jump start FORD RANGER 2000 2.G Owners Manual

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers a
complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separate
from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
²24±hours, seven days a week
²for the Basic warranty period (Canada) or New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period (U.S.) of three years or 60,000 km (36,000 miles),
whichever comes first on Ford and Mercury vehicles, and four years or
80,000 km (50,000 miles) on Lincoln vehicles
Roadside assistance will cover:
²changing a flat tire
²jump-starts
²lock-out assistance
²fuel delivery
²towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford dealership, or your
selling dealer if within 25 kms (15.5 miles) of the nearest Ford
Dealership (one tow per disablement). Even non-warranty related
tows, like accidents or getting stuck in the mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Using roadside assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehicles and is
mailed to you if you own a Mercury or Lincoln. In Canada, it is found in
the Roadside Assistance book in the glove compartment.
To receive roadside assistance in the United States for Ford or Mercury
vehicles, call 1-800-241-3673 or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call
1±800±521±4140. In Canada call 1±800±665±2006.
Should you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford will
reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain information about
reimbursement, call 1-800-241-3673 in the United States for Ford or
Mercury vehicles; or if you own a Lincoln vehicle, call 1±800±521±4140.
Call 1±800±665±2006 in Canada.
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To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put
any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.
²Never use the differential as a
jacking point.
7. Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.
11. Stow the flat tire. Refer to
Stowing the spare tire.
12. Stow the jack and lug wrench.
Make sure the jack is fastened so it
does not rattle when you drive.
13. Unblock the wheels.
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and
clothing, if contacted.
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4 3
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Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability.
Preparing your vehicle
1.Use only a 12±volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
+–+–
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2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
+–+–
+–+–
+–+–
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............19
Clock .............................29,36,42,51
Clutch
fluid ..........................................167
operation while driving ..........116
recommended shift speeds ....118
Console ........................................63
Coolant
checking and adding ..............168
refill capacities .................172,209
specifications ...................212,214
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................55
Customer Assistance ................137
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................225
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................218
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................224
Getting roadside assistance ...137
Getting the
service you need ....................218
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................229
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................221
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............224
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................18
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................173
engine oil .................................163
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........212
Driveline universal
joint and slip yoke ....................177Driving under
special conditions ..............122,123
mud ..........................................122
sand .........................................122
snow and ice ...........................123
through water ..................122,124
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................152
Emission control system ..........195
Engine .................................214,215
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................204
coolant .....................................168
idle speed control ...................178
lubrication
specifications ...................212,214
refill capacities ........................209
service points ............160,161,162
starting after a collision .........138
Engine block heater .................104
Engine oil ..................................163
checking and adding ..............163
dipstick ....................................163
filter, specifications .........165,209
recommendations ...................165
refill capacities ........................209
specifications ...................212,214
Exhaust fumes ..........................105
Fluid capacities .........................209
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12,119
control trac ...............................24
description ..............................119
driving off road .......................121
electronic shift ...................24,119
indicator light .........................119
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................186
calculating fuel economy .......192
cap ...........................................188
Index
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capacity ...................................209
choosing the right fuel ...........189
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................195
detergent in fuel .....................191
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................186,188,192
filter, specifications .........192,209
fuel pump shut-off switch .....138
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........192
octane rating .............190,214,215
quality ......................................190
running out of fuel .................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................186
Fuses ...................................140,141
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............188
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................192
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............17
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................14
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....125
calculating ...............................127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............125
calculating ........................125,127
definition .................................125
driving with a heavy load ......125
location ....................................125Hazard flashers .........................138
Headlamps ...................................18
aiming ......................................202
bulb specifications ..................201
daytime running lights .............18
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ............................11,18
replacing bulbs .......................197
turning on and off ....................18
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................19
heater only system ...................19
Hood ..........................................159
Ignition ................................214,215
positions of the ignition ...........54
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..94
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................196
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................207
cluster ...................................8,207
lighting up
panel and interior .....................19
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......152
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........54
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................201
cargo lamps ...............................19
daytime running light ...............18
fog lamps ...................................18
headlamps .................................18
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....19
interior lamps .........................202
replacing bulbs ..197,199,200,201
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................54
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
Index
233

Speed control ..............................55
Speedometer ...............................16
Starting your vehicle .........100,102
jump starting ..........................152
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ......................147,181,182,183
changing ...........................147,150
checking the pressure ............183
replacing ..................................184
rotating ....................................183
snow tires and chains ............185
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Towing .......................................183
recreational towing .................136
wrecker ....................................157
Traction-lok rear axle ...............124
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................177
Transmission
automatic operation ...............111
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................173
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................176fluid, refill capacities ..............209
lubricant specifications ...212,214
manual operation ....................116
Trip odometer .............................16
Turn signal .............................11,54
Vehicle dimensions ...................215
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................217
Vehicle loading ..........................125
camper bodies ........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................168
Water, Driving through .............124
Windows
power .........................................61
Windshield washer fluid
and wipers
checking and adding fluid .....168
checking and cleaning ............180
operation ...................................61
replacing wiper blades ...........181
Wrecker towing .........................157
Index
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