service indicator FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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[IS03000(R)01/96]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[IS03100(R)01/96]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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[IS03200(R)01/96]
Brake System Warning Light
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[IS03300(R)03/96]
The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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[IS03400(R)03/96]
This light illuminates when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or illuminates after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[IS03500(R)03/96]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
[IS03600(R)01/96]
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Brake warning light symbols
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[IS04351(R)03/96]
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
[IS04355(R)01/96]
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
[IS04400(R)01/96]
6 pica art:0021148-B
Safety belt warning light symbol
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[IS04420(R)03/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[IS04430(R)01/96]
This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
[IS04435(R)01/96]
RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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[IS04437(R)05/96]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have
the air bag system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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[IS04500(R)03/96]
Check Engine Warning Light
[IS04600(R)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
[IS05300(R)01/96]
6 pica art:0021149-A
Check engine warning light symbol
% [IS05835(R)05/96]
Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
[IS05850(R)05/96]
The TCIL tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light
illuminates, the transmission does not shift into
j(Overdrive).
Depressing the TCS on the shifter once more returns the vehicle
to
j(Overdrive). The transmission will be in
j(Overdrive)
when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was
selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
[IS05855(R)05/96]
NOTE: If the TCIL does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the TCIL flashes when you are driving
a malfunction has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
[IS05865(R)05/96]
6 pica art:0021226-B
Transmission control indicator light (if equipped)
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[GF16190(R)05/96]
Four-wheel drive operation (4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW) on dry
pavement is not recommended. Operating the vehicle in
four-wheel drive on dry pavement will increase noise, vibration,
tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive
disengagement difficult for the transfer case.
[GF16200(R)05/96]
Electric shift system indicator lights
[GF16210(R)05/96]
A 4WD indicator light and a 4WD LOW indicator light are
located in the instrument cluster. If either light flashes, take
your vehicle in for service.
[GF16220(R)05/96]
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Two-Wheel Drive mode Ð Neither the 4WD nor the 4WD
LOW lights are lit.
[GF16230(R)05/96]
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4WD High Ð Only the 4WD light is lit.
[GF16240(R)05/96]
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4WD LOW mode Ð Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW lights
are lit.
[GF16250(R)05/96]
To shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4WD High:
[GF16260(R)05/96]
To shift into 4WD High rotate the 4WD switch located on the
instrument panel to 4x4 High. This shift can be done at a stop
or at speeds up to 55 miles per hour (88 km/h). When the
vehicle is driven, the automatic locking hubs will engage. If the
vehicle is stopped while in 4WD and the vehicle direction is
reversed from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs
will momentarily disengage and re-engage. The automatic
locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in the new
direction.
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Index
343
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 73
Additives, engine oil.................. 257
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................ 133
description...................122, 127
disposal...................... 131
driver air bag..................122, 127
indicator light..................... 12
operation...................... 127
passenger air bag.................. 127
proper seating................... 123
service and information labels............ 127
tone generator.................129, 131
wearing safety belts................. 123
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 253
specifications.................... 311
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 94
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 27,55
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 265
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 155
noise........................ 157
see also Brake.................... 155
warninig light..................... 10
Anti-theft system
arming the system................... 98
description...................... 98
disarming an untriggered system............ 99
disarming a triggered system.............. 99
triggering....................... 98
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 320
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 317
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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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