2008 FORD RANGER fuses

Seating and Safety Restraints 68
Seating 68
Safety restraints 71
Airbags 86
Child restraints 93
Tires, Wheels and Loading 105
Tire information 107
Tire inflation 110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 122
Vehicle loading 127
Trailer towing 133
Recreational towing 144
Driving 146
Starting 146
Brakes 151
Transmission operation 155
Roadside Emergencies 170
Getting roadside assistance 170
Hazard flasher switch 172
Fuel pump shut-off switch 172
Fuses and relays 173
Changing tires 183
Lug nut torque 192
Jump starting 192
Wrecker towing 198
Customer Assistance 199
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 205
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 206
Cleaning 207
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The auxiliary power points are
located on the instrument panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of
12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a
fuse may have blown. Refer toPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
andFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for fuse
ratings and information on checking and replacing fuses.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
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Driver Controls
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Rear facing child seats
should NEVER be placed in
front of an active airbag.
All occupants of the vehicle,
including the driver, should
always properly wear their safety
belts, even when an air bag
supplemental restraint system
(SRS) is provided.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)
between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.
Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air
bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:
•Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
•Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright
position.
Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Placing
objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing
serious injury.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Airbag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your authorized
dealer.
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Seating and Safety Restraints
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If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF.Apply the brake pedal and shift
to N (Neutral).
When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the
automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted
vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.
Note:On some vehicles, when the key is in the OFF position, the
brake-shift interlock feature will prevent the automatic transmission shift
lever from being moved out of the P (Park) position without the brake
pedal being depressed.
3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer.
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Driving
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The fuel pump shut-off switch is
located on the right side of the
passenger footwell, behind the fuse
panel door.
To reset the switch:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the
switch by pushing in on the reset
button.
4. Turn the ignition ON.
5. Wait a few seconds and return
the key to OFF.
6. Make another check for leaks.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
Note:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural Black Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located under the
right-hand side of the instrument
panel behind the kick panel. A fuse
puller tool is located near the lower
right corner of the fuse box; this
tool will assist you in pulling the
fuses out for inspection, if
necessary.
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Roadside Emergencies
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch
2 10A Trailer tow park lamps
3 10A Right low beam headlamp
4 10A Left low beam headlamp
5 5A Windshield wiper module
(RUN/ACCY)
6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY), Door switch
illumination
7 5A Not used (spare)
8 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM),
PADI (Passenger Air bag
Deactivation Indicator), Occupant
classification sensor (OCS)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
29 20A Cigar lighter, Diagnostic connector
(OBD II)
30 5A Power mirrors
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park
lamps, License plate lamps,
Dimmer switch, Trailer tow park
lamps
32 5A Brake switch (logic), Brake-shift
interlock
33 5A Instrument cluster battery feed
(B+)
34 20A Power point
35 15A Power locks
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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Roadside Emergencies
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