1996 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 257

NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Follow your community's standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call your local recycling center to find out about recycling automotive fluids. Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. Here are some general precautions for your safety: s If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts. Take appropriate precautions with long hair. s Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the engine running, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation. s Never get under a vehicle while it is supported only by a jack. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands. s Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the battery and all fuel-related parts. If you disconnect the battery, the engine must "relearn" its idle conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To find out how the engine does this, see Battery in this chapter. Working with the engine off: 1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. 258