1996 FORD RANGER warning

Roadside Emergencies
227
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[RE15200(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the front or rear
jacking points, be sure to use only hoist adapters with
a wide contact surface.
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[RE15300(ALL)03/91]1.
Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. If you
have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If
you have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in
Reverse. Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are changing.
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[RE15335(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.
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[RE15350(R )06/94]
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicles with manual locking
hubs, put transfer case lever in 2H, 4H, or 4L.
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[RE15390(ALL)05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off
the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel (both
directions) that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
[RE15400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be
seriously injured.
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[RE15440(R )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking
brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the
vehicle.
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[RE15550(ALL)03/95]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack.
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Roadside Emergencies
229
[RE16800(ALL)07/94]3.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel
covers or hubcaps and twist off.
[RE16830(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use only the lug nut wrench provided to remove wheel
ornaments. Not using the tapered end of the lug nut
wrench at the pry-off notches may result in damage to
the finish of the wheel and ornament.
[RE16850(ALL)06/94]
RWARNING
Not using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench at the
pry-off notches may result in damage to the finish of the
wheel and ornament.
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[RE16900(ALL)10/89]4.
Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the handle of the
lug nut wrench about one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do
not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE17100(ALL)02/95]5.
Insert the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to
slide the jack under the vehicle.
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[RE17175(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
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[RE17225(ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
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[RE17300(ALL)06/95]1.
Positioning the jack
[RE18150(R )06/94]
a. To raise a front wheel, place the jack directly under the
shock absorber so that it contacts the bottom of the shock.
[RE18201(R )11/89]
b. To raise a rear tire place the jack under the rear axle
between the spring shackle bolts.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE21151(ALL)04/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021188-A*
[RE21200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
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.
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[RE21400(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE21500(ALL)06/95]3.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21700(ALL)06/95]4.
Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench to screw the
lug nut snug against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22200(ALL)01/95]5.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE22300(ALL)06/95]6.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown in the following illustration.
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[RE22400(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021189-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
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[RE23400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use of wheels or lug nuts other than original equipment
could cause damage to the wheel or mounting system
and allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
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[RE23500(ALL)07/95]7.
Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your
vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into
place.
[RE23600(ALL)01/95]8.
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.)
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]9.
Unblock the wheels.
[RE23750(R )09/95]
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires
or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated
full size tire in the spare tire carrier. The carrier is
designed to hold the temporary spare which comes
with your vehicle. The stowage of a full size tire in
the spare tire carrier may damage the tire or the
vehicle. The flat full size tire should be stowed and
tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be
repaired.
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Roadside Emergencies
233
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[RE23800(ALL)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and at intervals specified in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) of
operation after any wheel change or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
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[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at mileages specified
could allow wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
[RE24360(R )04/94]
eight pica
chart:0020316-B[RE24400(ALL)10/94]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[RE24500(ALL)07/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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[RE24600(ALL)07/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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[RE27600(ALL)12/91]
Recreational Towing Ð All wheels on the ground
[RE27700(ALL)05/91]
Towing your vehicle can be successfully performed by following
the appropriate guidelines for the type of powertrain on the
vehicle to be towed. The following guidelines, by powertrain
combination, are designed to ensure that the transmission is not
damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
[RE27800(ALL)12/91]
4x2ÐAutomatictransmission
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[RE27900(ALL)03/95]
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Release the parking brake.
[RE28000(ALL)01/95]
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Place transmission gearshift in N (neutral).
[RE28100(ALL)10/94]
n
Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
[RE28200(ALL)10/94]
n
Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
[RE28300(ALL)06/94]
If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or speed of 35 mph (56 km/h)
will be exceeded, youmust:
[RE28400(ALL)05/91]
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Disconnect the driveshaft at the rear differential and properly
support it under the vehicle.
[RE28500(ALL)01/95]
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Mark the driveshaft and axle flanges to ensure proper
position when reconnecting the driveshaft. Refer to service
manual for proper driveshaft fastener torque specification.
(See theAccessorieschapter for information on ordering
service manuals.)
[RE28600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
When disconnecting/installing the driveshaft, the parking
brake must be set and the wheels blocked to ensure the
vehicle does not roll.
[RE28700(ALL)06/94]
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Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
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[RE30300(ALL)06/94]
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Mark the driveshaft and transfer case/axle flanges to ensure
proper position when installing the driveshaft. Refer to
service manual for proper driveshaft torque specification.
[RE30400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
When disconnecting/installing the driveshaft, the parking
brake must be set and the wheels blocked to ensure the
vehicle does not roll.
[RE30500(ALL)06/94]
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Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
[RE30525(ALL)10/92]
For manual transmissions:
[RE30550(ALL)06/94]
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Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
[RE30600(ALL)10/94]
Limited vehicle operation, such as driving the vehicle while at a
campsite, can be accomplished with the rear driveshaftremoved
by using the front drive to propel the vehicle. To operate the
vehicle in this condition, youmustfollow the following
guidelines:
[RE30700(ALL)10/94]
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Place the transfer case in 4WD by rotating 4WD switch to
4WD HIGH.
[RE30800(ALL)10/94]
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Drive the vehicleonlyon good surface roads to avoid
excessive loads on the front-wheel drive system.
[RE30900(ALL)10/94]
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Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
[RE31000(ALL)10/94]
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Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
[RE31100(ALL)10/94]
n
Avoid quick acceleration and steep grades.
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Servicing Your Ranger
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[SV02700(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the key from the ignition after you turn the engine
off.
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[SV02725(ALL)06/95]3.
Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02750(ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
[SV02775(ALL)03/95]1.
Set the parking brake fully, and make sure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission) and block the wheels.
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[SV02800(R )06/95]
When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the
engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual
transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
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[SV02825(ALL)03/95]2.
Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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[SV02900(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Update:Wed May 1 13:56:18 1996