2003 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 124
2003 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving Using a manual 4WD system (if equipped) 2H 4H N 4L 2H (2WD High) - Power to the rear wheels only; used for street and highway driving. 4H (4WD High) - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement. N (Neutral) - No power to either front or rear wheels. 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. Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. 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 4WD LOW indicator will illuminate once the transfer case has engaged. • If the transfer case does not engage, repeat steps 1 through 4. 124