jump start FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
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[ER25100(R)02/96]
Preparing Your Vehicle
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[ER25200(R)02/96]1.
Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to
use a 12-volt jumper system. You will damage your starting
motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you
connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt
batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set).
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[ER25300(R)02/96]2.
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
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[ER25400(R)02/96]3.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled
vehicle.Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other.Set
the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[ER25500(R)02/96]4.
Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
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[ER25600(R)02/96]5.
Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles. Turning on the fan
helps protect the electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent
possible damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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[ER25700(R)02/96]
Connecting the jumper cables
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[ER25800(R)02/96]1.
Connect one end of the first jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery. (You can connect either
jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal, as long as you use
the same cable for both positive terminals.) Most jumper
cables have a red cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive terminals and the black for
the negative ones.
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[ER25900(R)02/96]2.
Connect the other end of the first cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery.
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[ER26000(R)02/96]3.
Connect one end of the second cable to the negative (s)
terminal of the booster battery Ð NOT to the discharged
battery.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[ER26800(R)02/96]3.
When both vehicles are running, let them idle for a few
minutes to charge the discharged battery.
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[ER26900(R)02/96]
Removing jumper cables
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[ER26910(R)02/96]1.
Always remove the jumper cables in the reverse order.
Remove the negative (s) end of the jumper cable from the
metallic surface on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[ER26920(R)03/96]2.
Remove the negative (s) cable from the booster battery.
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[ER26922(R)02/96]3.
Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery.
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[ER26924(R)02/96]4.
Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
discharged battery.
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[ER26926(R)02/96]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while
with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery
recharge. Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all drive
modes are ªrelearned.ºYou may need to use a battery charger
to fully recharge the battery.
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[ER26928(R)03/96]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBatteryin the
Maintenance and Carechapter.
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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(R)05/96]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(R)11/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215(R)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(R)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(R)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(R)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(R)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(R)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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[HS00245(R)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250(R)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255(R)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260(R)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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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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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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