Principle Of Operation; Hints On Driving With Anti-Lock; Brakes; Parking Brake - Ford Ranger Owner's 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.
Brake override
In the event that the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, applying
steady and firm pressure to the brake
pedal will both slow the vehicle and reduce
engine power.
If you experience this condition:
1. Apply the brakes and bring your vehicle
to a safe stop.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Select park (automatic transmission
only).
4. Apply the parking brake.
Inspect the accelerator pedal for any
interferences. If none are found and the
condition persists, have your vehicle towed
to a dealer.

Brakes

HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note: When the system is operating, the
brake pedal will pulse and may travel
further. Maintain pressure on the brake
pedal. You may also hear a noise from the
system. This is normal.
The ABS will not eliminate the risks 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.

PARKING BRAKE

Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should always be left
with the selector lever in position P
(Park).
• Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
• Pull the parking brake lever up smartly
to its fullest extent.
• Do not press the release button while
pulling the lever up.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing uphill, select first gear or P
(Park) and turn the steering wheel
away from the kerb.
• If your vehicle is parked on a hill and
facing downhill, select reverse gear or
P (Park) and turn the steering wheel
towards the kerb.
To release the parking brake, press the
brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up slightly,
depress the release button and push the
lever down.
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