1996 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 75

The main controls for the climate control system, lights, lamps, clock, and radio are on the instrument panel. NOTE: Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss (shine) of the upper part of the instrument panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. The Climate Control Systems Your vehicle is equipped with a control assembly designed to handle either a combination A/C-Heater System or a Heater-Only System. Instrument Panel Registers There are four registers in the instrument panel. Each of these registers contains a louver assembly which can be manually adjusted to direct airflow up, down, left and right. An illustration of the register locations follows. Instrument panel registers Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air Conditioning) The control for your air conditioning and heater system is located at the center of the instrument panel below the radio and will operate only when the ignition key is turned to the ON position. Your air conditioner and heater will heat and/or cool your vehicle interior depending on the function position 74