light FORD RANGER 2004 2.G User Guide

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 ignition is in the ON
position and 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 or parking lamp.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate your parking lights or side marker lights and
generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions.
Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result
in a collision.
OFF
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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.
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HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT
The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your
vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.
To adjust the headlamps:
1. Park your vehicle on a level
surface about 7.6 meters (25 feet)
away from a vertical plain surface
(3). Check your headlamp alignment
at night or in a dark area so that
you can see the headlamp beam
pattern.
•(1) Eight feet
• (2) Center height of lamp to
ground
• (3) Twenty-five feet
• (4) Horizontal reference line
• (5) Center of headlamps
• (6) Center line of the vehicle
2. The center of the headlamp is marked either on the lens (a circle or
cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or
feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the
ground (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on the wall
or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
and open the hood.
4. Locate the high intensity area of
the beam pattern and place the top
edge of the intensity zone even with
the horizontal reference line (4). If
the bottom pattern is above the line,
the headlamp will need to be
adjusted.
5. In addition to the horizontal line
marked in step 2, a pair of vertical lines (5) must be marked at the
center line of the headlamps on the wall or screen.
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6. Locate the vertical adjuster for
each headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
7. On the wall or screen, locate the
high intensity area of the beam
pattern. Place the left edge of the
high intensity area even with the
vertical line corresponding to the
headlamp under adjustment.
Note:Horizontal aiming is not required for this vehicle and is
non-adjustable.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
• Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
• Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
COURTESY/READING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The courtesy lamp lights when:
• any door is opened.
• the instrument panel dimmer
switch is held up until the
courtesy lamps come on.
• the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is OFF.
The reading lamps can be turned on by moving the switch on the dome
lamp to either the left or the right.
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BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T. ”for North America and an
“ E ” for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn(front) 2 3457AK (amber)
Side marker lamps 2 194
Headlamps 2 9007
Foglamps (if
equipped) 2
9145
Hi-mount brakelamp 1 922
Rear stop/turn/tail
lamps 2
3157K
Rear license plate
lamps 2
194
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Dome lamp 1 912
Map/dome-SuperCab
(if equipped) 2
904
Map/dome-Regular
Cab (if equipped) 1 904
1 904
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
To remove the headlamp bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position, then open the
hood.
2. Remove two screws and cover (if
equipped).
3. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release
the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
4. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
5. Remove the bulb retaining ring by
rotating it counterclockwise and
slide the ring off the plastic base.
6. Remove the old bulb by pulling it
straight out of the lamp.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing front side marker /turn signal/ sidemarker bulbs
1. Turn the headlamp switch to the
OFF position and then open the
hood.
2. Remove two screws and cover (if
equipped).
3. At the back of the headlamp, pry
up the two retainer pins to release
the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle and pull headlamp forward.
4. Remove screw(s) from lamp
assembly and disengage lamp
assembly (it has a snap fit).
5. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
lamp assembly.
6. Carefully pull bulb straight out of
socket and push in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and the open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise turn and remove
from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
bulb socket from the foglamp by
turning counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
two screws and lamp assembly from
vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from
lamp assembly by rotating it counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and reach
behind the rear bumper to locate
the bulb socket.
2. Twist the socket counterclockwise
and remove.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.
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TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull and hold the steering wheel
release control toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or
down until you find the desired
location.
3. Release the steering wheel
release control. This will lock the
steering wheel in position.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
Power outlets are designed for
accessory plugs only. Do not
hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the
plugs. Improper use of the
power outlets can cause damage
not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power points are
located on the instrument panel. Do
not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter.
Use the power points.
Do not use the power points for operating the cigarette lighter element.
The Maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuse
rating. For example: a 20A fuse should supply a maximum of 240 Watts,
a 15A fuse should supply a maximum of 180 Watts and a 10A fuse should
supply a maximum of 120 Watts. Exceeding these limits will result in a
blown fuse. Refer to Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel in the
Roadside Emergencies chapter for fuse ratings in your vehicle.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
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