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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
4
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Service Engine Soon
12
Check Fuel Cap
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System
13
Airbag Readiness
14
Safety Belt
14
Low Tire Pressure Warning
14
Charging System
14
Advancetrac /Traction Control
15
Low Fuel
15
Overdrive off
15
Four Wheel Drive Low/High
15
Gauges
16
Anti-Theft System
16
Speed Control
16
Turn Signal
16
Speedometer
17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
17
Odometer
17
Trip Odometer
17
Tachometer
18
Fuel Gauge
18
Entertainment Systems
19
AM/FM Stereo
19
Audio Systems
19
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible System
21
CDX6/MP3 Premium/Audiophile Pioneer System
26
Satellite Radio Menu
28
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
32
Required Equipment
33
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
33
Troubleshooting
33
CD/CD Player Care
34
General Audio Information
34
Radio Frequencies
34
Radio Reception Factors
34
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
36
Operating Your Audio System with MP3-Formatted Discs
36
Sample MP3 Structure
37
Satellite Radio Channels
38
Satellite Radio Information
38
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
38
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
38
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
39
Climate Controls
41
Heater Only
41
Operating Tips
41
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
42
Lights
44
Headlamps
44
Fog Lamp Control
44
High Beams
44
Panel Dimmer Control
45
Flash to Pass
45
Daytime Running Lamps
45
Aiming the Headlamps
46
Headlamp Aim Adjustment
46
Turn Signal Control
48
Interior Lamps
48
Bulb Replacement
48
Lamp Assembly Condensation
48
Using the Right Bulbs
49
Replacing Interior Bulbs
50
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
50
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs/Front Park Bulbs/Turn Signal Bulbs
50
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
51
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
52
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
53
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
53
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
54
Driver Controls
55
Courtesy Wipe Feature
55
Multi-Function Lever
55
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
55
Auxiliary Power Point
56
Center Console
56
Steering Wheel Adjustment
56
Tilt Steering Wheel
56
Power Windows
57
Exterior Mirrors
58
Interior Mirrors
58
One-Touch down
58
Power Side View Mirrors
58
Fold-Away Mirrors
59
Setting Speed Control
59
Using Speed Control
59
Disengaging Speed Control
60
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
60
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
60
Resuming a Set Speed
60
Bedrails
61
Turning off Speed Control
61
Locks and Security
62
Keys
62
Power Door Locks
62
Remote Entry System
62
Unlocking the Doors
63
Locking the Doors
63
Car Finder
63
Sounding a Panic Alarm
63
Replacing the Battery
64
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
64
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
65
Illuminated Entry
65
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
66
Anti-Theft Indicator
67
Replacement Keys
67
Programming Spare Keys
67
Seating and Safety Restraints
69
Adjustable Head Restraints
69
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
72
60/40 Seat
73
Passenger Side Rear Access
73
Center Facing Jump Seat
74
Rear Seats
74
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
75
Personal Safety System
75
Safety Restraints
75
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
76
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
76
Front Crash Severity Sensor
76
Front Passenger Sensing System
76
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
77
Front Outboard Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
77
Front Outboard Safety Belt Pretensioners
77
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
77
Safety Restraints Precautions
78
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
79
Adjusting Front/Center Facing Jump Seat Lap Belts
80
Lap Belts
80
Automatic Locking Mode
81
Energy Management Feature
81
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
81
Webbing Extraction Sensitive Mode
81
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
82
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
82
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
83
Safety Belt Pretensioner
83
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
84
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
84
Belt-Minder
85
Conditions of Operation
85
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
88
One-Time Disable
88
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System
90
Important Supplemental Restraint System Precautions
90
Children and Airbags
92
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
93
Determining if the System Is Operational
98
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
98
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
99
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
100
Child Restraints
101
Important Child Restraint Precautions
101
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
103
Transporting Children
104
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
105
Safety Seats for Children
105
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
106
Installing Child Safety Seats in the Lap Belt Seating Positions
109
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments
110
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
110
Center Seating Location
113
Child Booster Seats
113
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
114
Types of Booster Seats
115
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
116
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
117
Tires, Wheels and Loading
118
4WD and AWD Systems
118
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
118
Vehicle Characteristics
118
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
119
Tire Information
120
Temperature a B C
121
Tires
121
Traction AA a B C
121
Treadwear
121
Glossary of Tire Terminology
122
Tire Inflation
122
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
123
Damage
125
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
125
Tire Care
125
Tire Wear
125
