1996 FORD RANGER warning lights

Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP17890(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[IP17900(ALL)03/95]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
[IP18000(ALL)10/94]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. You
can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the
thumb wheel.
[IP18200(ALL)03/95]
The interior lights will shut off after 25 seconds with all the
doors closed, or immediately when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, or if the vehicle speed is above five MPH
(8 km/h). The interior lights will turn off after 40 minutes if
any of the doors are left open. Refer toBattery Saverin the
Featuressection for more details.
[IP18500(R )11/89]
Courtesy and Dome Lamps
[IP19175(R )04/94]
The interior/courtesy lamp is automatically turned on when the
driver or passenger door is opened. Turning the thumb wheel
fully counterclockwise will operate the interior lamp when the
doors are closed.
[IP19185(R )08/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021156-B
Interior/Courtesy lamp
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[IP19187(ALL)04/95]
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
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[IP19188(ALL)04/95]
Your interior dome lamps and map lamps are plastic and
should be cleaned with a mild detergent diluted in water. Rinse
them with clear water.
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[IP19190(R )08/94]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount Brakelamp
[IP19200(R )08/94]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is located outside
the vehicle, directly over the rear window. Use the thumb wheel
to turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy lights.
[IP19350(R )08/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021157-B
Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[IP19400(R )05/91]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the cargo/courtesy light
on. Showing a white light to the rear while driving on
public roads is illegal in some places.
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[SC05508(ALL)10/94]
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[SC05510(ALL)11/93]
OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp
[SC05512(ALL)03/95]
This lamp indicates the operating range of the transmission.
This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is
depressed. For additional information, refer to theWarning
Lights and Gaugeschapter.
[SC05514(ALL)07/95]
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[SC05516(ALL)03/95]
Hazard Flasher
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[SC05520(ALL)04/95]
The hazard flasher is used to alert other drivers to hazardous
situations.
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[SC05527(ALL)10/94]
The flashers will flash and the high-mount brakelamp will stay
on steadily (not flash) with the brake pedal depressed.
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[SC05530(ALL)08/95]
The flashers work whether your vehicle is running or not. The
flashers work for up to two hours when the battery is fully
charged and in good condition without draining the battery
excessively. If the flashers run for longer than two hours or if
the battery is not fully charged, the battery power can be
drained.
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104and the parking lamps will flash. If a door is open or ajar, the
horn will give two short chirps warning you that a door is
open.
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[FV16800(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV16900(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC button again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV17000(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACCESSORY position.
[FV17100(ALL)03/95]
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[FV17200(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
Entry
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[FV17350(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE00400(ALL)03/95]
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
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[RE00500(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle's battery may die if you leave the lights on or any
electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this
happens, you may be able to jump-start your vehicle with a
booster battery.
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[RE00600(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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[RE00700(ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
To protect yourself when charging a battery, always
shield your face and eyes. Make sure that you can
breathe fresh air.
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[RE00800(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a
battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on the opposite corners.
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[RE00900(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes,
and clothing.
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[RE00910(ALL)07/95]
If the acid touches someone's skin, eyes, or clothing,
immediately flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes. If
someone swallows the acid, have him or her drink lots of milk
or water first, then Milk of Magnesia, a beaten egg, or vegetable
oil. Call a doctor immediately.
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[RE00950(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Do not push-start your vehicle. You could damage the
catalytic converter. For further information, seeJumper
Cablesin the Index.
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[RE01000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid damage or injury, follow these directions in the
order they are given. If in doubt, call for road service.
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[RE01100(ALL)03/95]
Preparing Your Vehicle
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[RE01200(ALL)03/95]1.
Your vehicle has a 12-volt starting system, so you need to
use a 12-volt jumper system. You will damage your starting
motor, ignition system, and other electrical parts if you
connect them to a 24-volt power supply (either two 12-volt
batteries in series or a 24-volt generator set).
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[RE01300(ALL)03/95]2.
Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle. You
could damage the vehicle's electrical system.
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[RE01400(ALL)04/95]3.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled
vehicle.Make sure the vehicles do not touch each other.Set
the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other moving parts.
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[RE01500(ALL)03/95]4.
Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive
corrosion before you attach the jumper cables.
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[RE01600(ALL)02/95]5.
Turn on the heater fan in both vehicles. Turning on the fan
helps protect the electrical system from voltage surges. Turn
off all other switches and lights in both vehicles to prevent
possible damage to either vehicle's electrical systems.
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[SV36300(ALL)03/95]
Brake Fluid
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[SV36350(ALL)05/90]
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in
the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is low.
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[SV36400(ALL)03/95]
Under normal circumstances, your vehicle should not use up
brake fluid rapidly. However, expect the level of the brake fluid
to slowly fall as you put more mileage on your vehicle and the
brake pads wear.
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[SV36500(ALL)08/95]
Check the brake fluid at least once a year. You can do this by
looking at the fluid level in the plastic brake fluid reservoir on
the master cylinder. The fluid level should be at or near the
MAX mark.
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[SV36550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Brake fluid is toxic.
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[SV36560(ALL)07/95]
If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for
15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
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[SV36600(ALL)03/95]
If the fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the
reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High
Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA,
C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford
specification ESA-M6C25-A.
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[SV36850(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: If brake fluid is spilled on painted surfaces, it must
be flushed and wiped away immediately. Brake fluid
may dissolve the paint finish on your vehicle.
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[SV36900(ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your brakes.
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Index
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 198
definition....................188, 196
driving with a heavy load.............. 188
location...................... 196
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Hazard flashers..................... 90
Headlamps
aiming....................... 317
checking alignment................. 317
cleaning....................... 82
daytime running lights................. 82
flashing....................... 88
high beam...................... 88
replacing bulbs................... 317
turning on and off.................. 80
warning chime.................... 67
Head restraints.................... 112
High beams....................... 88
indicator light..................... 67
operation..................... 80,88
Hitch......................... 213
Hood
latch location.................... 260
lubrication specifications............... 331
release lever.................... 260
working under the hood............... 258
Horn.......................... 92
Hoses, checking.................... 282
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