Ford Ranger (2024 year). Manual in english

REFUELING

REFUELING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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Fuel filler door.

Fuel filler inlet.

Fuel tank filler pipe.

REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING:

When refueling always

shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

WARNING:

Fuel vapor burns

violently and a fuel fire can cause severe
injuries.

WARNING:

The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Keep children away

from the fuel pump. Never let children
pump fuel.

WARNING:

Do not pry open the

fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Stay outside your

vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not remove the fuel

pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling.

WARNING:

Stop refueling when

the fuel pump nozzle automatically
shuts off for the first time. Failure to
follow this will fill the expansion space
in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing.

WARNING:

Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

WARNING:

Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

your vehicle.

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3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch. Keep the fuel pump nozzle
resting on the fuel tank filler pipe.

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4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

A when refueling. Holding the fuel
pump nozzle in position B can affect
the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel
pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.

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5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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6. When the pump shuts off, wait five

seconds, then raise the fuel pump
nozzle and slowly remove it.

Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note:

Do not attempt to start the engine

if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect
fuel. Incorrect fuel use could cause damage
not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle immediately checked.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

Advertised Capacity

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.

In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

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Note:

The amount of fuel in the empty

reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING

FUEL AND REFUELING –
WARNING LAMPS

If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.

FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

An early reminder of a low fuel condition. Refill your vehicle.

Fuel Level Low

Check to make sure the fuel fill inlet is fully closed.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER

The catalytic converter is part of your
vehicle's emissions system and filters
harmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING:

The normal operating

temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off.

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•

Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

•

Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.

•

Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See

Jump

Starting the Vehicle

(page 378).

•

Use the correct fuel. See

Fuel and

Refueling

(page 182).

•

Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.

•

Avoid running out of fuel.

•

Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.

Note:

Do not make any unauthorized

changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who
manufactures, repairs, or services a fleet of
vehicles are not permitted to intentionally
remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
WARNING LAMPS

Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics
system that monitors the emission control
system. If any of the following warning
lamps illuminate, this may indicate that
the on-board diagnostics system has
detected an emission control system
malfunction.

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Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop.
Failure to respond to a warning lamp may
cause damage that your vehicle Warranty
may not cover. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
vehicle off and remove the key or remote
control before you leave your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:

When your vehicle is

stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.

WARNING:

Do not apply the brake

pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds limits vehicle performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS

PARK (P) - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC SHIFT

WARNING:

Shift into park (P) only

when your vehicle is stationary.

In park (P) power is not transmitted to the
driven wheels.

Note:

A tone sounds if you attempt to exit

your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if a fuse is blown.

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) unless the key or remote control is inside
your vehicle.

Note:

The electronic parking brake could

apply when you power your vehicle on with
the selector in park (P).

Note:

The electronic parking brake could

apply if you shift to park (P) without fully
pressing the brake pedal.

Note:

The electronic parking brake could

apply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.

Note:

Do not manually release the parking

brake when the selector is in park (P). See

Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake

(page 220).

Note:

Your vehicle could shift into park (P)

if you attempt to exit your vehicle without
the vehicle in park (P). See

How Does

Automatic Return to Park (P) Work

(page

194).

Note:

A tone could sound when you select

park (P).

PARK (P) - VEHICLES WITH:
MECHANICAL SHIFT

WARNING:

Shift into park (P) only

when your vehicle is stationary.

In park (P) power is not transmitted to the
driven wheels.

Note:

A tone sounds if you attempt to exit

your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if a fuse is blown.

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Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) unless the key or remote control is inside
your vehicle.

Note:

The electronic parking brake could

apply when you power your vehicle on with
the selector in park (P).

Note:

The electronic parking brake could

apply if you shift to park (P) without fully
pressing the brake pedal.

Note:

The electronic parking brake could

apply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.

Note:

Do not manually release the parking

brake when the selector is in park (P). See

Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake

(page 220).

REVERSE (R)

WARNING:

Shift into reverse (R)

only when your vehicle is stationary.

In reverse (R) power is transmitted to the
driven wheels.

NEUTRAL (N)

WARNING:

In neutral (N) your

vehicle is free to roll.

In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels.

