1998 Ford Ranger Owners Manual

Before driving

Introduction

Instrumentation

Controls and features

Seating and safety restraints

Starting and driving

Starting

Driving

Roadside emergencies

Servicing

Maintenance and care

Capacities and specifications

Reporting safety defects

Index

Contents

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Introduction

ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.

Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.

WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of utility type vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident.

Introduction

Be sure to read Driving off road in the Driving chapter as well as the “Four Wheeling” supplement included with 4WD and utility type vehicles.

Using your vehicle as a snowplow

Do not use this vehicle for snowplowing.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance

Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.

Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation package.

Electric vehicles For information on operating your Electric Vehicle, also refer to the Electric Vehicle Owner’s Guide Supplement.

Instrumentation

Headlamp control

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Instrument panel dimmer switch

(pg. 17)

CHECK ENGINE

Instrument cluster

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SET ACC

COAST

SRS

Turn signal and wiper/washer control

(pg. 24, 29)

Speed control

(pg. 24)

Driver side

air bag (pg. 47)

Instrumentation

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 23)

Electronic sound system;

refer to Audio Guide

(pg. 24)

SM

SEEK

TUNE

AM-FM

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

ON

OFF

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

Passenger air bag deactivate

switch (pg. 51)

Climate control systems

(pg. 17)

Instrumentation

STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

CHECK ENGINE

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Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle.

CHECK ENGINE

Instrumentation

The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. Whatyoushoulddoifthecheckenginelightilluminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.

FUEL RESET

Instrumentation

Fuel reset (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. For more information, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level.

BRAKE

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If the light remains on, continues to flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced immediately.

ABS

Instrumentation

Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Alarm system (if equipped) Illuminates when the alarm system is pre-arming and flashes when the alarm system is active. Refer to Perimeter alarm system in the Controls and features chapter.

Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.

THEFT

O/D off (if equipped) Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.

O/D OFF

Instrumentation

Check gage (if equipped) Illuminates when the key is in the ON position and the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil pressure is low or the fuel level is near empty. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter for more information.

CHECK GAGE

Four wheel drive low (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high (if equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.

Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON or START position and any door is open.

4WD LOW

4WD HIGH

DOOR AJAR

Speed control (if equipped) This light comes on when either the SET/ACCEL or RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.

SPEED CONT

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Instrumentation

Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES

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Instrumentation

OPTIONAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES

CHECK GAGE

CHECK ENGINE

FUEL RESET

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Fuel gauge Displays approximately how much fuel is in the fuel tank (when the key is in the ON position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion. The ignition should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being refueled. When the gauge first indicates empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the tank. When refueling the vehicle from empty indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will be less than the advertised capacity due to the reserve fuel. The FUEL DOOR icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter.

Instrumentation

Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indication will not be accurate.

Tachometer (if equipped) Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

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Instrumentation

Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed.

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Odometer Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

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Trip odometer Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

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Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the normal range (the area between the “H” and “L”). If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed (refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Instrumentation

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Controls and features

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to the first position to turn on the parking lamps only. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps.

OFF

Foglamp control (if equipped) Turn on the low-beam headlamps and press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp control will illuminate when the foglamps are on. Press the foglamp control a second time to deactivate the foglamps.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the highbeam headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the engine must be running and • the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system will not illuminate the tail lamps and parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps at dusk.

Failure to do so may result in a collision.

High beams Push forward to activate.

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Controls and features

Flash to pass Pull toward you to activate and release to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Heater only system (if equipped)

Fanspeedcontrol Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

DIM

OFF

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Controls and features

Temperaturecontrolknob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle. On heater-only systems, the air cannot be cooled below the outside temperature. Modeselectorcontrol Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

OFF

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

(Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel

registers.

panel registers and the floor ducts.

• • • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. • • •

ducts and the windshield defroster ducts.

through the floor ducts.

It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield.

(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside air

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the floor

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.

Operatingtips • In humid weather, select

before driving. This will help to prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the • Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the

climate control system in the OFF position.

airflow to the jumper seats (if equipped).

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Controls and features

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

• When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

Fanspeedcontrol Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperaturecontrolknob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

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Controls and features

Modeselectorcontrol Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle.

OFF

A/C

MAX A/C

and

The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except

. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside

temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or above. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle. Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. • MAX A/C-Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

• A/C-Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C

but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers.

(Vent)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short

periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

(Panel and floor)-Distributes outside air through the instrument

panel registers and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers.

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•

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(Floor)-Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air

through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode.

(Floor and defrost)-Distributes outside air through the

windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

-Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts.

It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to prevent fogging.

Operatingtips • In humid weather, select

before driving. This will prevent your

windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desired position.

climate control system in the OFF position.

• To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the • Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood).

airflow to the back seats (if equipped).

• If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

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Controls and features • When placing objects on top of your instrument panel, be careful to not place them over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

4WD CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) This control operates the 4WD. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

4X4
HIGH

4X4
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2WD

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AUXILIARY POWER POINT

Controls and features

SEEK

TUNE

AM-FM

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A/C

MAX A/C

The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel. This outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.

PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATE SWITCH This switch must be used to deactivate the passenger air bag whenever a child seat is used in the right front or center front passenger seat position. Refer to Passenger air bag deactivate switch in the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

ON

OFF

OFF

PASSENGER AIRBAG

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AUDIO SYSTEM Refer to the “Audio Guide” in your owner portfolio.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left • Push up to activate the right turn

turn signal.

signal.

