2008 FORD RANGER fog light

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Introduction
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Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
Foglamps:Illuminates when the
foglamps are turned on. Refer to
Foglamp controlin theLights
chapter.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty. Refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transmission has
been turned off, refer to the
Drivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have
the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Four wheel drive low (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive high (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is engaged. It
may also illuminate when the 4WD LOW is engaged. Refer to the
Drivingchapter for more information.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
O/D
OFF
4x4
LOW
4x4
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Instrument Cluster
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the
orposition and the
high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
on the headlamp
control and in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
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Lights
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn (front) 2 3157 A (amber)
Sidemarker lamps 2 194 NA
Headlamps 2 9007
Fog lamps (if
equipped)2
9145
Hi-mount brake lamp 1 922
Rear stop/turn/tail
lamps2
4157K or 3157K
Rear license plate
lamps2
194
Backup lamps 2 3155
Dome lamp 1 912
Map/dome-SuperCab
(if equipped)2
904
Map/dome-Regular
Cab (if equipped)1
904
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
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Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and the open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise turn and remove
from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
Install the new bulb(s) in reverse
order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and remove the
bulb socket from the foglamp by
turning counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector.
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Lights
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
43 20A* A/C relay coil, IAC, MAFS, HEGO,
CMS, VMV solenoid, EGR
solenoid, Heated PCV
44 15A* Ignition coil, Capacitor
45A — Not used
45B — Not used
46A — A/C clutch solenoid
46B — Not used
47 — PCM relay
48A — Fuel pump relay, Fuel injectors
relay
48B — Fog lamp relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 — Not used
54 — Not used
55 — Blower relay
56 — Starter relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.
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Roadside Emergencies
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electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................155
Fuel ............................................235
calculating fuel economy .......240
cap ...........................................237
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........238
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................243
detergent in fuel .....................238
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................235, 237, 240
filter, specifications ........234, 253
fuel pump shut-off switch .....172
improving fuel economy ........240
octane rating ...................239, 259
quality ......................................239
running out of fuel .................239
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................235
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......172
Fuses ..................................173–174
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............237
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................240
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................172
Headlamps ...................................43
aiming ........................................45
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................44high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................43
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................40–41
Hood ..........................................216
I
Ignition ...............................146, 259
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..98
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................245
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................211
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................44
J
Jack ............................................183
positioning .......................183, 189
storage .....................183, 186–187
Jump-starting your vehicle ......192
K
Keys .......................................61, 66
positions of the ignition .........146
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................47
daytime running light ...............44
fog lamps ...................................43
headlamps .................................43
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