service FORD RANGER 1996 2.G Repair Manual

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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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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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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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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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Service Station Information
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twenty-four pica
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