1997 FORD RANGER instrument panel

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Operating tips
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The following tips will help you to get the most satisfaction
from your air conditioning (if equipped) and heater system.
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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.
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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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Do not put objects under the front seats that interfere with
the flow of air to the back seat area.
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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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Heater Controls (Heater-Only Vehicles)
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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.
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Airflow selections
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Q(Panel)
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UseQto bring outside air through the instrument panel
registers. You can heat the air in this position by rotating the
temperature knob into the RED area. The air cannot be cooled
below the outside temperature regardless of the temperature
knob setting.
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S(Panel & Floor)
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SelectSto get airflow to the floor and through the instrument
panel registers at the same time. This selection can be used to
either heat or ventilate your vehicle.
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R(Floor)
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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.
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P(Floor & Defrost)
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SelectPto get air to the floor and windshield defrosters at the
same time.
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V(Defrost)
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SelectVto obtain maximum air flow to the windshield. Rotate
the temperature knob into the red area for the air temperature
required to defrost. Rotate the
Hknob to increase the air flow.
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Controls and Features
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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turn the high beams on/off
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flash the lamps
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turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off
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Turn Signals
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Turn signal lever and functions
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If the turn indicator light in the instrument panel does not
illuminate or remains on (doesn't flash) when you signal a turn,
the turn signaling system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that you use the
accepted hand signals in the meantime.
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High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever on steering column
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
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To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition key must be
turned to the ON or ACC position.
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Interval wiper on turn signal lever
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To set the interval wipers, rotate the knob at the end of the turn
signal lever toward or away from the instrument panel to the
interval operation you desire.
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Controls and Features
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To remove the automatic transmission consolette:
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Pull the adjustable portion of each cupholder from the
consolette.
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Remove the rubber pad at the bottom of each cupholder.
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Using a quarter, turn the slotted head at the bottom of each
cupholder 90Ê (one quarter turn).
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Lift the consolette from the floor and secure it in a safe
place.
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Power Point Electrical Outlets
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The two power point outlets should be used in place of the
cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
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The instrument panel power point is located to the right of the
radio.
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Vehicles equipped with the Passenger Air Bag Deactivate switch
do not come equipped with an auxiliary power point to the left
of the ashtray.
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NOTE: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
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The Instrument panel power point
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Power point electrical outlet
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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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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Passenger Air Bag Deactivate Switch (If equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger air bag option, it
also has a passenger air bag deactivate switch. The switch is
located at the lower center of the instrument panel, next to the
ashtray. The switch must be used to turn off the passenger air
bag when a rear-facing infant seat is installed in the right front
or center front passenger seat position. To turn the passenger air
bag off:
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NOTE: If the yellow peel-off label is still on the switch, pull
the tab to remove it, and discard it.
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Insert the ignition key into the switch.
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Rotate the ignition key clockwise until the key points to the
word OFF printed on the instrument panel.
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Remove the ignition key.
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In order to avoid inadvertent deployment of the
passenger air bag, always remove the ignition key from
the passenger air bag deactivate switch.
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Check that the amber OFF light illuminates when the
ignition switch is placed in ON.
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