emergency towing FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Driving
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[GF30001(R)01/96]
Understanding Loading/Towing Information
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[GF30050(R)01/96]
The following terms are used to describe the ability to carry or
tow a load:
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[GF30101(R)01/96]
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Base Curb Weight
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[GF30150(R)01/96]
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Payload
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[GF30200(R)01/96]
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GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[GF30250(R)01/96]
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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[GF30301(R)01/96]
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[GF30310(R)01/96]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[GF30320(R)01/96]
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Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[GF30330(R)01/96]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[GF30340(R)01/96]
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Trailer Weight Range
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[GF30351(R)01/96]
Base Curb Weight
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[GF30401(R)01/96]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including
fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools, spare wheel and tire.
It also includes any equipment that isstandardon that model. It
does not include passengers, cargo or optional equipment
installed by factory, dealer, aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[GF30451(R)01/96]
Payload
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[GF30501(R)01/96]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo,
occupants and optional equipment that the truck is designed to
carry. It is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb
weight.
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[GF30550(R)01/96]
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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[GF30601(R)01/96]
If you add base curb weight and the weight of a load (including
passengers, cargo and optional equipment) being carried at a
particular time, you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
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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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