1997 FORD RANGER light

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RWARNING
LOCK position does not lock the gearshift on
floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. If the parking
brake is not set and the gearshift is moved out of gear,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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[CF20470(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking
brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the
vehicle.
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[CF20480(R)01/96]
LOCK is the only position that allows you to remove the key.
The LOCK feature helps to protect your vehicle from theft.
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[CF20482(R)01/96]
If your key is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn,
move your steering wheel left or right until the key turns freely.
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[CF20484(R)01/96]
OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel or the automatic
transmission gearshift lever.
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[CF20486(R)01/96]
ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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[CF20490(R)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Controls and Features
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[CF20500(R)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF20600(R)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering
column to:
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[CF20700(R)02/96]
n
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[CF20800(R)03/96]
n
turn the high beams on/off
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[CF20900(R)03/96]
n
flash the lamps
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[CF21000(R)03/96]
n
turn the windshield wipers and washer on/off
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[CF21100(R)01/96]
Turn Signals
[CF21600(R)05/96]
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[CF21800(R)08/95]
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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Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission
only)
[CF25506(R)05/96]
The gearshift lever on your Ranger is mounted on the steering
column. On the end of the gearshift lever is the transmission
control switch. For additional information about the gearshift
lever and the transmission control switch, see theDriving Your
Rangerchapter.
[CF25508(R)01/96]
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Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
[CF25512(R)05/96]
The TCIL indicates the operating range of the transmission. The
TCIL is located in the instrument cluster. This light illuminates
when the transmission control switch is depressed. For
additional information, refer to theDrivingchapter.
[CF25514(R)01/96]
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The speed control switches
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[CF27800(R)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control Off
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[CF27820(R)05/96]
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Press OFF,
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[CF27840(R)05/96]
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Turn off the vehicle ignition.
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[CF27860(R)05/96]
Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed
set speed will be erased.
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[CF27880(R)05/96]
To Turn Speed Control On
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[CF27900(R)05/96]
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Press ON
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[CF27920(R)05/96]
To Set a Speed
[CF27940(R)05/96]
Press SET ACCEL. For speed control to operate, the speed
control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than
30 mph (48 km/h). The SPEED CONT light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster when a speed is set/engaged.
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[CF27960(R)05/96]
If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may
vary slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal.
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[CF27980(R)05/96]
Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases
above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is
faster than the set speed while driving downhill in
j
(Overdrive), you may want to shift to the next lower gear to
reduce your vehicle's speed.
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[CF28200(R)05/96]
To Disengage Speed Control
[CF28220(R)05/96]
n
Depress the brake pedal, or
[CF28240(R)05/96]
n
Depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).
[CF28260(R)05/96]
Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously set
speed and the SPEED CONT light will turn off.
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[CF28280(R)05/96]
To Return to a Set Speed
[CF28300(R)05/96]
n
Press RSM. For RSM to operate, the vehicle speed must be
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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[CF36000(R)02/96]
Doors
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[CF38200(R)01/96]
Tailgate
[CF38300(R)01/96]
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Tailgate operation
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[CF38400(R)01/96]
When open, the tailgate load should not exceed 500 lbs
(227 kgs). If you want to load heavy items onto your vehicle,
Ford recommends that you load them one at a time, directly on
the bed floor to avoid damage to the tailgate or its supports.
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[CF38500(R)01/96]
To release the tailgate:
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[CF38600(R)01/96]
Open the tailgate as directed above, but support it to allow for
slack in the cables at both sides. Use a coin or similar object to
pry the spring clip (on each upper cable connector) past the
head of the support screw. Doing so will allow you to center
the wider opening in the connector over the screw head and
disconnect it.
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To remove the automatic transmission consolette:
[CF67500(R)01/96]1.
Pull the adjustable portion of each cupholder from the
consolette.
[CF67600(R)01/96]2.
Remove the rubber pad at the bottom of each cupholder.
[CF67700(R)01/96]3.
Using a quarter, turn the slotted head at the bottom of each
cupholder 90Ê (one quarter turn).
[CF67800(R)01/96]4.
Lift the consolette from the floor and secure it in a safe
place.
[CF67900(R)05/96]
Power Point Electrical Outlets
[CF67910(R)05/96]
The two power point outlets should be used in place of the
cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
[CF67912(R)06/96]
The instrument panel power point is located to the right of the
radio.
[CF67915(R)05/96]
Vehicles equipped with the Passenger Air Bag Deactivate switch
do not come equipped with an auxiliary power point to the left
of the ashtray.
[CF67920(R)01/96]
NOTE: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter. Use the power point.
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The remote entry transmitter
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Unlocking the doors with the remote entry system
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[CF80082(R)04/96]
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK control.
[CF80086(R)05/96]
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
[CF80110(R)05/96]
To lock both doors, press the LOCK control. This will also arm
the factory installed Anti-Theft system.
[CF80114(R)05/96]
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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[CF80200(R)05/96]
Remote entry personal alarm
[CF80210(R)05/96]
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
Entry
[CF80310(R)05/96]
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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[CF80320(R)01/96]
The remote entry system may not arm and disarm non-factory
installed anti-theft systems.
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[CF80500(R)05/96]
Replacing the Batteries
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[CF80510(R)05/96]
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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