4Wd System Indicator Lights; Using The Electronic Shift 4Wd System; Positions Of The Electronic Shift System; Shifting From 2Wd (2Wd High) To 4X4 High (4Wd High) - Ford 2001 Ranger Owner's Manual

4WD system indicator lights

The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following
conditions. If these lights illuminate when driving in 2WD, contact your
Ford dealer as soon as possible.
• 4WD HIGH-momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4H
(4WD High) is engaged.
• 4WD LOW–momentarily
illuminates when the vehicle is
started. Illuminates when 4L
(4WD Low) is engaged.
Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped)

Positions of the electronic shift system

2WD (2WD High) – Power to rear axle only.
4X4 HIGH (4WD High) – Power delivered to front and rear axles for
increased traction.
4X4 LOW (4WD Low) – Power to front and rear axles at low speeds.

Shifting from 2WD (2WD high) to 4X4 HIGH (4WD high)

Move the 4WD control to the 4X4
HIGH position.
• At temperatures below 0°C
(32°F), shifts from 2WD to 4X4
HIGH should not be performed
above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Do not shift into 4X4 HIGH with
the rear wheels slipping.
Driving
4WD
LOW
4X4
4X4
HIGH
2WD LOW
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