Table Of Contents - Ford 2011 Ranger Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety And Environment Protection4
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Introduction4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Special Instructions6
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles6
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow6
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance7
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use9
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Check Fuel Cap13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Low Tire Pressure Warning14
Charging System14
Advancetrac/Traction Control15
Low Fuel15
Door Ajar15
Overdrive Off (If Equipped)15
Anti-Theft System16
Speed Control (If Equipped)16
Turn Signal16
Door Ajar Warning Chime16
Speedometer17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge17
Odometer17
Trip Odometer18
Tachometer18
Fuel Gauge18
Entertainment Systems19
Audio Systems19
Am/Fm Stereo (If Equipped)19
Seek19
Am/Fm20
Memory Preset Buttons20
Power/Volume20
Clk (Clock)20
Am/Fm Stereo Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible System (If Equipped)21
Cd Eject21
Mute22
Satellite Radio Menu (If Equipped)22
Sategory22
Save Song22
Delete All Songs23
Enable Alerts/Disable Alerts23
Autoset23
Balance23
Flat File/Directory Mode24
Normal/Track Title/File Name24
Tune24
Repeat24
Seek/Track25
Text/Scan25
Aux25
On/Off/Volume26
Cd Slot26
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)-(If Equipped)26
Required Equipment27
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack27
Troubleshooting27
General Audio Information28
Radio Frequencies28
Radio Reception Factors28
Cd/Cd Player Care28
Operating Your Audio System With Mp3-Formatted Discs30
Changing Between Flat File Mode And Directory Mode30
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure30
Sample Mp3 Structure31
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)32
Satellite Radio Channels32
Satellite Radio Reception Factors32
Sirius Satellite Radio Service32
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)33
Climate Controls35
Heater Only System (If Equipped)35
Operating Tips35
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System (If Equipped)36
Max A/C36
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather37
Lights38
Headlamp Control38
Fog Lamp Control (If Equipped)38
High Beams38
Flash-To-Pass39
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)39
Panel Dimmer Control39
Aiming The Headlamps40
Headlamp Aim Adjustment40
Turn Signal Control42
Interior Lamps42
Bulb Replacement42
Lamp Assembly Condensation42
Using The Right Bulbs43
Replacing Interior Bulbs43
Replacing Exterior Bulbs43
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs/Front Park Bulbs/Turn Signal Bulbs44
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs45
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs46
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)47
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb47
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs47
Driver Controls48
Multi-Function Lever48
Windshield Wiper48
Windshield Washer48
Tilt Steering Wheel (If Equipped)49
Center Console (If Equipped)49
Steering Wheel Adjustment49
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)50
Power Windows (If Equipped)50
One-Touch Down51
Interior Mirror51
Exterior Mirrors51
Power Side View Mirrors (If Equipped)51
Fold-Away Mirrors52
Using Speed Control52
Setting Speed Control52
Disengaging Speed Control53
Resuming A Set Speed53
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control53
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control53
Positive Retention Floor Mat (If Equipped)54
Bedrails (If Equipped)54
Locks And Security55
Keys55
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)55
Remote Entry System (If Equipped)55
Unlocking The Doors56
Locking The Doors56
Car Finder56
Sounding A Panic Alarm56
Replacing The Battery57
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters57
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters58
Illuminated Entry58
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System (If Equipped)59
Anti-Theft Indicator60
Replacement Keys60
Programming Spare Keys60
Tips60
Seating And Safety Restraints62
Front Seating62
Adjustable Head Restraints62
The Adjustable Head Restraints Consist Of62
To Adjust The Head Restraint, Do The Following63
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint, Do The Following64
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint, Do The Following64
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat65
60/40 Seat (If Equipped)66
Passenger Side Rear Access67
Rear Seats67
Center Facing Jump Seat (2–Door Supercab) (If Equipped)67
Center Facing Jump Seat (4–Door Supercab) (If Equipped)67
Safety Restraints68
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?68
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints69
Front Crash Severity Sensor69
Driver's Seat Position Sensor69
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors70
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners70
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors70
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational71
Safety Restraints Precautions71
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts72
Restraint Of Pregnant Women73
Adjusting The Front Center Seat And Rear Center Facing Jump Seat Lap Belts (If Equipped)73
Safety Belt Locking Modes74
Vehicle Sensitive Mode74
Automatic Locking Mode74
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode75
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode75
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode75
Energy Management Feature76
Safety Belt Pretensioner76
Safety Belt Extension Assembly77
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment77
Regular Cab And 4–Door Super Cab77
2–Door Supercab77
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime78
Conditions Of Operation78
Belt-Minder78
One-Time Disable81
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature81
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)82
