trailer FORD RANGER 2002 2.G Owner's Manual

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances
²load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
²tow a trailer
Conventional spare tire information
If you have the conventional spare tire that is the same size as your
other road tires, you can use the spare as you would any of the other
tires. The spare tire will be equivalent to your road tires, although it may
not have the same appearance (black-side wall instead of outlined-white
letters).
Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward of
the rear bumper
Jack, jack handle, wheel nut
wrenchRegular Cab: behind seats and
underneath the jack and tools
cover
SuperCab: stowed in the passenger
side rear cab compartment or
behind the jump seat in a separate
tool bag
Four-door models: stowed behind
the front seats, between jump
seats and underneath jack and
tools cover.
Key, spare tire lock (if equipped) In the glove box
Roadside Emergencies
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²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
Maintenance and Specifications
256

Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66ÉC-77ÉC (150ÉF-170ÉF) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km
(20 miles) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
Maintenance and Specifications
262

Tire step
Underbody lighting
Travel equipment
Automatic headlamp system with DRL
Bed rail caps
Bed tent (Short bed, Styleside only)
Cellular phone holder
Compass mirror
Compass mirror with outside temperature reading
Daytime running lights
First aid kit
Fog lights
Peace of mind kit
Pickup box rails (tubular)
Removable bike carrier (bed mount/hitch mount)
Running boards/bars
Speed control
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailgate table
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Bed mats
Bedliners
Carpeted floor mats with logo
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Bug deflectors
Locking gas cap
Accessories
281

flash to pass ..............................74
high beam ...........................13, 74
replacing bulbs .........................77
turning on and off ....................73
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heater only system ...................68
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................144, 276±277
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................258
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ................................10, 227
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................74
J
Jack ............................................200
positioning .......................200, 204
storage .............................200±203
Jump-starting your vehicle ......206
K
Keys ...................................106, 108
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........144L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................76
cargo lamps ...............................74
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................73
headlamps .................................73
headlamps, flash to pass ..........74
instrument panel, dimming .....74
interior lamps .....................75, 77
replacing bulbs .......75, 77, 79±82
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................75
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 150
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................91
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................173
GAWR ......................................173
GVWR ......................................173
trailer towing ..........................173
Loading instructions .................175
Lubricant specifications ...274, 276
Lumbar support, seats .............110
Index
286

Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................274, 276
Speed control ..............................87
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your
vehicle ........................144±145, 147
jump starting ..........................206
Steering wheel
controls ................................84, 87
tilting .........................................84
T
Tachometer .................................17
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................68
Tires ...........................200, 266±267
changing ..................200±201, 204
checking the pressure ............267
replacing ..................................269
rotating ....................................268
snow tires and chains ............269
tire grades ...............................267
treadwear ................................266
Tonneau cover .............................95
Towing .......................................175
recreational towing .................185
trailer towing ..........................175
wrecker ....................................211
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................265
Transmission
automatic operation ...............153
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................261fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............271
lubricant specifications ..274, 276
manual operation ....................157
Trip odometer .............................17
Trunk .........................................100
Turn signal ............................13, 75
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................277
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................279
Vehicle loading ..........................173
camper bodies ........................186
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
W
Warning chimes ...........................14
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................235
Water, Driving through .............173
Windows
power .........................................86
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....235
checking and cleaning ..............83
operation ...................................83
replacing wiper blades .............84
Wrecker towing .........................211
Index
288