The Climate Control Systems; Instrument Panel Registers; Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls (Manual Air Conditioning) - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

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
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