1997 FORD RANGER Owners Manual

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Doors
lubricant specifications................ 313
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 271
Driving under special conditions, heavy load...... 187
E
Electrical system
fuses......................218, 224
operating when the engine is off............ 73
relays....................... 225
Electronic sound system
accessory delay.................... 73
radio reception.................... 55
tuning the radio................. 29,46
warranty and service information............ 58
Emergencies, roadside
assistance..................... 317
battery acid spills................238, 277
fuel........................ 292
jump-starting.................... 237
towing....................... 242
Emergency brake (parking brake)..........158, 160
Emission control system
catalytic converter.................. 295
emissions warranty................ 3,295
Engine
check engine warning light.............. 14
does not start.................... 149
fuel injected engine, starting............. 147
fuel pump shut-off switch.............. 150
preparing to start.................. 147
service points.................... 253
starting...................... 148
starting after a collision............... 150
storing your vehicle................. 307
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Engine block heater.................. 150
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 265
checking hoses................... 267
disposal..................250, 261, 273
preparing for storage................ 309
proper solution...............250, 261, 273
recovery reservoir.................. 253
specifications.................... 313
temperature gauge.................. 22
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 22
mechanical...................... 22
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic........ 22
Engine fan...................... 250
Engine:idle speed control................ 149
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter............258, 260
checking and adding................ 258
dipstick...................... 258
disposal..................250, 261, 273
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
filter, specifications................. 311
specifications..................257, 313
synthetic oil.................... 257
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 257
Entry system
illuminated...................... 97
remote........................ 93
Exhaust fumes..................... 152
Extended Service Plan, Ford............... 4
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F
Fan, engine fan, avoiding injury............ 250
Federal Communications Commission........... 57
Flashers, hazard.................... 217
Flat tire....................... 227
Ford Extended Service Plan............... 4
Ford Motor Company of Canada............ 324
Ford of Canada Customer Assistance Centre....... 324
Foreign registration.................. 325
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
description..................... 175
lever operated................... 179
special driving instructions.............. 186
special notice..................... 5
Four-wheeling with Ford supplement........... 5
French owner guides, how to obtain........... 3
Fuel
calculating fuel economy............... 294
choosing the right fuel............... 290
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates.... 294
filling your vehicle with fuel............. 288
filter, specifications................. 311
fuel filler door release lever............. 288
fuel gauge...................... 22
improving fuel economy............... 294
octane rating.................... 290
quality....................... 290
running out of fuel................. 293
safety information relating to automotive fuels..... 292
storing your vehicle................. 308
treating emergencies................. 292
Fuel cap
removing...................... 288
replacing...................... 288
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Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 288
remote release................... 288
Fuel filter, specifications................ 311
Fuel gauge....................... 22
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................ 150
starting after a collision............... 150
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 224
power distribution box............... 223
Fuses
charts.....................218, 224
checking and replacing............... 224
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 288
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..........290, 294
Gasoline (see Fuel)................... 288
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 19
charging system gauge................. 19
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 22
engine oil pressure gauge............... 20
fuel gauge...................... 22
odometer....................... 25
speedometer..................... 24
tachometer...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 164
column-mounted.................. 164
floor-mounted................... 171
gearshift override.................. 165
locking the gearshift.................. 73
positions....................164, 171
shifting the gears................164, 171
shift-lock...................... 165
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............164, 171
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 196
definition....................187, 194
driving with a heavy load.............. 187
location...................... 194
H
Hazard flashers.................... 217
Headlamps
aiming....................... 298
checking alignment................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
daytime running lights................ 63
replacing bulbs................... 298
turning on and off.................. 61
warning chime.................... 21
High beams
indicator light.................... 21
operation....................... 61
Hitch......................... 211
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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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K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 21
positions of the ignition................ 73
stuck in lock position................. 73
L
Lamps
checking...................... 298
combination cargo and brakelamp........... 72
daytime running light system............. 63
hazard flashers................... 217
headlamps...................... 61
illuminated entry system................ 97
instrument panel, dimming.............. 64
interior lamps.................. 61,64
replacing bulbs................... 298
trailer....................... 213
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 75
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 12
brake........................ 10
charging system................... 15
check engine..................... 14
engine oil pressure.................. 20
hazard warning light................ 217
high beam...................... 21
oil pressure...................... 20
overdrive off..................... 14
safety belt...................... 11
service engine soon.................. 14
turn signal indicator.................. 75
Load limits
GAWR....................... 187
GVWR....................... 187
trailer towing.................... 191
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Index
Lubricant specifications................. 313
Lug nuts
standard...................... 233
tightening sequence................. 230
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate
Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet)..... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)............... 249
Manual transmission
clutch....................... 170
fluid, checking and adding.............. 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
shifting gears.................... 171
shift speeds..................... 173
Master cylinder, brakes................. 261
Mileage, calculating fuel economy............ 294
Mirrors
dual electric remote control.............. 86
side view mirrors (power)............... 86
Motorcraft parts.................... 311
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 315
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 290
Odometer
description...................... 25
trip odometer..................... 25
Oil filter.....................260, 311
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 257
Oil viscosity...................... 257
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 297
Overdrive.....................167, 169
Overseas offices.................... 325
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