instrument panel FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Instrumentation
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[IS00400(R)01/96]
The instrument panel (dashboard) on your vehicle is divided
into several different sections. The illustrations on the following
pages show the major parts of the instrument panel that are
described in this chapter. Some items shown may not be on all
vehicles.
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Your vehicle has one of the following instrument clusters:
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A standard instrument cluster
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A optional instrument cluster with tachometer
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If you are not sure which cluster your vehicle has, check the
diagrams on the following pages of this section.
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Air bag readiness light symbol
[IS04443(R)05/96]
Passenger Air Bag OFF Light (If equipped)
[IS04444(R)01/96]
The passenger air bag OFF light is located in the lower center of
the instrument panel next to the passenger air bag defeat
switch. This yellow indicator light illuminates whenever the
passenger air bag is turned off and the ignition is on. The
passenger air bag should be turned off only when a rear-facing
infant seat is installed in the front passenger seat.
[IS04450(R)01/96]
Door Ajar Warning Light (If equipped)
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If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[IS04480(R)01/96]
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Door ajar warning light symbol
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
[CF00240(R)04/96]
To turn on your headlamps, parking lamps, marker lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps, use the headlamp control
knob to the left of the steering column.
[CF00250(R)03/96]1.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the first position.
Parking lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps and marker
lamps are now on.
[CF00255(R)03/96]2.
Rotate the headlamp control knob to the next position.
Headlamps are now on in addition to the above.
[CF00260(R)03/96]3.
Rotate the thumb wheel when the headlamp control knob is
in an ªONº position to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully upward to operate courtesy and cargo
lamps.
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[CF00265(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Headlamp control knob
[CF00270(R)05/96]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF00275(R)03/96]
The fog lamps switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the radio and climate control.
[CF00280(R)03/96]
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To turn the fog lamps on, turn on the low-beam headlamps,
then push the fog lamp switch. An indicator light will glow
when the lamps are on.
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
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The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. You
can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the
thumb wheel.
[CF00355(R)03/96]
The interior lights will shut off after 25 seconds with all the
doors closed, or immediately when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, or if the vehicle speed is above five MPH
(8 km/h). The interior lights will turn off after 40 minutes if
any of the doors are left open. Refer toBattery Saverin the
Featuressection for more details.
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The Climate Control Systems
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Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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Instrument Panel Registers
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There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[CF01201(R)05/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0020099-E
Instrument panel registers
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Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
and temperature you select. The function selector control knob
allows you to select heating or cooling and determine where the
air will be directed. The temperature control knob setting
determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle.
[CF01500(R)01/96]
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Climate control knobs
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[CF01550(R)03/96]
To turn your air conditioner and heater system on, select any
position except OFF. This will turn the fan on and allow airflow
into the vehicle. To turn your air conditioner and heater off,
select OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop airflow from
coming into the vehicle.
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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 cooling or cool temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give a temperature
between the two extreme temperatures.
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HFan speed adjustment
[CF01750(R)01/96]
The
H(left) knob on the control is the fan control knob which
controls the volume of air flow. Rotate the
Hknob to the right
to increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering
the vehicle. Four fan speed positions are available and are
indicated by dots beside the
Hcontrol knob. The largest dot is
high speed position.
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Airflow selections
[CF01850(R)01/96]
Q(Panel)
[CF01900(R)01/96]
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. Select A/C or MAX A/C to get cool air through
the instrument panel registers.
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A/C
[CF02000(R)01/96]
Select A/C to get refrigerated outside air through the
instrument panel registers. The A/C position is used for cooling
except when it is extremely hot or fast cooling of the vehicle is
needed. Then, select MAX A/C for fast cooling and return to
A/C when you are comfortable.
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MAX A/C
[CF02100(R)01/96]
The MAX A/C position produces cool air more rapidly to
provide faster cooling of your vehicle. This is possible because
cooler air is drawn from inside the passenger area and
refrigerated again instead of using warmer outside air. Using
inside air will also make the fan sound louder and is normal
when using MAX A/C. The air flow will be from the
instrument panel registers.
[CF02150(R)01/96]
S(Panel and Floor)
[CF02200(R)01/96]
SelectSto direct airflow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or cool your vehicle. The air conditioner
will operate to cool the air if the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer.
[CF02250(R)04/96]
R(Floor)
[CF02300(R)01/96]
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.
[CF02350(R)01/96]
P(Floor and Defrost)
[CF02400(R)01/96]
SelectPto direct air to the floor and windshield defrosters at
the same time. If the outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC)
or warmer, the air will also be dehumidified to remove
moisture. This feature will help prevent fogging in humid
weather. The air can be cooled or heated.
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V(Defrost)
[CF02500(R)01/96]
SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Rotate
the temperature knob into the red area for the air temperature
required to defrost. When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) or warmer, the airwill be dehumidified to remove
moisture. Rotate the
Hknob to increase the airflow.
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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.
[CF02650(R)01/96]
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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.
[CF02700(R)01/96]
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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.
[CF02800(R)01/96]
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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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Airflow selections
[CF03350(R)01/96]
Q(Panel)
[CF03400(R)01/96]
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.
[CF03450(R)01/96]
S(Panel & Floor)
[CF03500(R)01/96]
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.
[CF03550(R)04/96]
R(Floor)
[CF03600(R)01/96]
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.
[CF03650(R)01/96]
P(Floor & Defrost)
[CF03700(R)01/96]
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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