1997 FORD RANGER seats

Seating and Safety Restraints
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[SS16380(R)03/96]
RWARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions
included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If
you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the
child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
[SS16390(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Rear-facing infant seats should not be placed in the front
seat unless the passenger air bag deactivate switch is
turned to OFF. In rear-facing infant seats, the infant's
head is closer to the passenger air bag. The force of the
rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of the
rear-facing seat against the vehicle seatback. Turning the
passenger air bag deactivate switch to OFF will prevent
the passenger air bag from deploying, avoiding any
interaction between the passenger air bag and the
rear-facing infant seat.
[SS16400(R)03/96]
Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and
Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
[SS16500(R)03/96]1.
Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination
lap and shoulder belt.
[SS16510(R)03/96]
If you choose to install a child safety seat in the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible.
[SS16519(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Keep the passenger air bag turned on unless there is a
rear-facing infant seat installed in the front seat. When
the passenger air bag switch is turned off, the passenger
air bag will not inflate in a collision.
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[MC50500(R)01/96]
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
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[MC50510(R)01/96]
Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or
crack the lamps.
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[MC51000(R)01/96]
Cleaning the Engine
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[MC51020(R)01/96]
A clean engine is more efficient because a buildup of grease and
dirt acts as an insulator, keeping the engine warmer than usual.
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[MC51030(R)01/96]
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Extreme care must be used if a power washer is used to
clean the engine. The high pressure fluid could penetrate
sealed parts and assemblies causing damage or malfunctions.
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[MC51040(R)04/96]
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In order to avoid possible cracking of the engine block or
fuel injection pump, do not spray a hot engine or injection
pump with cold water.
[MC51050(R)01/96]
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The alternator, coils and air intake must be covered.
Covering these components will help prevent water damage.
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[MC51060(R)01/96]
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Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running. Water
getting into the engine may cause internal damage.
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[MC51500(R)03/96]
Cleaning the Seats
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[MC51540(R)01/96]
Fabric
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[MC51542(R)01/96]
Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum
cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions
that come with the cleaner.
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[MC51544(R)01/96]
NOTE: Before using any cleaner, test it on a small, hidden
area of fabric. If the fabric's color or texture is
adversely affected by a particular cleaner, do not use
it.
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Index
343
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 73
Additives, engine oil.................. 257
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats................ 133
description...................122, 127
disposal...................... 131
driver air bag..................122, 127
indicator light..................... 12
operation...................... 127
passenger air bag.................. 127
proper seating................... 123
service and information labels............ 127
tone generator.................129, 131
wearing safety belts................. 123
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 253
specifications.................... 311
Alarm, activating remote personal............. 94
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system)...... 27,55
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 265
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 155
noise........................ 157
see also Brake.................... 155
warninig light..................... 10
Anti-theft system
arming the system................... 98
description...................... 98
disarming an untriggered system............ 99
disarming a triggered system.............. 99
triggering....................... 98
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board)......... 320
Assistance (see Customer assistance)........... 317
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Index
Brakes (continued)
front disc...................... 155
if brakes do not grip well.............. 158
master cylinder................... 261
new brake linings................... 5
noise......................155, 158
parking...................... 160
power braking................... 155
rear anti-lock.................... 155
servicing....................158, 261
stopping distances.................. 159
trailer....................... 212
when storing your vehicle.............. 309
Brake-shift interlock.................. 165
Break-in period..................... 5
Brights (high beams)................... 21
Bulbs, replacing
halogen...................... 299
headlamps..................... 299
C
Canada, customer assistance.............. 324
Canada, warranty information.............. 3
Carbon monoxide in exhaust.............. 152
Car seats for children (see Child safety seats)...... 133
Catalytic converter................... 295
Chains, tires...................... 286
Changing a tire.................... 227
Charging system gauge................. 19
Charging system warning light.............. 15
Child safety restraints
child safety belts.................. 144
child safety seats.................. 133
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Child safety seats
and air bags.................... 133
attaching with tether straps............. 143
automatic locking mode (retractor)........114, 133
in front seat.................... 133
in rear outboard seat................ 133
in rear seat..................... 133
tether anchorage hardware.............. 143
Chime
headlamps on.................... 21
key in ignition.................... 21
safety belt...................... 11
Circuit breakers, see also fuses............. 218
Cleaning your vehicle
chrome and aluminum parts............. 305
engine compartment................. 306
exterior...................... 304
exterior lamps................... 306
fabric....................... 306
headlamps..................... 306
instrument panel.................. 305
interior....................... 306
interior lamps................... 307
mirrors........................ 86
plastic parts.................... 305
polishing...................... 305
rustproofing.................... 305
safety belts..................... 307
tail lamps..................... 306
upholstery and interior trim............. 306
washing...................... 304
waxing....................... 305
wheels....................... 287
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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
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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
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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
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