DRIVE (D)

In drive (D) power is transmitted to the
driven wheels.

MANUAL (M) - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC SHIFT

In manual (M) you can select a specific
gear. See

Manually Shifting Gears

(page

191).

Note:

We recommend using this mode for

driving on hilly or mountainous roads or
when towing a trailer. See

Towing a Trailer

(page 334).

MANUAL (M) - VEHICLES WITH:
MECHANICAL SHIFT

In manual (M) you can select a specific
gear. See

Manually Shifting Gears

(page

191).

Note:

We recommend using this mode for

driving on hilly or mountainous roads or
when towing a trailer. See

Towing a Trailer

(page 334).

SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC SHIFT

The selector is on the center console.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

Note:

The position illuminates on the

selector.

3. Press the manual (M) button when

your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or
exit mode.

SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR - VEHICLES WITH:
MECHANICAL SHIFT

The selector is on the center console.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Move the lever to select a position.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS

The instrument cluster displays the current
position.

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Note:

The position could illuminate on the

transmission selector.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
SHIFT

Transmission Not In Park (P)
Audible Warning

Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS -
VEHICLES WITH: MECHANICAL
SHIFT

Transmission Not in Park (P)
Audible Warning

Sounds if any of the following occur:
•

You switch your vehicle off before
shifting into park (P).

•

You open the driver door before shifting
into park (P).

MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS

SHIFTING USING THE PADDLE
SHIFTERS

The instrument cluster displays the current
gear. The current gear flashes when your
vehicle cannot shift into the requested
gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the
requested gear raises or lowers the engine
speed beyond the limit.

Your vehicle could shift when you fully
press the accelerator or brake pedal.

Note:

Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.

Note:

Drive modes could affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)

Use this feature to temporarily change
gears.

Note:

We recommend using this feature for

engine braking or driving on hilly or
mountainous roads.

•

Pull any paddle to switch the feature
on.

•

Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.

•

Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.

•

Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds
to switch the feature off.

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Note:

The feature switches off after a short

period of time if you do not pull either
paddle.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)

Use this feature to select a specific gear.

Note:

We recommend using this feature for

engine braking, driving on hilly or
mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.
See

Towing a Trailer

(page 334).

•

Shift to manual (M) to switch the
feature on.

•

Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.

•

Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.

•

Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature
off.

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS
ON THE SELECTOR LEVER -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

Your vehicle could shift when you fully
press the accelerator or brake pedal.

Note:

Prolonged driving with high engine

speed could cause vehicle damage not
covered by vehicle warranty.

Note:

Drive modes could affect when the

vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

Electronic Shifter

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Mechanical Shifter

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Manually Shifting Gears in Manual
(M)

Use this feature to select a specific gear.

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Note:

We recommend using this feature for

engine braking, driving on hilly or
mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.
See

Towing a Trailer

(page 334).

Press any button to switch the feature on.

Press the upper (+) button to upshift.

Press the lower (-) button to downshift.

Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature off.

Progressive Range Selection in
Drive (D)

Use this feature to prevent your vehicle
from automatically shifting to high gears.
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear and the highest gear available.

Note:

Your vehicle automatically shifts

within the gear range you select.

Note:

We recommend using this feature for

engine braking, driving on hilly or
mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.
See

Towing a Trailer

(page 334).

•

Press the lower (-) button to switch
the feature on.

•

Press the lower (-) button to disable
the next highest gear.

•

Hold the upper (+) button for a few
seconds to switch the feature off.

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
- VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC SHIFT

HOW DOES TEMPORARY
NEUTRAL MODE WORK

Use this mode to keep your vehicle in
neutral (N), for a limited time, when you
exit your vehicle or switch your vehicle off.
For example, if you exit your vehicle before
an automatic car wash.

Note:

You do not need to use this mode at

an automatic car wash if you stay in your
vehicle with power on.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note:

Automatic return to park (P) is

delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.
See

How Does Automatic Return to Park

(P) Work

(page 194).

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
LIMITATIONS

Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after
30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery
charge level is low. Prolonged use of this
mode can cause the 12 V battery to run out
of charge.

This mode could be unavailable if your
vehicle is below operating temperature.
Warm up your vehicle and attempt the
procedure again.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in vehicle damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.

