ABS FORD RANGER 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
Air bag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when ignition is turned
to ON, continues to flash or remains
on, have the system serviced
immediately. A chime will also
sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A chime will also
sound to remind you to fasten your
safety belt.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Check gage:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The fuel gauge is at or near empty.
ABS
CHECK
GAGE
Instrument Cluster
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7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety belt
warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by:
•The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three
seconds.
•Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.
•Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per
second for three seconds.
9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is
complete.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work
properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure
there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All safety belt
assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seatback (if
equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company
recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a
collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified
technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to
operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies
not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is noted.
The energy absorbing functions may have been activated in a collision so
the restraints should be examined; if the front air bags have deployed,
the pretensioners have also deployed and must be replaced—regardless
of whether there was an occupant in the passenger seat or not.
Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt
assembly under the above conditions could result in severe
personal injuries in the event of a collision.
Refer toInteriorin theCleaningchapter.
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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions
The supplemental restraint system
is designed to work with the safety
belt to help protect the driver and
right front passenger from certain
upper body injuries.
Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or
gently and the risk of injury from a
deploying air bag is greatest close to
the trim covering the air bag
module.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is
provided.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)
between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.
Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air
bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
Never place a rear facing infant seat in the front seat unless the
passenger air bag is turned off.
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and should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehicle
has continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,
the vehicle should be inspected by a qualified service technician.
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). This
system helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops by
keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor and
brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; any
pulsations or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal.
Using ABS
When hard braking is required, apply continuous force on the brake
pedal; do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the
effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle’s stopping
distance. The ABS will be activated immediately, allowing you to retain
full steering control during hard braking and on slippery surfaces.
However, the ABS does not decrease stopping distance.
ABS warning lamp
ABS
TheABSlamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when
the ignition is turned to ON. If the light does not illuminate during start
up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and the ABS may
need to be serviced.
Even when the ABS is disabled,
normal braking is still effective. (If
your BRAKE warning lamp
illuminates with the parking brake
released, have your brake system
serviced immediately.)
Parking brake
To set the parking brake (1), press
the parking brake pedal down until
the pedal stops. The BRAKE
warning lamp will illuminate and will
remain illuminated until the parking
brake is released.
To release, pull the lever (2).
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BRAKE
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Descend a hill in the same gear you
would use to climb up the hill to
avoid excessive brake application
and brake overheating. Do not
descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually
shift to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid
sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. When you brake hard,
the front wheels can’t turn and if
they aren’t turning, you won’tbe
able to steer. The front wheels have to be turning in order to steer the
vehicle. Rapid pumping of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle
and still maintain steering control.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump”the brakes.
Driving on snow and ice
4WD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but
can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on snowy or icy roads, turn the
steering wheel in the direction of the slide until you regain control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on
snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting
from a full stop.
Avoid sudden braking as well. Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any
faster, because as in other vehicles, braking occurs at all four wheels. Do
not become overconfident as to road conditions.
Make sure you allow sufficient distance between you and other vehicles
for stopping. Drive slower than usual and consider using one of the lower
gears. In emergency stopping situations, avoid locking of the wheels. Use
a“squeeze”technique, push on the brake pedal with a steadily increasing
force which allows the wheels to brake yet continue to roll so that you
may steer in the direction you want to travel. If you lock the wheels,
release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique. If your vehicle
is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), apply the
brake steadily. Do not“pump”the brakes. Refer to theBrakessection of
this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock
brake system.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
11 7.5A Instrument cluster, 4x4, Main light switch,
Truck Central Security Module (TCSM),
GEM
12—Not used
13 20A Brake pedal position switch
14 10A ABS control module
15—Not used
16 30A Windshield wiper motor, Wiper HI/LO
relay, Wiper run/park relay
17 20A Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC)
18—Not used
19 25A Powertrain Control Module (PCM) power
diode, Ignition, PATS
20 7.5A GEM, Radio
21 15A Hazard flasher
22 20A Auxiliary power socket
23—Not used
24 7.5A Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) switch,
Starter interrupt relay
25—Not used
26 10A Battery saver relay, Auxiliary relay box,
Restraint Central Module (RCM), Generic
Electronic Module (GEM), Instrument
cluster
27—Not used
28 7.5A GEM, Radio
29 20A Radio
30—Not used
31—Not used
32—Not used
33 15A Headlamps, DRL module, Instrument
cluster
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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 50A** I/P fuse panel
2—Not used
3—Not used
4—Not used
5—Not used
6 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump
motor
7 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
8 20A* Power door locks, Remote entry
9—Not used
10—Not used
11 50A** Starter relay, Ignition switch
12 20A* Power windows
13—Not used
1234521 22 23 24
25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32
33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44
67891055
49 4854 53 52
515656 B
56 A
5050 B
50 A 47 4545 B
45 A
4646 B
46 A 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
14—Not used
15—Not used
16 40A** Blower motor
17 20A** Auxiliary cooling fan
18—Not used
19—Not used
20—Not used
21 10A* PCM memory
22—Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump motor
24 30A* Headlamps
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26—Not used
27—Not used
28 30A* ABS module
29—Not used
30 15A* Trailer tow
31 20A* Foglamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32—Not used
33 15A* Park Lamp
34—Not used
35—Not used
36—Not used
37—Not used
38 10A* Left headlamp low beam
39—Not used
40—Not used
41 20A* Heated oxygen sensors
42 10A* Right headlamp low beam
43—(Resistor)
44—Not used
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3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 50A** I/P fuse panel
2 50A** Amplifier
3—Not used
4—Not used
5—Not used
6 50A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump
motor
7 30A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
8 20A* Power door locks, Remote entry
9—Not used
10—Not used
11 50A** Starter relay, Ignition switch
12 20A* Power windows
13 20A* 4x4 Motor
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
14—Not used
15—Not used
16 40A** Blower motor
17—Not used
18—Not used
19—Not used
20—Not used
21 10A* PCM memory
22—Not used
23 20A* Fuel pump motor
24 30A* Headlamps
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26—Not used
27—Not used
28 30A* ABS Module
29—Not used
30 15A* Trailer tow
31 20A* Foglamps, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32—Not used
33 15A* Park lamp
34—Not used
35—Not used
36—Not used
37—Not used
38 10A* Left headlamp low beam
39—Not used
40—Not used
41 20A* Heated oxygen sensors
42 10A* Right headlamp low beam
43—Not used
44—Not used
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