warning FORD RANGER 2007 2.G Owner's Guide

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
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1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the FULL HOT range. Be sure to put the
dipstick back in the reservoir.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your authorized dealer immediately.
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Check the fluid level. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor
the service interval schedules.
During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should
remain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step
in the reservoir.
Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specifications. Refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For
MEDICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION contact a physician or
Poison Control Center immediately; on Ford-Motorcraft products call:
1-800-959-3673 (FORD). Failure to follow these instructions may result
in personal injury.
MAX
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A
Air cleaner filter ...............256–257
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ....................97–98
and child safety seats ..............99
description ................................98
disposal ....................................102
driver airbag ......................98, 100
indicator light .........................101
operation ...........................98, 100
passenger airbag ...............98, 100
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................234
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................160
Anti-theft system ........................76
Audio system (see Radio) ..19, 21,
24, 29, 32, 37, 41
Automatic transmission ............163
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................164
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................46
Auxiliary power point .................65
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........259
refill capacities ........................259
traction lok ..............................162
B
Battery .......................................232
acid, treating emergencies .....232
jumping a disabled battery ....200
maintenance-free ....................232
replacement, specifications ...257servicing ..................................232
Bed extender ..............................70
BeltMinder
.................................93
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...................................160
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............160
fluid, checking and adding ....252
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
fluid, specifications .................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Bulbs ............................................58
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....259
Cargo area shade ........................70
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................191
Child safety restraints ..............106
child safety belts ....................106
Child safety seats ......................109
attaching with tether straps ..112
in front seat ............................110
in rear seat ..............................110
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............215
instrument panel ....................217
interior .....................................218
plastic parts ............................216
safety belts ..............................218
washing ....................................213
waxing .....................................214
wheels ......................................214
wiper blades ............................217
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................57
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................137
Loading instructions .................143
Locks
doors ..........................................72
Lubricant specifications ...........259
Lug nuts ....................................199
Lumbar support, seats ...............81
M
Manual transmission .................166
fluid capacities ........................259
lubricant specifications ..........259
reverse .....................................167
Mirrors .........................................67
fold away ...................................67
side view mirrors (power) .......67
Motorcraft parts ........219, 239, 257
O
Octane rating ............................244
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................226
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....257
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................84
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................185
Power door locks ........................72Power mirrors .............................67
Power point .................................65
Power steering ..........................161
fluid, checking and adding ....251
fluid, refill capacity ................259
fluid, specifications .................259
Power Windows ...........................66
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................162
R
Radio ........19, 21, 24, 29, 32, 37, 41
CD-MP3 ...............................38, 41
Relays ........................................181
Remote entry system ...........72–73
illuminated entry ......................75
locking/unlocking doors ...........73
panic alarm ...............................73
replacing the batteries .............73
Roadside assistance ..................178
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............91
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ............82, 86–90
Safety defects, reporting ..........212
Safety restraints ..............82, 86–90
BeltMinder
..............................93
extension assembly ..................91
for adults .............................87–89
for children .....................105–106
lap belt ......................................87
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................84
safety belt maintenance ...........91
warning light and chime ..........92
Safety seats for children ..........109
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W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................225
Water, Driving through .............177
Windows
power .........................................66Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................64
checking and adding fluid
.....225
replacing wiper blades
...........226
Wrecker towing
.........................205
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