1998 FORD RANGER headlamp

OFFRS
SET
ACC
COAST OFF ON
SRS
ABS
CHECK
ENGINE
FH
H
H
!
PBRAKEELSPEED
CONTO/D
OFFPRND21LL
10MPH 205060
70
304080
90
km/h
0 0 0
10 100
1
20
10 0 0 0 0 0406080100
120
140
160
180
20
Speed control
(pg. 24) Headlamp control
(pg. 16)
Instrument panel
dimmer switch
(pg. 17)Instrument cluster
(pg. 6)
Driver side
air bag
(pg. 47) Turn signal and wiper/washer control
(pg. 24, 29)
Instrumentation
4

Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously,
check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb. Refer toExterior bulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Alarm system (if equipped)
Illuminates when the alarm system
is pre-arming and flashes when the
alarm system is active. Refer to
Perimeter alarm systemin the
Controls and featureschapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the transmission
control switch has been pushed.
When the light is on, the
transmission does not shift into
overdrive. If the light does not come
on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light
flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.
THEFT
O/D
OFF
Instrumentation
9

Safety belt warning chime
Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts.
For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to theSeating
and safety restraintschapter.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime
For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to theSeating and
safety restraintschapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC
position and either front door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened.
STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES
ABS
CHECK
ENGINE
FH
H
H
ELSPEED
CONT THEFTDOOR
AJAR
O/D
OFFPRND21LL
10MPH 205060
70
304080
90
km/h
0 0 0
10 100
1
20
1
0 0 0 0 0 0406080100
120
140
160
180
20
Instrumentation
11

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps only. Rotate to the second
position to also turn on the
headlamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
Turn on the low-beam headlamps
and press the foglamp control to
activate the foglamps. The foglamp
control will illuminate when the
foglamps are on.
Press the foglamp control a second time to deactivate the foglamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the engine must be running and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
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.
High beams
Push forward to activate.
OFF
Controls and features
16

Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
²Rotate up to brighten.
²Rotate down to dim.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Heater only system (if equipped)
Fan speed control
Controls the volume of air circulated
in the vehicle.
DIM
OFF
Controls and features
17

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:
²Make sure the parking brake is
set.
²Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:
²Make sure the parking brake is set.
²Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
1
2
34
5
Starting
60

The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/
Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingDescription
1 7.5A Power Mirror Switch
2 7.5A Blower Motor Relay, PAD Module, Air Bag
Diagnostic Monitor
3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
4 10A Left Headlamp
5 10A Data Link Connector (DLC)
6 - NOT USED
7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
8 10A Right Headlamp, Fog Lamp Relay
9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch
10 7.5A Speed Control Servo/Amplifier Assembly, Generic
Electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock Actuator,
Blend Door Actuator, A/C-Heater Assembly, Turn
Signals
1 234
5 678
9 101112
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26
29 30
35 36
313233
34
27 28
Roadside emergencies
96

Fuse/
Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingDescription
29 15A Radio
30 15A Park Lamp/Trailer Tow Relay
31 Ð Not Used
32 Ð Not Used
33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, Instrument Cluster
34 Ð Not Used
35 10A RABS Test Connector
36 Ð Not Used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment
near the battery. The power
distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
Roadside emergencies
98