2005 FORD RANGER child seat

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS
Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in
the various driving conditions that
are encountered on streets,
highways and off-road. Utility
vehicles and trucks are not designed
for cornering at speeds as high as
passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death from a rollover or other crash you must:
•Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers;
•Drive at safe speeds for the conditions;
•Keep tires properly inflated;
•Never overload or improperly load your vehicle; and
•Make sure every passenger is properly restrained.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt. All occupants must
wear safety belts and children/infants must use appropriate restraints
to minimize the risk of injury or ejection.
Study yourOwner’s Guideand any supplements for specific information
about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional
precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury.
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS
4WD and AWD Systems (if equipped)
A vehicle equipped with AWD or 4WD (when you select the 4WD mode)
has the ability to use all four wheels to power itself. This increases
traction which may enable you to safely drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot.
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................72
and child safety seats ..............74
description ................................72
disposal ......................................77
driver air bag ............................75
indicator light ...........................76
operation ...................................75
passenger air bag .....................75
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................77
Air cleaner filter ...............232–233
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................209
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
(see Radio) ..........16, 18, 21, 25, 28
Automatic transmission ............147
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................148
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specification ..................240
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
traction lok ..............................146
B
Battery .......................................207
acid, treating emergencies .....207
jumping a disabled battery ....174
maintenance-free ....................207
replacement, specifications ...233
servicing ..................................207Bed extender ..............................53
BeltMinder ...................................68
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................145
fluid, checking and adding ....227
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
parking ....................................145
shift interlock ..........................147
Bulbs ............................................41
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....234
Cargo area shade ........................53
Cargo net .....................................53
Cell phone use ............................52
Certification Label ....................242
Changing a tire .........................102
Child safety restraints ................82
child safety belts ......................82
Child safety seats ........................85
attaching with tether straps ....88
in front seat ..............................86
in rear seat ................................86
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
instrument panel ....................192
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
safety belts ..............................193
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
headlamps .................................37
headlamps, flash to pass ..........38
instrument panel, dimming .....38
interior lamps .....................41–42
replacing bulbs ....... 41–43, 45–46
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................40
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........145
Load limits .................................124
Loading instructions .................128
Lubricant specifications ...237, 240
Lug nuts ....................................109
Lumbar support, seats ...............60
M
Manual transmission .................150
fluid capacities ........................234
lubricant specifications ..........240
reverse .....................................152
Mirrors
fold away ...................................50
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Motorcraft parts ................220, 233
O
Octane rating ............................219
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................201
P
Parking brake ............................145Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................168
Power door locks ........................55
Power mirrors .............................49
Power point .................................48
Power steering ..........................146
fluid, checking and adding ....226
fluid, refill capacity ................234
fluid, specifications .........237, 240
Power Windows ...........................49
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................147
R
Radio ....................16, 18, 21, 25, 28
CD-MP3 .....................................29
Relays ........................................164
Remote entry system .................56
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors .....55–56
Roadside assistance ..................162
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............71
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................61, 63–65
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ..............61, 63–65
belt minder ...............................68
extension assembly ..................67
for adults .............................63–65
for children .........................81–82
lap belt ......................................66
safety belt maintenance ...........71
warning light and chime ....67–68
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Safety seats for children ............85
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............61
Seats ............................................59
child safety seats ......................85
Servicing your vehicle ..............195
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................16
AM/FM stereo CD .....................18
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................25
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................104
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................233, 240
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................237, 240
Speed control ..............................50
Starting your
vehicle ........................140–141, 143
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................48
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................48
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Maintenance and
Specifications ..........................118
Roadside Emergencies ...........102
Tires ...............................96–97, 102alignment ................................116
care ..........................................115
changing ..................102, 104, 106
checking the pressure ..............99
inspecting and inflating ...........98
label .........................................114
replacing ..................................101
rotating ....................................117
safety practices .......................116
sidewall information ...............109
snow tires and chains ............123
spare tire .................................103
terminology ...............................97
tire grades .................................97
treadwear ..........................96, 115
Towing .......................................128
recreational towing .................138
trailer towing ..........................128
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............146
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................231
Transmission
automatic operation ...............147
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....147
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................230
fluid, refill capacities ..............234
lubricant specifications ..237, 240
manual operation ....................150
Turn signal ..................................40
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................240
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................243
Vehicle loading ..........................124
camper bodies ........................161
Ventilating your vehicle ...........144
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