1997 Ford Ranger Owners Manual

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 .

82

298
306
64
143
79

227
279
287
279
282
281
286
227, 229
309
282
282
282
286

242
242
170
170

196
212
212
213

274
179

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Index

164
272
274
313
. 93
. 25
297

. 75
. 75

250, 261, 273

Transmission

automatic operation . fluid, checking and adding (automatic) fluid, checking and adding (manual) lubricant specifications .

Transmitter (see Remote entry) . Trip odometer. Tune-up specifications (VECI). Turn signal

indicator lights . lever .

Used engine oil, disposal .

Variable interval wipers . VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information) decal . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Vehicle loading

calculating the load . understanding loading information .

Vehicle storage . Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate control) Viscosity (see Engine oil) . Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) .

. 76
297
318

196
187
307
. 64
257
15, 19

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Warm engine, starting . Warning chimes

headlamps on . key in ignition . safety belt