1997 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
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To unlock the other door, press the UNLOCK control a second
time, within five seconds after the first UNLOCK.
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Locking the doors with the remote entry system
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To lock both doors, press the LOCK control. This will also arm
the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
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If you would like a signal that the doors are being locked, press
the LOCK control again within five seconds. If all doors are
completely closed, the doors will lock again, the horn will chirp,
and the parking lamps will flash. If a door is open or ajar, the
horn will give two short chirps warning you that a door is
open.
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Remote entry personal alarm
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If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC control. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC control again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC controls,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK control or by turning the ignition to the
ON or ACCESSORY position.
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Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
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Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC control is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
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Replacing the Batteries
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The remote is powered by two coin type three-volt lithium 2016
batteries (included) that should last for several years of normal
use. If you notice a significant decrease in operating range, the
batteries should be replaced. Replacement batteries can be
purchased at most pharmacies, watch stores or at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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NOTE: The operating range of the remote entry system can
also be affected by weather conditions (such as very
cold temperatures) or structures around the vehicle
(buildings, other vehicles, radio and TV towers, etc.).
Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 33
feet (10 meters) away from your vehicle.
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Opening the remote transmitter
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The remote can be snapped apart to replace the batteries by
twisting a thin coin between the two halves of the remote. DO
NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE REMOTE APART.
When installing the new batteries, be sure to place the positive
(+) side down as marked. Snap the two halves back together.
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Replacing the batteries
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Replacing lost transmitters
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In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
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Battery Saver
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When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door is not completely closed.
Battery voltage to these lamps will be restored when the remote
entry transmitter is used, any door is opened, or the ignition
key is turned on again.
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Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
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When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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flash the parking lamps and theft indicator lamp
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honk the horn
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is
turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of
the following events will prearm the anti-theft system:
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control to lock
the doors (with the doors open or closed),
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Opening a door and pressing the power door lock control to
lock the doors.
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If a door is open, the anti-theft system is prearmed and waiting
for all doors to close. The THEFT indicator in the instrument
panel will light continuously while the system is prearmed.
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Close all doors
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Once all doors are closed, if any were open, the system will
begin a 30 second countdown to become armed. The 30 second
countdown allows people who may still be in the vehicle time
to exit without triggering the alarm. The THEFT indicator will
glow steadily until the system is armed. When the system is
armed, the THEFT indicator will begin to flash with short
flashes every 2 seconds until the system is triggered or
disarmed.
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Remember, all doors must be fully closed for the anti-theft
system to arm. If a door has been left open or ajar, and you
press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors
are locked, two short horn chirps will warn you that the
anti-theft system is not arming.
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When you get a single horn chirp by pressing the LOCK control
twice within 5 seconds on your remote entry transmitter, you
can be assured that all doors are locked and the anti-theft
system is arming.
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Disarming the System
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An armed or activated system can be disarmed if you:
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Unlock the doors by pressing the remote entry transmitter
UNLOCK control.
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Unlock any door with a key.
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Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will disarm the
anti-theft system only when the anti-theft alarm is triggered
and sounding.
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When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the
way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm.
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NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote entry system. It may not work with other
remote entry systems.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seats
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Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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Regular Cab
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To move the front seat forward or rearward:
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Find the adjustment lever at the lower left corner of the
front seat.
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Push the lever to the left to unlock the seat.
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Move the seat to the desired position.
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Release the lever to lock the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
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Adjusting the bench seat
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Adjusting the bucket seat
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To move the front seat forward or rearward:
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Find the adjustment bar at lower front of the front seat.
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Lift bar upward to unlatch the seat.
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Move the seat to the desired position.
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Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat latches securely in place.
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