Ford RANGER 2016 Owner's Manual page 142

Shift between 2H and 4H can be done with
the vehicle moving up to 110 km/h
(68 mph), but only with the accelerator
pedal released. During the shift the
indicator lamp will flash.
Shifting Between 2H and 4L
Note: Shift to 4L will deactivate Engine
Traction Control and Trailer Stability Control
but Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist
and Brake Traction Control remain active.
Note: Shift to 2H will reactivate all the
stability control (ESP) functions.
1. Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do
so.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
3. Move the transmission selector lever
to neutral (N) (automatic
transmission).
4. Turn the transfer shift switch from 2H
to 4L or 4L to 2H.
During the shift the indicator lamp will
flash. If it continues to flash, check meeting
the above conditions.
Shifting Between 4H and 4L
Note: Shift to 4L will deactivate Engine
Traction Control and Trailer Stability Control
but Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist
and Brake Traction Control remain active.
1. Stop the vehicle when it is safe to do
so.
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
3. Move the transmission selector lever
to neutral (N) (automatic
transmission).
4. Turn the transfer shift switch from 4H
to 4L or 4L to 4H.
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 02-05-2016 Vehicles Built Up To: 04-09-2016, EB3B-19G219-AKC enGBR, First Printing
Four-Wheel Drive
During the shift the indicator lamp will
flash. If it continues to flash, check meeting
the above conditions.
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-wheel drive vehicles are suitable for
driving on sand, snow, mud and rough
roads and have operating characteristics
that are somewhat different from
conventional vehicles, both on and off the
freeway.
When driving at slow speeds off road under
high load conditions, use a low gear when
possible. Low gear operation will maximize
the engine and transmission cooling
capability.
Basic Operating Principles
When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel,
snow or ice proceed with care.
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed has been reduced
ease your vehicle back onto the road. Do
not turn the steering wheel sharply while
returning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of
the road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You may lose control
if you do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.
It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the road which
could cause your vehicle to slide sideways
out of control or roll over. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
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