2002 FORD RANGER high beam

It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
Speed control
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated.
O/D off (if equipped)
Illuminates when the overdrive
function has been turned OFF using
the Transmission Control Switch
(TCS) on end of gearshift. If the
light does not come on or the light flashes steadily, have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, damage to the transmission could occur.
Turn signals
Illuminates when the turn signals or
the hazard lights are turned on. If
the lights stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
bulb.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Door ajar
Illuminates when any door is open
(or not fully closed).
SPEED
CONT
O/D
OFF
DOOR
AJAR
Instrument Cluster
13

HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control to the
first position to turn on the parking
lamps. Rotate to the second position
to turn on the headlamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
either of the following positions:
²Parking lamps
²Low beams
Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp indicator
light will illuminate. When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will
not operate.
Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate:
²the ignition must be in the ON position and
²the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
OFF
Lights
73

High beams
²Push forward to activate.
²Pull toward you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
²Rotate up to brighten.
²Rotate down to dim.
²Rotate to full up position (past
detent) to turn on interior lamps.
²Rotate to full down position (past
detent) to turn off interior lamps.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
DIM
Lights
74

flash to pass ..............................74
high beam ...........................13, 74
replacing bulbs .........................77
turning on and off ....................73
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heater only system ...................68
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................144, 276±277
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................258
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ................................10, 227
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................74
J
Jack ............................................200
positioning .......................200, 204
storage .............................200±203
Jump-starting your vehicle ......206
K
Keys ...................................106, 108
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........144L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................76
cargo lamps ...............................74
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................73
headlamps .................................73
headlamps, flash to pass ..........74
instrument panel, dimming .....74
interior lamps .....................75, 77
replacing bulbs .......75, 77, 79±82
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................75
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 150
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................91
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................173
GAWR ......................................173
GVWR ......................................173
trailer towing ..........................173
Loading instructions .................175
Lubricant specifications ...274, 276
Lumbar support, seats .............110
Index
286