snow chains FORD RANGER 1998 2.G Owners Manual

Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the
handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll
over.
Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle's original tires may also
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of loss of
vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods
of time may result in damage to vehicle components.
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. If you need to use snow tires and chains, you must
install steel wheels of the same size and specifications as those originally
installed.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
²Do not use tire chains on aluminum wheels. Chains may chip the
wheels.
²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
Maintenance and care
134

canceling a set speed ...............27
indicator light ...........................28
resuming a set speed ...............28
tap up/tap down .......................26
turning off .................................25
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle .............59,61
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................13
Tilt steering wheel ......................29
Tires ....................................130,132
changing ..................................103
checking the pressure ............132
replacing ..................................133
rotating ....................................132
snow tires and chains ............134
treadwear ................................131
Traction-lok rear axle ..........79,127
Trailer towing ..............................81
tips .............................................89
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................126
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................127Transmission .............................124
automatic
operation ..........67,68,69,70,71,72
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................124
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal
lever ...........................................24
Vehicle dimensions ...................152
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................154
Vehicle loading ............................79
Ventilating your vehicle .............63
Windows
power windows, operating .......30
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....120
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................129
operation ...................................29
Wrecker towing .........................109
Index
158