2005 FORD RANGER jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 59
Seating 59
Safety restraints 61
Air bags 72
Child restraints 81
Tires, Wheels and Loading 94
Tire Information 97
Tire Inflation 98
Changing tires 102
Lug Nut Torque 109
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 118
Vehicle loading 124
Trailer towing 128
Recreational towing 138
Driving 140
Starting 140
Brakes 144
Transmission operation 147
Roadside Emergencies 162
Getting roadside assistance 162
Hazard flasher switch 163
Fuel pump shut-off switch 163
Fuses and relays 164
Jump starting 174
Wrecker towing 179
Customer Assistance 180
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 188
Cleaning 189
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GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor
Company offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This
program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service
is available:
•24–hours, seven days a week
•for the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period of three years or 36,000
miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs first on Ford and Mercury
vehicles, and four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km) on Lincoln
vehicles.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire
inflation kit)
•battery jump start
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility)
•fuel delivery (2.0 gallons [7.5L], maximum two occurrences within 12
month period)
•towing of your disabled vehicle to the nearest Ford Motor Company
dealership, or your selling dealer if within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the
nearest Ford Motor Company dealership (one tow per disablement).
Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are covered (some
exclusions apply, such as impound towing or repossession).
Canadian customers refer to your Owner Information Guide for
information on:
•coverage period
•exact fuel amounts
•towing of your disabled vehicle
•emergency travel expense reimbursement
•travel planning benefits
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. In the United States, this card is found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment. In Canada, the card is
found in theOwner Information Guidein the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance,
call 1–800–241–3673; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1–800–521–4140.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
43—Not used
44—Not used
45A—Wiper HI/LO relay
45B—Wiper Park/Run relay
46A—A/C clutch solenoid
46B—Washer pump relay
47—PCM relay
48A—Fuel pump relay
48B—Fog lamp relay
51—Not used
52—Not used
53—Not used
54—Not used
55—Blower relay
56—Starter relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or
vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and
clothing, if contacted.
Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start capability; doing so may
damage the catalytic converter.
Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission
may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time, the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation.
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1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
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2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor/fuel injection system.Do notuse fuel lines, engine rocker
covers or the intake manifold asgroundingpoints.
Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery.
5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of
both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
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2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
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3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearnits idle conditions.
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Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................16
AM/FM stereo CD .....................18
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....21
CD-MP3 .....................................29
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................25
Clutch
fluid ..........................................227
operation while driving ..........150
recommended shift speeds ....151
Console ........................................52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............209
refill capacities ................213, 234
specifications ..................237, 240
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................162
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................194
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................186
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................187
Getting roadside assistance ...162
Getting the service you
need .........................................180
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................188
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................183
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................185
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Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................37Dipstick
engine oil .................................201
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........237
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................231
Driving under special
conditions ..................153, 156, 159
sand .........................................158
snow and ice ...........................160
through water .................158, 161
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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................174
Emergency Flashers .................163
Emission control system ..........223
Engine ........................................240
cleaning ...................................190
coolant .....................................209
fail-safe coolant ......................214
idle speed control ...................207
lubrication
specifications ..................237, 240
refill capacities ........................234
service points ..................197–199
starting after a collision .........163
Engine block heater .................144
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........205, 233
recommendations ...................205
refill capacities ........................234
specifications ..................237, 240
Exhaust fumes ..........................144
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Fail safe cooling ........................214
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