1996 FORD RANGER ABS

Safety Restraints
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[SR09600(ALL)08/95]
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
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[SR09700(ALL)07/95]
For some people, the safety belt may be too short even when it
is fully extended. You can add about eight inches (20 cm) to the
belt length with a safety belt extension assembly (part number
611C22). Safety belt extensions are available at no cost from
your dealer.
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[SR09790(ALL)08/95]
Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the
safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of
the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension
only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.
Do not use extension to change the fit of the shoulder belt
across the torso.
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[SR09800(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will affect the
performance of the safety belts and increase the risk of
personal injury.
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[SR09900(ALL)08/95]
Safety Belt Maintenance
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[SR10000(ALL)09/95]
Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure that
they work properly and are not damaged.
[SR10030(R )06/95]
The short plastic boot on the front safety belt at the outboard
anchor location (Regular Cab, driver; SuperCab, driver and
passenger) covers an energy absorbing sew pattern on the safety
belt. In the event of an accident, the sew pattern may release,
and the colored label (REPLACE BELT) may become visible. If
this occurs,the safety belt must be replaced.
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[SR10035(ALL)06/95]
33-1/2 pica
art:0021286-B
Energy absorbing sew pattern
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Safety Restraints
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[SR18501(ALL)09/95]
Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to attach the
tether strap to the tether bracket.
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[SR18950(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in
the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform
properly if the wrong mounting location is used.
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[SR19595(R )05/95]
In Super Cabs equipped with Center Facing Jump Seats, the
tether strap anchor bracket should be installed only at the center
of the cab's back panel with the child seat in the front center
seating position. Installing an anchor bracket at the right rear of
the cab may increase risk of injury to an occupant of the right
rear center facing jump seat in the event of a collision or
sudden stop. If a tethered child seat is installed in the right
front seating position, secure the tether strap to the webbing of
the buckled right rear lap belt.
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[SR19600(R )05/95]
RWARNING
Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.
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[SR19700(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belts for Children
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[SR19800(ALL)07/95]
Children who are too large for child safety seats should always
wear safety belts. (See instructions with your child seat, or
contact its manufacturer, to determine maximum size of child
that will safely fit in the seat.)
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[SR19900(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as
described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a
collision will be much greater.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG03800(ALL)02/95]
Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
[LG03925(ALL)03/95]
To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
[LG03985(R )09/95]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light does not glow
momentarily, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked immediately. If the light begins to flash in a
repeatable flash sequence, check the anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brakelamps for proper
operation.
[LG04050(ALL)06/94]
6 pica art:0021146-A
Anti-lock warning light symbol
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[LG04100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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[LG04110(ALL)10/95]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[LG04150(ALL)07/95]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
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[LG04301(ALL)08/95]
The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
[LG04325(ALL)03/95]
n
If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for 60 seconds and the
chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[AS29505(ALL)08/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function with your cassette tape player
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[AS29510(ALL)08/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
ªSEEKº button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left (
b) side to seek the previous tape
selection.
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[AS29515(ALL)08/95]
n
Using the ªSCANº function with your cassette tape player
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[AS29520(ALL)01/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates ªSCº).
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[AS29525(ALL)01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ªSCANº a second time.
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[AS29530(ALL)08/95]
n
How to change the side of the tape being played
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[AS29535(ALL)01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ªSIDE 1-2º button.
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[AS29540(ALL)08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS29545(ALL)01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ªEJº button.
The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The
tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition)
on or off.
[AS29550(ALL)06/95]
How to switch from tape to AM/FM mode
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[AS29555(ALL)01/95]
Press the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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[AS29560(ALL)08/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS29565(ALL)08/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ªDolbyº and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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[AS29570(ALL)04/95]
Push thekbutton to activate Dolby B Noise Reduction. Push
again to deactivate.
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[AS30200(R )08/95]
n
Using the ºSEEKª function with your cassette tape player
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[AS30205(R )08/95]
While in the tape mode, push the right (
a) side of the
ºSEEKª button to seek forward to the next selection on the
tape. Push the left (
b) side to seek the previous tape
selection.
