1996 FORD RANGER air condition

Safety Restraints
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[SR10040(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
FAILURE TO REPLACE THE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY
UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF
A COLLISION.
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[SR10200(ALL)08/95]
All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped),
child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be inspected after any collision. Ford
recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles
involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was
minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not
show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.
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[SR10250(ALL)06/95]
Cleaning the Safety Belts
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[SR10275(ALL)06/95]
Clean the safety belts with any mild soap solution that is
recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach
or dye the belt webbing because this may weaken it.
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[SR10300(ALL)06/95]
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)
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[SR10800(ALL)05/95]
The driver and right front passenger air bags are Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS), provided at these seating positions in
addition to the lap/shoulder belt, and are designed to
supplement the protection provided to properly belted
occupants in moderate to severe frontal collisions. The
supplemental air bag system does not provide restraint to the
lower body.
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Safety Restraints
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[SR12900(ALL)06/95]
The driver air bag is in the center of the steering wheel. The
right front passenger seat air bag (if equipped) is in the upper
right hand section of the instrument panel ledge above the
glove compartment.
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[SR13010(ALL)07/95]
If a collision occurs, the sensors sense the severity of the impact
and activate the air bags if necessary. The air bag system is
designed to deploy in frontal and front-angled collisions more
severe than hitting a parked vehicle (of similar size and weight)
head-on at about 28 mph (45 km/h). Because the system senses
the crash severity rather than vehicle speed, some frontal
collisions at speeds above 28 mph (45 km/h) will not inflate the
air bag.
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[SR13020(ALL)07/95]
When the sensors activate the system, the air bags inflate
rapidly, filling with non-toxic nitrogen gas in a fraction of a
second. Immediately after inflation, the air bags deflate by
releasing the nitrogen gas through vent holes. The whole
process takes place in a matter of seconds.
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[SR13030(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do
not touch them after inflation.
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[SR13050(ALL)05/95]
The air bag system uses a readiness light on the instrument
cluster and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. When
you turn the ignition key to the ON position, this light will
illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off.
This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE:
Maintenance of the air bag system is not required.
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Starting Your Ranger
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[ST09900(ALL)01/95]
Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked
whenever:
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[ST10000(ALL)02/95]
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your vehicle is raised for service
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[ST10100(ALL)02/95]
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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[ST10200(ALL)01/95]
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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[ST10300(ALL)01/95]
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of
snow, leaves, and other debris.
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[ST10400(ALL)08/95]
If the engine is idling while you are stopped in an open area
for long periods of time, open the windows at least one inch
(2.5 cm). Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to
bring in outside air.
[ST10650(ALL)03/95]
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HEATING Ð Set fan speed to medium or high, the function
control knob on any position except OFF and the
temperature control knob on any desired position.
[ST10700(ALL)03/95]
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AIR CONDITIONING Ð Set fan speed to medium or high
with the function control knob on any position (except OFF
or MAX A/C) and the temperature control knob at a
comfortable level.
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[IP00350(R )10/94]
The main controls for the climate control system, lights, lamps,
clock, and radio are on the instrument panel.
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[IP00475(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine)
of the upper part of the instrument panel should be
avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect
the driver from undesirable windshield reflection.
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[IP00500(ALL)06/95]
The Climate Control Systems
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[IP00601(ALL)12/91]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[IP00801(ALL)10/93]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[IP00901(ALL)02/95]
There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[IP01201(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020099-D
Instrument panel registers
[IP01400(ALL)12/91]
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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[IP01450(ALL)02/95]
The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
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Instrument Panel Controls
75 and temperature you select. The function selector control knob
allows you to select heating or cooling and determine where the
air will be directed. The temperature control knob setting
determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle.
[IP01500(ALL)03/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020589-G
Climate control knobs
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[IP01550(ALL)03/95]
To turn your air conditioner and heater system on, select any
position except OFF. This will turn the fan on and allow airflow
into the vehicle. To turn your air conditioner and heater off,
select OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop airflow from
coming into the vehicle.
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[IP01600(ALL)10/95]
Temperature selection
[IP01650(ALL)03/95]
The temperature control knob is the rotating knob located at the
center of the control with tapered red and blue bands
surrounding most of the knob. The wide red part of the band
(full right) is the heat or warmer area. The wide blue area (full
left) is the cooling or cool temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give a temperature
between the two extreme temperatures.
