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3.
Remove
screw(s)
from
lamp
assembly
and
disengage
lamp
assembly
(it
has
a
snap
fit).
4.
Rotate
bulb
socket
counterclockwise
and
remove
from
lamp
assembly
.
5.
Carefully
pull
bulb
straight
out
of
socket
and
push
in
the
new
bulb.
6.
Install
the
bulb
socket
in
lamp
assembly
by
turning
clockwise.
Install
the
new
bulb
in
reverse
order
.
2005
Ranger
(ran)
Owners
Guide
(post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Lights
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Warning Symbols in this Guide and on Your Vehicle
5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles
7
Using Your Vehicle with a Snowplow/As an Ambulance
7
Middle East/North Africa Vehicle Specific Information
7
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
8
Instrument Cluster
10
Check Engine Light
10
Check Fuel Cap Light
10
Warning and Control Lights
10
Warning Lights and Chimes
10
Air Bag Readiness Light
11
Anti-Lock Brake System Light
11
Brake System Warning Light
11
Charging System Light
12
Engine Coolant Temperature Light
12
Engine Oil Pressure Light
12
Overdrive off Light
12
Four Wheel Drive High Light
13
Four Wheel Drive Low Light
13
Headlamps on Warning Chime/Door Ajar Warning Chime
13
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
13
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Gauges
14
Odometer
14
Speedometer
14
Fuel Gauge
15
Tachometer
15
Trip Odometer
15
Entertainment Systems
16
AM/FM Stereo
16
AM/FM Stereo Single CD/MP3 System
18
AM/FM Stereo Cassette, CD/MP3 Sound System
21
Premium/Audiophile In-Dash CD6/MP3 Disc Pioneer Audio System
25
Tremor IV CD/MP3 Audio System
28
Radio Frequencies
31
Radio Reception Factors
32
Cassette/Player Care
32
CD/CD Player Care
32
Climate Controls
34
Heater Only System
34
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System
35
Lights
37
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
37
Foglamp Control
37
Headlamp Control
37
Flash to Pass
38
High Beams
38
Panel Dimmer Control
38
Aiming the Headlamps
39
Turn Signal Control
40
Bulb Replacement
41
Courtesy/Reading Lamps
41
Headlamp Condensation
41
Interior Lamps
41
Using the Right Bulbs
41
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs/Front Park Bulbs/Turn Signal Bulbs
42
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulbs
43
Replacing Tail Lamp/Backup Lamp Bulbs
45
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
46
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb
46
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
46
Driver Controls
47
Changing the Wiper Blades
47
Multi-Function Lever
47
Windshield Wiper/Windshield Washer
47
Auxiliary Power Point (12VDC)
48
Steering Wheel Adjustment
48
Tilt Steerig Wheel
48
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter
49
One Touch down
49
Power Windows
49
Fold-Away Mirrors
50
Power Side View Mirrors
50
Speed Control
50
Disengaging Speed Control
51
Resuming a Set Speed
51
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
52
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
52
Turning off Speed Control
52
Cargo Area Shade
53
Cell Phone Use
53
Center Console
53
Bed Extender
54
Bedrails
54
Locks and Security
56
Keys
56
Power Door Locks
56
Remote Control Entry System
56
Unlocking the Doors
57
Locking the Doors
57
Sounding a Panic Alarm
57
Replacing the Battery (Entry Transmitter)
57
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters
58
How to Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters
58
Illuminated Entry
59
Seating and Safety Restraints
60
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
60
60/40 Seat
61
Passenger Side Rear Access
61
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
61
Center Facing Jump Seat (2 Door Supercab)
62
Center Facing Jump Seat (4 Door Supercab)
62
Rear Seats
62
Safety Restraints Precautions
62
Automatic Locking Mode
64
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
64
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
64
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
65
Energy Management Feature
66
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
66
Safety Belt Pretensioner
66
Lap Belts
67
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
68
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
68
Beltminder
69
Conditions of Operation of Safety Belts
69
Beltminder Activation and Deactivation Procedure
71
Deactivating/Activating the Beltminder Feature
71
One Time Disable
71
Safety Belt Maintenance
72
Air Bags
73
Airgab Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
73
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
73
Children and Air Bags
75
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
76
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
77
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
78
Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF Switch
78
Turning the Passenger Air Bag off
78
Turning the Passenger Air Bag Back on
79
NHTSA Deactivation Criteria (Excluding Canada)
80
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)
81
Important Child Restraint Precautions
82
Safety Restraints for Children
82
Child Booster Seats
83
Children and Safety Belts
83
Types of Booster Seats
84
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
85
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
86
Safety Seats for Children
86
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
87
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
89
Attaching Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments for Child Seat Anchors
92
Center Seating Location
92
Tires, Wheels and Loading
95
4WD and AWD Systems
95
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
95
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
96
Treadwear
97
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
97
Glossary of Tire Terminology
98
Temperature a B C
98
Tire Information
98
Traction AA a B C
98
Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires
99
Tire Inflation
99
Inflating Your Tires
100
Inspecting Your Tires
100
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
101
Tire Replacement Requirements
102
Changing the Tires
103
Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information
103
Conventional Spare Tire Information
104
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
105
Removing the Spare Tire
105
Tire Change Procedure
106
Stowing the Flat/Spare Tire
109
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
110
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
110
Information on “P” Type Tires
111
Additional Information on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
