Owner's Manual
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...equipped with a Powertrain Control Module that you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: - Watch traffic carefully so that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. During the break-in period, you need... Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts ...
...equipped with a Powertrain Control Module that you drive your vehicle has new brake linings, you should take these steps: - Watch traffic carefully so that limits engine speeds with a cut-out mode to stop. - Begin braking well in advance. - Apply the brakes gradually. During the break-in period, you need... Breaking Your Vehicle In Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or break-in period during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) that Ford recommends. Also retighten to proper torque specifications at 500 miles/800 km after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts ...
Owner's Manual
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... if your vehicle's manual transmission gearshift is mounted on your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is available on the floor. A neutral tow feature is moved out of... unexpectedly and injure someone. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the ignition lock cylinder. LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. Starting Your Ranger Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle.
... if your vehicle's manual transmission gearshift is mounted on your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while the engine is not running. If the parking brake is not set and the gearshift is available on the floor. A neutral tow feature is moved out of... unexpectedly and injure someone. ACCESSORY allows some of the key in the ignition lock cylinder. LOCK locks the steering wheel and gearshift lever. Starting Your Ranger Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to protect your vehicle from theft. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to ON when you do not damage the starter. Never leave your steering wheel left or right until the key...move your vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the ignition. Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will not turn off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. RWARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the key in...
... to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to protect your vehicle from theft. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to ON when you do not damage the starter. Never leave your steering wheel left or right until the key...move your vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the ignition. Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime The buzzer or chime will not turn off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. RWARNING Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the key in...
Owner's Manual
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... in this chapter for more than a short period of the vehicle. See Starting Your Engine in your vehicle in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your...for details about when to people as well as animals. Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is latched in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of time...
... in this chapter for more than a short period of the vehicle. See Starting Your Engine in your vehicle in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). Fuel-Injected Engines When starting . Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your...for details about when to people as well as animals. Further, on the accelerator before or during starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is latched in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of time...
Owner's Manual
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... into Neutral before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is parked. 4. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting . 3. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the gearshift lever is ...and other accessories are turned off when starting your engine: 1. Allow the key to return to the ON position after the engine has started. Make sure all the way). Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Starting Your Ranger Before you start your vehicle, you should test ...
... into Neutral before you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is parked. 4. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting . 3. If you have a manual transmission, make sure that the gearshift lever is ...and other accessories are turned off when starting your engine: 1. Allow the key to return to the ON position after the engine has started. Make sure all the way). Before you start your vehicle, do the following: 1. Starting Your Ranger Before you start your vehicle, you should test ...
Owner's Manual
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... start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it. 3. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off... ignition key to the floor and hold the key in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 5. Press the accelerator all the way to the OFF position. 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start...
... start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to idle for more than five (5) seconds at a time. For a warm engine: s Do not hold it. 3. If the engine does not start within five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off... ignition key to the floor and hold the key in the START position for a few seconds after two attempts: 1. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 5. Press the accelerator all the way to the OFF position. 2. Turn the ignition key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you start...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you consistently start your vehicle in subzero...engine block heater (if your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Have the vehicle checked. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. Starting Your Ranger...
...vehicle coast slightly faster than 10 minutes. RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you consistently start your vehicle in subzero...engine block heater (if your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground cover. Have the vehicle checked. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which can produce very high temperatures in dry grass or other damage. Starting Your Ranger...
Owner's Manual
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...in at least three hours before you start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is triggered, you can start your vehicle. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off switch is a device intended to start your vehicle. Once... the shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle. 48 RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your vehicle has been involved...
...in at least three hours before you start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is triggered, you can start your vehicle. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off switch is a device intended to start your vehicle. Once... the shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start your vehicle. 48 RWARNING To prevent electrical shock, do not use your vehicle has been involved...
Owner's Manual
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... start your vehicle again. If you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle. Turn the key in the ignition to OFF. 2. Starting Your Ranger Fuel pump shut-off switch location RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your... engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department ...
... start your vehicle again. If you see or smell fuel, do not start your vehicle. Turn the key in the ignition to OFF. 2. Starting Your Ranger Fuel pump shut-off switch location RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your... engine cranks but does not start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. Have all the passengers get out of the vehicle and call the local fire department ...
Owner's Manual
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... kill you smell exhaust fumes. 50 RWARNING Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for fuel pump shut-off switch Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Reset button for...
... kill you smell exhaust fumes. 50 RWARNING Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for fuel pump shut-off switch Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in exhaust fumes. Reset button for...
Owner's Manual
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... speed to medium or high, the function control knob on any position except OFF and the temperature control knob on any desired position. If the engine is raised for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to medium or high with ... damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at a comfortable level. 51 Starting Your Ranger Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: s your vehicle is idling while you are stopped in outside air.
