FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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[GF10445(R)05/96]
When to use 1 (Low)
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[GF10450(R)05/96]
With the gearshift in the 1 (First) position, maximum engine
braking is provided. This position provides 1 (First) gear
operation only with no automatic upshifts. To obtain upshifts,
the gearshift must be moved out of this position. Use the 1
(First) position to drive up steep grades or to provide maximum
engine braking on downgrades.
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[GF10455(R)05/96]
Forced Downshifts
[GF10460(R)05/96]
To gain acceleration in
j(Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF)
when passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor.
The transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: fourth,
third, second or first gear.
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[GF10490(R)05/96]
Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped)
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[GF10492(R)05/96]
This axle provides added drive away traction on slippery
surfaces, particularly when one or more wheels are on a surface
with poor traction.
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[GF10494(R)03/96]
Extended use of other than matching size tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in
effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal
driving and should not be noticeable to the driver.
[GF11300(R)01/96]
Manual Transmission Operation
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[GF11400(R)01/96]
Using the Clutch
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[GF11500(R)01/96]
Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) position and
your right foot is holding down the brake pedal. Then press the
clutch pedal to the floor with your left foot. Manual
transmission vehicles have a starter interlock switch. The starter
will not crank until the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Start the
engine and allow it to idle for a few seconds. Move the
gearshift into 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
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[GF11600(R)01/96]
To move the vehicle, release the clutch slowly and at the same
time press down slowly on the accelerator so that the vehicle
accelerates.
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[GF11700(R)01/96]
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do
not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life.
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[GF11750(R)01/96]
Driving with your foot resting on the clutch may cause the
vehicle to jerk sharply when pressing or removing your other
foot from the accelerator.
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[GF11800(R)01/96]
Shifting the Gears
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[GF11900(R)01/96]
The gearshift for a manual transmission is mounted on the floor.
The gearshift pattern consists of seven positions: Neutral, five
forward gears, and Reverse.
[GF12000(R)01/96]
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5-Speed Overdrive manual transmission shift pattern
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[GF12300(R)01/96]
Backing up
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[GF12400(R)01/96]
To shift into R (Reverse):
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[GF12501(R)01/96]1.
Push the clutch pedal in all the way to the floor and hold it.
If you do not hold the clutch pedal in all the way, you may
hear a grinding noise when you shift.
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[GF12551(R)01/96]2.
Bring your vehicle to a complete stop. Failure to do so may
cause synchronizer teeth damage, reducing the useful life of
your transmission.
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[GF12600(R)01/96]3.
Put the gearshift in Neutral and wait at least 3 seconds
before shifting into R (Reverse) to prevent a grinding noise.
Do not release the clutch.
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[GF12700(R)01/96]4.
Push the gearshift all the way to the right and pull it back
into Reverse.
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[GF12800(R)01/96]
With the 5-speed transmission you can engage R (Reverse) only
by moving the gearshift from the left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth)
gears before you shift into R (Reverse). This is a special lockout
feature that protects you from accidentally shifting into R when
you downshift from 5 (Fifth) gear.
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[GF12900(R)01/96]5.
Once R (Reverse) is engaged, slowly release the clutch pedal
from the floor.
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[GF13000(R)01/96]
If R (Reverse) is not engaged, continue to push the clutch pedal
in while you put the gearshift back into Neutral. Then, release
the clutch pedal for a moment and repeat steps 2 through 5.
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[GF13100(R)01/96]
Upshifting/downshifting
[GF13200(R)03/96]
Upshift and downshift at the speeds that are specified in the
charts.
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[GF13250(R)01/96]
Recommended Shift Speeds
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Engines with 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission
[GF15000(R)01/96]
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[GF16190(R)05/96]
Four-wheel drive operation (4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW) on dry
pavement is not recommended. Operating the vehicle in
four-wheel drive on dry pavement will increase noise, vibration,
tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive
disengagement difficult for the transfer case.
