2003 Ford Ranger Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

1 Check Engine Lamp 6 7 Premium Dual-Media Radio (if With power tuned to its size and handling, your Ford Ranger is like sheer adrenaline cast in sheet metal, promising you a smooth ride on every rugged road. In order to help you fully appreciate the countless features of your new Ranger, we invite you to explore this easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide. Using the image of the instrument panel located in the center of the guide, locate the feature you would like to learn more about. Each numbered feature is briefly described to the left of the instrument panel image. For more information, please consult your Owner's Guide. You can also get additional information by visiting Ford online at www.ford.com or www.fordvehicles.com. Illuminates briefly to ensure the system is functional. If the light turns solid or blinks after the engine is started, one of the engine's emission control systems may be malfunctioning. Drive your vehicle in a moderate fashion (avoiding heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity. Always Tightly Secure Your Fuel Cap Turn the fuel cap to the right 1/8 turn until it clicks. If your "CHECK FUEL CAP" light on the instrument panel illuminates, remove and retighten the fuel cap. It may take up to five starts to reset the light. equipped) 11 Electronic Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) Control (if equipped) 1 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (if equipped) 1 Please see reverse side for more details. Auxiliary Power Point This electrical outlet should be used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet may cause damage not covered by your warranty. In 2WD, power is supplied to the rear axle only. In 4X4 High, power is supplied to both the front and rear axles for increased traction. 4X4 Low supplies power to both the front and rear axles, but at low speeds. To shift from 2WD into 4X4 High, turn the control to the 4X4 High position as long as the rear wheels are NOT slipping. To shift from 4X4 High back into 2WD, turn the control to the 2WD position at any forward speed. To shift from 2WD into 4X4 Low, 4X4 Low back into 2WD, or to shift between 4X4 High and 4X4 Low: Bring the vehicle to a stop, and then depress the brake. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch, and then turn the control to the desired position. The tilt steering wheel lever is located to the left of the steering column underneath the turn signal. Pull the lever toward you to move the steering wheel up or down. Hold the control while adjusting the wheel to the desired position, then release the control to lock the steering wheel in position. Warning: Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. Check Engine Lamp 2 ABS Warning Lamp 3 Hazard Flasher Control ADDITIONAL FEA4 Gearshift/ Overdrive Control (if equipped) Audio 6 Systems 5 Auxiliary Power Point 7 Remote Entry System UNLOCK - Press this control once to unlock the driver's door, and twice to unlock all of the doors. The interior lamps will then illuminate. (if equipped) Door Controls A 8 Foglamp Control (if equipped) Press to activate the foglamps during headlamp operation. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. Press the control again to deactivate the foglamps. The foglamps will not operate when the high beams are activated. 1 C B Turn Signal and 2 ABS Warning Lamp Wiper/Washer Control Rotate the windshield wiper control to the desired interval, low- or high-speed position. When in the intermittent position, rotate the control upward for fast intervals and downward for slow intervals. Push the control on the end of the stalk briefly for a single wipe (no wash). Push and hold for three wipes with a wash. Push and hold for a longer wash cycle (up to ten seconds). Illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the ON or START position. In an emergency, apply continuous force on the brake to prevent wheel lock when braking on slippery surfaces - do not pump your brakes. Any pulsation or noise you may feel or hear is normal. 9 LOCK - Press this control once to lock all of the doors. Pressing the control a second time will chirp the horn and flash the lights to confirm that all doors are closed and locked. ALARM - Press this control to activate the alarm. Press the control again to deactivate. The alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the LOCK position. The interior lights will turn on when the remote is used to unlock the doors or sound the personal alarm. The interior lights will turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the RUN or ACC position, or after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The optional power door lock disable feature helps protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Please refer to your Owner's Guide for complete details on activating/deactivating the power door lock disable feature. D Climate Control System Please see reverse side for more details. 1 A Power Side View Mirrors (if equipped) - Move the selector control to the left to adjust the left mirror, or to the right to adjust the right mirror. Next, move the mirror control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Return the selector control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place. 10 Speed Control (if equipped) Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Switch To turn the passenger air bag off, insert the ignition key, turn the switch to the OFF position and hold in the OFF position while removing the key. The OFF light will illuminate momentarily to indicate the deactivation of the passenger air bag when the ignition is turned to ON. To turn the passenger air bag back on, insert the ignition key and turn the switch to the ON position. When the ignition is turned to ON, the OFF light will briefly illuminate to indicate that the passenger air bag is operational. The passenger air bag should always be ON, unless the passenger meets the deactivation criteria set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please consult your Owner's Guide before deactivating the passenger air bag on/off switch. 3 Hazard Flasher Control The hazard flasher control is located on the top of the steering column. Press to activate all hazard flashers simultaneously in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. Press the control again to turn the flashers off. 4 Gearshift/Overdrive Control (if equipped) To operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle's speed must be at or above 48 km/h (30 mph). To set a speed, press SET ACC. To set a higher speed, press SET ACC again. To set a lower speed, press COAST. Pressing RSM will return to a previously set speed. To turn the speed control off, press the OFF button or turn off the vehicle's ignition, or depress 1 the brake pedal to disengage. Hood Release Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column. Next, release the auxiliary latch located under the front center of the hood. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. 1 For extended wiper blade quality, occasional cleaning of the wiper blades is required. Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Control Rotate clockwise to the first position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to also turn on the headlamps. B One Touch Down (if equipped) - This feature allows you to fully open the driver's window when you press AUTO completely down and then release quickly. Depress again to stop window operation. C Power Windows (if equipped) - Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close the window. Press the bottom portion to open. Overdrive is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. Only deactivate (O/D OFF) overdrive when: driving with a heavy load, towing a trailer up or down steep hills, or when additional engine braking is desired. To deactivate, press the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. 5 Single CD Radio (if equipped) Use the instrument panel dimmer control, which is located to the right of the headlamp control, to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel during headlamp and parking lamp operation. Rotate up to brighten and Headlamp and Panel 16 Dimmer Control Turn Signal and 15 Wiper/Washer Control Tilt Steering 1 Wheel Lever (if equipped) 10 Passenger Air Bag 9 On/Off Switch Climate Control System Foglamp 8 Control (if equipped) D Power Door Locks (if equipped) - Press the top of the control to unlock all of the doors and the bottom to lock all of the doors. The optional power door lock disable feature helps protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. Please refer to your Owner's Guide for complete details on activating/ deactivating this feature. Rear Doors (if equipped) Hood 1 Release Speed 1 Control (if equipped) 11 Electronic Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) Control (if equipped) Make sure your rear doors are properly latched. The rear doors of the Ranger four door must be securely closed before closing the front doors.