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Check Engine Lamp
Illuminates briefly to ensure the
system is functional. If the light
turns solid or blinks after the
engine is started, one of the
With power tuned to its size and handling,
engine's emission control systems
may be malfunctioning. Drive your vehicle
in a moderate fashion (avoiding heavy
your Ford Ranger is like sheer adrenaline
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
cast in sheet metal, promising you a
Always Tightly Secure Your Fuel Cap
Turn the fuel cap to the right 1/8 turn until it
smooth ride on every rugged road. In
clicks. If your "CHECK FUEL CAP" light on
the instrument panel illuminates, remove and
order to help you fully appreciate the
retighten the fuel cap. It may take up to five
starts to reset the light.
countless features of your new Ranger, we
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ABS Warning Lamp
Illuminates momentarily when
the ignition is turned to the
invite you to explore this easy-to-use Quick
START
position. In an emergency,
apply continuous force on the
Reference Guide. Using the image of the instrument
brake to prevent wheel lock when
braking on slippery surfaces –
your brakes.
Any pulsation or noise you
panel located in the center of the guide, locate the
may feel or hear is normal.
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Hazard Flasher Control
feature you would like to learn more about. Each
The hazard flasher control is located on
the top of the steering column. Press to
numbered feature is briefly described to the left of
activate all hazard flashers simultaneously
in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle
breakdown, approaching danger, etc.
the instrument panel image. For more information,
Press the control again to turn the flashers off.
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Gearshift/Overdrive Control
please consult your Owner's Guide. You can also
equipped)
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the
get additional information by visiting Ford online at
best fuel economy. Only deactivate (O/D
OFF) overdrive when: driving with a heavy
load, towing a trailer up or down steep hills,
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or when additional engine braking is desired.
To deactivate, press the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift lever.
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Single CD Radio
(if equipped)
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Premium Dual-Media Radio
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Electronic Four-Wheel Drive (4X4)
(if
Control
equipped)
(if equipped)
Please see reverse side for more details.
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In 2WD, power is supplied to the rear
Auxiliary Power Point
axle only. In 4X4 High, power is supplied to
This electrical outlet should be used in place
both the front and rear axles for increased
of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical
traction. 4X4 Low supplies power to both
accessories. Do not hang any type of
the front and rear axles, but at low speeds.
accessory or accessory bracket from the plug.
To shift from 2WD into 4X4 High, turn the
Improper use of the power outlet may cause
control to the 4X4 High position as long as
damage not covered by your warranty.
the rear wheels are NOT slipping. To shift
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from 4X4 High back into 2WD, turn the con-
Foglamp Control
(if equipped)
trol to the 2WD position at any
Press to activate the foglamps
forward speed.
during headlamp operation.
To shift from 2WD into 4X4 Low, 4X4 Low
The foglamp indicator light will
back into 2WD, or to shift between 4X4
illuminate. Press the control again to
High and 4X4 Low: Bring the vehicle to a
deactivate the foglamps. The foglamps
stop, and then depress the brake. Place
will not operate when the high beams
the gearshift in N (Neutral) or depress the
are activated.
clutch, and then turn the control to the
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ON
or
desired position.
Climate Control System
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Please see reverse side for more details.
Speed Control
(if
10
equipped)
Passenger Air Bag
do not pump
To operate, the speed control
ON/OFF Switch
must be ON and the vehicle's
To turn the passenger air
speed must be at or above
bag off, insert the ignition
48 km/h (30 mph). To set a
key, turn the switch to the
speed, press SET ACC. To set a
OFF position and hold in
higher speed, press SET ACC
the OFF position while
again. To set a lower speed, press
removing the key. The OFF light will illuminate
COAST. Pressing RSM will return to
momentarily to indicate the deactivation of the
a previously
passenger air bag when the ignition is turned
set speed. To turn the speed
to ON.
control off, press the OFF button
To turn the passenger air bag back on, insert
or turn off the vehicle's ignition, or depress
(if
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the ignition key and turn the switch to the ON
the brake pedal to disen-
position. When the ignition is turned to ON,
gage.
the OFF light will briefly illuminate to indicate
Hood Release
that the passenger air bag is operational.
