Brakes; Principle Of Operation; Hints On Driving With Abs; Parking Brake - Ford Ranger Owner's Handbook Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced braking
efficiency. Dab the brake pedal when
driving from a car wash to remove the film
of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain full steering
and directional stability when you brake
heavily in an emergency, by preventing
the road wheels from locking.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brake
pedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintain
pressure on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangers
inherent when:
• you drive too close to the vehicle in
front of you.
• the vehicle is aquaplaning.
• you take corners too fast.
• the road surface is poor.

Brakes

PARKING BRAKE

Applying the parking brake
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Make sure that the parking brake is
applied before you release the lever.
Note: Do not turn the parking brake lever
when you apply the parking brake.
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever upwards
to its fullest extent.
Parking on a hill
If you have to park facing uphill, select first
gear and turn the front wheels away from
the kerb. If you have to park facing
downhill, select reverse gear and turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever upwards
slightly, turn the lever anti-clockwise
and push it downwards.
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