1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75
1998 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. 4WD operation is not recommended on dry pavement. Doing so could result in difficult disengagement of the transfer case, increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy. 4WD system indicator lights The 4WD system indicator lights illuminate only under the following conditions. If these lights illuminate during normal driving, have your vehicle serviced. • 4WD HIGH - illuminates when the ignition is turned on or when 4H (4WD High) is selected. 4WD HIGH • 4WD LOW - illuminates when the ignition is turned on and 4L (4WD Low) is selected. 4WD LOW Using the electronic shift 4WD system (if equipped) Positions of the electronic shift system 2WD (2WD High) - Power to rear axle only. 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Power delivered to front and rear axles for increased traction. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Power to front and rear axles at low speeds. 75