[GF16200(R)05/96]
Electric shift system indicator lights
[GF16210(R)05/96]
A 4WD indicator light and a 4WD LOW indicator light are
located in the instrument cluster. If either light flashes, take
your vehicle in for service.
[GF16220(R)05/96]
n
Two-Wheel Drive mode Ð Neither the 4WD nor the 4WD
LOW lights are lit.
[GF16230(R)05/96]
n
4WD High Ð Only the 4WD light is lit.
[GF16240(R)05/96]
n
4WD LOW mode Ð Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW lights
are lit.
[GF16250(R)05/96]
To shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4WD High:
[GF16260(R)05/96]
To shift into 4WD High rotate the 4WD switch located on the
instrument panel to 4x4 High. This shift can be done at a stop
or at speeds up to 55 miles per hour (88 km/h). When the
vehicle is driven, the automatic locking hubs will engage. If the
vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is
reversed from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs
will momentarily disengage and re-engage. The automatic
locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in the new
direction.
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[GF16270(R)05/96]
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Select drive rotary switch
[GF16280(R)05/96]
At extremely low temperatures, it may be necessary to slow
down or even stop to shift from two wheel drive to 4WD.
[GF16290(R)05/96]
The initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD while the vehicle
is moving can cause some momentary clunk and ratcheting
sounds. This is the front drivetrain coming up to speed and the
automatic locking hubs engaging and is not a cause for concern.
[GF16300(R)05/96]
Because of possible damage to powertrain components, never
shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD with the rear wheels
slipping.
[GF16310(R)05/96]
To shift from 4WD High to Two-Wheel Drive:
[GF16320(R)05/96]
Rotate the 4WD switch to 2WD; the 4WD light on the
instrument cluster will go out, indicating the vehicle is in
two-wheel drive. This can be done at any speed. To disengage
the automatic locking hubs, operate the vehicle in two-wheel
drive in the opposite direction for approximately 10 feet (3
meters) in a straight line.
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For example:
[GF16340(R)05/96]
If you were driving the vehicle forward in 4WD, the
automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the
vehicle is driven in reverse in two-wheel drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line.
[GF16350(R)05/96]
If you were driving the vehicle in reverse in 4WD, the
automatic locking hubs will disengage the next time the
vehicle is driven forward in two-wheel drive for
approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line.
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[GF16360(R)05/96]
Operating in two-wheel drive mode with the hubs locked
increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For
prolonged two-wheel drive operation on dry pavement,
disengagement of the automatic locking hubs, which is not
required for two-wheel drive operation, stops all movement of
front-wheel drive components while operating in two-wheel
drive.
[GF16370(R)05/96]
During axle break-in or operation in extremely cold
temperatures, the automatic locking hubs may not release
completely. It may be necessary to drive the vehicle for 10 to 15
minutes before repeating the release procedure.
[GF16380(R)05/96]
To shift from 4x4 HIGH or 2WD to 4x4 LOW:
[GF16390(R)05/96]
Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic
transmission in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles
with a manual transmission. Rotate the 4WD switch on the
instrument panel to 4x4 LOW. Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW
lights are now lit.
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[GF16400(R)05/96]
To shift from 4x4 LOW to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD:
[GF16410(R)05/96]
Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic
transmission into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles
with a manual transmission. Rotate the 4WD switch on the
instrument panel to 4x4 HIGH or 2WD.
[GF16420(R)05/96]
It is not recommended to operate the vehicle in the 4WD modes
with a temporary spare. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not
operate at speeds above 10 mph or for distances above 50 miles.
Extended operation in 4WD with a temporary spare may result
in damage to drivetrain components.
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[GF17000(R)05/96]
4x4 Systems Ð Lever Operated
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[GF17010(R)05/96]
The lever operated transfer case can be placed into four
positions. The 2H position is the two-wheel drive position in
which power is delivered only to the rear axle. The 4H position
provides four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front
and rear axles for increased traction. The 4L position provides
four-wheel drive with power delivered to the front and rear
axles when the above average power is required at reduced
speeds. In the N (neutral) position, there is no power delivered
to either axle.
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