1997 Ford Ranger XLT Owners Manual

positions . shifting the gears . shift-lock .

Gearshift:shifting the gears . GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

calculating . definition. driving with a heavy load . location .

Hazard flashers . Headlamps aiming . checking alignment . cleaning . daytime running lights replacing bulbs . turning on and off warning chime .

High beams

indicator light operation.

Hitch.

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Hood

latch location . lubrication specifications . release lever working under the hood .

Hoses, checking .

Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) Idle

relearning . speed .

Ignition

chime . positions of the ignition .

Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . Infant seats (see Safety seats) . Instrument cluster, mechanical Instrument panel

Interval wipers .

lighting up panel and interior registers .

Jack

operation . positioning . storage .

Jump-starting your vehicle

attaching cables . disconnecting cables .

Index

251
313
251
250
267

318

241, 250, 276
149

. 21
. 73
131, 133
. 10

. 64
. 64
. 76

230, 233
230, 233
229

239
241

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Keys

key in ignition chime . positions of the ignition . stuck in lock position .

Lamps

checking . combination cargo and brakelamp . daytime running light system . hazard flashers . headlamps . illuminated entry system. instrument panel, dimming . interior lamps replacing bulbs . trailer .

Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . Lights, warning and indicator

air bag . brake . charging system . check engine . engine oil pressure . hazard warning light high beam . oil pressure. overdrive off . safety belt service engine soon . turn signal indicator.

Load limits GAWR . GVWR . trailer towing .

354

21
73
73

298
72
63
217
61
97
64
61, 64
298
213
75

12
10
15
14
20
217
21
20
14
11
14
75

187
187
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Lubricant specifications. Lug nuts

standard . tightening sequence .

Maintenance schedule and record (see separate

Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet) .

Maintenance (see Servicing). Manual transmission

clutch . fluid, checking and adding . lubricant specifications . shifting gears . shift speeds .

Master cylinder, brakes. Mileage, calculating fuel economy . Mirrors

dual electric remote control side view mirrors (power) .

Motorcraft parts .

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration . New vehicle break-in .

Octane rating . Odometer

description . trip odometer .

Oil filter Oil (see Engine oil) Oil viscosity. On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system . Overdrive. Overseas offices .

Index

313

233
230

249

170
274
313
171
173
261
294

. 86
. 86
311

315

290

. 25
. 25
260, 311
257
257
297
167, 169
325

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Panic alarm feature, remote entry system . Parking brake operation. warning light .

Parts (see Motorcraft Parts). PCV valve, specifications . Power distribution box (see Fuses) Power door locks . Power features door locks . mirrors. seats . windows . Power steering

dipstick . driving with power steering . fluid, checking and adding. fluid, specifications . servicing .

Prop rod, hood .

Radio (see Electronic sound systems) . Rear anti-lock brakes

description .

Rear axle

lubricant specification . traction lok . Rear window . Regulations, National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration .

Relays .