FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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Index
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 325
Overdrive....................... 158
Overseas offices.................... 249
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 104
Parking brake
operation...................... 182
warning light..................... 56
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 330
PCV valve, specifications................ 330
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 313
Power door locks................... 102
Power features
door locks..................... 102
mirrors....................... 122
seats........................ 120
windows....................109, 111
Power point electrical outlet.............. 126
Power steering
dipstick...................... 305
driving with power steering............. 166
fluid, checking and adding.............. 305
fluid, specifications................. 331
servicing...................... 166
Prop rod, hood.................... 260
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 127
Rear anti-lock brakes.................. 178
description..................... 178
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 331
traction lok...................186, 289
Rear window..................... 109
washer reservoir.................. 283
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Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 247
Relays........................ 315
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system...... 104
illuminated entry.................. 106
locking/unlocking doors............... 103
panic alarm.................... 104
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 106
replacing the batteries................ 105
Reporting safety defects................ 247
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 34
head........................ 112
infant...................... 34,36
Roadside assistance.................. 241
Roadside emergencies................. 219
Rotating the tires................... 289
S
Safe driving tips.................... 184
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 214
Safety defects, reporting................ 247
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 271
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............11,14,21
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 13
cleaning the safety belts................ 25
extension assembly.................. 23
for adults...................... 9
for children...................... 34
for infants.................... 34,36
for pregnant women................. 9
head........................ 112
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
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Safety restraints (continued)
maintenance..................... 23
proper use...................... 9
replacement.................... 23,25
warning light and chime................ 57
Safety seats for children
and air bags..................... 36
attaching with tether straps.............. 38
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,36
in front seat..................... 36
in rear outboard................... 36
in rear seat...................... 36
tether anchorage hardware............... 38
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 112
adjusting the seats, power.............. 120
child safety seats................... 36
cleaning upholstery................. 121
head restraints................... 112
reclining the seat.................. 112
seatback release................... 112
Serial number (VIN).................. 242
Service concerns.................... 242
Servicing your vehicle................. 257
precautions when servicing.............. 258
servicing when you tow............... 234
Shift-lock system................... 157
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............156, 162
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).......9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).......... 11,14
Side mirrors...................... 122
adjusting...................... 122
Snowplowing..................... 218
Snow tires and chains................. 295
Spare tire....................... 223
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Spare tire (continued)
changing the tire................223, 227
conventional spare...............223, 225
finding the spare.................. 225
removing the spare tire............... 225
storing the flat tire...............225, 229
temporary spare.................. 223
Spark plugs, specifications............... 330
Special driving conditions............... 184
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles.................... 4
four wheel drive vehicles............... 4
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 331
Speed control
accelerating...................... 96
canceling a set speed................. 98
resetting....................... 96
resuming a set speed................. 98
tap up/tap down................... 96
when towing a trailer................ 215
Speedometer...................... 70
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 44
starting a cold engine................. 46
starting after a collision................ 48
starting a warm engine................ 46
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 219
Steering, power.................... 166
Steering wheel
horn......................... 92
locking........................ 41
speed controls.................... 93
tilting........................ 92
Storing your vehicle.................. 334
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 58
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 25
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T
Tailgate........................ 100
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 317
cleaning....................... 82
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 74
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 38
Tilt steering wheel.................... 92
Tires
changing...................... 223
checking the pressure................ 287
cleaning...................... 296
inspection and maintenance............. 287
replacing...................... 291
rotating...................... 289
snow tires and chains................ 295
spare tire....................223, 225
storing your vehicle................. 336
tire grades..................... 291
treadwear..................... 291
wear bands..................... 291
wheel and tire matching............... 295
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 191
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 234
with a tow truck.................. 234
Traction control..................186, 289
Traction-lok rear axle...............186, 289
Trailer Towing.................... 191
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 198
safety chains.................... 214
trailer brakes.................... 214
trailer lamps.................... 215
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Transfer case
fluid checking................... 302
lever operated................... 167
Transmission
automatic operation................. 156
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 300
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
Transmission control switch.............. 158
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 103
Trip odometer..................... 71
Tune-up specifications (VECI)............. 325
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
U
Used engine oil, disposal............258, 278, 301
V
Variable interval wipers................. 88
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 242
Vehicle loading.................... 192
calculating the load................. 198
understanding loading information.......... 188
Vehicle storage.................... 334
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 74
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 275
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 62,64
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W
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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Windshield
defrosting.................... 77,80
washing....................... 88
Windshield washer fluid and wipers
checking and adding fluid.............. 283
checking and replacing wiper blades......... 285
liftgate reservoir.................. 283
operation....................... 88
reservoir...................... 283
specifications..................284, 331
variable interval wipers................ 88
Wrecker towing.................... 234
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Service Station Information
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