snow chains FORD RANGER 2019 Owners Manual

Driving Hints
Breaking-In
....................................................224
Economical Driving ....................................
224
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
225
Off-Road Driving .........................................
225
Driving Through Water ..............................
226
Floor Mats ......................................................
227
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
228
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
229
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
229
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
230
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
232
Towing Points ...............................................
232
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
234
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
235
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
236
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
237
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
237
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
239
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
239
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
239
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations .....................................
241
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
242
Changing a Fuse .........................................
254
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
256
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
256
Under Hood Overview ..............................
258Engine Oil Dipstick
.....................................
259
Engine Oil Check .........................................
259
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
260
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
260
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
262
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
262
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
263
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
263
Charging the 12V Battery .........................
263
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
264
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
266
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
266
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
266
Removing a Headlamp ............................
268
Changing a Bulb .........................................
268
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
272
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
273
Cleaning Products .......................................
273
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
273
Waxing .............................................................
275
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
275
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
275
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
276
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
276
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
277
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
278
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
278
Vehicle Storage ............................................
278
Body Styling Kits ........................................
280
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
281
Tire Care .........................................................
282
Using Snow Chains ....................................
297
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
298
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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. Disengage
overdrive or move the transmission
selector lever to a lower gear. When
descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard
braking as you could lose control. The front
wheels have to be turning in order to steer
your vehicle.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, steadily
apply the brakes. Do not pump the brakes.
Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING: If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,
allow for longer stopping distances and
avoid aggressive steering to reduce the
chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death.
If the rear end of your vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your
vehicle.
Note: Excessive tire slippage can cause
transmission damage.
Four-wheel drive vehicles have advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and
ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide when 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. Although a
four-wheel drive vehicle may accelerate
better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in
snow and ice, it cannot stop any faster as
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, apply the
brake steadily. Do not pump the brake
pedal. See
Hints on Driving With
Anti-Lock Brakes (page 165).
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow WARNING: Do not spin the wheels
at over
34 mph (55 km/h). The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you may rock it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature,
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, damage to the transmission
and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.
Parking WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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Note:
Uneven tread depth
between the front and rear tires
could lead to degradation in 4WD
engagement and disengagement
performance, additional noise from
the 4WD system or damage.
Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as
indicated in the Scheduled
Maintenance chapter) will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.
Rear-wheel drive vehicles and
four-wheel drive vehicles (front
tires at left of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Do not exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not use snow
chains on snow-free roads. WARNING:
Only fit snow chains
to specified tires. WARNING:
If your vehicle is fitted
with wheel trims, remove them before
fitting snow chains. WARNING:
Snow tires must be
the same size, load index and speed
rating as those originally provided by
Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of
loss of control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
Follow the Ford recommended tire
inflation pressure found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (on the
door hinge pillar, door latch post or the
door edge that meets the door latch
post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
Note: The suspension insulation and
bumpers help prevent vehicle damage. Do
not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
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The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, you may need
to use snow tires and cables. If you need
to use cables, we recommend you use
steel wheels of the same size and
specifications, as cables may chip
aluminum wheels.
Note:
Only use snow chains on applicable
tire sizes.
Only fit snow chains to the following
specified tires:
• 255/70 R16 111T.
• 255/65 R17 110T.
• 265/65 R17 112T.
• 265/60 R18 110T.
• LT265/65 R17 109T.
Only use S-Class snow chains, 0.6 in
(15 mm) chain links.
Only use manual tensioning chains. Do not
use self-tensioning chains.
Only use snow chains in pairs on the rear
axle.
Note: The anti-lock brake system continues
to operate normally.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Install chains securely, verifying that
the chains do not touch any wiring,
brake lines, or fuel lines.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains
rub or bang against your vehicle, stop
and retighten the chains. If this does
not work, remove the chains to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when you no
longer need them. Do not use tire
chains on dry roads. If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
Vehicles with Stability Control
When stability control is on, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics. To reduce this, switch
traction control off. See
Using Traction
Control (page 168).
