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Ford 2009 Ranger Owner's Manual

Ford 2009 Ranger Owner's Manual (275 pages)

Ford 2009 Ranger Automobile Owner's Manual

Brand: Ford | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.25 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction

4
Instrument Cluster

12
- Warning Lights and Chimes
  12
  - Service Engine Soon Light
    12
  - Check Fuel Cap Light
    13
  - Brake System Warning Light
    13
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Light
    13
  - Safety Belt Light
    14
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning
    14
  - Charging System Light
    14
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    14
  - Fog Lamps Light
    15
  - Door Ajar Light
    15
  - Overdrive off Light
    15
  - Anti-Theft System Light
    15
- Gauges
  16
  - High Beams Light
    16
  - Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
    16
  - Headlamps on Warning Chime
    16
  - Speedometer
    17
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    17
  - Odometer
    17
  - Trip Odometer
    17
  - Tachometer
    18
  - Fuel Gauge
    18
Entertainment Systems

19
Climate Controls

41
- Heater Only System
  41
- Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
  42
Lights

44
- Fog Lamp Control
  44
- Headlamp Control
  44
- High Beams
  44
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  45
- Flash to Pass
  45
- Panel Dimmer Control
  45
- Aiming the Headlamps
  46
- Bulb Replacement
  48
  - Interior Lights
    48
  - Lamp Assembly Condensation
    48
- Turn Signal Control
  48
Driver Controls

54
- Courtesy Wipe Feature
  54
- Windshield Washer
  54
- Windshield Wiper
  54
- Auxiliary Power Point - 12VDC
  55
- Center Console
  55
- Tilt Steering Wheel Adjustment
  55
- Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
  56
- Power Windows
  56
- Mirrors
  57
  - One Touch down
    57
  - Power Side View Mirrors
    57
  - Fold-Away Mirrors
    58
- Speed Control
  58
Locks and Security

63
Tires, Wheels and Loading

116
- 4WD and AWD Systems
  116
- Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
  116
- How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
  117
- Tire Information
  118
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    118
  - Temperature a B C
    119
  - Traction AA a B C
    119
  - Treadwear
    119
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    120
  - Inflating Your Tires
    121
  - Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
    121
  - Inspecting Your Tires
    123
  - Tire Care
    123
  - Tire Damage
    123
  - Tire Wear
    123
  - Tire Replacement Requirements
    124
  - U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    124
  - Highway Hazards
    126
  - Safety Practices
    126
  - Tire and Wheel Alignment
    127
  - Tire Rotation
    127
  - Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
    128
  - Information on “P” Type Tires
    128
  - Additional Info Contained on Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
    131
  - Information on “T” Type Tires
    132
  - Location of the Tire Label
    132
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  133
  - Changing Tires with TPMS
    134
  - Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    134
  - When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
    135
  - When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
    135
  - How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
    136
  - When Inflating Your Tires
    136
  - Snow Tires and Chains
    137
  - Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
    137
  - Base Curb Weight
    138
  - Payload
    138
  - Vehicle Curb Weight
    138
  - Cargo Weight
    139
  - GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
    139
  - GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
    140
  - GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
    140
  - GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
    140
  - GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
    141
  - GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
    141
  - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
    141
  - Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
    141
  - Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
    142
  - Special Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks/Utility-Type Vehicles
    143
- Trailer Towing
  143
  - Hitches
    148
  - Preparing to Tow
    148
  - Safety Chains
    148
  - Trailer Brakes
    148
  - Trailer Lamps
    149
  - Trailer Tow Connector
    149
  - Using a Step Bumper
    149
  - Driving While You Tow
    150
  - Launching or Retrieving a Boat
    151
  - Trailer Towing Tips
    151
- Recreational Towing
  152
  - 2WD Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions
    153
  - 4WD Vehicles with Electronic Shift Transfer Case
    153
Driving

