FORD RANGER 2002 2.G Owners Manual

To return to a previously set speed
²Press RSM. For RSM to operate,
the vehicle speed must be faster
than 48 km/h (30 mph).
Indicator light
This light comes on when either the
SET ACCEL or RES controls are
pressed. It turns off when the speed
control OFF control is pressed, the
brake or clutch is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.
OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Activating overdrive
(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.
The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through
all available gears.
Deactivating overdrive
Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light
(TCIL) will illuminate on the
instrument cluster. The transmission will operate in all gears except
overdrive.
RSM
SET
ACC
COAST
SPEED
CONT
O/D
ON/OFF
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To return to normal overdrive mode,
press the Transmission Control
Switch again. The TCIL will no
longer be illuminated.
When you shut off and re-start your
vehicle, the transmission will automatically return to normal
(Overdrive) mode.
For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to theAutomatic Transmission
Operationsection of theDrivingchapter.
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment with
cassette/compact disc storage
²Cupholders
²Coin holder slots
²Flip up armrest
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo area shade (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with notches in the side trim panels that
are used for a cargo area shade. See your dealer for more information.
O/D
ON/OFF
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BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend
the pickup box for longer loads.
To extend the bed extender:
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to release it from
the pickup box.
3. Pivot extender on to the tailgate.
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4. Evenly push down on the
extender and push the round knobs
in on each side locking it in place.
Green markings on the shaft
indicate the locked position. The
locking clip screws below the middle
bar can be tightened
counterclockwise for extra security.
To stow the bed extender, follow
steps one through four in reverse
order.
The bed extender may be used to
secure a load of up to 46 kg (100
lbs.) on the tailgate.
The bed extender should always
be kept in the stowed position
with the tailgate closed when
not in use.
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To remove the bed extender:
1. Extend the bed extender.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the extender to unlock it.
Make sure the locking clip screws
are loose before removing the
extender.
1. Press the locking clips below the
middle bar on each side and lift the
extender out of the bed.
To install the bed extender, follow
the removal procedure in reverse
order.
TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and
should be fully installed whenever possible.
The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab, or the
whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless
the cover is fully installed, or securely stowed.
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To open the front panel:
²Open the lock cover and unlock
the front panel.
²Lift the panel to access items in
the pickup box near the cab.
The front panel will
automatically lock when lowered
onto the pickup box.
²To close, lower the panel down
on the pickup box.
Do not drive with front panel
unlocked or folded on top of the
rear panel.
To open the rear panel:
²Lower the tailgate.
²Release the tension on two
retension straps by pushing the
buttons on the straps and pulling.
²Disconnect the two straps from
the tiedowns inside the pickup
box.
²Lift the rear panel to access items
in the pickup box.
To close the rear panel:
²Lower the rear panel on the
pickup box.
²Connect the two retension straps
on the tiedowns and pull on the
straps to tighten the panel to the
pickup box.
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To stow the rear panel:
²Before driving with the tonneau
cover open, stow the rear panel.
²Release four cylinder clips and
remove two hydraulic cylinders
from the pickup box and rear
panel.
²Lift the rear panel up, lay it on
top of the front panel and secure
it with the two straps on the
front panel tiedowns.
²Pull the straps to tighten the rear
panel on to the front panel.
Failure to secure the rear panel
could damage the tonneau cover
or vehicle.
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The cargo divider is designed to
divide your pickup box in half or
rotate 90É to allow you full use of
the pickup box.
To rotate the cargo divider 90É:
²Open front panel.
²Pull the lower release lever out
on each side of the cargo divider
to unlatch from the pickup box.
²Rotate the divider 90É parallel
with the tonneau cover and
secure it to the pickup box with
the lower release levers.
To rotate the cargo divider back,
follow the procedure in reverse
order.
To remove the cargo divider:
²Open the front panel.
²Pull two release levers out on
each side of the cargo divider
from the pickup box and remove.
For installation of the cargo divider,
follow the removal procedure in
reverse order.
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To remove the tonneau cover:
The tonneau cover needs to be
supported during removal. This is a
two person operation.
²Remove the cargo divider, refer
toTo remove the cargo divider
in this procedure.
²Open and support the front
panel.
²Release four cylinder clips and
remove the two hydraulic
cylinders from the front panel.
Close the front panel.
²Stow the rear panel on top of the
front panel, refer toTo stow the
rear panelin this procedure.
²Pull two release levers on the
underside of the tonnneau cover
from the pickup box and remove
the tonneau cover.
For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your
vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second
key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockyPassive
Anti-Theft Systemfor more
information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
If the door does not unlock when
the top of the control is pressed,
seePower door disable featurein
theRemote entry sectionin this
chapter.
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
INTERIOR TONNEAU COVER RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the pickup box.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
UNLOCK
LOCK
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