Transporting The Vehicle - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of
vehicle B with the positive (+) terminal
of vehicle A (cable C).
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4. Connect the negative (-) terminal of
vehicle B to the ground connection of
vehicle A (cable D).
WARNINGS
Do not connect directly to the
negative (–) terminal of the flat
battery.
Make sure that the cables are clear
of any moving parts and fuel delivery
system parts.
To Start the Engine
1. Run the engine of vehicle B at a
moderately high speed.
2. Start the engine of vehicle A.
3. Run both vehicles for a minimum of
three minutes before disconnecting the
cables.
WARNING
Do not switch the headlamps on
when disconnecting the cables. The
peak voltage could blow the bulbs.
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Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE

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If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.