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[AS30210(R )08/95]
n
Using the ºSCANª function with your cassette tape player
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[AS30215(R )01/95]
Press the ºSCANª button to begin the forward scan mode on
the tape currently playing, stopping on each tape selection
for approximately an eight-second sampling (display
indicates ºSCª).
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[AS30220(R )01/95]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled tape
selection, press ºSCANª a second time.
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[AS30225(R )08/95]
n
How to change the side of the tape being played
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[AS30230(R )01/95]
The alternate side of the tape can be selected by pressing the
ºSIDE 1-2ª button.
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[AS30235(R )08/95]
How to eject the tape
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[AS30240(R )01/95]
To stop the tape and eject the cassette, press the ºEJª button.
The radio will resume playing if the radio power is on. The
tape cartridge can be ejected with radio power (and/or ignition)
on or off.
[AS30245(R )06/95]
HowtoswitchfromtapetoAM/FMmode
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[AS30247(R )01/95]
Press the ºAM/FMª button to stop the tape player and resume
radio play.
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[AS30250(R )08/95]
Using the DolbyHB noise reduction feature
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[AS30255(R )08/95]
NOTE: Noise reduction system manufactured under license
from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation. ºDolbyª and
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Driving Your Ranger
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[DR22905(ALL)10/94]
Four Wheel Anti-lock Brake System
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[DR22912(R )08/94]
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-lock
Braking System (4WABS). The 4WABS helps the driver to
maintain vehicle control by preventing wheel lockup during
hard braking.
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[DR22915(ALL)03/94]
The 4WABS operates with a computer that is able to optimize
vehicle control during braking on varying tire and road
conditions by modulating the brake pressure at each of the front
wheels and the rear axle. This ªpumping actionº is similar to
the driver ªpumpingº the brakes but happens at a much faster
rate.
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[DR22920(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the vehicle in
stopping quickly on wet or icy surfaces. Heavy braking
combined with poor road conditions could cause you to
lose steering control of your vehicle.
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[DR22925(ALL)10/94]
Using anti-lock brakes
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[DR22930(ALL)05/94]
The operation of a vehicle with 4WABS is not similar to the
operation of normal brakes. Some differences exist and are listed
below:
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[DR22935(ALL)10/94]
n
Apply the brake steadily. In the event of a panic stop, do
NOT ªpumpº the brakes. ªPumpingº the brakes during an
Anti-lock stop will diminish braking effectiveness.
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[DR22940(ALL)10/94]
n
During an Anti-lock stop, the driver will notice a brake
pedal pulsation and hear some noise from the engine
compartment. This is an indication that the 4WABS system is
working correctly and is normal.
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[DR22945(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The Anti-lock system does NOT decrease the time
necessary to apply the brakes. Always leave enough room
between the vehicle in front of you and your vehicle.
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[DR22950(ALL)05/95]
4WABS driver warning light
[DR22955(ALL)10/94]
The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the system while
driving for any electrical faults or system malfunctions. In
addition, the 4WABS computer performs an initial system check
called bulb proveout when the vehicle ignition is switched on.
During bulb proveout, the ABS light on the instrument cluster
will momentarily illuminate and then go out.
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[DR22960(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: After starting the vehicle and upon initial drive-off,
the driver may notice a single pulse of the brake
pedal and a noise from the engine compartment. This
is part of the initial system check and is normal.
[DR22965(ALL)05/95]
Should a malfunction in the 4WABS system occur, the ABS light
on the instrument cluster will come on and stay on indicating
that the anti-lock system has been shut down and the vehicle
needs to be serviced. Normal braking is not affected unless the
brake warning light is also illuminated.
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[DR22970(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: It is important to note that when the ABS Warning
Light is illuminated the ABS system is disabled. The
vehicle must be serviced immediately to restore the
benefits of the Anti-lock system.
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[DR22975(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Mobile phones or radio transmitters not installed by
Ford Motor Company may interfere with the Anti-lock
System. Should the Anti-lock system activate
unexpectedly or the Anti-lock Warning Light
illuminate after installation of such a unit, have the
installation of the unit checked.
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