Important Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) Precautions83
Children And Airbags85
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?86
Front Passenger Sensing System87
Determining If The System Is Operational90
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System91
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?91
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles (Including Pretensioners)93
Safety Restraints For Children94
Important Child Restraint Precautions94
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children95
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children96
Transporting Children97
Safety Seats For Children98
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats98
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts98
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Lap Belt Seating Positions102
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch (Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children) Attachments102
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps103
Center Seating Location105
Child Booster Seats106
When Children Should Use Booster Seats106
Types Of Booster Seats107
Backless Booster Seats107
High Back Booster Seats108
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts109
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance109
Tires, Wheels And Loading111
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners111
Vehicle Characteristics111
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)111
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles112
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading113
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades113
Treadwear113
Traction Aa A B C114
Temperature A B C114
Glossary Of Tire Terminology114
Inflating Your Tires115
Tire Inflation115
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Is the Tire Manufacturer's116
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)117
Tire Care117
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems117
Tire Wear118
Damage118
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)119
Tire Replacement Requirements119
Safety Practices120
Highway Hazards121
Tire And Wheel Alignment121
Tire Rotation121
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall122
Information on "P" Type Tires123
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires126
Information on "T" Type Tires127
Location Of The Tire Label127
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)128
Changing Tires With Tpms129
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)129
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed130
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly130
When Inflating Your Tires131
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure131
Snow Tires And Chains132
Vehicle Loading–With And Without A Trailer132
Base Curb Weight133
Vehicle Curb Weight133
Payload133
Cargo Weight134
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)134
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)135
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)135
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)135
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)137
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)137
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight137
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight137
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit138
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pick-Up Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles139
Trailer Towing139
Regular Cab140
Supercab 4X2141
Supercab 4X2 Sport143
Supercab 4X4144
Trailer Tow Connector145
Preparing To Tow145
Hitches146
Using A Step Bumper (If Equipped)146
Safety Chains146
Trailer Brakes146
Trailer Lamps147
Driving While You Tow147
Servicing After Towing147
Trailer Towing Tips147
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat148
Recreational Towing148
Vehicles Equipped With A Manual Transmission149
2Wd Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transmissions149
4Wd Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Transmission And Electronic Shift Transfer Case (Neutral Tow Kit Accessory)149
Camper Bodies149
Driving150
Positions Of The Ignition150
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle150
Starting150
Important Safety Precautions151
Starting The Engine152
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes153
Important Ventilating Information153
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)153
How To Use The Engine Block Heater155
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)155
Using Abs156
Abs Warning Lamp156
Parking Brake157
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System158
Traction Control System (Tcs)160
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)160
Roll Stability Control (Rsc )161
Switching Off Advancetrac With Rsc161
Advancetrac Features162
Steering163
Limited-Slip Axle (If Equipped)163
Preparing To Drive164
Brake-Shift Interlock164
Automatic Transmission Operation (If Equipped)166
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (If Equipped)166
P (Park)166
R (Reverse)166
D (Drive) With Overdrive167
D (Drive) Without Overdrive167
1 And 2 (First, Second)167
Forced Downshifts167
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow168
Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped)168
Using The Clutch168
Recommended Shift Speeds169
Upshifts When Accelerating (For Best Fuel Economy)169
Upshifts When Cruising (Recommended For Best Fuel Economy)169
Maximum Downshift Speeds169
Reverse170
Parking Your Vehicle170
Removing The Key170
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation (If Equipped)171
4Wd System Indicator Lights171
Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System171
Shifting Between 2H (2Wd High) And 4H (4Wd High)172
Shifting To/From 4L (4Wd Low)172
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles172
Basic Operating Principles173
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement173
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck173
Emergency Maneuvers174
4Wd Systems174
Normal Characteristics175
Sand175
