battery FORD RANGER 1997 2.G User Guide

Maintenance and Care
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[MC23330(R)01/96]
Battery replacement
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[MC23332(R)01/96]
If your original equipment battery requires replacement (under
warranty), it may in some cases be replaced by a Motorcraft
low-maintenance battery. The low-maintenance battery has
removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and for
adding water, if needed.
[MC23334(R)01/96]
NOTE: If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is
re-installed after the battery is replaced.
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[MC23336(R)01/96]
Check your battery's electrolyte level, at least every 12 months
or 12,000 miles (20,000 km), in temperatures up to90ÊF (32ÊC)
and more often in temperatures above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the
electrolyte in each cell up to the ªlevelº indicator. Do not
overfill the battery cell.
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[MC23338(R)01/96]
If the electrolyte level in your battery gets low, you can add
plain tap water to the battery, as long as you don't use hard
water, or water with a high mineral or alkali content. If
possible, however, try to only fill the battery cell with distilled
water. If the battery needs water often, have the charging
system checked.
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[MC23340(R)01/96]
Help Us Protect Our Environment
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[MC23345(R)01/96]
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid
batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for
disposal.
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[MC23350(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0040201-A
Battery recycling symbol
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC42450(R)01/96]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[MC42460(R)03/96]
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
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[MC42470(R)04/96]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If your check engine light is on, reference the
check engine light description under theWarning Lights and
Gaugessection. Your vehicle may not pass an I/M test with the
check engine light on. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its
battery has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a
not ready for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing,
additional city and highway driving is necessary to complete the
check of the OBD II system.
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[MC43000(R)05/96]
The driving modes required to reach the ready condition consist
of a minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving as
described below:
[MC43100(R)03/96]
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20 minutes of driving in stop and go city-type traffic with at
least four (4) idle periods.
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[MC43200(R)03/96]
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10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway
[MC43300(R)03/96]
Before completing the above driving modes, the engine must be
warmed up and operating temperature. Once started, the vehicle
must not be turned off during the above driving modes. If the
vehicle owner is unable to meet the I/M requirements by using
these driving patterns, an authorized service center can perform
a detailed OBD II Drive Cycle as it would any other type of
repair work.
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Maintenance and Care
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[MC58100(R)01/96]
A volatile corrosion inhibitor added to the fuel system will
protect the fuel system's inner surfaces from corrosion. Follow
the instructions packaged with the product.
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[MC58200(R)01/96]
Cooling system
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[MC58300(R)01/96]
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Protect against freezing temperatures.
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[MC58400(R)01/96]
Battery
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[MC58500(R)01/96]
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Check and recharge as necessary.
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[MC58600(R)01/96]
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Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of
grease.
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[MC58700(R)01/96]
Brakes
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[MC58800(R)01/96]
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Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
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[MC58900(R)01/96]
Tires
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[MC59000(R)01/96]
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Maintain recommended air pressure.
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[MC59100(R)01/96]
Miscellaneous
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[MC59200(R)01/96]
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Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and clevis pins under
vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust.
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[MC59300(R)01/96]
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Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to
lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(R)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(R)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215(R)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(R)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(R)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(R)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(R)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(R)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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[HS00245(R)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250(R)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255(R)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260(R)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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Audio system (see Electronic sound system)........ 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)............ 63
Automatic transmission
fluid, adding.................... 273
fluid, checking................... 272
fluid, specification.................. 313
Axle
lubricant specifications................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
B
Basic vehicle warranty.................. 3
Battery
acid, treating emergencies............238, 275
battery saver..................... 97
charging system warning light............. 15
disconnecting.................... 241
how to service................... 274
jumping a disabled battery.............. 237
maintenance-free.................. 274
proper disposal, recycling.............. 275
replacement, specifications.............. 311
servicing...................... 274
voltage gauge.................. 15,19
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake fluid
brake warning light.................. 10
checking and adding................ 261
description..................... 261
specifications.................... 313
Brakes
adjustment..................... 155
anti-lock...................... 155
applying the brakes................. 159
brake warning light.................. 10
fluid, checking and adding.............. 261
fluid, refill capacities................ 261
fluid, specifications................. 313
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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
E
Electrical system
fuses......................218, 224
operating when the engine is off............ 73
relays....................... 225
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 73
radio reception.................... 55
tuning the radio................. 29,46
warranty and service information............ 58
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 317
battery acid spills................238, 277
fuel........................ 292
jump-starting.................... 237
towing....................... 242
Emergency brake (parking brake)..........158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 295
emissions warranty................ 3,295
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 14
does not start.................... 149
fuel injected engine, starting............. 147
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 150
preparing to start.................. 147
service points.................... 253
starting...................... 148
starting after a collision............... 150
storing your vehicle................. 307
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Index
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 288
remote release................... 288
Fuel filter, specifications................ 311
Fuel gauge....................... 22
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 150
starting after a collision............... 150
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 224
power distribution box............... 223
Fuses
charts.....................218, 224
checking and replacing............... 224
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 288
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........290, 294
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 288
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 19
charging system gauge................. 19
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
tachometer...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
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Index
Spare tire
changing the tire................227, 230
conventional spare...............227, 229
finding the spare.................. 229
removing the spare tire............... 229
storing the flat tire...............229, 233
temporary spare................... 227
Spark plugs, specifications............... 311
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles.................... 5
four wheel drive vehicles............... 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles......... 186
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 313
Speed control
turning off...................... 80
when towing a trailer................ 213
Speedometer...................... 24
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 147
starting a cold engine................ 148
starting after a collision............... 150
starting a warm engine............... 148
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 237
Steering, power.................... 162
Steering wheel
locking........................ 73
tilting........................ 79
Storing your vehicle.................. 307
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 122
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Index
Transmission
automatic operation................. 164
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 272
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
Transmitter (see Remote entry).............. 93
Trip odometer...................... 25
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 297
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 75
lever......................... 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal............250, 261, 273
V
Variable interval wipers................. 76
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 318
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 196
understanding loading information.......... 187
Vehicle storage.................... 307
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 64
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 257
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 15,19
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