154
- Starting
  154
  - Positions of the Ignition
    154
  - Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
    154
  - Important Safety Precautions
    155
  - Starting the Engine
    156
  - Engine Block Heater
    157
  - Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
    157
  - Important Ventilating Information
    157
- Brakes
  159
  - Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    159
  - Using ABS
    160
  - ABS Warning Lamp
    160
  - Parking Brake
    161
  - Steering
    162
  - Limited-Slip Axle
    162
  - Preparing to Drive
    162
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    163
  - Brake-Shift Interlock
    163
  - Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
    165
  - P (Park)
    165
  - R (Reverse)
    165
  - N (Neutral)
    165
  - D (Drive) with Overdrive
    166
  - D (Drive) Without Overdrive
    166
  - 2 (Second)/1 (First)
    166
  - Forced Downshifts
    166
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    167
  - Using the Clutch
    167
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    168
  - Reverse
    168
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    169
  - Removing the Key
    169
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
    169
  - Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
    170
  - 4WD System Indicator Lights
    170
  - Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
    171
  - 4H (4WD High)/4L (4WD Low)
    171
  - Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)
    171
  - Shifting To/From 4L (4WD Low)
    171
  - If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
    172
  - If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
    173
  - Emergency Maneuvers
    173
  - 4WD Systems
    174
  - Normal Characteristics
    174
  - Sand
    174
  - Mud and Water
    174
  - Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
    175
  - Driving on Snow and Ice
    177
  - Maintenance and Modifications
    177
  - Driving through Water
    178
Roadside Emergencies

179
- Getting Roadside Assistance
  179
- Hazard Flasher Control
  181
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
  181
- Fuses and Relays
  182
  - Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
    183
  - Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
    183
  - Fuses Codes Table
    184
  - Power Distribution Box
    186
  - High-Current Fuses Codes Table
    187
- Changing Tires
  192
  - Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
    193
  - Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
    195
  - Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
    195
  - Removing the Spare Tire
    196
  - Tire Change Procedure
    197
  - Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
    200
  - Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
    200
- Jump Starting
  201
  - Connecting the Jumper Cables
    202
  - Jump Starting Procedure
    204
  - Removing the Jumper Cables
    205
- Wrecker Towing
  207
- Emergency Towing
  208
Customer Assistance

209
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
  215
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
  215
Cleaning

216
- Washing the Exterior
  216
- Exterior Chrome Washing
  217
- Waxing
  217
- Paint Chips
  217
- Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
  218
- Engine Cleaning
  218
- Plastic Non-Painted Exterior Parts Cleaning
  219
- Windows and Wiper Blades
  220
- Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
  220
- Interior Cleaning
  221
- Leather Seats Cleaning
  221
- Underbody Cleaning
  222
Maintenance and Specifications

224
- Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
  224
- Service Recommendations
  224
- Working with the Engine off
  224
- Opening the Hood
  225
- Working with the Engine on
  225
- Engine Compartment Components View
  226
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  228
- Changing the Wiper Blades
  229
- Checking the Engine Oil
  229
- Adding Engine Oil
  232
- Engine Oil Recommendations
  232
- Battery Care
  234
- Checking Engine Coolant
  236
- Adding Engine Coolant
  238
- Coolant Refill Capacity
  240
- Recycled Engine Coolant
  240
- Severe Climates
  240
- Fuel Filter
  241
- Fuel Information
  241
  - Refueling
    243
  - Fuel Filler Cap
    244
  - Choosing the Right Fuel
    245
  - Octane Recommendations
    245
  - Fuel Quality
    246
  - Running out of Fuel
    246
  - Filling the Tank
    247
  - Fuel Measuring Techniques
    247
  - Good Fuel Economy
    247
  - Calculating Fuel Economy
    248
  - Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
    248
  - Emission Control System
    250
  - EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
    250
  - On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
    251
  - Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
    252
  - Power Steering Fluid
    253
  - Brake Fluid
    254
  - Clutch Fluid
    254
  - Transmission Fluid Check
    255
  - Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
    256
  - High Fluid Level
    256
  - Low Fluid Level
    256
  - Air Filter
    257
  - Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
    257
  - Transfer Case Fluid
    257
  - Motorcraft Part Numbers
    258
- Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
  259
- Engine Data
  263
  - Engine Drivebelt Routing
    263
  - Identifying Your Vehicle
    265
  - Safety Compliance Certification Label
    265
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    265
  - Transmission Code Designations
    266
Accessories

267
Index

269

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