User manual FORD RANGER-2003

[. . . ] Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 3 10 10 13 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 16 16 18 30 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning 39 39 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 42 42 45 45 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control 51 51 52 53 53 54 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 63 63 63 65 Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 72 72 74 86 96 1 Table of Contents Driving Starting Brakes Transmission operation Trailer towing 110 110 115 118 136 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 149 149 150 150 151 161 167 173 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U. S. only) 174 182 Cleaning Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 183 189 191 195 200 207 231 232 235 Accessories Index 242 246 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. [. . . ] Move the transfer case lever through N (Neutral) directly to the desired position. The 4WD LOW indicator will illuminate once the transfer case has engaged. · If the transfer case does not engage, repeat steps 1 through 4. 124 Driving Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case N (Neutral) position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. The vehicle can move forward or backward. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) 2WD 4X4 HIGH 4X4 LOW 2WD (2WD High) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4WD Low) will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) for proper operation. Shifting between 2WD (2WD High) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) · Move the 4WD control between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH at any forward speed. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. Move the 4WD control to the desired position. · If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the LOW RANGE light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. · If shifting out of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the LOW RANGE light in the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. [. . . ] MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 237 2 Maintenance and Specifications ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 2. 3L I4 engine 138 87 octane 1-3-4-2 1. 04-1. 19 mm (0. 041-0. 047 inch) EDIS 9. 7:1 3. 0L V6 engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1. 07-1. 1 7mm (0. 042-0. 046 inch) EDIS 9. 7:1 4. 0L V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1. 3-1. 4 mm (0. 052-0. 056 inch) EDIS 9. 0:1 VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab Short Wheel Base (SWB) mm (in) 4763 (187. 5) 1785 (70. 3) 1 593. 5 (62. 7) / 1655 (65. 2) 2831 (111. 4) 1486 (58. 5) 1455 (57. 3) Regular Cab Long Wheel Base (LWB) mm (in) 5093 (200. 5) 1785 (70. 3) 1596 (62. 8) / 1 655 (65. 2) 2983 (117. 4) 1486 (58. 5) 1455 (57. 3) Supercab mm (in) (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3) Overall height 4x2/4x4 (4) Wheelbase (5) Track Front (5) Track Rear 5153 (202. 9) 1785 (70. 3) 1599 (62. 9) / 1 657 (65. 2) 3192 (125. 7) 1485 (58. 5) 1455 (57. 3) 238 Maintenance and Specifications 3 5 2 4 1 239 Maintenance and Specifications 4 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Certification label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Certification label may be located. The Certification label is located on the front door latch pillar on the driver's side. 240 Maintenance and Specifications Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is attached to a metal tag and is located on the driver side instrument panel. [. . . ]