1997 FORD RANGER climate control

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[CF00265(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0090190-A
Headlamp control knob
[CF00270(R)05/96]
Fog Lamps (If equipped)
[CF00275(R)03/96]
The fog lamps switch is located on the instrument panel to the
right of the radio and climate control.
[CF00280(R)03/96]
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To turn the fog lamps on, turn on the low-beam headlamps,
then push the fog lamp switch. An indicator light will glow
when the lamps are on.
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[CF00285(R)03/96]
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To turn off, push the switch again.
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[CF00345(R)03/96]
Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of
Your Vehicle
[CF00350(R)03/96]
The instrument panel lights can be turned on by turning the
headlamp knob toward either the first or second position. You
can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by rotating the
thumb wheel.
[CF00355(R)03/96]
The interior lights will shut off after 25 seconds with all the
doors closed, or immediately when the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position, or if the vehicle speed is above five MPH
(8 km/h). The interior lights will turn off after 40 minutes if
any of the doors are left open. Refer toBattery Saverin the
Featuressection for more details.
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[CF00500(R)03/96]
The Climate Control Systems
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[CF00601(R)03/96]
Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to
handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a
Heater-Only System.
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[CF00801(R)03/96]
Instrument Panel Registers
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[CF00901(R)01/96]
There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these
registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually
adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An
illustration of the register locations follows.
[CF01201(R)05/96]
7-1/2 pica art:0020099-E
Instrument panel registers
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Controls and Features
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[CF01400(R)01/96]
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air
Conditioning)
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[CF01450(R)03/96]
The control for your air conditioning and heater system is
located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio
and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or
cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position
and temperature you select. The function selector control knob
allows you to select heating or cooling and determine where the
air will be directed. The temperature control knob setting
determines the temperature of the air that flows into the vehicle.
[CF01500(R)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020589-G
Climate control knobs
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[CF01550(R)03/96]
To turn your air conditioner and heater system on, select any
position except OFF. This will turn the fan on and allow airflow
into the vehicle. To turn your air conditioner and heater off,
select OFF. This will turn the fan off and stop airflow from
coming into the vehicle.
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Controls and Features
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[CF03000(R)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0090206-A
Climate control knobs (heater only)
[CF03050(R)01/96]
To turn your heater system on, select any position except OFF.
This turns the fan on and allows airflow into the vehicle. To
turn your heater off, select OFF.
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[CF03100(R)03/96]
Temperature selection
[CF03150(R)01/96]
The temperature control knob is the rotating knob located at the
center of the control with tapered red and blue bands
surrounding most of the knob. The wide red part of the band
(full right) is the heat or warmer area. The wide blue area (full
left) is the cool or unheated temperature area. Any position
selected between full right and full left will give a temperature
between the two extreme temperatures. The cool temperature
you select will not be cooler than the outside temperature.
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[CF03200(R)03/96]
HFan speed adjustment
[CF03250(R)01/96]
The
H(left) knob on the control is the fan control knob which
controls the volume of airflow. Rotate the
Hknob to the right
to increase fan speed and increase the amount of air entering
the vehicle. Four fan speed positons are available and are
indicated by dots beside the
Hcontrol knob. The largest dot is
high speed position.
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Index
Climate control system.................. 64
Clock........................ 34,55
Clutch
fluid........................ 263
fluid reservoir.................261, 263
operation while driving............... 170
recommended shift speeds.............. 173
shifting the gears.................. 171
specifications.................... 313
Cold engine starting.................. 148
Combination lap and shoulder belts.........110, 112
Controls
mirrors........................ 86
power seat..................... 109
Convenience kit in cargo area.............. 229
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 265
preparing for storage................ 309
specifications.................... 313
temperature gauge.................. 22
warnings...................... 265
Cooling fan...................... 250
Crankcase emission filter................ 311
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada....... 324
D
Daytime running light system.............. 63
Defects, reporting................... 315
Defrost, windshield................. 67,70
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...........271, 273
engine oil..................... 258
power steering fluid................. 268
Disabled vehicle (see Towing).............. 242
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Tailgate........................ 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 298
cleaning...................... 306
Temperature control (see Climate control)......... 64
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)...... 143
Tilt steering wheel.................... 79
Tires
changing...................... 227
checking the pressure................ 279
cleaning...................... 287
inspection and maintenance............. 279
replacing...................... 282
rotating...................... 281
snow tires and chains................ 286
spare tire....................227, 229
storing your vehicle................. 309
tire grades..................... 282
treadwear..................... 282
wear bands..................... 282
wheel and tire matching............... 286
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 242
with a tow truck.................. 242
Traction control.................... 170
Traction-lok rear axle................. 170
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer weight.......... 196
safety chains.................... 212
trailer brakes.................... 212
trailer lamps.................... 213
Transfer case
fluid checking................... 274
lever operated................... 179
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Index
Transmission
automatic operation................. 164
fluid, checking and adding (automatic)........ 272
fluid, checking and adding (manual)......... 274
lubricant specifications................ 313
Transmitter (see Remote entry).............. 93
Trip odometer...................... 25
Tune-up specifications (VECI).............. 297
Turn signal
indicator lights.................... 75
lever......................... 75
U
Used engine oil, disposal............250, 261, 273
V
Variable interval wipers................. 76
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal.... 297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........... 318
Vehicle loading
calculating the load................. 196
understanding loading information.......... 187
Vehicle storage.................... 307
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control)....... 64
Viscosity (see Engine oil)................ 257
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge)......... 15,19
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