Ford 1998 Ranger Automobile User Manual
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1. system to allow wheel spin and help increase momentum to dig the vehicle out The system defaults to on and the control will illuminate when turned off 12 Overdrive Control Drive with the vehicle in Overdrive D for the best fuel economy You can deactivate overdrive by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the shift handle Use this during heavy city traffic where you are continuously shifting in and out of overdrive hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine breaking is required To return to overdrive simply press the transmission control switch again 13 Heated Seats if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with heated seats Press to activate deactivate SYNC Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC a hands free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features For more information please refer to the SYNC Supplement or to the SYNC section in the Navigation Supplement Please also feel free to visit www SyncMyRide com All Wheel Drive AWD if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with All Wheel Drive AWD The AWD system is always active and uses all four wheels to power the vehicle thereby increasing traction and enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot The system is capable of handling many different road conditions including street and2. full right position past the detent to turn on the interior lamps 2 Parking Brake Release Pull the lever to release the parking brake Driving with the parking brake engaged will cause the brakes to wear out prematurely and reduce fuel economy 3 Multi function Lever Rotate the end of the control up to increase the speed of the wipers and rotate down to decrease the speed of the wipers Briefly press the end of the stalk for a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid A quick push and hold results in three swipes with washer fluid while a longer push and hold activates the wash pattern for up to five seconds Pull the lever toward you briefly to activate the flash to pass feature For better visibility your vehicle will also automatically turn on your headlights during daylight if your windshield wipers and autolamps are on To operate your rear window wiper turn the rear wiper control to the 1 or 2 speed settings or O off Fora rear wash cycle turn the rear wiper control to the position To turn on the highbeams push the lever away from you Pull the lever toward you to deactivate 4 Speed Control if equipped To set the speed control press and release ON Accelerate to the desired speed Press and release the SET control Take your foot off the accelerator pedal The speed con trol indicator light will illuminate in the cluster To set a higher spee
3. highway driving as well as off road conditions such as deep snow ice or shallow sand Note If your vehicle is equipped with AWD a spare tire of a different size other than the tire provided should never be used Using a different size could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive Refer to your Owner s Guide for more information E r t DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPER Pf A B C OD A Driver Passenger Side Temperature Control Press to increase A or decrease the temperature on the driver or passenger side of the vehicle Pressing the passenger side control will activate dual zone where the driver and passenger are able to select their own individual settings If the passenger side controls are not activated the driver side controls will determine the temperature setting for the entire vehicle single zone B AUTO Press to engage full automatic operation The system will automatically determine fan speed airflow distribution A C on or off and either outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature C Fan Speed Press to increase or decrease fan speed D OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate Note If your vehicle is equipped with the auxiliary climate control system the auxiliary fan can still operate with the front system off sO S Pot FG HA E Manual Override Controls Press to manual
4. information on these and other menu features refer to your Owner s Guide H SEEK Press to access the previous lt or the next gt strong radio station satellite radio channel if equipped or CD track I TEXT SCAN Press and hold for a brief sampling of radio stations CD tracks or satellite radio channels if equipped Press again to stop In CD MP3 mode press to display track title artist name and disc title J REW Rewind Press to manually reverse in a CD or MP3 track K FF Fast Forward Press to manually advance in a CD or MP3 track L FOLDER In folder mode press to access the previous lt 4 or next P folder on MP3 discs if available M SHUFFLE Press to play the tracks on the current disc in random order N gt Il OK PLAY PAUSE Press in CD or FES DVD mode to play or pause the current CD DVD OK Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features Refer to the SYNC supplement if equipped for more information O Memory Presets To set a station select frequency band AM FM1 FM2 tune to a station press and hold a preset button 1 6 until sound returns Your vehicle may be equipped with a Navigation System Refer to the Navigation Supplement for further information on the operation of your system Additional Features Remote Entry System Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to Press once to unlock the driv
