1996 FORD RANGER climate control

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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
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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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[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
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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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Instrument Panel Controls
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[IP17250(ALL)09/95]3.
Rotate the thumb wheel when the headlamp control knob is
in an ªONº position to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully upward to operate courtesy and cargo
lamps.
[IP17260(ALL)09/95]
17-1/2 pica
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Headlamp control knob
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[IP17715(ALL)04/95]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[IP17725(ALL)03/95]
The fog lamps switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the radio and climate control.
[IP17730(ALL)05/95]
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To turn the fog lamps on, turn on the low-beam headlamps,
then push the fog lamp switch. An indicator light will glow
when the lamps are on.
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[IP17735(ALL)10/94]
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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Child safety seats
and air bags..................... 36
attaching with tether straps.............. 38
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,36
in front seat..................... 36
in rear outboard seat................. 36
in rear seat...................... 36
tether anchorage hardware............... 38
Chime
headlamps on.................... 67
key in ignition.................... 42
safety belt...................... 57
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 308
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts.............. 6
engine compartment................. 266
exterior....................... 6
exterior lamps.................... 82
fabric....................... 121
headlamps...................... 82
instrument panel.................. 7,74
interior....................... 121
interior lamps.................... 84
mirrors....................... 122
plastic parts..................... 7
polishing....................... 6
rustproofing..................... 6
safety belts...................... 25
tail lamps...................... 82
upholstery and interior trim............. 121
washing....................... 6
waxing........................ 6
wheels....................... 296
Climate control system.................. 74
Clock.......................136, 151
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Index
T
Tailgate........................ 100
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 317
cleaning....................... 82
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 74
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 38
Tilt steering wheel.................... 92
Tires
changing...................... 223
checking the pressure................ 287
cleaning...................... 296
inspection and maintenance............. 287
replacing...................... 291
rotating...................... 289
snow tires and chains................ 295
spare tire....................223, 225
storing your vehicle................. 336
tire grades..................... 291
treadwear..................... 291
wear bands..................... 291
wheel and tire matching............... 295
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 191
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 234
with a tow truck.................. 234
Traction control..................186, 289
Traction-lok rear axle...............186, 289
Trailer Towing.................... 191
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 198
safety chains.................... 214
trailer brakes.................... 214
trailer lamps.................... 215
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Transfer case
fluid checking................... 302
lever operated................... 167
Transmission
automatic operation................. 156
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 300
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 302
lubricant specifications................ 331
Transmission control switch.............. 158
Transmitter (see Remote entry)............. 103
Trip odometer..................... 71
Tune-up specifications (VECI)............. 325
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 87
lever......................... 87
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Used engine oil, disposal............258, 278, 301
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Variable interval wipers................. 88
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 242
Vehicle loading.................... 192
calculating the load................. 198
understanding loading information.......... 188
Vehicle storage.................... 334
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 74
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 275
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 62,64
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