2009 Ford Ranger Super Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 150

Tires, Wheels and Loading Refer to the following chart for information regarding the factory-equipped trailer tow connector: Trailer tow connector Color Function 1. Dark Trailer Green right-hand turn signal 2. Yellow Trailer left-hand turn signal 3. Tail lamp Tan/White 4. White Ground Comment Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and right-hand turn signal is applied. Circuit activated when brake pedal is depressed or when ignition is on and left-hand turn signal is applied. Relay controlled circuit activated when the park lamps/headlamps are on. Matching vehicle circuit returns to battery's negative ground. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components, do not trailer tow during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle. • To ensure proper "break-in" of powertrain components during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing, drive no faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist in transmission cooling. For additional information, refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter. • Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speed until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur. 150 2009 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)