114
Information on “T” Type Tires
115
Location of the Tire Label
115
Tire Care
115
Tire Wear
115
Safety Practices and Tires Condition
116
Highway Hazards
117
Tire and Wheel Alignment
117
Tire Rotation
117
Snow Tires and Chains
119
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
119
Base Curb Weight
120
Payload
120
Vehicle Curb Weight
120
Cargo Weight
121
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
122
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
122
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
122
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
123
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
123
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
123
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
123
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
124
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
124
4X2 W/Manual Transmission
126
Loading Instructions for Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
126
Trailer Towing
126
4X4 W/Manual Transmission
128
4X2 W/Automatic Transmission
129
4X4 W/Automatic Transmission
131
Hitches
131
Preparing to Tow
131
Safety Chains
132
Trailer Brakes
132
Trailer Lamps
132
Using a Step Bumper
132
Driving While You Tow
133
Trailer Tow Connector
133
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
134
Servicing after Towing
134
Trailer Towing Tips
134
Recreational Towing
135
Vehicles Equipped with an Automatic Transmission
136
Driving
137
Starting
137
Positions of the Ignition
137
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
137
Important Safety Precautions When Starting
138
Starting the Engine
140
Brakes
141
Using the Engine Block Heater
141
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
141
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
141
Using ABS
142
ABS Warning Lamp
142
Parking Brake
142
Steering
143
Traction-Lok Axle
143
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
144
Automatic Transmission Operation
144
Brake-Shift Interlock
144
Driving with a 5–Speed Automatic Transmission
145
P (Park)
146
R (Reverse)
146
N (Neutral)
146
D (Drive) with Overdrive/D (Drive) Without Overdrive
146
Manual Transmission Operation
147
2 (Second)/1 (First)
147
Forced Downshifts
147
Using the Clutch
147
Recommended Shift Speeds
148
Upshifts When Accelerating (for Best Fuel Economy)
148
Upshifts When Cruising (Recommended for Best Fuel Economy)
148
Reverse
149
Parking Your Vehicle
149
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
150
Removing the Key
150
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
150
4WD System Indicator Lights
150
Using the Electronic Shift 4WD System
151
Shifting To/From 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)
151
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
152
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles (4WD)
152
Basic Operating Principles (4WD)
152
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement (4WD)
152
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
153
Emergency Maneuvers
153
4WD Systems
154
Normal Characteristics
154
Sand
155
Mud and Water
155
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
156
Driving on Snow and Ice
157
Driving through Water
158
Camper Bodies
158
Maintenance and Modifications
158
Roadside Emergencies
159
Getting Roadside Assistance
159
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
160
Hazard Flasher Switch
160
Fuses and Relays
161
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
162
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
162
Fuses Codes Table
163
Power Distribution Box - 2.3L Engine
165
High-Current Fuses Codes Table
166
Power Distribution Box - 3.0L and 4.0L Engines
169
Jump Starting
171
Connecting the Jumper Cables
172
Jump Starting Procedure
173
Removing the Jumper Cables
174
Wrecker Towing
176
Customer Assistance
177
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
185
Cleaning
186
Washing the Exterior
186
Waxing
186
Paint Chips
187
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers Cleaning
187
Engine Cleaning
187
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning
189
Windows and Wiper Blades Cleaning
189
Instrument Panel and Cluster Lens Cleaning
189
Interior Cleaning
190
Leather Seats Cleaning
190
Underbody Cleaning
191
Maintenance and Specifications
193
Precautons When Servicing Your Vehicle
193
Service Recommendations
193
Working with the Engine Off/Working with the Engine on
193
Opening the Hood
194
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
195
Windshield Washer Fluid
198
Checking the Engine Oil
199
Adding Engine Oil
202
Engine Oil Recommendations
203
SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil
204
Battery Maintenance
205
Checking Engine Coolant
207
Adding Engine Coolant
209
Coolant Refill Capacity
211
Recycled Engine Coolant
211
Severe Climates
211
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling (2.3L I4 Engine Only)
212
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
213
Fuel Information
214
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
214
Refueling
215
Fuel Filler Cap
216
Choosing the Right Fuel
217
Fuel Quality
217
Octane Recommendations
217
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
218
Fuel Filter
218
Fuel Measuring Techniques
218
Running out of Fuel
218
Calculating Fuel Economy
219
Filling the Tank
219
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
220
Conditions and Fuel Economy
221
EPA Window Sticker
221
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
221
Emission Control System
222
On Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
223
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
223
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
224
Brake Fluid Reservoir
226
Clutch Fluid
226
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
227
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
228
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
229
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
229
Air Filter Maintenance
230
Changing the Air Filter Element
230
Air Filter(S)
231
Motorcraft Part Numbers
231
Refill Capacities
232
Lubricant Specifications
235
Engine Data
238
Vehicle Dimensions
238
Certification Label
240
Identifying Your Vehicle
240
Engine Number
241
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
241
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations
242
Accessories
243
Index
246
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Brand
Ford
Model
2005 Ranger
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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