... speed to medium or high, the function control knob on any position except OFF and the temperature control knob on any desired position. If the engine is raised for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. Also, adjust the heating or air conditioning system to medium or high with ... damaged in a collision Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at a comfortable level. 51 Starting Your Ranger Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked whenever: s your vehicle is idling while you are stopped in outside air.
Owner's Manual
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...problem with one (1) second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on rare occasions while you turn off when the engine cranks. An example of a condition which corrects itself . Do not install these devices by tapping into or running out of the OBD II system.... vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. The light comes on and off on when you turn on . If this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may cause incorrect operation of fuel begins to have your vehicle towed in the cluster) is designed to the ON position or if...
...problem with one (1) second intervals while you are driving the vehicle, it comes on and stays on rare occasions while you turn off when the engine cranks. An example of a condition which corrects itself . Do not install these devices by tapping into or running out of the OBD II system.... vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. The light comes on and off on when you turn on . If this case, the Check Engine Warning Light may cause incorrect operation of fuel begins to have your vehicle towed in the cluster) is designed to the ON position or if...
Owner's Manual
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... replace the fuel cap, making sure it is not necessary to crank. It is safely possible and turn off the engine. If the light comes on the fourth engine start-up cycles and on and you suspect the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off after the vehicle has... three consecutive warm up cycle consists of the fuel was being consumed. After completing the three consecutive warm-up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off . After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as it is not properly installed. Under certain conditions, the Check...
... replace the fuel cap, making sure it is not necessary to crank. It is safely possible and turn off the engine. If the light comes on the fourth engine start-up cycles and on and you suspect the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off after the vehicle has... three consecutive warm up cycle consists of the fuel was being consumed. After completing the three consecutive warm-up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off . After refueling, the Check Engine Warning Light will turn off as soon as it is not properly installed. Under certain conditions, the Check...
Owner's Manual
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...for more information. This light flashes on when the engine is opened. Check gage light 63 Please see Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine oil pressure is low s fuel level is near ...electrical system checked as soon as you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. This indicates that a system needs your ...
...for more information. This light flashes on when the engine is opened. Check gage light 63 Please see Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, or Fuel Gauge in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine oil pressure is low s fuel level is near ...electrical system checked as soon as you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. This indicates that a system needs your ...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. If it is charging. Refer to find additional information. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off switch in the Index to Fuel pump shut-off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may...
... fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. If it is charging. Refer to find additional information. If you are running electrical accessories with the engine off switch in the Index to Fuel pump shut-off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may...
Owner's Manual
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...drops below the NORMAL band while the engine is low, it could result. 65 With the engine running , you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Turn off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Pull... off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. 2. Warning Lights and Gauges ...
...drops below the NORMAL band while the engine is low, it could result. 65 With the engine running , you have lost oil pressure and continued operation will cause severe engine damage. Turn off the road as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could affect the oil pressure. Pull... off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as safely possible. 2. Warning Lights and Gauges ...
Owner's Manual
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...an accurate reading, your nearest dealer for further service actions. Engine oil pressure gauge - mechanical cluster Engine oil pressure gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer 66 Do not overfill. Refer to Engine oil in the Index. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is low, add only as much oil ...as necessary before you or others could be on checking and adding engine oil. If you do not follow these instructions,...
...an accurate reading, your nearest dealer for further service actions. Engine oil pressure gauge - mechanical cluster Engine oil pressure gauge - mechanical cluster with tachometer 66 Do not overfill. Refer to Engine oil in the Index. Do not operate the engine if the pointer is low, add only as much oil ...as necessary before you or others could be on checking and adding engine oil. If you do not follow these instructions,...
Owner's Manual
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...pointer may move to fluctuate within the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is acceptable for the pointer to the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as it... is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be accurate. If your engine coolant overheats: 1. If the coolant is safely possible. 68 Under certain driving conditions, such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up . Fuel ...
...pointer may move to fluctuate within the Normal band under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the NORMAL band, the engine coolant is acceptable for the pointer to the top of the engine coolant, not the coolant level. The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal band as it... is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indicator will not be accurate. If your engine coolant overheats: 1. If the coolant is safely possible. 68 Under certain driving conditions, such as heavy stop and go traffic or driving up . Fuel ...
Owner's Manual
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... the instructions on checking and adding coolant to Engine coolant in the Index. If you or others could result. 3. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. 4. Turn off the engine. If the coolant continues to overheat, have the... coolant system serviced as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be injured. Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster...
... the instructions on checking and adding coolant to Engine coolant in the Index. If you or others could result. 3. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL. 4. Turn off the engine. If the coolant continues to overheat, have the... coolant system serviced as soon as safely possible, severe engine damage could be injured. Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster Engine coolant temperature gauge - mechanical cluster...
Owner's Manual
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... a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle has been driven. 70 Some vehicles are experiencing an...
... a vehicle speed (mph/km/h) limiting device that is to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle has been driven. 70 Some vehicles are experiencing an...