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What Are The Benefits Of Manual Hubs On A 91 Ranger
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Owner's Manual - Page 43
... ACCESSORY position, you must push the key release button if your vehicle's manual transmission gearshift is mounted on your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio ...RWARNING LOCK does not lock the gearshift on console or floor-mounted manual transaxle gearshifts. Starting Your Ranger
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of your vehicle....
Owner's Manual - Page 45
If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever which allows you park on the upper right of gearshift ...). 2. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Put the gearshift in P (Park). 2. Turn the key to LOCK. 4. Starting Your Ranger
Removing the Key From the Ignition
Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will avoid "binding" or "loading" the park gear if you...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... and other accessories are turned
off when starting your vehicle, do the following:
1. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the
parking brake is fully set before you turn the key. (Remember, the ... gearshift into Neutral before you turn the key.
4. Starting Your Ranger
Before you have difficulty in turning the key, rotate the steering wheel slightly because it may be binding...
Owner's Manual - Page 155
s an Automatic Overdrive Transmission 4R44E/4R55E s a manual transmission
Automatic Transmission Operation (4R44E/4R55E)
The 4R44E ... and transmission temperature are electronically controlled four speed overdrive automatic transmissions with lockup torque converter. Driving Your Ranger
Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on which is located on the instrument cluster, may ...
Owner's Manual - Page 159
Driving Your Ranger
Transmission control switch (located on the end of 1 (Low) gear provides only low gear operation from 1 (Low) can be made by manually shifting to 2 (Second) or j (Overdrive). When to use 2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start -up on slippery roads or to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
Driving Your Ranger
Power Braking
Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle movement (such as holding down slowly ... to hold your right foot is fully depressed. Driving with your foot resting on the accelerator so that the vehicle accelerates.
Manual Transmission Operation
Using the Clutch
Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) position and your vehicle at the...
Owner's Manual - Page 166
... If the amount of the steering wheel seem to steer your vehicle. Steering Your Vehicle
Your Ranger may move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or with the transfer case in..., have the power steering system checked. RWARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the manual transmission in any severe impact such as striking large potholes, sliding into curbs on icy roads...
Owner's Manual - Page 169
...lit. To shift from 2H to 4H:
Stop the vehicle and engage the manual locking hubs by turning both hubs have been turned to the LOCK position, shifts between 2H and 4H (or 4H ...to the 4H position. Locking hub positions
NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle in 4H or 4L with the manual locking hubs in the instrument cluster.
Driving Your Ranger
4WD system indicator lights
A 4WD light...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... case gets stuck in the N position. To shift from 4H to 2H:
Move the transfer case shift lever forward to the front wheels until the manual locking hubs are disengaged. If while shifting between 4H and 4L:
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... lever to let the vehicle roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on manual transmission vehicles. If it is difficult to shift into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch...wear, decrease fuel economy, and make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for increased traction. Driving Your Ranger
With the transfer case in N (Neutral), the vehicle is free to the front and rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 173
... (3 meters) in two-wheel drive. To shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD with the hubs locked increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. This can cause some momentary clunk and...automatic locking hubs, operate the vehicle in two-wheel drive in the opposite direction for approximately 10 feet (3 meters) in two-wheel drive. 173 Operating in a straight line. Driving Your Ranger
At ...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
...minutes before repeating the release procedure.
Rotate the 4WD switch on vehicles with a manual transmission. Both the 4WD and 4WD LOW lights are necessary after operating
with a...with drive components in extremely cold temperatures, the automatic locking hubs may not release completely. Extended operation in 4WD with a manual transmission. s Do not use .
Driving Off Road with...
Owner's Manual - Page 175
... case in 4WD LOW may stall.
Once through water, determine the depth; Driving Your Ranger
s Manual locking hubs must be quite firm due to large total gear reduction.
Mud and Water
When driving ... on the ground, and they must have all four tires on the most solid area of the hubs (if possible) and proceed slowly. This condition is normal. Sand
When driving over sand, try the...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
... the parking brake. If you leave your vehicle unattended while it is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Never leave your vehicle. Driving Your Ranger
Parking brake
RWARNING When parking, do not take these precautions, your vehicle may move with either the automatic transmission in P (Park) or...
Owner's Manual - Page 187
.... Do not drive through flooded areas unless you must be checked and changed unless a leak is below the bottom of the wheel hubs. Shift in water. Driving Your Ranger
RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as your vehicle gets stuck (for more than...
Owner's Manual - Page 213
... kg). The step bumper has a Class I capability (2,000 lb/907 kg trailer weight and 200 lb/91 kg tongue weight).
213 Hitches
For towing trailers up to 2,000 lb (907 kg), use the right... equipment for the type of trailer you are acceptable if installed properly. Driving Your Ranger
Preparing to Tow
For your safety and for the good of your vehicle, use a weight carrying hitch...
Owner's Manual - Page 217
... the wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels as follows:
s Apply the brake pedal and hold. s For manual transmissions - apply the service brake and
shift into Park (P). s Shift an automatic transmission into N (Neutral)... is not in traffic for a short time. If your left foot. Driving Your Ranger
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point so the trailer wheels will clear...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
If you have a four-wheel drive vehicles with manual locking hubs, put transfer case lever in P (Park) or 1 (First). When one of the vehicle)...a wide contact surface.
1. Set the parking brake and block the wheel that you are changing. If you
have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in Reverse. To prevent the vehicle from moving when you have an automatic transmission, put the...
Owner's Manual - Page 237
... transmission gearshift in the neutral position. s Maximum distance is limited by towing equipment
manufacturer's recommendation, unlimited distance.
4 x 4 - Manual shift transfer case
s Release the parking brake. s Place the transfer case gearshift in 2H and the hubs are unlocked. s Ensure the transfer case is in the FREE position. s Maximum speed is 50 miles (80...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... is running.
259 Servicing Your Ranger
2. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission) and block the wheels....vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual transmission is in gear. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly. Block the wheels....
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