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING:
The tire pressure
monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
Note: You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they could cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system
sensor becomes damaged, it will not
function. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires).
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Set all four tires to the recommended
air pressure as indicated on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label, affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position or
Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it
may not function.
Note: The use of tire sealant could damage
your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
heavily apply the brake. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Firmly hold the
steering wheel and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
system sensors. See
Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 298). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the system sensor for damage. Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, 4WD
functionality may be limited, especially
when driving in a mechanically locked 4WD
mode. You may experience the following:
• Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.
• Difficulty shifting out of a mechanically
locked 4WD mode.
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Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37 Seatbelt Status..................................................... 38
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seats..................................................................118
Security..............................................................65
Settings...........................................................405 911 Assist............................................................... 410
Ambient Lighting................................................. 417
Bluetooth.............................................................. 407
Clock....................................................................... 407
Display.................................................................... 418
General................................................................... 415
Media Player....................................................... 406
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 413
Navigation............................................................. 412
Phone..................................................................... 407
Radio........................................................................\
411
SiriusXM.................................................................. 411
Sound.................................................................... 405
Valet Mode............................................................ 419
Vehicle..................................................................... 417
Voice Control........................................................ 418
Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................. 415
Setting the Trail Control Speed...............174
Side Airbags
.....................................................46
Sitting in the Correct Position...................118
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 297
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Special Notices
................................................14
Fleet Telematics Modem.................................... 15
FordPass Connect................................................. 15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 15
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector ............................................................ 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............15
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........15
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................442
Exceptions........................................................... 444
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 182Stability Control
............................................169
Principle of Operation...................................... 169
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 133
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........133 General Information.......................................... 133
Steering...........................................................202 Electric Power Steering................................... 202
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments
..............................131
Sun Visors.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System
.........42
Principle of Operation......................................... 42
Switching Trail Control On and Off........174
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................356
General Information......................................... 356
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
.......................419
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................343
911 Assist............................................................... 343
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
SYNC™
............................................................339
General Information......................................... 339
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................347
T
Tailgate Lock
...................................................213
Tailgate.............................................................213
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............316
Terrain Control................................................172 Principle of Operation........................................ 172
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................236
Tire Care..........................................................282
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 284
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 282
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 285
Temperature A B C............................................ 283
Traction AA A B C............................................... 283
Treadwear............................................................ 283
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Using Snow Chains.....................................297
Vehicles with Stability Control..................... 298
Using Stability Control
................................170
AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................. 170
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................347
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 347
Media Sources..................................................... 347
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............342 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 343
Pairing a Phone...................................................342
Phone Controls................................................... 343
Phone Voice Commands................................ 343
Using Traction Control...............................168 Switching the System Off .............................. 168
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 168
Using Voice Recognition...........................340 Audio Voice Commands................................. 370
Climate Voice Commands............................... 371
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 340
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 374
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 373
Phone Voice Commands................................. 371
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 374
System Interaction and Feedback...............341
Voice Settings Commands............................. 375
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................338
Voice Pass Through.......................................... 338
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................237
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Vehicle Certification Label........................318
Vehicle Identification Number.................318
Vehicle Storage.............................................278 Battery.................................................................... 279
Body........................................................................\
278
Brakes..................................................................... 279
Cooling system................................................... 279
Engine..................................................................... 279Fuel system..........................................................
279
General.................................................................. 278
Miscellaneous..................................................... 279
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 279
Tires........................................................................\
. 279
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 111
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............318
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................86
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 86
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 86
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 86
Battery..................................................................... 86
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 86
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 87
Direction Indicator................................................ 87
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 87
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 87
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 87
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 87
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 87
Front Airbag............................................................ 87
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 87
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 87
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 88
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 88
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 88
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
................................................................... 88
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 88
Parking Lamps...................................................... 88
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........88
Service Engine Soon........................................... 88
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 89
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 89
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