Mud And Water175
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain176
Driving On Snow And Ice177
Maintenance And Modifications178
Driving Through Water178
Roadside Emergencies179
Getting Roadside Assistance179
Using Roadside Assistance179
Hazard Flasher Control180
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch180
Fuses And Relays181
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color182
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel182
The Fuses Are Coded As Follows183
Power Distribution Box185
2.3L Engine (If Equipped)186
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded As Follows186
4.0L Engines (If Equipped)189
Changing The Tires191
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information192
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle194
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools194
Removing The Spare Tire Or Spare Tire And Tether (If Equipped)194
If Equipped With A Tether, Perform The Following Additional Steps196
Tire Change Procedure196
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire199
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications200
Jump Starting201
Preparing Your Vehicle201
Connecting The Jumper Cables202
Removing The Jumper Cables203
Wrecker Towing204
Emergency Towing205
Customer Assistance206
Additional Assistance207
In California (U.s. Only)208
The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program (U.s. Only)209
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)210
Getting Assistance Outside The U.s. And Canada210
Obtaining a French Owner's Guide212
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)213
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)213
Cleaning214
Washing The Exterior214
Exterior Chrome214
Waxing215
Paint Chips215
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers215
2.3L I4 Engine216
4.0L V6 Engine217
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts217
Windows And Wiper Blades217
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens218
Interior219
Leather Seats (If Equipped, Except For The King Ranch Edition)219
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Edition Only (If Equipped)220
Scratches220
Conditioning220
Underbody221
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products221
Maintenance And Specifications222
Service Recommendations222
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle222
Working With The Engine Off222
Working With The Engine On223
Opening The Hood223
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment224
Windshield Washer Fluid226
Changing The Wiper Blades227
Checking The Engine Oil227
Adding Engine Oil229
Engine Oil Recommendations229
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil229
4.0L Engine230
Use Sae 5W-30 Engine Oil230
Battery231
Checking Engine Coolant233
50/50 Mixture Of Coolant And Water Provides The Following234
Adding Engine Coolant235
Recycled Engine Coolant238
Coolant Refill Capacity238
Severe Climates238
Fuel Filter239
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels239
Fuel Information239
Observe The Following Guidelines When Handling Automotive Fuel240
Refueling241
Fuel Filler Cap241
Choosing The Right Fuel242
Octane Recommendations243
Fuel Quality243
Cleaner Air243
Running Out Of Fuel244
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy244
Measuring Techniques244
Filling The Tank244
Calculating Fuel Economy245
Driving Style—Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits245
Habits246
Maintenance246
Conditions246
Emission Control System247
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)248
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing249
Power Steering Fluid250
Brake Fluid251
Clutch Fluid (If Equipped)251
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid252
Low Fluid Level253
High Fluid Level253
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)253
Transfer Case Fluid (If Equipped)254
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke255
Air Filter255
Vehicle Storage256
Removing Vehicle From Storage258
Motorcraft Part Numbers259
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities260
Engine Data265
Engine Drivebelt Routing265
2.3L I4 Engine With A/C265
2.3L I4 Engine Without A/C265
4.0L V6 Engine With A/C266
4.0L V6 Engine Without A/C266
Identifying Your Vehicle267
Safety Compliance Certification Label267
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)267
Transmission Code Designations268
Ford Custom Accessories For Your Vehicle269
Exterior Style269
Interior Style269
Lifestyle269
Peace Of Mind270
Ford Extended Service Plan271
Up To 500+ Covered Vehicle Components271
Rental Car Reimbursement271
Transferable Coverage271
Ford Esp Can Quickly Pay For Itself272
Avoid The Rising Cost Of Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle!272
Interest Free Finance Options Available272
Ford Esp Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)274
Scheduled Maintenance Guide275
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?275
Protecting Your Investment275
Oil, Fluids And Flushing276
Genuine Ford Parts And Service276
Which Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow?277
Owner Checks And Services277
Check Every Month278
Check Every Six Months278
Multi-Point Inspection278
Multi-Point Inspection-Recommended At Every Visit279
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log281
Maintenance Schedule Log285
Special Operating Conditions288
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier288
Extensive Idling And/Or Low-Speed Driving For Long Distances As In Heavy Commercial Use Such As Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car Or Livery289
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads290
Off-Road Operation291
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)291
Special Operating Condition Log292
Exceptions294
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance294
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance294
E–450 And F–450/550 Axle Maintenance294
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals295
Engine Air Filter & Cabin Air Filter Replacement295
Coolant Change Record295
Engine Coolant295
Engine Coolant Change Log296
Index297