Inside the vehicle, pull the
The passenger air bag should always be ON,
hood release handle located
unless the passenger meets the deactivation
under the bottom of the
criteria set forth by the National Highway
instrument panel near the steering column.
Traffic Safety Administration. Please consult
Next, release the auxiliary latch located
your Owner's Guide before deactivating the
under the front center of the hood. Lift the
passenger air bag on/off switch.
hood and secure it with the prop rod.
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Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
Check
(if
1
Engine
ABS
equipped)
2
Lamp
Warning
The tilt steering wheel lever is located to
Lamp
the left of the steering column underneath
the turn signal. Pull the lever toward you to
move the steering wheel up or down. Hold
the control while adjusting the wheel to the
desired position, then release the control to
lock the steering wheel in position.
Warning: Never adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is moving.
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Turn
Signal
and
Wiper/Washer Control
Rotate the windshield wiper control to the
desired interval, low- or high-speed posi-
tion. When in the
intermittent position, rotate the control
upward for fast intervals and downward
for slow intervals. Push the control on the
end of the stalk briefly for a single wipe
(no wash). Push and hold for three wipes
with a wash. Push and hold for a longer
wash cycle (up to ten seconds).
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For extended wiper blade
quality,
occasional cleaning of the
wiper
blades is required.
Headlamp and
Panel Dimmer Control
Rotate clockwise to the
first position to turn on the parking
Headlamp
lamps. Rotate to the second posi-
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and Panel
tion to also turn on the head-
Dimmer
lamps.
Control
Use the instrument panel dimmer control,
Turn Signal and
which is located to the right of the head-
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Wiper/Washer
lamp control,
Control
to adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel during
Tilt Steering
headlamp and parking lamp
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Wheel Lever
operation. Rotate up to brighten and
(if equipped)
Hazard
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Flasher
Gearshift/
Auxiliary
Control
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5
7
Audio
Overdrive
Power
Systems
Control
Point
6
(if equipped)
Passenger
10
Climate
Air Bag
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Control
On/Off Switch
System
Electronic
Foglamp
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Four-Wheel
Control
Speed
Drive (4X4)
(if equipped)
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Hood
Control
Control
1
Release
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
ADDITIONAL FEA-
ADDITIONAL FEA-
Remote Entry System
Door Controls
(if equipped)
UNLOCK
– Press
A
this control once
to unlock the
driver's door, and
twice to unlock all
C
of the doors. The
interior lamps will
B
then illuminate.
LOCK
– Press this control once to
lock all of the doors. Pressing the
control a second time will chirp
D
the horn and flash the lights to con-
firm that all doors are closed and
locked.
A
Power Side View Mirrors
(if equipped)
–
ALARM
– Press this control to
Move the selector control to the left to
activate the alarm. Press the
adjust the left mirror, or to the right to
control again to deactivate. The
adjust the right mirror. Next, move the
alarm will only operate when the
mirror control in the direction you wish to
ignition is in the LOCK position.
tilt the mirror. Return the selector control
The interior lights will turn on when the
to the center position to lock the mirrors
remote is used to unlock the doors or sound
in place.
the personal alarm. The interior lights will
B
One Touch Down
(if equipped)
– This
turn off if the ignition switch is turned
feature allows you to fully open the
to the RUN or ACC position, or after 25 sec-
driver's window when you press AUTO
onds of illumination. The dome lamp control
completely down and then release
(if equipped) must not be set to
quickly. Depress again to stop
the OFF position for the illuminated entry
window operation.
system to operate.
C
Power Windows
– Press
(if equipped)
The optional power door lock disable
the top portion of the rocker switch to
feature helps protect your vehicle from
close the window. Press the bottom
unauthorized entry. Please refer to your
portion to open.
Owner's Guide for complete details on
activating/deactivating the power door
D
Power Door Locks
– Press
(if equipped)
lock disable feature.
the top of the control to unlock all of the
doors and the bottom to lock all of the
Rear Doors
(if equipped)
doors. The optional power door lock
Make sure your rear doors are
disable feature helps protect your vehi-
properly latched. The rear doors
cle from unauthorized entry. Please
of the Ranger four door must be
refer to your Owner's Guide for
securely closed before closing the
complete details on activating/
front doors.
deactivating this feature.
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