5. on or begins to flash contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible For more information please refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter of your Owner s Guide 9 ABS Warning Light The ABS light illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on If the ABS light remains on or continues to flash a malfunction has been detected Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Normal braking less ABS is still functional unless the brake warning light G is also illuminated 10 Power Adjustable Pedals if equipped Press the bottom of the control W to move the pedals closer to you or the top of the control A to move the pedals further away from you The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is stopped and in Park P 11 AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control RSC Stability Enhancement system Your vehicle is equipped with an AdvanceTrac stability system This system focuses on three main areas Traction control which helps avoid wheel spin and loss of traction Electronic Stability Control which helps avoid skids or lateral slides and Roll Stability Control which helps avoid a vehicle roll over These features work together to help you to maintain stability and steerability of your vehicle during a variety of road conditions If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow mud or sand try turning off the AdvanceTrac
6. a U ee ea 8 Be aa a This Quick Reference Guide is notintended toreplaceyour vehicle Owner s Guide which contains more detailed information concerning the featuresof your vehicle as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the riskof injury to you and your PET EEA ea CEE CE B ARO EET EE E T E Eaa EEL oT your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of ail duplication We reserve the right to change features operation and or functionality of T r el any vehicle specification at any time Your Ford dealer is the best source for the most ede yt Ot dae current information For detailed operating and safety information pleasereferto ae your Owner s Guide he pate A sri i eee A Lager OE MORE OA aa ith alae Ford Motor Company if terre He ia ass fed Customer Relationship Center ds a ey H eT a P O Box 6248 T piata EATR ci e ao AE A Dearborn Ml 48121 j ee ee eee ib ET 1 800 392 3673 FORD Pr at m er A eet a a AOTT TDD for the hearing impaired 1 800 232 5952 DUA 0 1 i L August 200817 First Printing Quick Reference Guide Explorer j Litho in U S A Essential Information Location of Spare Tire If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of th
7. d press and hold SET until the desired speed is reached or briefly press SET to increase the speed by small amounts To set a lower speed press and hold SET until the desired speed is reached or briefly press SET to decrease the speed by small amounts Press RES all U C to return to the previously set speed To turn speed control off press OFF 5 Service Engine Soon Light The Service Engine soon light amp illuminates briefly when the ignition is turned on If it remains on or is blinking after the engine is started the On Board Diagnostics System OBD II has detected a malfunction Drive in a moderate fashion and have your vehicle serviced immediately by an authorized dealer 6 Hazard Flasher Control The hazard flasher is located on the steering column just i behind E 4 the steering ra wheel Press to activate all front and rear direction signals Press again to deactivate 7 Message Center if equipped The message center displays important vehicle information through a constant monitoring of vehicle systems and will display features such as trip odometer compass distance to empty average fuel economy and a language selector The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime 8 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light This light illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not turn
8. e may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light tu when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control Refer to the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter in your Owner s Guide for more information Fuel Pump Shut Off Switch The fuel pump shut off switch is a device intended to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt The switch is located in the passenger s footwell by the kick panel After a collision if the engine cranks but does not start the fuel pump shut off switch may have been activated For more information regarding the fuel pump shut off switch refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter of your Owner s Guide Easy Fuel no cap Fuel System Your vehicle has a no cap fuel system which allows you to simply open the fuel filler door insert the nozzle and start fueling The Easy Fuel System is self sealing and therefore protected against dust dirt water snow and ice If you need to fill your fuel tank with a portable fuel container use the fuel funnel which is either attached to the underside of the spare tire cover or with the tire changing tools Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel system and fill the tank with fuel from the container When done clean the funnel or prope
