Ford Ranger Raptor 2018 Supplement Manual page 17

2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).
3. Turn the transfer shift switch from 2H
to 4L or 4L to 2H.
During the shift the indicator lamp will
flash. If it continues to flash, check meeting
the above conditions.
Shifting Between 4H and 4L
Note: Shift to 4L will deactivate Engine
Traction Control and Trailer Stability Control
but Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist
and Brake Traction Control remain active.
1. Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do
so.
2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).
3. Turn the transfer shift switch from 4H
to 4L or 4L to 4H.
During the shift the indicator lamp will
flash. If it continues to flash, check meeting
the above conditions.
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-wheel drive vehicles are suitable for
driving on sand, snow, mud and rough
roads and have operating characteristics
that are somewhat different from
conventional vehicles, both on and off the
freeway.
When driving at slow speeds off road under
high load conditions, use a low gear when
possible. Low gear operation will maximize
the engine and transmission cooling
capability.
Basic Operating Principles
When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel,
snow or ice proceed with care.
Ranger Raptor (TKD) Raptor, Vehicles Built From: 21-05-2018, JB3B 19A285 CKA enPHI, Edition date: 201804, First-Printing
Four-Wheel Drive
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed has been reduced
ease your vehicle back onto the road. Do
not turn the steering wheel sharply while
returning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of
the road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You may lose control
if you do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the road which
could cause your vehicle to slide sideways
out of control or roll over. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid over-driving your
vehicle (i.e. turn the steering wheel only as
rapidly and as far as required to avoid the
emergency). Excessive steering can result
in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth
pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration and braking. This could result
in an increased risk of vehicle roll over, loss
of vehicle control and personal injury. Use
all available road surface to bring your
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e. from concrete to
gravel) there will be a change in the way
your vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e.
steering, acceleration or braking).
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