1997 FORD RANGER light

352
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 164
column-mounted.................. 164
floor-mounted................... 171
gearshift override.................. 165
locking the gearshift.................. 73
positions....................164, 171
shifting the gears................164, 171
shift-lock...................... 165
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............164, 171
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
H
Hazard flashers.................... 217
Headlamps
aiming....................... 298
checking alignment................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
daytime running lights................ 63
replacing bulbs................... 298
turning on and off.................. 61
warning chime.................... 21
High beams
indicator light.................... 21
operation....................... 61
Hitch......................... 211
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

353
Index
Hood
latch location.................... 251
lubrication specifications............... 313
release lever.................... 251
working under the hood............... 250
Hoses, checking.................... 267
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................241, 250, 276
speed....................... 149
Ignition
chime........................ 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............131, 133
Instrument cluster, mechanical.............. 10
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............. 64
registers....................... 64
Interval wipers..................... 76
J
Jack
operation....................230, 233
positioning...................230, 233
storage....................... 229
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 239
disconnecting cables................. 241
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

354
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
stuck in lock position................. 73
L
Lamps
checking...................... 298
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 72
daytime running light system............. 63
hazard flashers................... 217
headlamps...................... 61
illuminated entry system................ 97
instrument panel, dimming.............. 64
interior lamps.................. 61,64
replacing bulbs................... 298
trailer....................... 213
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 75
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 12
brake........................ 10
charging system................... 15
check engine..................... 14
engine oil pressure.................. 20
hazard warning light................ 217
high beam...................... 21
oil pressure...................... 20
overdrive off..................... 14
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 14
turn signal indicator.................. 75
Load limits
GAWR....................... 187
GVWR....................... 187
trailer towing.................... 191
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

356
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system......... 94
Parking brake
operation...................... 160
warning light..................... 10
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 311
PCV valve, specifications................ 311
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 223
Power door locks.................... 84
Power features
door locks...................... 84
mirrors........................ 86
seats........................ 109
windows....................... 84
Power steering
dipstick...................... 268
driving with power steering............. 162
fluid, checking and adding.............. 268
fluid, specifications................. 313
servicing...................... 162
Prop rod, hood.................... 251
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems)........... 27
Rear anti-lock brakes................. 155
description..................... 155
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 313
traction lok..................... 170
Rear window...................... 84
Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration................. 315
Relays........................ 225
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

358
Safety restraints (continued)
proper use..................... 110
replacement.................... 120
warning light and chime................ 11
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................... 133
attaching with tether straps............. 143
automatic locking mode (retractor)........114, 133
in front seat.................... 133
in rear outboard.................. 133
in rear seat..................... 133
tether anchorage hardware.............. 143
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)............. 110
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 101
adjusting the seats, power.............. 109
child safety seats.................. 133
cleaning upholstery................. 306
reclining the seat.................. 101
seatback release................... 101
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 250
servicing when you tow............... 242
Shift-lock system................... 165
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............164, 171
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints).....110, 112
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)........112, 115
Side mirrors, adjusting.................. 86
Snowplowing..................... 216
Snow tires and chains................. 286
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

359
Index
Spare tire
changing the tire................227, 230
conventional spare...............227, 229
finding the spare.................. 229
removing the spare tire............... 229
storing the flat tire...............229, 233
temporary spare................... 227
Spark plugs, specifications............... 311
Special notice
E-4WD vehicles.................... 5
four wheel drive vehicles............... 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles......... 186
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 313
Speed control
turning off...................... 80
when towing a trailer................ 213
Speedometer...................... 24
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............ 147
starting a cold engine................ 148
starting after a collision............... 150
starting a warm engine............... 148
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 237
Steering, power.................... 162
Steering wheel
locking........................ 73
tilting........................ 79
Storing your vehicle.................. 307
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).......... 122
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

361
Index
Transmission
automatic operation................. 164
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 272
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
Transmitter (see Remote entry).............. 93
Trip odometer...................... 25
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 297
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 75
lever......................... 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal............250, 261, 273
V
Variable interval wipers................. 76
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 318
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 196
understanding loading information.......... 187
Vehicle storage.................... 307
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 64
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 257
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 15,19
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997

362
W
Warm engine, starting................. 148
Warning chimes
headlamps on.................... 21
key in ignition.................... 21
safety belt...................... 11
Warning lights (see Lights)................ 7
Warranties
basic......................... 3
Canada....................... 3
radio......................... 58
Warranty Information Booklet.............. 3
Washer fluid...................... 76
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)............. 187
Wheel and tire matching................ 286
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications......... 313
Wheel dollies (see Towing)............... 242
Wheels
cleaning...................... 287
covers.....................230, 233
inspection and maintenance............. 279
lug nuts...................... 230
replacement.................... 286
Windows
manual windows, operating.............. 84
one-touch down................... 84
power windows, operating............... 84
File:unixr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 09:01:44 1997