Ford Ranger 2008 Owner's Manual page 101

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4H to 2H
Turn the transfer shift switch to 2H. You
can make the shift while driving.
When 4×4 is not required for a long
period or when using 4×2 to conserve
fuel consumption:
Turn the transfer shift switch to the 2H
position to disengage the front wheels
from the drive assembly. The 4×4
indicator light will turn off.
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.
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Starting and Driving
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
Avoid driving through standing
l
water. Even though the vehicle has
4×4, the internal components are not
completely protected from water
submersion. If driving through
standing water is unavoidable, pay
strict attention to the following:
When driving in relatively
l
shallow water, select 4H. When
water depth is likely to vary,
select 4L and keep vehicle speed
under 5 km/h (3 mph).
After driving in standing water,
l
bring your vehicle to an expert
repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer to have
the propeller shaft and other parts
greased and inspected.
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