2003 Ford F150 Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 153

Driving 4L (4WD Low)- Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels at reduced speeds. Intended only for off-road applications such as deep sand, steep grades or pulling heavy objects. 4L (4WD Low) will not engage while the vehicle is moving; this is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) for proper operation. Shifting between 2H (2WD high) and 4H (4WD high) • Move the transfer case lever between 2H (2WD High) and 4H (4WD High) at a stop or any forward speed up to 88 km/h (55 mph). Note: Do not perform this operation at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph) if the outside temperature is below 0°C (32°F). Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Depress the brake. 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place the transmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, depress the clutch. 4. Move the transfer case lever through N (Neutral) directly to the desired position. The LOW RANGE indicator will illuminate once the transfer case has engaged. • If the transfer case does not engage, repeat steps 1 through 4. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages; this is normal. Using the N (Neutral) position The transfer case N (Neutral) position overrides the transmission and puts the vehicle in neutral regardless of transmission gearshift lever position. The vehicle can move forward or backward. This position should only be used when towing the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position. Always set the parking brake fully and turn off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. 153 2003 F150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)