2007 FORD RANGER jump start

Seating and Safety Restraints 79
Seating 79
Safety restraints 82
Airbags 97
Child restraints 105
Tires, Wheels and Loading 116
Tire Information 118
Tire Inflation 120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 133
Vehicle loading 137
Trailer towing 143
Recreational towing 154
Driving 156
Starting 156
Brakes 160
Transmission operation 163
Roadside Emergencies 178
Getting roadside assistance 178
Hazard flasher switch 180
Fuel pump shut-off switch 180
Fuses and relays 181
Changing tires 191
Lug Nut Torque 199
Jump starting 200
Wrecker towing 205
Customer Assistance 206
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 212
Cleaning 213
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
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 – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of
gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle. Fuel
delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences within a
12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56.3 km) of the disablement location or to the
nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to an
authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the disablement
location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage costs in
excess of 35 miles (56.3 km).
Trailers shall be covered up to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
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When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
Note:If there is corrosion on the area where the wheel contacts the
hub, apply a thin film of grease or anti-seize compound on that area.
JUMP STARTING
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 automatic transmission
vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission may cause transmission damage.
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.
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.
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Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
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 ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD ...............21, 24
CD-MP3 ...............................38, 41
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Clutch
fluid ..........................................252
operation while driving ..........166
recommended shift speeds ....167
Console ........................................65
Coolant
checking and adding ..............234
refill capacities ................238, 259
specifications ..........................259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................67
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................210
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............211
Getting roadside assistance ...178
Getting the service you
need .........................................206
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................211
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............209
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................55
Dipstick
engine oil .................................226
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................256
Driving under special
conditions ..................168, 171, 175sand .........................................173
snow and ice ...........................176
through water .................174, 177
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................200
Emergency Flashers .................180
Emission control system ..........248
Engine ........................................264
cleaning ...................................215
coolant .....................................234
idle speed control ...................232
lubrication specifications .......259
refill capacities ........................259
service points ..................222–224
starting after a collision .........180
Engine block heater .................159
Engine oil ..................................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ........230, 257
recommendations ...................230
refill capacities ........................259
specifications ..........................259
Exhaust fumes ..........................159
F
Fluid capacities .........................259
Foglamps .....................................54
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......168
driving off road .......................170
electronic shift ........................169
indicator light .........................169
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................162
Fuel ............................................239
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calculating fuel economy .......245
cap ...........................................242
capacity ...................................259
choosing the right fuel ...........243
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................248
detergent in fuel .....................243
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................239, 242, 245
filter, specifications ........239, 257
fuel pump shut-off switch .....180
improving fuel economy ........245
octane rating ...................244, 264
quality ......................................244
running out of fuel .................244
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................239
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......180
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................245
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................180
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................56
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............55
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam .................................54
replacing bulbs .........................59
turning on and off ....................54Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........51–52
Hood ..........................................221
I
Ignition ...............................156, 264
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................109
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................250
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................217
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................55
J
Jack ............................................191
positioning .......................191, 196
storage .....................191, 194–195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......200
K
Keys .......................................72, 77
positions of the ignition .........156
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................58
daytime running light ...............55
fog lamps ...................................54
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................58–59
replacing bulbs .........................59
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Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................266
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................82
Seats ............................................79
child safety seats ....................109
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................76
Servicing your vehicle ..............220
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM stereo CD ...............21, 24
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 .............................29, 33
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................257, 264
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................259
Speed control ..............................67
Starting your vehicle .......156–157,
159
jump starting ..........................200
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................65
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................65
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........191
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....133Tires ...........................118–119, 191
alignment ................................126
care ..........................................123
changing ..........................191, 196
checking the pressure ............123
inflating ...................................120
label .........................................132
replacing ..................................124
rotating ....................................127
safety practices .......................125
sidewall information ...............128
snow tires and chains ............137
spare tire .........................192, 194
terminology .............................120
tire grades ...............................119
treadwear ........................119, 123
Towing .......................................143
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................143
wrecker ....................................205
Traction-lok rear axle ...............162
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................255
Transmission
automatic operation ...............163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................254
fluid, refill capacities ..............259
lubricant specifications ..........259
manual operation ....................166
Turn signal ..................................57
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................266
Vehicle loading ..........................137
camper bodies ........................155
Ventilating your vehicle ...........159
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