FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Manual PDF

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Operating tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning (if equipped) and heater system.
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
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Heater Controls (Heater-Only Vehicles)
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The control for your heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heater
will heat and/or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on
the function position and temperature you select. The function
selector control knob allows you to select heating or ventilation
and determine where the air will be directed. The temperature
control knob setting determines the temperature of the air that
flows into the vehicle.
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Climate control knobs (heater only)
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To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.
This turns the fan on and allows airflow into the vehicle. To
turn your heater off, select OFF.
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Temperature selection
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The temperature control knob is the rotating knob located at the
center of the control with tapered red and blue bands
surrounding most of the knob. The wide red part of the band
(full right) is the heat or warmer area. The wide blue area (full
left) is the cool or unheated temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give a temperature
between the two extreme temperatures. The cool temperature
you select will not be cooler than the outside temperature.
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HFan speed adjustment
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The
H(left) knob on the control is the fan control knob which
controls the volume of airflow. Rotate the
Hknob to the right
to increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering
the vehicle. Four fan speed positons are available and are
indicated by dots beside the
Hcontrol knob. The largest dot is
high speed position.
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Airflow selections
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Q(Panel)
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UseQto bring outside air through the instrument panel
registers. You can heat the air in this position by rotating the
temperature knob into the RED area. The air cannot be cooled
below the outside temperature regardless of the temperature
knob setting.
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S(Panel & Floor)
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SelectSto get airflow to the floor and through the instrument
panel registers at the same time. This selection can be used to
either heat or ventilate your vehicle.
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R(Floor)
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SelectRto direct air to the floor. The air cannot be cooled in
theRposition but can be heated by rotating the temperature
knob into the red area.
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P(Floor & Defrost)
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SelectPto get air to the floor and windshield defrosters at the
same time.
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V(Defrost)
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SelectVto obtain maximum air flow to the windshield. Rotate
the temperature knob into the red area for the air temperature
required to defrost. Rotate the
Hknob to increase the air flow.
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Operating tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your heater system.
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the heater system turned on.
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area at
the bottom of the windshield.
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Courtesy and Dome Lamps
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The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically turned on when the
driver or passenger door is opened or doors are unlocked with
the remote entry system (if equipped). Turning the thumb
wheel fully counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp
when the doors are closed.
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Interior/Courtesy lamp
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Combination Cargo and High-Mount Brakelamp
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The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is located outside
the vehicle, directly over the rear window. Use the thumb wheel
to turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy lights.
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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the cargo/courtesy light
on. Showing a white light to the rear while driving on
public roads is illegal in some places.
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Dome/Map Lamps (If equipped)
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The map lamps are located on each side of the dome light
assembly. You can turn the individual map lamps on or off by
sliding the switch to the left or right. To turn off, slide the
switch to the middle.
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Map lamps
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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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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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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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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off
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Turn Signals
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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (doesn't flash) when you signal a turn,
the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you use the
accepted hand signals in the meantime.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever on steering column
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever toward or away from the instrument panel to the
interval operation you desire.
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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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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.
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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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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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For information about refilling the washer fluid or replacing
your windshield wiper blades, seeWindshield washer fluid and
Wipersin the Index.
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