2004 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 110
2004 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving 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 2WD (2WD High) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) • Move the 4WD control between 2WD and 4X4 HIGH at a stop or any forward speed up to 55 mph (88 km/h). Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) Note: Some noise may be heard as the 4WD system shifts or engages. This is normal and should be no reason for concern. 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 4WD control to the desired position. • If shifting into 4WD LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • If shifting out of 4WD LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4WD LOW light in the instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is complete. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles 4WD vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. How your vehicle differs from other vehicles Truck and utility vehicles can differ from some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be higher to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so versatile also make it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain. Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such as rocks and stumps. 110 2004 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)