warning FORD RANGER 1997 2.G User Guide

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[CF20450(R)01/96]
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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[CF20470(R)05/96]
RWARNING
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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[CF20480(R)01/96]
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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[CF20482(R)01/96]
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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[CF20484(R)01/96]
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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[CF20486(R)01/96]
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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[CF20490(R)01/96]
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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Controls and Features
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[CF25200(R)01/96]
To clean the windshield, push in the end of the wiper knob for
a single wipe. For a constant spray, keep the knob pushed in.
After you release the knob, the wipers operate for two to three
cycles before turning off (if wipers were off) or returning to the
interval setting selected.
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[CF25300(R)08/95]
Do not try to clean the windshield when the washer fluid
container is empty or activate the washers at any time for more
than 15 seconds continuously. This could damage the washer
pump system.
[CF25350(R)01/96]
NOTE: The addition of shields to the front of the vehicle, as
used to deflect bugs, may also adversely affect the
washer system from delivering fluid to the
windshield. Devices such as bug shields are not
recommended to be added to your vehicle.
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[CF25400(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Always warm up the windshield with the defroster
before you use the washer fluid. In freezing weather, the
washer solution may freeze on the windshield and
obscure your vision.
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[CF25500(R)03/96]
For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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Controls and Features
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[CF26200(R)05/96]
Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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[CF26250(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
[CF26400(R)01/96]
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Tilt steering wheel lever
[CF26450(R)04/96]
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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[CF27250(R)01/96]
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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[CF27300(R)03/96]
Speed Control (If equipped)
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[CF27400(R)05/96]
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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[CF27450(R)05/96]
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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Controls and Features
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[CF28000(R)05/96]
RWARNING
To keep your vehicle under control, do not use speed
control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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[CF28020(R)05/96]
To Set a Higher Speed
[CF28040(R)05/96]
n
Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the
desired vehicle speed is reached, or
[CF28060(R)05/96]
n
Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the
set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h)or
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[CF28080(R)05/96]
n
Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press SET
ACCEL.
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[CF28100(R)05/96]
You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time
during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will
return your vehicle speed to the previously programmed set
speed.
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[CF28120(R)05/96]
To Set a Lower Set Speed
[CF28140(R)05/96]
n
Press and hold COAST. Release the switch when the desired
vehicle speed is reached, or
[CF28160(R)05/96]
n
Press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) or
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[CF28180(R)05/96]
n
Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACCEL.
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[CF39200(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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[CF39300(R)01/96]
Power Door Locks (If equipped)
[CF39500(R)05/96]
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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[CF39600(R)01/96]
The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
[CF39700(R)01/96]
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Power door lock controls
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[CF46500(R)04/96]
Windows
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[CF47800(R)01/96]
Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
[CF47900(R)01/96]
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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[CF48300(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Controls and Features
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[CF48920(R)05/96]3.
Move the control knob in the direction you want to move
the mirror.
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[CF48930(R)05/96]4.
Return the selector switch to the middle position to keep the
mirror in place.
[CF49000(R)01/96]
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Power mirror control
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[CF49100(R)05/96]
Do not clean the plastic housing of any electric mirror with
gasoline or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
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[CF49200(R)05/96]
RWARNING
The right side view mirror makes objects appear smaller
and farther away than they actually are.
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[CF80020(R)05/96]
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The remote entry transmitter
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[CF80080(R)05/96]
Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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[CF80082(R)04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
[CF80086(R)05/96]
To unlock the other door, press the UNLOCK control a second
time, within five seconds after the first UNLOCK.
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[CF80100(R)05/96]
Locking the doors with the remote entry system
[CF80110(R)05/96]
To lock both doors, press the LOCK control. This will also arm
the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
[CF80114(R)05/96]
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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[CF80200(R)05/96]
Remote entry personal alarm
[CF80210(R)05/96]
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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Seating and Safety Restraints
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[SS00280(R)01/96]
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Adjusting the bucket seat
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[SS00290(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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[SS00300(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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[SS00310(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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[SS00320(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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[SS00549(R)01/96]
Center Facing Jump Seat Ð SuperCab Only
[SS00551(R)01/96]
To open the seat, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To
stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright
position. The jump seats should be kept in the stored position
for easier access to the rear cab area.
[SS00560(R)01/96]
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Center facing jump seat in stowed position
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[SS00570(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.
[SS00580(R)01/96]
Tilt Slide Seat (If equipped)
[SS00590(R)01/96]
SuperCab only
[SS00610(R)01/96]
With the front seatback tilted forward, the tilt slide seat can be
moved to provide additional entry space to access the rear seat
compartment of the vehicle.
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[SS00620(R)01/96]
To operate the tilt slide seat:
[SS00622(R)01/96]1.
Lift the seatback release lever on the outboard side of the
seat cushion to unlock the slide mechanism and seatback.
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[SS00624(R)01/96]2.
Push the seat assembly forward to provide entry space to the
rear seat compartment of the vehicle.
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[SS00630(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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[SS00640(R)02/96]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
[SS00650(R)01/96]3.
With the seatback still forward, using the seat cushion push
the seat rearward to the desired position and return the
seatback to its upright position. This will lock the seat track.
[SS00652(R)01/96]
NOTE: Whenever the seatback is returned to the upright
position, the seat will lock in that seat position.
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[SS00654(R)01/96]
NOTE: The seat can no longer be moved rearward when in
its latched position.
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