1997 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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[IS09600(R)05/96]
Fuel Gauge
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[IS09700(R)01/96]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON.
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[IS09850(R)01/96]
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition
switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being
refueled.
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[IS09860(R)01/96]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is
in motion.
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[IS09875(R)01/96]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift
from the ignition switch ON position.
[IS10200(R)01/96]
6 pica art:0020063-D
Fuel gauge Ð mechanical cluster
[IS10300(R)01/96]
6 pica art:0020752-E
Fuel gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[IS11100(R)03/96]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS11201(R)01/96]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[IS11301(R)01/96]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the Normal band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as
heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may move to the top of the Normal band.
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[IS11401(R)04/96]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
normal band, the engine is overheating and continued operation
may cause engine damage.
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[IS11501(R)03/96]
If your engine overheats:
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[IS11601(R)03/96]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[IS11701(R)03/96]2.
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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[IS11801(R)03/96]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[IS11901(R)01/96]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine. Refer toEngine
coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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[IS12240(R)01/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced as soon as possible.
[IS12300(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0020067-F
Engine coolant temperature gauge Ð mechanical cluster
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[IS12325(R)01/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0021154-C
Engine coolant temperature gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[IS12601(R)03/96]
Speedometer
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[IS12700(R)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[IS12753(R)03/96]
Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h)
limiting device that is contained within the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may
vary based on engine displacement.)
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[IS12756(R)03/96]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
[IS12790(R)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020873-G
Speedometer
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[IS12801(R)03/96]
Odometer
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[IS12900(R)01/96]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers)
your vehicle has been driven.
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[IS13000(R)01/96]
Trip Odometer
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[IS13100(R)04/96]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9 miles
(kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply set the trip odometer
to zero by pressing the reset control firmly when beginning the
distance you wish to measure.
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Tachometer (If equipped)
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[IS13300(R)03/96]
The tachometer will show you the engine's speed measured in
revolutions per minute (RPM).
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[IS13400(R)03/96]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key is placed in
the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. This is normal
and does not affect the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
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[IS13525(R)03/96]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine speed (RPM)
limiting device contained within the powertrain control module
(PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak engine
speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This feature is only
evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting
manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine
speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.)
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[IS13550(R)03/96]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
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[IS13650(R)05/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020258-G
Tachometer
[IS13675(R)01/96]
NOTE: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will
restrict fuel flow to maintain engine speed at or below
5200 RPM. This function is designed to protect the
engine and should be considered normal operation.
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Electronic Sound Systems
[AS29215(R)05/96]
33-1/2 pica
art:0060682-A
Premium Stereo Cassette with CD DJ Compatibility (If Equipped)
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[AS29217(R)05/96]
Stereo Cassette with CD DJ Compatibility
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[AS29220(R)03/96]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS29225(R)03/96]
How to turn the radio on and off
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[AS29230(R)01/95]
Press the ªVOL/PUSHº knob to turn the radio on. Press again
to turn it off.
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[AS29235(R)03/96]
How to adjust the volume
[AS29240(R)06/95]
Turn the ªVOL/PUSHº knob clockwise to increase the volume
and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Bars illuminate in
the display to show relative volume level.
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[AS29245(R)02/96]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a certain listening
level when the ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the volume will
come back to a ªnominalº listening level. However, if
the radio power is turned off, the volume will remain
in the position it was set at when radio power was
switched off.
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[AS29250(R)03/96]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS29255(R)02/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired frequency band
or to stop/store cassette tape (when in cassette mode). Pushing
the button more than once will alternate between AM, FM1 and
FM2. These functions are used with the station memory buttons
described underHow to tune radio stations.
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[AS29260(R)03/96]
How to tune radio stations
[AS29265(R)10/94]
There are four ways for you to tune in a particular station. You
can use the ªTUNEº, ªSEEKº, ªSCANº or the memory buttons.
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[AS29270(R)03/96]
n
Using the ªTUNEº function
[AS29275(R)03/95]
You can change the frequency up or down one increment at
a time by pressing and releasing either the left (
b) or right
(
a) side of the ªTUNEº button. To change frequencies
quickly, press and hold down either the right or left side of
the button.
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[AS29280(R)03/96]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any allowable broadcast
frequency, whether or not a station is present on that
frequency. (SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this section.)
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[AS29285(R)04/96]
n
Using the ªSEEKº function
[AS29290(R)09/94]
This feature on your radio allows you to automatically select
listenable stations up or down the frequency band. Press the
right (
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to select the next
listenable station up the frequency band. Press the left (
b)
side of the button to select the next listenable station down
the frequency band. By pressing and holding the button,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach the desired
station.
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[AS29295(R)04/96]
n
Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS29305(R)03/96]
Pressing the ªSCANº button will begin the scan mode up
the frequency band, stopping on each listenable station for
approximately five seconds.
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[AS29310(R)03/96]
To stop the scan mode on the presently sampled station,
press the ªSCANº button again.
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