9. e road Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire located under the vehicle just forward of the rear bumper The temporary spare is designed for emergency use only and should be replaced as soon as possible The jack and tools are located under the carpeted floor panel in the rear cargo area For complete details on how to change your tire refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your Owner s Guide Fuses If the vehicle s electrical components are not operating a fuse may have blown The fuse panel is located below the instrument panel on the driver s side For more information regarding changing fuses refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter of your Owner s Guide Fuel Type and Tank Capacity Your fuel tank capacity is 22 5 gallons 85 2L Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 Do not use gasoline labeled as Regular in high altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings less than 87 Do not use E85 fuels as your vehicle was not designed to run on E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum of 85 ethanol Tire Pressure Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership according to the recommended specifications found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door Check your tire pressure at least once a month and before long trips including spare As an added safety feature your vehicl
10. ed with your lifestyle in mind tough enough to take on what the road ahead gives you yet sophisticated enough to make the trip enjoyable Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with your new Ford Explorer by reading this Quick Reference Guide which discusses features specifications and general re information For more detailed information including important safety information please consult your Owner s Guide Use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your attention off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle Only use non essential features and devices when itis safe to do so 2009 EXPLORER INSTRUMENT PANEL 1 Headlamps Fog Lamps Panel Dimmer Control Turn the control one position to the right P to turn on the parking lamps instrument panel lamps license plate lamps and tail lamps Turn the control to the second position on the right lt gt to turn on the headlamps Turn the control one position to the left to activate the autolamp feature which automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off based on available daylight Pull the control towards you to activate the fog lamps The fog lamps will not operate when the control is turned off O or when the high beams are on Use the panel dimmer control to adjust the level of brightness on the instrument panel during parking lamp and headlamp operation Move the control to the
11. er s door The interior lamps will illuminate Press twice to unlock the passenger doors the liftgate and liftgate glass Press amp once to lock all the doors and liftgate The lamps will flash Press amp twice to confirm all the doors are closed and locked The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed Press 35 to unlatch the liftgate window Press amp i to activate the panic alarm The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash Press amp i again or turn the ignition on to deactivate the panic alarm Car finder Press amp twice within three seconds The horn will chirp and the lamps will flash It is recommended to use this method to locate your vehicle rather than using the panic alarm HomeLink Wireless Control System if equipped The HomeLink Wireless Control System is located on the driver s visor and F h provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand held transmitters with a single built in device This system can learn the radio frequency codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors entry gate operators security systems entry h2 door locks and home or office lighting For complete information on how to set E aee and use your HomeLink system refer to your Owner s Guide USB Port if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console This feature allows you to plug in your media playing devices am
12. ipped with 3rd row seat Before folding down the 2nd row seats ensure that no m objects such as books purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of or under the seat 1 Lower the head restraints by pulling on the strap 2 Locate the recline handle on the side of the seat cushion by the door 3 Pull up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the vehicle To place the 2nd row 60 40 seats in cargo mode if equipped with a 3rd row seat 1 Fold down the 2nd r row seat as indicated 2 Lift the cargo mode lever located on the back of the seatback to kneel the seat down and get a flat loading floor A moderate force may be required to move the seat forward and down To return to the upright seating position from cargo mode 1 Push the seat rearward until the latch is engaged A moderate force may be required to move the seat 2 Return the seatback to the upright position Note The seatback cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is returned from the cargo mode position and latched If the seatback will not raise reposition the seat into cargo mode and try lifting it again To enter the 3rd row seat if equipped 1 Fold the seatback down as indicated and release the side handle 2 Pull the side handle up again until the rear of the seat releases from the floor 3 Rotate the seat upward and away from the 3rd row To retu
13. ly determine where airflow is directed To return to fully automatic control press AUTO F Windshield Defroster Outside air is distributed through the windshield defroster vents G DUAL Press to activate dual zone mode where the driver and passenger have control of their individual temperature settings Press again to return to single zone where the driver s settings will determine the temperature for the entire vehicle H Rear Window Defroster Press to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog The defroster turns off automatically after ten minutes or when the ignition is turned off To manually turn off the defroster before ten minutes have passed press the control again
