1997 FORD RANGER ECU

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Introduction
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Ford's Commitment to You
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At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous
commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication
to learning what you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and
attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard
by which others are judged.
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Our Guiding Principles
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Quality comes first.For your satisfaction, the quality of our
products and services must be our number one priority.
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You are the focus of everything we do.Our work must be
done with you in mind, providing better products and
services than our competition.
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Continuous improvement is essential to our success.We
must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our
products Ð in their safety and value Ð and in our services,
our human relations, our competitiveness, and our
profitability.
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Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team.
We must treat one another with trust and respect.
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Dealers and suppliers are our partners.We must maintain
mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and
our other business associates.
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Integrity is never compromised.Our conduct worldwide
must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and
commands respect for its integrity and for its positive
contributions to society.
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[AS30390(R)05/96]
Using the Controls of Your Compact Disc Radio
(If equipped)
[AS30400(R)05/96]
Your Ford Compact Disc Radio is capable of playing 12 cm or 8
cm discs. The player operates when the power is on and a disc
is inserted (label side up). Handle the disc by the edge only. Be
sure to read and follow all of the care and cleaning instructions
underHow to Take Care of and Clean Your CD Player and Discs.
[AS30410(R)05/96]
The digital display on your CD player will either show the
track (selection) number or the elapsed time. Select the display
mode by pressing the ºCLKª button. Indicators for play (
a),
stop (
X), and compression (C) are also on the display. These
features are described later.
[AS30420(R)05/96]
Once a disc is inserted, operation of the CD player will override
the radio.
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NOTE: The volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls
on the radio are also used with the CD player. Refer
to the earlier operating instructions about these
controls.
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Inserting a disc and beginning play
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Insert a disc, label side up, into the disc opening. When
inserted, the disc automatically loads into the unit and play
starts at the beginning of the first track (selection).
[AS30460(R)05/96]
NOTE: Once a disc is inserted, the disc opening is secured to
prevent the accidental insertion of another disc.
[AS30470(R)05/96]
NOTE: The CD player has heat protection circuitry to protect
the laser diode. If the temperature of the player
reaches167ÊF (75ÊC), theheat detection circuit will
shut off the player and ºCD HOTª will scroll in the
display for approximately five seconds (radio will
resume playing). When the temperature returns to
normal operating range, the CD player will again be
operational.
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Controls and Features
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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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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Seats
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Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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Regular Cab
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To move the front seat forward or rearward:
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Find the adjustment lever at the lower left corner of the
front seat.
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Push the lever to the left to unlock the seat.
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Move the seat to the desired position.
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Release the lever to lock the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat locks securely in place.
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Adjusting the bench seat
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Adjusting the bucket seat
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SuperCab
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To move the front seat forward or rearward:
[SS00264(R)01/96]1.
Find the adjustment bar at lower front of the front seat.
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Lift bar upward to unlatch the seat.
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Move the seat to the desired position.
[SS00270(R)01/96]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat latches securely in place.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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Adjusting the bucket seat
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
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Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from
shifting and causing damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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RWARNING
Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and
the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
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RWARNING
Children should always ride with the seatback in the
fully upright position.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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RWARNING
Check to see that the seat and seatback are latched
securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that
would prevent proper seat engagement. Never attempt to
adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.
[SS00650(R)01/96]3.
With the seatback still forward, using the seat cushion push
the seat rearward to the desired position and return the
seatback to its upright position. This will lock the seat track.
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NOTE: Whenever the seatback is returned to the upright
position, the seat will lock in that seat position.
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NOTE: The seat can no longer be moved rearward when in
its latched position.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
113 chest. Be sure the belt is not twisted. If it is, remove the twist.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened
to the buckle by pulling on tongue.
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Fastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts
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NOTE: Be sure to read and understandImportant Safety Belt
Informationin this chapter.
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10-1/2 pica
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Unfastening the outboard lap/shoulder belts
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