FORD Ranger - Manual (Page 227)

Roadside Emergencies
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% * [RE15200(ALL)03/95] Preparing to Change the Tire
* [RE15250(ALL)12/91] NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the front or rear
jacking points, be sure to use only hoist adapters with
a wide contact surface.
* [RE15300(ALL)03/91] 1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. If you
have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If
you have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in
Reverse. Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are changing.
* [RE15335(ALL)12/91] NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.
* [RE15350(R )06/94] If you have a four-wheel drive vehicles with manual locking
hubs, put transfer case lever in 2H, 4H, or 4L.
* [RE15390(ALL)05/95] When one of the back wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off
the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel (both
directions) that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
[RE15400(ALL)05/95] RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be
seriously injured.
* [RE15440(R )05/95] RWARNING
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer
case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking
brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the
vehicle.
* [RE15550(ALL)03/95] 2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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Update:Wed May 1 13:53:18 1996