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Question posted by MiSPRT on August 1st, 2014

Why Does A 96 Ranger Over Drive Not Work Unless Head Lights Are On

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9 ... Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ... Index ...Service Station Information ... Starting Your Ranger ...41 Warning Lights and Gauges ...53 Instrument Panel Controls ...73 Steering Column Controls ...87 Features ...99 Electronic Sound Systems Driving Your Ranger ...127 155 219 241 247 251 257 337 349 372 ...

Owner's Manual - Page 47

... your engine: 1. Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Starting Your Ranger Before you turn the key. 4. If you have difficulty in the Index for more details...NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting . 3. Turn the ignition key to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. DO NOT use the accelerator while the vehicle is fully set, push..., make sure that they work.

Owner's Manual - Page 57

..., or that the brakes may not be checked by your vehicle. RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . Have the brakes checked immediately. Some of the lights listed are on the mechanical cluster. If the fluid level is low in the master...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

...you want to the previous set at 60 mph (96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5 times your vehicle speed will increase your light truck can be canceled. Turning the Speed Control Off... mph (1.6 km/h) for each time you turn the vehicle ignition off. You may significantly drop speed when driving uphill, especially with the SET ACCEL switch, or returned to 14 mph (15 - 25 km/h) the automatic...

Owner's Manual - Page 155

...speed. If this condition persists, damage to further raise vehicle performance and fuel economy. Driving Your Ranger Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on which is flashing, contact your vehicle has. s...make up for the best performance and fuel economy. The Overdrive Off Indicator Light (O/D OFF), which type of the clutch may notice that the transmission will ...

Owner's Manual - Page 157

... key. 3. This feature prevents you from shifting from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. Driving Your Ranger Once you cannot shift from P (Park) unless you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate procedure described above, it one position...

Owner's Manual - Page 159

... Overdrive operation resumes. Upshifts from start -up . The Transmission Control Indicator Light will occur after the vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. 159 Selection of... 2 (Second) or j (Overdrive). This position provides 2 (Second) gear operation only. Driving Your Ranger Transmission control switch (located on the end of 1 (Low) gear provides only low gear operation...

Owner's Manual - Page 169

... in the FREE position. 169 Move the transfer case shift lever straight back to 2H) may take place at any speed. Driving Your Ranger 4WD system indicator lights A 4WD light and a 4WD LOW light are lit. To shift from 2H to 4H: Stop the vehicle and engage the manual locking hubs by turning both hubs...

Owner's Manual - Page 173

Driving Your Ranger At extremely low temperatures, it may be done at any speed. This is the front drivetrain coming up to 4WD while the vehicle is driven forward in two-wheel drive for ...wheel drive. 173 The initial shift from two-wheel drive to 4WD. To shift from two wheel drive to 4WD with the hubs locked increases fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. the 4WD light on ...

Owner's Manual - Page 175

When using four-wheel drive, maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in 4WD LOW may stall. Map out your vehicle slowly, while applying light pressure on the brake ...and they must be improved by moving your route beforehand. Driving Your Ranger s Manual locking hubs must be in LOCK position before driving. Drive cautiously to keep all four tires on the most solid area...

Owner's Manual - Page 177

RWARNING Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are NOT designed for pad wear. One hydraulic circuit supplies fluid to the ... while "backing up of off -road conditions. The brake light in the instrument cluster will light for low brake fluid in these vehicles. Driving Your Ranger All utility-type and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles have special design and equipment features to make them higher...

Owner's Manual - Page 179

...hear some noise from the engine compartment. Driving Your Ranger Four Wheel Anti-lock Brake System Your ...vehicle may be equipped with poor road conditions could cause you to lose steering control of your vehicle. This "pumping action" is normal. 179 Using anti-lock brakes The operation of a vehicle with a computer that the 4WABS system is working...

Owner's Manual - Page 180

... . NOTE: It is disabled. This is normal. NOTE: After starting the vehicle and upon initial drive-off, the driver may interfere with the Anti-lock System. Normal braking is not affected unless the brake warning light is switched on the instrument cluster will come on and stay on indicating that when the ABS...

Owner's Manual - Page 181

...operation to properly seat new brake linings and pads. 181 Occasional brake squeal during light to the suspension spring rates and/or vehicle ride height may indicate the rear ...brakes. To do not grip well, it may be necessary to repeat this procedure four or five times. Driving Your Ranger If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal is "Low." If pull occurs during the first 500 miles...

Owner's Manual - Page 184

... foot while you become accustomed to stop your previous vehicle. They may drive and handle differently from the parking brake pedal after it is fully released, but you can cause a vehicle to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. Use care until you pull...

Owner's Manual - Page 185

... engine speed and thus road speed in Bad Weather Slippery roads Drive cautiously on wet or snowy roads: s Do not quickly move the steering wheel unless necessary. s Drive slower than you normally would. If this does not work, try to stop. 185 Driving Your Ranger Wheel Spin s Extreme acceleration can cause the rear wheels to gain...

Owner's Manual - Page 187

Driving Your Ranger RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as usual. This helps to drive away. NOTE: If the transmission and transfer case is suspected or repair required. Do not drive through high water, drive slowly. NOTE: All rear axle lube quantities must drive through flooded areas unless... you drive through ... changed unless a leak...

Owner's Manual - Page 197

... towing vehicle. 197 The vehicle must not exceed the GVWR and GAWR specified on light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles are rated at 10% lower load carrying capacity due to... to indicate the combined maximum loaded weight that the vehicle is permitted to tow. Driving Your Ranger Passenger car type tires when installed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. GCWR (Gross...

Owner's Manual - Page 268

...sold with the recommended octane rating knocks heavily under all driving conditions or knocks lightly driving at your vehicle. Servicing Your Ranger Choosing the Right Fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL in your... the wrong fuel. Your warranty may not apply if your vehicle sometimes knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or when you may detect misfueling. Typical octane rating label ...

Owner's Manual - Page 357

... ...Head restraints ...High beams ...indicator light...operation ...Hitch ...Hood latch location ...lubrication specifications . Horn ...Hoses, checking ...90 ...317 317 . 82 . 82 . 88 . 88 317 . 80 . 67 112 . 88 . 67 80, 88 . 213 . 260 . 331 . 260 . 258 . . 92 . 282 359 release lever ...working under the hood . Index GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) calculating ...definition ...driving...