belt FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Owner's Guide

Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV27300(ALL)04/95]
Replacing the Tires
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[SV27400(ALL)05/95]
Replace any tires that show wear bands. When your tire shows
a wear band, it has only 1/16 inch (2 mm) of tread left.
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[SV27500(ALL)11/93]
7-1/2 pica art:0040200-A
A worn-out tire
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[SV27600(ALL)01/95]
Because your vehicle's tires may wear unevenly, you may need
to replace them before a wear band appears across the entire
tread. Some spots wear more heavily than others.
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[SV27700(ALL)03/90]
Your wheels and tires are match-mounted for improved ride.
Before you begin to repair a tire, mark the wheel and tire so
that they are properly aligned when remounted. This will
ensure that the tires will continue to give you the same ride
level.
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[SV27851(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
When replacing full size tires, never mix radial,
bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that
are listed on the tire pressure decal. Make sure that all
tires are the same size, speed rating, and load-carrying
capacity. Use only the tire combinations recommended on
the decal. If you do not follow these precautions, your
vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
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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
Brakes (continued)
fluid, checking and adding.............. 304
fluid, refill capacities................ 304
fluid, specifications................. 331
front disc...................... 177
if brakes do not grip well.............. 181
master cylinder................... 304
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................177, 181
parking...................... 182
power braking................... 177
rear anti-lock.................... 178
servicing....................181, 304
stopping distances................182, 184
trailer....................... 214
when storing your vehicle.............. 336
Brake-shift interlock.................. 157
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................. 67,88
Bulbs, replacing.................... 317
halogen...................... 318
headlamps..................... 318
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 248
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust............... 50
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)....... 36
Cassette tape player (see Electronic sound system) . . 133, 149
Catalytic converter................... 323
Chains, tires...................... 295
Changing a tire.................... 223
Charging system gauge................. 64
Charging system warning light.............. 62
Child safety restraints
child safety belts................... 39
child safety seats................... 36
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Child safety seats
and air bags..................... 36
attaching with tether straps.............. 38
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,36
in front seat..................... 36
in rear outboard seat................. 36
in rear seat...................... 36
tether anchorage hardware............... 38
Chime
headlamps on.................... 67
key in ignition.................... 42
safety belt...................... 57
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 308
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
engine compartment................. 266
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps.................... 82
fabric....................... 121
headlamps...................... 82
instrument panel.................. 7,74
interior....................... 121
interior lamps.................... 84
mirrors....................... 122
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 25
tail lamps...................... 82
upholstery and interior trim............. 121
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 296
Climate control system.................. 74
Clock.......................136, 151
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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
L
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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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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Index
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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Index
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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