Ford Ranger 2008 Owner's Manual page 96

RANGER_F8M1-10-08I_Edition1 Page96
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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
4H to/from 4L
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe area away
from traffic.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Shift the transfer shift lever from 4H to
4L (or from 4L to 4H).
CAUTION
Shifting the transfer shift lever from 4H
to 4L (or from 4L to 4H) while driving
could damage the drive assembly.
4H to 2H
Shift the transfer shift lever to 2H. You
can make the shift while driving.
When changing frequently to 4×4:
Leave the RFW LOCK indicator light on.
NOTE
When driving with the RFW LOCK
indicator light on, drivetrain resistance
will be greater, fuel consumption will
increase, and noise will be generated.
When 4×4 is not required for a long
period or when using 4×2 to conserve
fuel consumption:
Press the RFW switch to disengage the
front wheels from the drive assembly. The
RFW LOCK indicator light will go off.
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qOff-Road Driving
You can drive your vehicle on paved or
unpaved roads, select the 4×4 mode that
matches the driving condition.
WARNING
Raise the seatback and adjust the seat
to a position where you have good
control of the steering wheel and
pedals even when vehicle bounces and
rocks:
During off-road driving, sitting in a
position which does not allow proper
reach to the steering wheel and pedals
is dangerous. A sitting position that
may be comfortable for normal driving
may not be appropriate for off-road
driving because the vehicle bounces
and rolls during off-road driving.
Vehicle control could be lost resulting
in an accident.
Always hold the steering wheel's grip
area and place the thumbs on the
outside of the steering wheel:
Holding the steering wheel in areas
other than the grip or placing fingers
in the spokes is dangerous. When
driving on uneven road surfaces, the
steering wheel could jerk and injure
hands or fingers.
Dry the brakes by driving very slowly
and applying the brakes lightly until
brake performance is normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.
Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious
accident. Light braking will indicate
whether the brakes have been affected.