
quality....................... 269
running out of fuel................. 273
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 271
storing your vehicle................. 335
treating emergencies................. 271
Fuel cap
removing...................... 266
replacing....................266, 268
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 267
remote release................... 266
Fuel filter, specifications................ 330
Fuel gauge....................... 67
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 48
starting after a collision................ 48
Fuse panels...................... 308
instrument panel.................. 314
power distribution box............... 313
Fuses
charts.....................308, 314
checking and replacing............... 314
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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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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 198
definition....................188, 196
driving with a heavy load.............. 188
location...................... 196
H
Hazard flashers..................... 90
Headlamps
aiming....................... 317
checking alignment................. 317
cleaning....................... 82
daytime running lights................. 82
flashing....................... 88
high beam...................... 88
replacing bulbs................... 317
turning on and off.................. 80
warning chime.................... 67
Head restraints.................... 112
High beams....................... 88
indicator light..................... 67
operation..................... 80,88
Hitch......................... 213
Hood
latch location.................... 260
lubrication specifications............... 331
release lever.................... 260
working under the hood............... 258
Horn.......................... 92
Hoses, checking.................... 282
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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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Lamps
checking...................... 317
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 84
daytime running light system............. 82
flashing the lamps................... 88
fog lamps...................... 81
hazard flashers.................... 90
headlamps...................... 80
high beams...................... 88
illuminated entry system............... 106
instrument panel, dimming............... 83
interior lamps................... 80,83
replacing bulbs................... 317
trailer....................... 215
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 87
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 58
brake........................ 56
charging system.................... 62
check engine..................... 60
engine oil pressure.................. 65
hazard warning light................. 90
high beam...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 65
overdrive off..................... 62
safety belt...................... 57
service engine soon.................. 60
turn signal indicator.................. 87
Load limits
GAWR....................... 188
GVWR....................... 188
trailer towing.................... 192
Lubricant specifications................. 331
Lug nuts
standard...................... 229
tightening sequence................. 227
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Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 257
Manual transmission
clutch.....................161, 302
fluid, checking and adding.............. 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
shifting gears.................... 162
shift speeds..................... 164
Master cylinder, brakes................ 304
Methanol in fuel................... 271
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 273
Mirrors
dual electric remote control............. 122
rearview...................... 122
side view mirrors.................. 122
side view mirrors (power).............. 122
Motorcraft parts.................... 330
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 247
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 269
Odometer
description...................... 70
trip odometer..................... 71
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 174
Oil filter.....................277, 330
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 275
Oil viscosity..................... 275
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