1997 Ford Ranger XLT Owners Manual

94

160
10
311
311
223
84

84
86
109
84

268
162
268
313
162
251

27
155
155

313
170
84

315
225

356

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Remote entry system

arming and disarming the anti-theft system . illuminated entry . locking/unlocking doors . panic alarm. replacement/additional transmitters . replacing the batteries . Reporting safety defects . Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)

Safety belts (see Safety restraints) . Safety chains, when towing a trailer . Safety defects, reporting . Safety information relating to automotive fuels . Safety restraints

adult . child . infant Reverse . Roadside assistance . Roadside emergencies . Rotating the tires .

adjusting the safety belts . automatic locking mode . automatic locking mode (retractor) . cleaning the safety belts . extension assembly . for adults. for children . for infants . for pregnant women. lap and shoulder belts . maintenance .

Index

. 95
. 97
. 94
. 94
. 97
. 95
315

101, 110
131
131, 133
166
317
217
281

110
212
315
292

112, 115, 118
114
114
307
120
110
131
131, 133
103, 110
110, 112
120

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Safety restraints (continued) proper use . replacement warning light and chime.

Safety seats for children

and air bags . attaching with tether straps . automatic locking mode (retractor) . in front seat in rear outboard . in rear seat . tether anchorage hardware.

Seat belts (see Safety restraints) . Seats

adjusting the seat, manual . adjusting the seats, power . child safety seats . cleaning upholstery . reclining the seat . seatback release . Serial number (VIN) . Service concerns. Servicing your vehicle

precautions when servicing . servicing when you tow .

Shift-lock system . Shift positions (see Gearshift) . Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints). Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints) Side mirrors, adjusting . Snowplowing . Snow tires and chains .

110
120
11

133
143
114, 133
133
133
133
143
110

101
109
133
306
101
101
318
318

250
242
165
164, 171
110, 112
112, 115
86
216
286

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Spare tire

changing the tire . conventional spare . finding the spare . removing the spare tire . storing the flat tire . temporary spare. Spark plugs, specifications . Special notice

E-4WD vehicles . four wheel drive vehicles

Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles . Specification chart, lubricants . Speed control

turning off . when towing a trailer .

Speedometer Starting your vehicle

preparing to start your vehicle . starting a cold engine . starting after a collision . starting a warm engine . starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled .

Steering, power . Steering wheel

locking . tilting .

Storing your vehicle . Supplemental air bag readiness light Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Index

227, 230
227, 229
229
229
229, 233
227
311

186
313

. 80
213
. 24

147
148
150
148
237
162

. 73
. 79
307
. 12
122

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Tailgate Tail lamps

bulb replacement . cleaning .

Temperature control (see Climate control) . Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints). Tilt steering wheel. Tires

changing . checking the pressure . cleaning . inspection and maintenance . replacing . rotating . snow tires and chains . spare tire. storing your vehicle . tire grades . treadwear wear bands. wheel and tire matching .

Towing your vehicle

using wheel dollies . with a tow truck . Traction control . Traction-lok rear axle . Trailer towing

calculating maximum trailer weight. safety chains . trailer brakes . trailer lamps .

Transfer case

fluid checking . lever operated .