1997 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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Check Engine Warning Light
[IS04600(R)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
[IS05300(R)01/96]
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Check engine warning light symbol
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Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
[IS05850(R)05/96]
The TCIL tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light
illuminates, the transmission does not shift into
j(Overdrive).
Depressing the TCS on the shifter once more returns the vehicle
to
j(Overdrive). The transmission will be in
j(Overdrive)
when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was
selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
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NOTE: If the TCIL does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the TCIL flashes when you are driving
a malfunction has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
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Transmission control indicator light (if equipped)
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[IS05900(R)01/96]
Charging System Light
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[IS06000(R)04/96]
This light indicates that your battery is not being charged and
that you need to have the electrical system checked.
[IS06100(R)01/96]
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Charging system light symbol
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[IS06200(R)03/96]
This light illuminates every time you turn the ignition to the
ON or START position (engine off). The light should go off
when the engine starts and the alternator begins to charge.
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[IS06300(R)03/96]
If the light stays on or illuminates when the engine is running,
have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
[IS06700(R)01/96]
Check Gage Light (If equipped)
[IS06800(R)04/96]
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
[IS06900(R)01/96]
n
engine coolant temperature is high
[IS07000(R)01/96]
n
engine oil pressure is low
[IS07100(R)01/96]
n
fuel level is near empty
[IS07200(R)01/96]
This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
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Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
[IS07400(R)01/96]
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Check gage light
[IS07500(R)01/96]
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
[IS07600(R)01/96]
Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
[IS07700(R)01/96]
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Fuel reset light
[IS07710(R)05/96]
Speed Control Light (If equipped)
[IS07720(R)05/96]
The SPEED CONT light will illuminate in the instrument cluster
when the speed control system is engaged. The light will turn
off when the brake pedal is pressed or if the speed control is
shut off.
[IS07730(R)05/96]
This display does not indicate any problems with the speed
control, but is simply a convenient way of knowing when speed
control is activated.
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[IS07735(R)05/96]
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Speed control light
[IS07740(R)05/96]
Anti-Theft Light (If equipped)
[IS07750(R)05/96]
The THEFT light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is
OFF and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors,
the light illuminates steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all
the doors, the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). This
indicates that the anti-theft system is armed. Refer toAnti-Theft
Systemin the Index for additional information.
[IS07760(R)05/96]
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Anti-theft indicator light
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Four-Wheel Drive Indicator Light (If equipped)
[IS07780(R)05/96]
The 4WD light illuminates when the ignition is ON and the
transfer case is placed in either the 4H (lever-operated system)
or 4WD LOW (electric shift system) positions. Both the 4WD
light and the 4WD LOW light will illuminate when the transfer
case is in the 4L position (lever-operated system) or the 4WD
LOW position (Electric shift system). Refer toFour-Wheel Drive
(4WD) Systemin theDrivingchapter for more information.
[IS07790(R)05/96]
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Four-wheel drive indicator light
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Four-Wheel Drive Low Range Indicator Light
(If equipped)
[IS07810(R)05/96]
The 4WD LOW light illuminates when the ignition is ON and
the transfer case is placed in the 4L position (lever-operated
system) or the 4WD LOW position (electric shift system). Refer
toFour-Wheel Drive (4WD) Systemin theDrivingchapter for
more information.
[IS07820(R)05/96]
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Four-wheel drive low range indicator light
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[IS07830(R)05/96]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[IS07900(R)04/96]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key
is in the ON position.
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[IS08000(R)04/96]
If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the
pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band
while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical
accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the
battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the
lower end of the NORMAL band.
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If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.
[IS08200(R)01/96]
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Battery voltage gauge Ð mechanical cluster
[IS08300(R)01/96]
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Battery voltage gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[IS08400(R)04/96]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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[IS08500(R)01/96]
This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. With the engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below the NORMAL
band while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure
and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.
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[IS08600(R)05/96]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[IS08700(R)04/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[IS08900(R)01/96]3.
Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil. Refer toEngine oilin the
Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
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[IS09000(R)01/96]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for
further service actions.
[IS09100(R)01/96]
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Engine oil pressure gauge Ð mechanical cluster
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[IS09200(R)01/96]
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Engine oil pressure gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[IS09300(R)05/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS09350(R)01/96]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high
beam or when you flash the lights. If your vehicle is equipped
with daytime running lights and you have your headlamps on,
your high beam light will not illuminate when you flash the
lights.
[IS09400(R)01/96]
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High beam indicator light symbol
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[IS09500(R)03/96]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[IS09510(R)01/96]
This chime sounds if you open the driver's door while the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, and the key is removed
from the ignition.
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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[IS09570(R)05/96]
The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the driver's door
while the key is in the ignition and in the OFF, LOCK, or
ACCESSORY position. Never leave your vehicle unattended
with the key in the ignition.
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