2010 FORD RANGER sensor

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
Stopping and securing the vehicle
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and place gearshift
lever in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
2. Set the parking brake and turn
engine OFF.
Location of the spare tire and tools
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer toTire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible.
Roadside Emergencies
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instrument panel, dimming .....45
interior lamps .....................48, 50
replacing bulbs .........................50
LATCH anchors .........................110
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........165
Load limits .................................140
Loading instructions .................147
Locks
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........268
Lug nuts ....................................210
M
Manual transmission .................176
fluid capacities ........................268
lubricant specifications ..........268
reverse .....................................177
Mirrors .........................................58
fold away ...................................59
side view mirrors
(power) ...............................58–59
Motorcraft
parts ......231, 250, 267
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................166
Parts
(see Motorcraft
parts) ...........267
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................76Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................194
Power door locks ........................62
Power mirrors .......................58–59
Power point .................................56
Power steering ..........................171
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................268
fluid, specifications .................268
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................172
R
Radio ................................19, 21, 26
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................103
Relays ........................................190
Remote entry system .................62
illuminated entry ......................65
locking/unlocking doors ...........63
panic alarm ...............................63
replacing the batteries .............64
Roadside assistance ..................188
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........117
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............ 75, 78–79, 81–83
Safety Canopy .......................98–99
Safety defects, reporting ..........224
Safety restraints .. 75, 78–79, 81–83
Belt-Minder
.............................85
extension assembly ..................84
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for adults .......................79, 81–82
for children .............................101
lap belt ......................................80
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................76
safety belt maintenance .........117
warning light and chime ....84–85
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................110
Safety seats for children ..........105
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................274
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Seats ............................................69
child safety seats ....................105
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................66
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................267, 272
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................268
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........159–161
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................56
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................56Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....135
Tires ...........................120–121, 201
alignment ................................128
care ..........................................125
changing ..........................201, 206
checking the pressure ............125
inflating ...................................122
label .........................................134
replacing ..................................126
rotating ....................................129
safety practices .......................128
sidewall information ...............130
snow tires and chains ............140
spare tire .................................201
terminology .............................122
tire grades ...............................121
treadwear ........................121, 125
Towing .......................................147
recreational towing .................157
trailer towing ..........................147
wrecker ....................................216
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................265
Transmission
automatic operation ...............174
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....173
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................264
fluid, refill capacities ..............268
lubricant specifications ..........268
manual operation ....................176
Turn signal ..................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................274
Vehicle loading ..........................140
Index
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