Tire Replacement Requirements
126
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
126
Highway Hazards
128
Safety Practices
128
Tire and Wheel Alignment
128
Tire Rotation
129
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
130
Information on “P” Type Tires
130
Additional Information Contained on the “LT” Type Tires
133
Information on “T” Type Tires
134
Location of the Tire Label
134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
135
Changing Tires with TPMS
136
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
137
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
137
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
138
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
139
When Inflating Your Tires
139
Snow Tires and Chains
140
Vehicle Loading
140
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
146
Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks/Utility-Type Vehicles
147
Trailer Towing
147
Hitches
153
Preparing to Tow
153
Safety Chains
153
Trailer Brakes
153
Trailer Lamps
154
Trailer Tow Connector
154
Using a Step Bumper
154
Driving While You Tow
155
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
156
Servicing after Towing
156
Trailer Towing Tips
156
2WD and 4WD Vehicles with Manual Transmissions
157
2WD Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions
157
Recreational Towing
157
4WD Automatic Transmission Vehicles
158
Camper Bodies
158
Driving
159
Starting
159
Positions of the Ignition
159
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
159
Important Safety Precautions
160
Starting the Engine
161
Engine Block Heater
162
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
162
Important Ventilating Information
162
Brakes
164
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
164
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
164
Using ABS
165
ABS Warning Lamp
165
Parking Brake
166
Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control
167
Stability Enhancement System
167
Traction Control System
168
Electronic Stability Control
169
Roll Stability Control
170
Switching off Advancetrac with RSC
170
Steering
171
Preparing to Drive
172
Brake-Shift Interlock
173
Automatic Transmission Operation
174
Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
174
Manual Transmission Operation
176
Using the Clutch
176
Recommended Shift Speeds
177
Reverse
177
Four-Wheel Drive Operation
178
Parking Your Vehicle
178
Removing the Key
178
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
178
4WD System Indicator Lights
179
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
179
Shifting between 2H and 4H
179
Shifting To/From 4L
179
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
180
Basic Operating Principles
180
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
181
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
181
Emergency Maneuvers
182
4WD Systems
182
Normal Characteristics
183
Sand
183
Mud and Water
183
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
184
Driving on Snow and Ice
185
Maintenance and Modifications
186
Driving through Water
187
Getting Roadside Assistance
188
Roadside Emergencies
188
Hazard Flasher Control
189
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
190
Fuses and Relays
190
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
191
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
191
Power Distribution Box
194
2.3L Engine
195
4.0L Engines
198
Changing Tires
201
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
201
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
203
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
203
Removing the Spare Tire or Spare Tire and Tether
204
Tire Change Procedure
206
If Equipped with a Tether, Perform the Following Additional Steps
206
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
209
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
210
Jump Starting
210
Inspect the Wheel Pilot Hole
210
Preparing Your Vehicle
211
Connecting the Jumper Cables
211
Removing the Jumper Cables
214
Wrecker Towing
216
Emergency Towing
217
Customer Assistance
218
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
224
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
224
Cleaning
225
Washing the Exterior
225
Waxing
226
Paint Chips
226
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
226
Engine
227
Plastic Exterior Parts
228
Windows and Wiper Blades
228
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
229
Interior
230
Leather Seats
230
Underbody
231
Car Care Products
231
Maintenance and Specifications
232
Precautions When Servicing
232
Service Recommendations
232
Working with the Engine Off/On
232
Opening the Hood
233
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
234
Windshield Washer Fluid
236
Changing the Wiper Blades
237
Checking the Engine Oil
237
Adding Engine Oil
240
Engine Oil Recommendations
240
Battery
242
Checking Engine Coolant
244
Adding Engine Coolant
246
Recycled Engine Coolant
248
Coolant Refill Capacity
249
Severe Climates
249
Fuel Filter
250
Fuel Information
250
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
250
Fuel Filler Cap
252
Refueling
252
Choosing the Right Fuel
253
Cleaner Air
254
Fuel Quality
254
Octane Recommendations
254
Running out of Fuel
254
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
255
Filling the Tank
255
Measuring Techniques
255
Calculating Fuel Economy
256
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
256
Conditions
257
Maintenance
257
Emission Control System
258
EPA Fuel Economy Estimates
258
On Board Diagnostics
259
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
260
Power Steering Fluid
261
Brake Fluid
262
Clutch Fluid
262
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
263
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
264
High Fluid Level
264
Low Fluid Level
264
Transfer Case Fluid
265
Air Filter
266
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
266
Motorcraft Part Numbers
267
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
268
Engine Data
272
Engine Drivebelt Routing
272
Identifying Your Vehicle
274
Safety Compliance Certification Label
274
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
274
Transmission Code Designations
275
Accessories
276
Ford Extended Service Plan
278
Index
281
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Model
2010 Ranger
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Language
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