1997 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission
only)
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The gearshift lever on your Ranger is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the transmission
control switch. For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the transmission control switch, see theDriving Your
Rangerchapter.
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Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
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The TCIL indicates the operating range of the transmission. The
TCIL is located in the instrument cluster. This light illuminates
when the transmission control switch is depressed. For
additional information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
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Tilt Steering (If equipped)
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Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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Tilt steering wheel lever
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To change the position of the steering wheel, push the release
lever under the steering column away from you. Tip the
steering wheel to the desired position. Pull the lever back into
place to lock the steering wheel.
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Be sure the steering wheel locks in a notch. It is not infinitely
adjustable. Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is
in motion.
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Speed Control (If equipped)
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The speed of the vehicle cannot be automatically controlled until
the vehicle speed is at or above 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Use of radio transmitting equipment that is not Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) or in Canada the Canadian
Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved
may cause the speed control to malfunction. Therefore, use only
properly installed FCC (CRTC in Canada) approved radio
transmitting equipment in your vehicle.
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The speed control switches
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To Turn Speed Control Off
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Press OFF,
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Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed
set speed will be erased.
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To Turn Speed Control On
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Press ON
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To Set a Speed
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Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than
30 mph (48 km/h). The SPEED CONT light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster when a speed is set/engaged.
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If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may
vary slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases
above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is
faster than the set speed while driving downhill in
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(Overdrive), you may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle's speed.
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To keep your vehicle under control, do not use speed
control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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To Set a Higher Speed
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Press and hold SET ACCEL. Release the switch when the
desired vehicle speed is reached, or
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Press and release SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the
set speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h)or
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Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press SET
ACCEL.
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You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time
during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will
return your vehicle speed to the previously programmed set
speed.
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To Set a Lower Set Speed
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Press and hold COAST. Release the switch when the desired
vehicle speed is reached, or
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Press and release COAST. Each press will decrease the set
speed by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) or
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Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is
reached, press SET ACCEL.
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To Disengage Speed Control
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Depress the brake pedal, or
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Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
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Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously set
speed and the SPEED CONT light will turn off.
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To Return to a Set Speed
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Press RSM. For RSM to operate, the vehicle speed must be
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Doors
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Tailgate
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Tailgate operation
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When open, the tailgate load should not exceed 500 lbs
(227 kgs). If you want to load heavy items onto your vehicle,
Ford recommends that you load them one at a time, directly on
the bed floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its supports.
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To release the tailgate:
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Open the tailgate as directed above, but support it to allow for
slack in the cables at both sides. Use a coin or similar object to
pry the spring clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow you to center
the wider opening in the connector over the screw head and
disconnect it.
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If you disconnect the upper end of each cable, you can lower
the tailgate completely.
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NOTE: Step bumpers or hitches may damage the tailgate if it
is lowered completely.
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Releasing the tailgate
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Tailgate removal
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First release the tailgate as described above. Be sure to support
the left side to prevent it from falling. Then raise the tailgate to
a 45 degree angle (see the following illustration) and lift the
right side of the tailgate off its hinge. You can now pull the left
side of the tailgate away from the left hinge.
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Tailgate removal
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Do not drive your vehicle with the tailgate open unless
there is a load holding it in place.
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Power Door Locks (If equipped)
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The power door lock switches are located in the front doors. To
lock all doors push the switch marked L. To unlock all doors
push the switch marked U.
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The manual door locks will override the power door lock
controls.
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Power door lock controls
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Windows
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Using the Power Windows (If equipped)
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Each door has a power control that opens and closes the
window on that door. The driver's door has a master control
switch that operates all door windows. You must place the
ignition switch in the ON or ACC position to use your power
window controls.
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RWARNING
Do not let children play with the power windows.
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Master control switch
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Sliding rear window (If equipped)
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The sliding rear window has only one sliding portion. Follow
the operating instructions shown in the following illustration.
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Sliding rear window operation
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