4Wd System Indicator Lights; Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System (If Equipped); Positions Of The Electronic Shift System - Ford 1998 Ranger Owner's Manual

Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for
cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these
vehicles.
4WD operation is not recommended on dry pavement. Doing so could
result in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear
and decreased fuel economy.

4WD system indicator lights

The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following
conditions. If these lights illuminate during normal driving, have your
vehicle serviced.
4WD HIGH – illuminates when
the ignition is turned on or when
4H (4WD High) is selected.
4WD LOW – illuminates when
the ignition is turned on and 4L
(4WD Low) is selected.

Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)

Positions of the electronic shift system

2WD (2WD High) – Power to rear axle only.
4X4 HIGH (4WD High) – Power delivered to front and rear axles for
increased traction.
4X4 LOW (4WD Low) – Power to front and rear axles at low speeds.
Driving
4WD
HIGH
4WD
LOW
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