2009 FORD RANGER key

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle, we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty
Guide/Customer Information Guideto find out which parts and
services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraft parts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away
from the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
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electrical system dry out. After three driving cycles without these or any
other temporary malfunctions present, theService engine soon
indicator should stay off the next time the engine is started. A driving
cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway
driving. No additional vehicle service is required.
If theService engine soon
indicator remains on, have your vehicle
serviced at the first available opportunity. Although some malfunctions
detected by the OBD-II may not have symptoms that are apparent,
continued driving with theService engine soon
indicator on can
result in increased emissions, lower fuel economy, reduced engine and
transmission smoothness, and lead to more costly repairs.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
Some state/provincial and local governments may have
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) programs to inspect the emission control
equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent
you from getting a vehicle registration. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M
test if theService engine soon
indicator is on or not working
properly (bulb is burned out), or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems have not been properly
checked. In this case, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing.
If theService engine soon
indicator is on or the bulb does not
work, the vehicle may need to be serviced. Refer to the On board
diagnostics (OBD-II) description in this chapter.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has just been serviced, or the
battery has recently run down or been replaced, the OBD-II system may
indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If theService engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if theService engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
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preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................162
Fuel ............................................242
calculating fuel economy .......247
cap ...........................................244
capacity ...................................260
choosing the right fuel ...........245
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................250
detergent in fuel .....................245
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................242, 244, 247
filter, specifications ........241, 259
fuel pump shut-off switch .....181
improving fuel economy ........247
octane rating ...................246, 264
quality ......................................246
running out of fuel .................246
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................242
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......181
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............244
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................247
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................180
Head restraints ...........................70
Headlamps ...................................44
aiming ........................................46
bulb specifications ....................49
daytime running lights .............45
flash to pass ..............................45
high beam .................................44replacing bulbs .........................50
turning on and off ....................44
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................41–42
Hood ..........................................225
I
Ignition ...............................154, 264
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................102
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................252
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................220
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jack ............................................191
positioning .......................191, 196
storage .....................191, 194–195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......200
K
Keys .......................................63, 68
positions of the ignition .........154
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................49
daytime running light ...............45
fog lamps ...................................44
headlamps .................................44
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