2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 172
2011 Ford Ranger Super Cab Manual
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Driving FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. Four-wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD should not be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occur. If equipped with the electronic shift 4WD system, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h), the 4WD system will not engage. This is normal and should be no reason for concern. Refer to Shifting to/from 4L (4WD Low) for proper operation. 4WD system indicator lights • 4x4 - Momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4H (4WD High) is engaged. • 4x4 LOW - Momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is started. Illuminates when 4L (4WD Low) is engaged. 4x4 4x4 LOW Using the electronic shift 4WD 4H system 2H 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. 4L (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to provide maximum power to all four wheels. 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. 172 2011 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)