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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP02150(ALL)08/95]
S(Panel and Floor)
[IP02200(ALL)03/95]
SelectSto direct airflow to the floor and through the
instrument panel registers at the same time. This selection can
be used to either heat or cool your vehicle. The air conditioner
will operate to cool the air if the outside temperature is about
50ÊF (10ÊC) orwarmer.
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[IP02250(ALL)08/95]
R(Floor)
[IP02300(ALL)03/95]
SelectRto direct air to the floor. The air cannot be cooled in
theRposition but can be heated by rotating the temperature
knob into the red area.
[IP02350(ALL)08/95]
P(Floor and Defrost)
[IP02400(ALL)03/95]
SelectPto direct air to the floor and windshield defrosters at
the same time. If the outside temperature is about50ÊF (10ÊC)
or warmer, the air will also be dehumidified to remove
moisture. This feature will help prevent fogging in humid
weather. The air can be cooled or heated.
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[IP02450(ALL)08/95]
V(Defrost)
[IP02500(ALL)03/95]
SelectVto obtain maximum airflow to the windshield. Rotate
the temperature knob into the red area for the air temperature
required to defrost. When the outside temperature is about50ÊF
(10ÊC) or warmer, the airwill be dehumidified to remove
moisture. Rotate the
Hknob to increase the airflow.
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[IP02550(ALL)04/95]
Operating tips
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[IP02600(ALL)02/95]
The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning and heater system.
[IP02650(ALL)03/95]
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In humid weather, selectVbefore starting your engine.
This will help to prevent windshield fogging. After a few
minutes of operation, you may select another function.
[IP02700(ALL)03/95]
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To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with the air conditioner or heater system turned on.
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[IP02750(ALL)03/95]
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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
[IP02800(ALL)03/95]
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Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air intake area of
your air conditioner and heater system that could block the
air intake. The intake area is located at the bottom of the
windshield.
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[IP02900(R )08/94]
Heater Controls (Heater-Only Vehicles)
[IP02950(R )03/95]
The control for your heater system is located at the center of the
instrument panel below the radio. The heater will operate only
when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your heater
will heat and/or ventilate your vehicle interior depending on
the function position and temperature you select. The function
selector control knob allows you to select heating or ventilation
and determine where the air will be directed. The temperature
control knob setting determines the temperature of the air that
flows into the vehicle.
[IP03000(R )06/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0090206-A
Climate control knobs (heater only)
[IP03050(R )03/95]
To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.
This turns the fan on and allows airflow into the vehicle. To
turn your heater off, select OFF.
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[DR30650(ALL)08/95]
It is important to remember that GVWis not a limit or a
specification.If an owner loads up a vehicle and weighs it, that's
the GVW at that moment. If the owner piles on more of a load
and weighs it again, that becomes the GVW.
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[DR30701(ALL)03/91]
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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[DR30750(ALL)10/94]
To avoid overloading a vehicle, the owner should observe the
manufacturer's specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The
GVWR is the maximum total weight of base vehicle, passengers,
optional components and cargo that a particular vehicle was
designed to carry.
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[DR30801(ALL)01/93]
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
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[DR30850(ALL)03/91]
We have all seen a car or a truck that is loaded down in the
rear and riding high in the front. This is a dangerous condition
that usually means that the rear suspension components are
under severe strain and that vehicle handling is impaired. There
is more to carrying a load than just payload or GVWR.
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[DR30901(ALL)03/91]
Your Safety Compliance Certification Label not only gives the
GVWR, it also gives the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
which is the carrying capacity for each axle system. For trucks,
the rear axle will be designed to carry more weight than the
front.
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[DR30950(ALL)06/92]
The rating is based on the carrying capacity of thelowest rated
axle and suspension component as well as other factors. This is
why it's so important to observe vehicle loading ratings.
Overloading a vehicle punishes components and can lead to
shortened service life or outright failure.
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[DR31001(ALL)06/92]
The capacity of the tires is included as part of the axle and
suspension system, which is to be considered when determining
the lowest rated component. Tires are rated to carry a specific
maximum load at a specific maximum tire pressure.
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