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Driving Driving on snow and ice 4WD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle. Should you start to slide while 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 as well. Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won't stop any faster, because as in other vehicles, 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. Your vehicle is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS); apply the brake steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and swing around during braking. Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment. Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box cover). 177 2009 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	6
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	6
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	7
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	9
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	16
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO SYSTEMS	19
AM/FM stereo (if equipped)	19
AM/FM stereo single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible system (if equipped)	21
Premium / Premium sound In-dash CD6/MP3 disc satellite compatible audio systems (if equipped)	26
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)-(if equipped)	32
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	34
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	37
Climate Controls	41
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	41
Operating tips	41
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	42
Operating tips	43
Lights	44
HEADLAMP CONTROL	44
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	44
High beams	44
Flash to pass	45
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	45
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	45
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	46
Headlamp aim adjustment	46
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	48
INTERIOR LAMPS	48
Courtesy/reading lamps (if equipped)	48
BULB REPLACEMENT	48
Lamp assembly condensation	48
Using the right bulbs	49
Replacing interior bulbs	49
Replacing exterior bulbs	49
Replacing headlamp bulbs/front park bulbs/turn signal bulbs	50
Replacing front sidemarker bulbs	51
Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs	52
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	53
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb	53
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	53
Driver Controls	54
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	54
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	55
CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	55
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	55
	56
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	56
One touch down	57
INTERIOR MIRROR	57
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	57
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)	57
Fold-away mirrors	58
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Setting speed control	58
Disengaging speed control	59
Resuming a set speed	59
Increasing speed while using speed control	60
Reducing speed while using speed control	60
Turning off speed control	60
BEDRAILS (IF EQUIPPED)	61
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)	61
Locks and Security	63
KEYS	63
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)	63
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Unlocking the doors	64
Locking the doors	64
Car finder	64
Sounding a panic alarm	64
Replacing the battery	65
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	65
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	66
Illuminated entry	66
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	67
Anti-theft indicator	68
Replacement keys	68
Programming spare keys	68
Seating and Safety Restraints	70
SEATING	70
Non-adjustable head restraints	70
Adjusting the front manual seat	71
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	72
Passenger side rear access	73
REAR SEATS	73
Center facing jump seat (2–door SuperCab) (if equipped)	73
Center facing jump seat (4–door SuperCab) (if equipped)	73
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	74
Personal Safety System	74
How does the Personal Safety System work?	74
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	75
Front crash severity sensor	75
Driver’s seat position sensor	75
Front passenger sensing system	75
Front safety belt usage sensors	76
Front outboard safety belt pretensioners	76
Front outboard safety belt energy management retractors	76
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	77
Safety restraints precautions	77
Combination lap and shoulder belts	78
Lap belts	79
Adjusting the front center seat and rear center facing jump seat lap belts (if equipped)	79
Energy management feature	80
Vehicle sensitive mode	80
Webbing extraction sensitive mode	80
Automatic locking mode	80
When to use the automatic locking mode	80
How to use the automatic locking mode	81
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	81
Safety belt pretensioner	82
Front safety belt height adjustment	82
Safety belt extension assembly	83
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	83
Conditions of operation	84
Belt-Minder	84
One-time disable	87
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	87
	88
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	88
Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions	89
Children and airbags	91
Children and airbags	92
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	92
Determining if the system is operational	94
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	94
Front passenger sensing system	94
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	98
Important child restraint precautions	98
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	100
Transporting children	102
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	102
Infant and/or toddler seats	102
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	103
Installing child safety seats in the lap belt seating positions	107
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	108
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	108
Center seating location	111
Child booster seats	111
When children should use booster seats	112
Types of booster seats	113
The importance of shoulder belts	114
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	115
Tires, Wheels and Loading	116
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	116
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	116
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	117
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	118
Treadwear	119
Traction AA A B C	119
Temperature A B C	119
TIRES	120
Glossary of tire terminology	120
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	121
TIRE CARE	123
Inspecting your tires	123
Tire wear	123
Damage	123
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	124
Tire replacement requirements	124
Safety practices	126
Highway hazards	126
Tire and wheel alignment	127
Tire rotation	127
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	128
Information on “P” type tires	128
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	131
Information on “T” type tires	132
Location of the tire label	132
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	133
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	134
When your temporary spare tire is installed	135
When you believe your system is not operating properly	135
When inflating your tires	136
How temperature affects your tire pressure	136
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	137
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	137
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	143
TRAILER TOWING	143
Preparing to tow	148
Hitches	148
Safety chains	148
Trailer brakes	148
Trailer lamps	149
Using a step bumper (if equipped)	149
