Ford Ranger 2008 Owner's Manual page 94

RANGER_F8M1-10-08I_Edition1 Page94
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Driving Your Ford
Starting and Driving
NOTE
When the RFW LOCK indicator light
does not illuminate after shifting the
transfer shift lever to 4H or 4L, the
indicator will illuminate after the
vehicle has moved a short distance.
To allow shifting from 4×2 to 4×4 while
driving, the front wheels remain engaged
to the drive assembly even after switching
from 4×4 to 4×2.
When you do not need to shift to 4×4
while driving, or you want to save on fuel
consumption, press the RFW switch to
disengage the front wheels from the drive
assembly. This will allow the front wheels
to rotate freely without assistance from
the drive assembly.
NOTE
If the front wheels are engaged to the
drive assembly during 4×2, drivetrain
resistance will be greater, fuel
consumption will increase, and noise
will be generated.
The indicator light turns off when the
front wheels are disengaged from the
drive assembly.
When the RFW LOCK indicator light is
off, you have to stop to switch from 4×2
to 4×4.
The RFW LOCK indicator light flashes if
you exceed 100 km/h (62 mph) while in
4×4 or RFW-LOCK.
When the indicator light flashes, decrease
the speed and change to RFW-FREE.
Refer to Shifting Between 4×2/4×4 (page
5-17).
5-16
Form No.F8M1-10-08I
Black plate (94,1)
CAUTION
Do not continue driving in 4×4 or
RFW-LOCK when the RFW LOCK
indicator light is flashing because you
could damage powertrain parts.
qRemote Free-Wheel (RFW) Switch
The RFW switch automatically
disengages the front wheels from the drive
assembly when pressed.
When you don't need to shift to 4×4 while
driving, or you want to save on fuel
consumption, press the RFW switch to
disengage the front wheels from the drive
assembly. This will allow the front wheels
to rotate freely without assistance from
the drive assembly.
NOTE
If the front wheels are engaged to the
drive assembly during 4×2, drivetrain
resistance will be greater, fuel
consumption will increase, and noise
will be generated.