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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)
LOCK
– Press this control once to lock all of the doors. The park lamps will flash
to confirm that all doors are closed and locked. Pressing the control a second time
will chirp the horn and flash the lights to confirm that all doors are closed and locked.
PANIC ALARM –
Press this control to activate the alarm. Press it again or turn the
ignition to ON to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time out in 3 minutes. The panic
alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF or ACC position.
The interior lights will turn on when the remote is used to unlock the doors or sound the
personal alarm. The interior lights will turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the RUN or ACC position, or after
25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illu-
minated entry system to operate.
The optional power door lock disable feature helps protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Please refer to
your Owner’s Guide for complete details on activating/deactivating the power door lock disable feature.
UNLOCK
– Press this control once to unlock the driver’s door, and twice to unlock all of the doors. The
interior lamps will then illuminate.
DOOR CONTROLS
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
(if equipped) – Move the selector
control to the left to adjust the left mirror, or to the right to adjust the right
mirror. Next, move the mirror control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
Return the selector control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place.
ONE TOUCH DOWN (if equipped) – This feature allows you to fully open
the driver’s window when you press AUTO completely down and then
release quickly. Press again to stop window operation.
POWER WINDOWS (if equipped) –
Press and hold the top portion of the
rocker switch to close the window. Press and hold the bottom portion to open.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (if equipped) – Press the top of the control to
unlock all of the doors and the bottom to lock all of the doors. The optional
power door lock disable feature helps protect your vehicle from unauthorized
entry. Please refer to your Owner’s Guide for complete details on activating/
deactivating this feature.
REAR DOORS (if equipped)
Make sure your rear doors are properly latched. The rear doors of the Ranger four
door must be securely closed before closing the front doors.
DOOR CONTROLS
With power tuned to its size and handling, your Ford Ranger is like sheer adrenaline cast in sheet metal,
promising you a smooth ride on every rugged road. In order to help you fully appreciate the countless
features of your new Ranger, we invite you to explore this easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide. Using the
image of the instrument panel located in the center of the guide, locate the feature you would like to learn
more about. Each numbered feature is briefly described to the left of the instrument panel image. For more
information, please consult your Owner’s Guide. You can also get additional information by visiting Ford
online at www.ford.com or www.fordvehicles.com.
CHECK ENGINE LAMP
Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If the light turns solid or blinks after the engine
is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. Drive your vehicle in a
moderate fashion (avoiding heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Always Tightly Secure Your Fuel Cap. Turn the fuel cap to the right 1/8 turn until it
clicks. If your "CHECK FUEL CAP" light on the instrument panel illuminates, remove and retighten the fuel cap.
It may take up to five starts to reset the light.
ABS WARNING LAMP
Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON or START position. In an emergency,
apply continuous force on the brake to prevent wheel lock when braking on slippery surfaces – do not
pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise you may feel or hear is normal.
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
The hazard flasher control is located on the top of the steering column. Press to
activate all hazard flashers simultaneously in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Press the control again to turn the flashers off.
GEARSHIFT/OVERDRIVE CONTROL (if equipped)
Overdrive is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. Only deactivate
(O/D OFF) overdrive when: driving with a heavy load, towing a trailer up or down steep
hills, or when additional engine braking is desired. To deactivate, press the transmission
control switch on the end of the gearshift lever.
AUDIO SYSTEM (if equipped) Please see reverse side for more details.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
This electrical outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional
electrical accessories. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug. Improper use of the power outlet may cause damage not covered by your warranty.
FOGLAMP CONTROL (if equipped)
Press to activate the foglamps during headlamp operation. The foglamp indicator
light will illuminate. Press the control again to deactivate the foglamps. The foglamps
will not operate when the high beams are activated.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Please see reverse side for more details.
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH
To turn the passenger air bag off, insert the ignition key, turn the switch to the OFF
position and hold in the OFF position while removing the key. The OFF light will illuminate momentarily to indi-
cate the deactivation of the passenger air bag when the ignition is turned to ON. To turn the passenger air bag
back on, insert the ignition key and turn the switch to the ON position. When the ignition is
turned to ON, the OFF light will briefly illuminate to indicate that the passenger air bag is opera-
tional.
The passenger air bag should always be ON, unless the passenger meets the deactivation
criteria set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please consult your
Owner’s Guide before deactivating the passenger air bag on/off switch.
ELECTRONIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) CONTROL (if equipped)
In 2WD, power is supplied to the rear axle only. In 4X4 High, power is supplied to both the front
and rear axles for increased traction. 4X4 Low supplies power to both the front and rear axles, but
at low speeds. To shift from 2WD into 4X4 High, turn the control to the 4X4 High position as long as the
rear wheels are NOT slipping. To shift from 4X4 High back into 2WD, turn the control to the 2WD
position at any forward speed. To shift from 2WD into 4X4 Low, 4X4 Low back into 2WD, or to shift
between 4X4 High and 4X4 Low: Bring the vehicle to a stop, and then depress the brake. Place the
gearshift in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch, and then turn the control to the desired position.
SPEED CONTROL (if equipped)
To operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle’s speed must be at
or above 48 km/h (30 mph). To set a speed, press SET ACC. To set a higher speed, press
SET ACC again.
To set a lower speed, press COAST. Pressing RSM will return to a previously
set speed. To turn the speed
control off, press the OFF button or turn off the vehicle’s ignition, or depress the brake pedal to disengage.
HOOD RELEASE
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel
near the steering column. Next, release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood. Lift
the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
TURN SIGNAL AND WIPER/WASHER CONTROL
Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low- or high-
speed position. When in the intermittent position, rotate the control upward for
fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the
stalk briefly for a single wipe (no wash). Push and hold for three wipes with a
wash. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle (up to ten seconds). For extended
wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required.
HEADLAMP AND PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Rotate clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate
to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. Use the instrument panel
dimmer control, which is located to the right of the headlamp control, to adjust
the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parking lamp
operation. Rotate up to brighten and down to dim. Rotate to the full up position
to also turn on the interior lamps. To turn off the interior lamps, rotate the
dimmer control past the detent. Rotating the dimmer control to the full down
position will turn off all interior lamps and instrument panel lights.
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