interior lights FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Controls and Features
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[CF00230(R)03/96]
The Interior and Exterior Lights
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[CF00235(R)03/96]
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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[CF00345(R)03/96]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
[CF00350(R)03/96]
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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[CF00500(R)03/96]
The Climate Control Systems
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[CF00601(R)03/96]
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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[CF00801(R)03/96]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[CF00901(R)01/96]
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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[CF19190(R)03/96]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount Brakelamp
[CF19200(R)01/96]
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.
[CF19350(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0021157-B
Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[CF19400(R)03/96]
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.
[CF19700(R)01/96]
Dome/Map Lamps (If equipped)
[CF19825(R)01/96]
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.
[CF19950(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0020895-B
Map lamps
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Controls and Features
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[CF80212(R)05/96]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC controls,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
ON or ACCESSORY position.
[CF80214(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0021160-A% [CF80300(R)04/96]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
Entry
[CF80310(R)05/96]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC control is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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[CF80320(R)01/96]
The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
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[CF80500(R)05/96]
Replacing the Batteries
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[CF80510(R)05/96]
The remote is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several years of normal
use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the
batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Controls and Features
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[CF80560(R)05/96]
Replacing lost transmitters
[CF80562(R)01/96]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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[CF80564(R)01/96]
You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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[CF80570(R)01/96]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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[CF80574(R)01/96]
This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
[CF80578(R)04/96]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
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[CF80600(R)01/96]
Battery Saver
[CF80610(R)04/96]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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[CF80630(R)01/96]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed.
Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or the ignition
key is turned on again.
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Index
Hood
latch location.................... 251
lubrication specifications............... 313
release lever.................... 251
working under the hood............... 250
Hoses, checking.................... 267
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................241, 250, 276
speed....................... 149
Ignition
chime........................ 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............131, 133
Instrument cluster, mechanical.............. 10
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............. 64
registers....................... 64
Interval wipers..................... 76
J
Jack
operation....................230, 233
positioning...................230, 233
storage....................... 229
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 239
disconnecting cables................. 241
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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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