high beam FORD RANGER 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned off, refer to the
Drivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced
immediately.
Four wheel drive low
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive high
(if equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is engaged. It
may also illuminate when the 4WD
LOW is engaged, refer to theDrivingchapter for more information.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the Securilock
Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is
opened.
DOOR
AJAR
O/D
OFF
4WD
LOW
SPEED
CONT
Instrument Cluster
12

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
either of the following positions:
•Parking lamps
•Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.
When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF, parking lamp or autolamp
position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
OFF
Lights
41

High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
switches in the vehicle during
headlamp and parklamp operation.
Move the control up or down to
adjust the intensity of the panel
lighting.
Move the control to the full upright
position, past detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the
assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have
problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by
a qualified service technician.
HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT
The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your
vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.
DIM
Lights
42

Exhaust fumes ..........................112
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....205
Fluid capacities .........................229
Foglamps .....................................41
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......120
driving off road .......................123
electronic shift ................122–123
indicator light .........................121
lever operated shift ................121
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................114
Fuel ............................................205
calculating fuel economy .......211
cap ...........................................208
capacity ...................................229
choosing the right fuel ...........209
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................214
detergent in fuel .....................211
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................205, 208, 212
filter, specifications ........211, 229
fuel pump shut-off switch .....147
improving fuel economy ........211
octane rating ...................209, 236
quality ......................................210
running out of fuel .................211
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................205
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................205, 209
Fuses ..................................148–149
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............208Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................211
Gauges .........................................13
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................132
calculating ...............................134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................132
calculating .......................132, 134
definition .................................132
driving with a heavy load ......132
location ....................................132
H
Headlamps ...................................41
aiming ........................................42
bulb specifications ....................44
daytime running lights .............41
flash to pass ..............................42
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................46
turning on and off ....................41
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........38–39
Hood ..........................................188
I
Ignition ...............................108, 236
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .......................98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................216
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................185
Index
245