14. ong other options For more detailed information please refer to the SYNC supplement or the SYNC section of the Navigation Supplement Auxiliary Input Jack Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack located inside the console bin This allows you to plug and play auxiliary audio devices Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system to access When LINE IN appears in the display plug in your auxiliary audio device For more detailed information please refer to your Owner s Guide Power Deployable Running Boards if equipped The deployable running boards automatically move when the doors are opened to assist with entering and exiting the vehicle With automatic power deploy the running boards will extend down when the doors are opened and with automatic power stow the running boards will return to the stowed position when the doors are closed To enable disable the power running board feature refer to the Message Center section of your Owner s Guide Family Entertainment System FES if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System Rear seat DVD player with wireless headphones and remote control Refer to the Owner s Guide for further information on the operation of your system Seating 2nd Row Seats The second row seats are designed for maximum utility They can be positioned in up to three unique configurations Upright seating position Cargo mode and E Z entry mode if equ
15. rly dispose of it Extra funnels can be purchased from your authorized dealer Do not use aftermarket funnels as they will not work with the Easy Fuel system and may cause damage Roadside Assistance Your new Ford Explorer comes with the assurance and support of 24 hour emergency roadside assistance Roadside assistance includes such services as lockout assistance limited fuel delivery battery jump starts changing a flat tire towing and winch out To receive roadside assistance in the United States call 1 800 241 3673 In Canada call 1 800 665 2006 For more information on coverage period and details of service refer to your roadside assistance information S O S Post Crash Alert System Your vehicle is equipped with the S O S Post Crash Alert system This system provides audible and visual alarms in the event of a crash which causes the deployment of airbags or the activation of the safety belt pretensioners The turn signals will flash and the horn will sound To deactivate the system press the hazard flasher control or you can press Gh on your remote transmitter 2009 EXPLORER AUDIOPHILE AMM IN DASH SIX CD MP3 SATELLITE COMPATIBLE SOUND SY M IF EQUIP i A A 4 Eject Press and hold to auto eject all CDs present in the system Press amp and a memory preset to eject from a specific slot B LOAD Press LOAD and a memory preset to load to a specific slot Press and hold to autoload up to six CDs C a v T
16. rn the 2nd row seat to the upright seating position from E Z entry mode 1 Return the seat from the E Z entry position and latch it to the floor with a moderate speed 2 Bring the seatback to an upright position Note If the seatback will not return to the upright position tumble the seat forward again and then re latch it to the floor Be sure that cargo or other objects are not trapped underneath the seatback 3rd Row Seats if equipped Before folding the 3rd row seats ensure that no objects such as books purses or briefcases are on the seat cushions and that the seat belts are unbuckled 1 Fold the head restraints down by pulling on the strap located under the restraint 2 Pull up on the handle located behind the seatback while pushing the seatback forward and down into the seat cushion Note For 3rd row power folding seat if equipped the control buttons are located on the driver side rear quarter trim panel accessible from the liftgate area Be sure to fold the head restraints before powering the 3rd row seat into the folded position To return the 3rd row seats to the upright seating position 1 Pull up on the handle located on the seatback rotating the seatback upward until you hear a click locking it in the upright position 2 Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position 2009 EXPLORER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE The 2009 Ford Explorer was engineer
17. une Disc Selector Press and release to manually advance up down the radio frequency or to select a desired disc Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies D CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a CD MP3 is already loaded into the system CD play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display E e Phone If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC press to access SYNC PHONE features For more information please refer to the SYNC supplement If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC the display will read NO PHONE SATELLITE RADIO CONTROLS F AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 satellite radio mode if Navigation System if equipped equipped SYNC if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode or FES DVD if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with satellite radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music sports news and entertainment programming For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 G MENU Press when satellite radio if equipped is active to access SATELLITE RADIO MENU Press OK and then A to cycle through options of Category Save Song Delete Song Delete all songs and Enable Disable alerts For more
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