Maintenance; General Information; Opening And Closing The Hood - Ford RANGER Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized repairers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. Authorized repairers are best
qualified to service your vehicle properly
and expertly, with a wide range of highly
specialized tools.
In addition to regular servicing, we
recommend that you carry out the
following checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off before
touching or attempting adjustment
of any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignition
system parts after you have switched
the ignition on or when the engine is
running. The system operates at high
voltage.
Keep your hands and clothing clear
of the engine cooling fan. Under
certain conditions, the fan may
continue to run for several minutes after
you have switched the engine off.
Make sure that you fit filler caps
securely after carrying out
maintenance checks.
Daily Checks
• Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
• Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 225).
• Brake fluid level. See Brake and
Clutch Fluid Check (page 227).

Maintenance

• Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 228).
• Tire pressures (when cold). See
Technical Specifications (page 253).
• Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 238).
Monthly Checks
• Engine coolant level (engine cold). See
Engine Coolant Check (page 226).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of lug nuts. See Technical
Specifications (page 253).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
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1. Pull the hood release lever. See At a
Glance (page 9).
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