Washer Fluid Check; Draining The Fuel Filter Water Trap - Ford RANGER 2012 Owner's Manual

WASHER FLUID CHECK

When adding fluid, use a mixture of washer
fluid and water to help prevent freezing in
cold weather and improve the cleaning
capability. For information on fluid dilution,
refer to the product instructions. We
recommend that you only use high quality
washer fluid.
Note: The reservoir supplies the front and
rear washer systems.
DRAINING THE FUEL FILTER
WATER TRAP
WARNING
Do not dispose of diesel in household
refuse or the public sewage system.
Use your local authorized waste
disposal facilities.
Note: Only add fuel that meets the Ford
specification. See Fuel Quality (page 87).
Note: The in-tank pump will turn off
automatically after approximately 40
seconds.
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 01-12-2014, DB39-120609-JB enAUS, First Printing
Maintenance
E131831
For item location: See Under Hood
Overview (page 148). See Under Hood
Overview (page 152).
1. Switch the ignition off.
2. Connect and secure a suitable hose on
the filter drain plug.
3. Route the other end of the hose to the
suitable container.
4. Loosen the drain plug by approximately
1.5 turns.
5. Switch the ignition on to activate the
in-tank pump.
6. Allow the water to drain.
7. Switch the ignition off.
8. Tighten the drain plug and remove the
hose.
9. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Note: The water-in-fuel indicator lamp will
go out after approximately 2 seconds, with
the engine running.
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