Maintenance; General Information; Opening And Closing The Hood - Ford Ranger 2019 Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Switch the ignition off
and apply the parking brake.
WARNING: 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. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep your hands and
clothing clear of the engine cooling fan.
Make sure that you fit filler caps securely
after carrying out maintenance checks.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. 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.
Check Daily
• Exterior lamps.
• Interior lamps.
• Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
• Brake fluid level. See Brake Fluid
Check (page 250).
• Washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid
Check (page 251).
• Tire pressures. See Technical
Specifications (page 300).
• Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires
(page 269).
Ranger (TFG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201809, First-Printing

Maintenance

Check Monthly
• Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check
(page 247).
• Engine coolant level. See Engine
Coolant Check (page 249).
• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
• Air conditioning operation.
• Parking brake operation.
• Horn operation.
• Tightness of lug nuts.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
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1. Pull the hood release lever. See
Instrument Panel Overview (page
16).
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