1997 FORD RANGER warning light

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[IS03000(R)01/96]
The Mechanical Cluster
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[IS03100(R)01/96]
The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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[IS03200(R)01/96]
Brake System Warning Light
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[IS03300(R)03/96]
The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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[IS03400(R)03/96]
This light illuminates when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or illuminates after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[IS03500(R)03/96]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
[IS03600(R)01/96]
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Brake warning light symbols
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Instrumentation
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[IS03800(R)01/96]
Anti-lock Brake Warning Light
[IS03925(R)01/96]
To check the ABS brake warning light, turn the ignition key to
ON. The ABS brake warning light should glow momentarily.
[IS03985(R)01/96]
NOTE: If the ABS brake warning light does not glow
momentarily, have your vehicle's electrical system
checked immediately. If the light begins to flash in a
repeatable flash sequence, check the anti-lock system
continuous power fuse and brakelamps for proper
operation.
[IS04050(R)01/96]
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Anti-lock warning light symbol
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[IS04100(R)03/96]
RWARNING
If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or
comes on while driving, have the braking system checked
by a qualified service technician as soon as possible.
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[IS04110(R)03/96]
NOTE: If a fault occurs in the anti-lock system, and the brake
warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is
disabled but normal brake function remains
operational.
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[IS04150(R)03/96]
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
[IS04301(R)04/96]
The safety belt warning light/chime reminds you to fasten your
safety belt. One of the following will take place:
[IS04325(R)05/96]
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If the safety belt is not buckled before the key is turned to
the ON position, the light comes on for one to two minutes
and the chime sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.
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[IS04351(R)03/96]
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If the safety belt is buckled while the light is on and the
chime is sounding, both the light and chime turn off.
[IS04355(R)01/96]
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If safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON
position, both the light and the chime will not turn on.
[IS04400(R)01/96]
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Safety belt warning light symbol
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[IS04420(R)03/96]
Air Bag Readiness Light
[IS04430(R)01/96]
This light illuminates for approximately six seconds when the
ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is operating
normally.
[IS04435(R)01/96]
RWARNING
A problem with the air bag system is indicated by one or
more of the following: the readiness light will either
flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five
beeps will be heard.
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[IS04437(R)05/96]
RWARNING
If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have
the air bag system serviced at your Ford or
Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately.
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Instrumentation
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[IS04440(R)01/96]
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Air bag readiness light symbol
[IS04443(R)05/96]
Passenger Air Bag OFF Light (If equipped)
[IS04444(R)01/96]
The passenger air bag OFF light is located in the lower center of
the instrument panel next to the passenger air bag defeat
switch. This yellow indicator light illuminates whenever the
passenger air bag is turned off and the ignition is on. The
passenger air bag should be turned off only when a rear-facing
infant seat is installed in the front passenger seat.
[IS04450(R)01/96]
Door Ajar Warning Light (If equipped)
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[IS04460(R)01/96]
If the ignition switch is in the ON position and any door or the
liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate.
[IS04480(R)01/96]
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Door ajar warning light symbol
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[IS04500(R)03/96]
Check Engine Warning Light
[IS04600(R)05/96]
This light illuminates when the engine's Emission Control
System requires service. It will also illuminate when the ignition
key is in the ON position and the engine is off.
[IS05300(R)01/96]
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Check engine warning light symbol
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Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL)
[IS05850(R)05/96]
The TCIL tells you that the Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
on the gearshift lever has been pushed. When the light
illuminates, the transmission does not shift into
j(Overdrive).
Depressing the TCS on the shifter once more returns the vehicle
to
j(Overdrive). The transmission will be in
j(Overdrive)
when the vehicle is started even if the O/D OFF mode was
selected when the vehicle was last shut off.
[IS05855(R)05/96]
NOTE: If the TCIL does not come on when the TCS is
depressed or if the TCIL flashes when you are driving
a malfunction has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at the first opportunity. If this condition
persists, damage could occur to the transmission.
[IS05865(R)05/96]
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Transmission control indicator light (if equipped)
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[AS29956(R)03/96]
How to take care of and clean the CD Changer and
discs
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[AS29957(R)03/96]
To ensure the continued performance of your CD Changer,
carefully read the following precautions:
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[AS29958(R)01/95]
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Always handle a disc by the edge. Never touch the playing
surface.
[AS29959(R)06/95]
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Before playing, inspect all discs for any contamination. If
needed, clean discs with an approved disc cleaner, such as
the Discwasher Compact Disc Cleaner or the Allsop 3
Compact Disc Cleaner, by wiping from the center out to the
edges. Do not use a circular motion to clean.
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[AS29960(R)04/96]
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Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended
for analog records.
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[AS29961(R)01/95]
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Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for
an extended period of time.
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[AS29962(R)01/95]
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Do not insert more than one disc into each disc slot of the
disc magazine. Doing so may damage the discs, disc
magazine or the disc changer.
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[AS29963(R)01/95]
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Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc
magazine.
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[AS29964(R)05/95]
RWARNING
The laser beam used in the compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the
case.
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Controls and Features
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[CF00290(R)03/96]
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Fog lamp switch
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[CF00300(R)03/96]
The fog lamps act as a supplement to the low beam headlamps
under limited visibility conditions such as rain, snow, dust or
fog and operate only when the low beam headlamps are on.
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[CF00305(R)03/96]
To maximize fog lamp bulb life, it is recommended that the fog
lamp switch be turned off after each use prior to turning off the
headlamps.
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[CF00310(R)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF00315(R)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF00320(R)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam
headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when:
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[CF00325(R)03/96]
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and
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[CF00330(R)03/96]
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The vehicle has a fully released parking brake.
[CF00333(R)05/96]
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The vehicle is running.
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[CF00335(R)03/96]
The high beam indicator light on the instrument cluster will not
be on.
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[CF00340(R)03/96]
RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not
illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on
your headlamps at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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[CF19190(R)03/96]
Combination Cargo and High-Mount Brakelamp
[CF19200(R)01/96]
The combination cargo/high-mount brakelamp is located outside
the vehicle, directly over the rear window. Use the thumb wheel
to turn on the cargo lamp and interior courtesy lights.
[CF19350(R)01/96]
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Cargo/High-mount brakelamp
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[CF19400(R)03/96]
RWARNING
Do not drive your vehicle with the cargo/courtesy light
on. Showing a white light to the rear while driving on
public roads is illegal in some places.
[CF19700(R)01/96]
Dome/Map Lamps (If equipped)
[CF19825(R)01/96]
The map lamps are located on each side of the dome light
assembly. You can turn the individual map lamps on or off by
sliding the switch to the left or right. To turn off, slide the
switch to the middle.
[CF19950(R)01/96]
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Map lamps
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