Trailer tow connector	149
Driving while you tow	150
Servicing after towing	151
Trailer towing tips	151
Launching or retrieving a boat	151
RECREATIONAL TOWING	152
CAMPER BODIES	153
Driving	154
STARTING	154
Positions of the ignition	154
Preparing to start your vehicle	154
Important safety precautions	155
Starting the engine	156
Guarding against exhaust fumes	157
Important ventilating information	157
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	157
BRAKES	159
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	159
Using ABS	160
ABS warning lamp	160
Parking brake	161
STEERING	162
LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	162
PREPARING TO DRIVE	162
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	163
Brake-shift interlock	163
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	165
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	167
Using the clutch	167
Recommended shift speeds	168
Reverse	168
Parking your vehicle	169
Removing the key	169
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	169
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	170
Using the electronic shift 4WD system	170
Shifting between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High)	171
Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low)	171
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	171
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	171
Basic operating principles	172
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	172
If your vehicle gets stuck	173
Emergency maneuvers	173
Normal characteristics	174
Sand	174
Mud and water	174
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	175
Driving on snow and ice	177
Maintenance and Modifications	177
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	178
Roadside Emergencies	179
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	179
Getting roadside assistance	179
Using roadside assistance	180
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	181
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	181
FUSES AND RELAYS	182
Fuses	182
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	183
Passenger compartment fuse panel	183
Power distribution box	186
CHANGING THE TIRES	192
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	193
Stopping and securing the vehicle	195
Location of the spare tire and tools	195
Removing the spare tire	196
Tire change procedure	197
Stowing the flat/spare tire	200
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	200
JUMP STARTING	201
Preparing your vehicle	202
Connecting the jumper cables	202
Jump starting	204
Removing the jumper cables	205
WRECKER TOWING	207
Emergency towing	208
Customer Assistance	209
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	209
Away from home	209
Additional assistance	210
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	211
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	211
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	212
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	213
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	213
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	214
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	215
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	215
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	215
Cleaning	216
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	216
WAXING	217
PAINT CHIPS	217
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	218
ENGINE	218
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	219
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	220
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	220
INTERIOR	221
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	221
UNDERBODY	222
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	222
Maintenance and Specifications	224
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	224
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	224
Working with the engine off	224
Working with the engine on	225
OPENING THE HOOD	225
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	226
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	228
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	229
ENGINE OIL	229
Checking the engine oil	229
Adding engine oil	232
Engine Oil Recommendations	232
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	232
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	233
BATTERY	234
ENGINE COOLANT	236
Checking engine coolant	236
Adding engine coolant	238
Recycled engine coolant	240
Coolant refill capacity	240
Severe climates	240
FUEL FILTER	241
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	241
Important safety precautions	241
Refueling	243
Fuel Filler Cap	244
Choosing the right fuel	245
Cleaner air	245
Octane recommendations	245
Fuel quality	246
Running out of fuel	246
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	247
Measuring techniques	247
Filling the tank	247
Calculating fuel economy	248
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	248
Habits	248
Maintenance	249
Conditions	249
EPA fuel economy estimates	250
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	250
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	251
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	252
POWER STEERING FLUID	253
BRAKE FLUID	254
CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	254
TRANSMISSION FLUID	255
Checking automatic transmission fluid	255
Low fluid level	256
High fluid level	256
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	256
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	257
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	257
AIR FILTER	257
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	258
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	259
ENGINE DATA	263
Engine drivebelt routing	263
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	265
Safety Compliance Certification Label	265
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	265
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS	266
Accessories	267
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	267
Exterior style	267
Interior style	267
Lifestyle	268
Peace of mind	268

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Driving on snow and ice

4WD vehicles have advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but

can skid like any other vehicle.

Should you start to slide while 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 as well. Although a 4WD vehicle may accelerate

better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won’t stop any

faster, because as in other vehicles, 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. Your vehicle is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake

System (ABS); apply the brake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer

to the

Brakes

section of this chapter for additional information on the

operation of the anti-lock brake system.

Never drive with chains on the front tires of 4WD vehicles without also

putting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide and

swing around during braking.

Maintenance and Modifications

The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed

and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty

and durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford Motor

Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications such

as adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or by

using replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.

Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make

it more likely the vehicle will roll over as a result of a loss of control.

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle

equipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup box

cover).

2009 Ranger

(ran)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA

(fus)

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