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)

To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is traveling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

ON

OFF

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on.

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To turn speed control off • Press OFF or • Turn off the vehicle ignition.

Controls and features

ON

OFF

Once speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To set a speed • Press SET ACC/SET ACCEL. For

speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to reduce your vehicle speed. If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or

• Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.

To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release CST/COAST. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph) or

• Depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press SET ACC/SET ACCEL.

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RSM

SET ACC

COAST

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

Controls and features

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or

• Depress the clutch pedal

(if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.

ON

OFF

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To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. For RES/RSM/RESUME to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

RSM

SET ACC

COAST

Indicator light (if equipped) This light comes on when either the SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position. OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive

SPEED CONT

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to second, third and fourth gear. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmission Control Switch (TCS) located on the end of the gearshift lever. The Transmission Control Indicator Light (TCIL) will illuminate on the instrument cluster. The transmission will operate in gears one through three. To return to normal overdrive mode, press the Transmission Control Switch again. The TCIL will no longer be illuminated. When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal

(Overdrive) mode.

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

O/D

O/D

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TILT STEERING (IF EQUIPPED) Push the steering control away from you to move the steering wheel up or down. Tip the steering wheel to the desired position, then pull the control back into place to lock the steering wheel in position.

Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.

HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher control, refer to Hazard lights control in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER CONTROLS Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low or high speed position. The bars of varying length are for intermittent wipers. When in this position rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk to activate washer. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle.

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POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the

rocker switch to close.

• Press the bottom portion of the

rocker switch to open.

One touch down • Press AUTO completely down and release quickly. The window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation.

AUTO

AUTO

AUTO

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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press the top of the control to unlock all doors and the bottom to lock all doors.

UNLOCK

LOCK

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select 2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.

to adjust the left mirror or

to adjust the right mirror.

3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place. CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These include: • utility compartment with • auxiliary power point • cupholders • coin holder slots • ashtray • flip up armrest

cassette/compact disc storage

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Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. To confirm all doors are closed and locked, press the control a second time within five seconds. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash. If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors.

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Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • battery weakness due to time and use • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together.

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Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed).

Reprogramming transmitters To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch from OFF to ON eight times in a row (within 10 seconds). After doors lock/unlock, press any button on all transmitters (up to four). When completed, switch the ignition to OFF. All transmitters must be reprogrammed at the same time.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp switch (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position.

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

Controls and features

Arming the system When armed, this system will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the parking lamps and the theft indicator lamp, and chirp the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm the alarm system: • Press the remote entry lock • Open a door and press the power

control

door lock control to lock the doors

If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. The theft indicator in the instrument panel will be lit continuously when the system is prearmed. Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 30 seconds. When you press the lock control twice within 5 seconds, the horn will chirp once to let you know that the system is armed.

If the doors are not closed and you press the remote entry transmitter twice to confirm the doors are locked, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that the system is not arming.

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remote entry transmitter.

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your • Unlock the doors with a key. Turn the key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms.

• Turn ignition to ACC or ON.

• Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter. This will disarm the system only if the alarm is sounding.

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SEATING

Front seats

Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Using the manual lumbar support Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to increase firmness. Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to increase softness.

REAR SEATS

Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright position.

Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.

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Centerfacingjumpseat(4doorSuperCab)(ifequipped) To open, lift handle and pull seat assembly down, then raise seatback. To stow the seat, fold seat back down and raise seat assembly to the fully upright position.

Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from

injury in a collision.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas

are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

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Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that

are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

On four-door SuperCab vehicles, do not open the rear door when the rear seat belt is still buckled.

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. To fasten, insert the tongue into the slot in the buckle.

2. To unfasten, push the red release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

The front outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front passenger outboard safety belt has two types of locking modes described below:

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Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. Whentousetheautomaticlockingmode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety

Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.

Howtousetheautomaticlockingmode • Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

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• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

Howtodisengagetheautomaticlockingmode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. • Regular Cab

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Seating and safety restraints

• 4–door SuperCab

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place.

Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety

belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

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Lap belts Adjustingthefrontcenterseatlapbelt(ifequipped) The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Adjust to fit snugly and as low as possible around your hips. Do not wear the lap belt around your waist. Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.

Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.

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Adjustingtherearcenterfacingjumpseatlapbelt(ifequipped) The lap belts for rear center facing jump seat occupants have automatic retractors for the belt tongue and a fixed position buckle. To fasten the belt, pull the belt all the way across your hips and insert the tongue into the buckle on your rear door until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the buckle is securely fastened by pulling on the tongue. • Position the belt so that it fits snugly and as low as possible around • If you need to lengthen the belt, unfasten it and repeat the procedure

the hips.

above.

To unfasten the belt, push in the release button prior to opening the rear door.

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

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Conditionsofoperation

If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...

Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

Safety belt maintenance Check the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Check the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Failure to replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of

a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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PASSENGER AIRBAG

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least ten (10) inches between an occupant’s chest and the air bag module.

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The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position.

Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or

Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Child seats should never be placed in the front seats, unless passenger air bag switch is turned off. See Passenger air bag deactivate switch.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts.

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The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns, abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again