Ford Ranger Automobile User Manual


 
Driving Your Ranger
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[DR39600(ALL)11/89]
When turning, drive slightly beyond the normal turning point
so the trailer wheels will clear curbs or other obstructions.
[DR39750(ALL)01/95]
When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift selector lever in P (Park) to increase the
engine idle speed. This aids in engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency. If the engine overheats, rotate the
function selector control knob to panel position to stop the
compressor and increase the engine speed for a short time.
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[DR39800(R )05/90]
RWARNING
Do not tow a trailer when using a temporary spare tire.
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[DR39900(ALL)05/90]
Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
However, if you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks
under the trailer’s wheels as follows:
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[DR40000(ALL)05/95]
Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[DR40100(ALL)11/89]
Have another person place the wheel chocks under the
trailer wheels.
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[DR40200(ALL)08/95]
With the chocks in place, release the brake pedal, making
sure the chocks are holding.
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[DR40300(ALL)03/91]
For automatic transmissions apply the parking brake by
pressing the service brake pedal down firmly with your right
foot while applying the parking brake pedal with your left
foot.
[DR40400(ALL)01/95]
For manual transmissions apply the service brake and
shift into N (Neutral) while still maintaining pressure on the
service brake pedal. Set the parking brake fully.
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[DR40500(ALL)12/91]
Shift an automatic transmission into Park (P). Put the
gearshift of a manual transmission in Reverse. If your vehicle
is equipped with four-wheel drive make sure the transfer
case is not in Neutral.
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Update:Wed May 1 13:52:06 1996