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. [. . . ] 4WD modes are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. · Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steering characteristics of your vehicle. · Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. 126 Driving If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement · If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. · It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. · It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern. Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur. Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. 127 Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Emergency maneuvers · In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turn must be made, remember to avoid "over-driving" your vehicle, i. e. , turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoid the emergency. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/or brake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed are called for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. [. . . ] Traction-Lok axles use 2. 2­2. 4L (4. 75­5. 0 pints) of rear axle lubricant. Add 118 ml (4 oz. ) of Additive Friction Modifier XL­3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118­A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C153­H and the API Certification mark. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford part name or equivalent Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant1 Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant1 Ford part number XY-80W90-QL Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A 7 Front axle (4X4) XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A Rear axle XY-75W140­QL WSL-M2C192­A Rear axle (FX4 only) 235 Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford part name or equivalent Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Silicone Lubricant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) 2. 3L and 3. 0L engines Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) 4. 0L engines Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil Multi-Purpose Grease Ford part number PM-1 Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A and DOT 3 Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if equipped) Door weather strips Engine coolant F5AZ-19553­AA ESR-M13P4-A VC-7­A WSS-M97B51-A1 XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153-H (US) and API CXO-5W20­LSP12Certification (Canada) Mark Engine oil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205­A and API Certification Mark ESB-M1C159-A or ESB-M1C93-B Hinges, door checks, latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks XG-4 or XL-5 236 Maintenance and Specifications Ford part name or equivalent Motorcraft Transmission /steering/parking Premium brake linkages Long-Life Grease and pivots, brake and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot bearing and. 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