lock FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Repair Manual

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K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
stuck in lock position................. 73
L
Lamps
checking...................... 298
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 72
daytime running light system............. 63
hazard flashers................... 217
headlamps...................... 61
illuminated entry system................ 97
instrument panel, dimming.............. 64
interior lamps.................. 61,64
replacing bulbs................... 298
trailer....................... 213
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 75
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 12
brake........................ 10
charging system................... 15
check engine..................... 14
engine oil pressure.................. 20
hazard warning light................ 217
high beam...................... 21
oil pressure...................... 20
overdrive off..................... 14
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 14
turn signal indicator.................. 75
Load limits
GAWR....................... 187
GVWR....................... 187
trailer towing.................... 191
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P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 160
warning light..................... 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 311
PCV valve, specifications................ 311
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 223
Power door locks.................... 84
Power features
door locks...................... 84
mirrors........................ 86
seats........................ 109
windows....................... 84
Power steering
dipstick...................... 268
driving with power steering............. 162
fluid, checking and adding.............. 268
fluid, specifications................. 313
servicing...................... 162
Prop rod, hood.................... 251
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes................. 155
description..................... 155
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
Rear window...................... 84
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration................. 315
Relays........................ 225
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Index
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system....... 95
illuminated entry................... 97
locking/unlocking doors................ 94
panic alarm...................... 94
replacement/additional transmitters........... 97
replacing the batteries................. 95
Reporting safety defects................ 315
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................101, 110
child........................ 131
infant.....................131, 133
Reverse........................ 166
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 217
Rotating the tires................... 281
S
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............ 110
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 212
Safety defects, reporting................ 315
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 292
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts...........112, 115, 118
automatic locking mode............... 114
automatic locking mode (retractor).......... 114
cleaning the safety belts............... 307
extension assembly................. 120
for adults...................... 110
for children..................... 131
for infants...................131, 133
for pregnant women...............103, 110
lap and shoulder belts..............110, 112
maintenance.................... 120
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Safety restraints (continued)
proper use..................... 110
replacement.................... 120
warning light and chime................ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................... 133
attaching with tether straps............. 143
automatic locking mode (retractor)........114, 133
in front seat.................... 133
in rear outboard.................. 133
in rear seat..................... 133
tether anchorage hardware.............. 143
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)............. 110
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 101
adjusting the seats, power.............. 109
child safety seats.................. 133
cleaning upholstery................. 306
reclining the seat.................. 101
seatback release................... 101
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 250
servicing when you tow............... 242
Shift-lock system................... 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............164, 171
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).....110, 112
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)........112, 115
Side mirrors, adjusting.................. 86
Snowplowing..................... 216
Snow tires and chains................. 286
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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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