lock FORD RANGER 1997 2.G User Guide

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Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
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The electronic radios have a built-in clock. For complete
operating instructions, refer to theAudio Sectionin this Owner
Guide.
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The controls on the steering column and wheel are designed to
give you easy access to the controls while you are driving.
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition lock cylinder.
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ACCESSORY allows some of your vehicle's electrical accessories
such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while
the engine is not running.
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In order to turn the key from the ON or OFF position to the
ACCESSORY position, you must push the key release button if
your vehicle's manual transmission gearshift is mounted on the
floor.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever.
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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on
floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking
brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking
brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the
vehicle.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
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If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,
move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel or the automatic
transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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Tilt steering wheel lever
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To change the position of the steering wheel, push the release
lever under the steering column away from you. Tip the
steering wheel to the desired position. Pull the lever back into
place to lock the steering wheel.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is not infinitely
adjustable. Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed of the vehicle cannot be automatically controlled until
the vehicle speed is at or above 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To
lock all doors push the switch marked L. To unlock all doors
push the switch marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
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Power door lock controls
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Windows
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
switch that operates all door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power
window controls.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Remote Entry System (If equipped)
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If your vehicle has the remote entry system, you can lock or
unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The remote also
has a personal alarm feature. The buttons for the system are
located on the hand held transmitter that came with your
vehicle.
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The system will work with up to four transmitters. Your vehicle
came with one transmitter. Additional transmitters can be
ordered from your dealer.
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The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
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To unlock the other door, press the UNLOCK control a second
time, within five seconds after the first UNLOCK.
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Locking the doors with the remote entry system
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To lock both doors, press the LOCK control. This will also arm
the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK control again within five seconds. If all doors are
completely closed, the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp,
and the parking lamps will flash. If a door is open or ajar, the
horn will give two short chirps warning you that a door is
open.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC control. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC control again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC controls,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
ON or ACCESSORY position.
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Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
Entry
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Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC control is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
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Replacing the Batteries
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The remote is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several years of normal
use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the
batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Replacing lost transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
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Battery Saver
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When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed.
Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or the ignition
key is turned on again.
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Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the parking lamps and theft indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is
turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of
the following events will prearm the anti-theft system:
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control to lock
the doors (with the doors open or closed),
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Opening a door and pressing the power door lock control to
lock the doors.
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If a door is open, the anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting
for all doors to close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument
panel will light continuously while the system is prearmed.
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Close all doors
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Once all doors are closed, if any were open, the system will
begin a 30 second countdown to become armed. The 30 second
countdown allows people who may still be in the vehicle time
to exit without triggering the alarm. The THEFT indicator will
glow steadily until the system is armed. When the system is
armed, the THEFT indicator will begin to flash with short
flashes every 2 seconds until the system is triggered or
disarmed.
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Remember, all doors must be fully closed for the anti-theft
system to arm. If a door has been left open or ajar, and you
press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors
are locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that the
anti-theft system is not arming.
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When you get a single horn chirp by pressing the LOCK control
twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, you
can be assured that all doors are locked and the anti-theft
system is arming.
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Disarming the System
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An armed or activated system can be disarmed if you:
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote entry transmitter
UNLOCK control.
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Unlock any door with a key.
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will disarm the
anti-theft system only when the anti-theft alarm is triggered
and sounding.
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When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the
way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm.
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote entry system. It may not work with other
remote entry systems.
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