ENTERING TEMPORARY
NEUTRAL MODE

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Power your vehicle on.

4. Shift into neutral (N).

Note:

An instructional message appears.

5. Press the manual (M) button.

Note:

A confirmation message appears

when your vehicle enters the mode.

6. Release the brake pedal.

Note:

Your vehicle is free to roll.

Switch your vehicle off.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

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Note:

The neutral (N) indicator on the

transmission selector may flash in this
mode.

EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL
MODE

Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P), or power your

vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or
reverse (R).

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO
PARK (P) - VEHICLES WITH:
ELECTRONIC SHIFT

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN
TO PARK (P) WORK

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
vehicle in park (P).

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your
vehicle is stationary and any of the
following occur:
•

You switch the vehicle off.

•

You open the driver door with the driver
seatbelt unfastened.

•

You unfasten the driver seatbelt when
the driver door is open.

Note:

Do not use automatic return to park

(P) when your vehicle is moving, except in
an emergency. See

Starting and Stopping

the Engine

(page 170).

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK
(P) LIMITATIONS

Automatic return to park (P) may not work
if any of the following occur:

•

The driver door ajar sensor is
malfunctioning.

•

The driver seatbelt sensor is
malfunctioning.

See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:

•

Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tone
sounds with the driver seatbelt
fastened.

•

Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.

•

Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.

•

Transmission not in park message
appears, with the driver door closed,
after you shift out of park (P).

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK -
VEHICLES WITH: MECHANICAL
SHIFT

WHAT IS BRAKE SHIFT
INTERLOCK

Brake shift interlock allows you to shift
your vehicle out of park (P) in the event of
an electrical malfunction or emergency.

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not drive your

vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.

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WARNING:

When doing this

procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
apply the parking brake prior to doing
this procedure. Use wheel chocks if
appropriate.

WARNING:

If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

USING BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK

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Insert a screwdriver between the shifter
boot material and trim ring (1) to
release the retainer tabs from the top
panel trim ring.

2. Lift the shifter boot (2) upward.

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3. Locate the release lever (3) on the side

of the transmission selector lever.

4. Using a screwdriver, move the release

lever (3) toward the front of the
transmission selector lever.

5. When holding the release lever (3) in

the forward position, move the
transmission selector lever out of the
park (P) position and into another gear.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE -
VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
SHIFT

WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE

Manual park release allows you to shift
your vehicle out of park (P) in the event of
an electrical malfunction or emergency.

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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

When doing this

procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate.

WARNING:

If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

WARNING:

Do not drive your

vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.

Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency. See

Emergency Towing

(page 385).

Note:

Do not engage the manual park

release with the engine on.

USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE

Activating the Manual Park
Release Cable

Apply the parking brake. See

Electric

Parking Brake

(page 219).

Note:

If the vehicle battery is dead, an

external power source could be required to
apply the parking brake.

2. Locate the manual park release cable

access cover inside your center console
stowage box.

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3. Carefully open the hinged access cover

using a plastic type wedge or pry tool
at the upper edge of the panel.

Note:

Do not pull access cover out from

console as cover tether could break off.

Note:

Do not activate the override lever

until you are in the driver seat.

4. Switch ignition on, but do not start your

vehicle.

5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply and

hold the brake pedal. Do not release.
Pull the tether straight out from the
console access until engaged. If done
correctly, a message appears in the
instrument cluster.

Note:

Do not use excessive force when

using the manual park release handle, as it
could result in damage to the handle.

Note:

Your vehicle is now out of the park

(P) position and is free to roll.

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6. With your foot still fully applied on the

brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See

Electric Parking Brake

(page 219).

Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for
emergency towing purposes.

8. Switch off the ignition.

9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk

that your vehicle will roll, disconnect
the negative (black) battery cable from
the battery.

Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode

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Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.

2. Apply the parking brake. See

Electric

Parking Brake

(page 219).

Note:

If the vehicle battery is dead, an

external power may be required to apply the
parking brake.

Note:

Do not pull on the lever until you are

in the driver seat.

3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply and

hold the brake pedal, do not release.
Pull the tether again to disengage the
lever.

4. Return the manual park release lever

to the stowed position and install the
access cover.

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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT

4x4 With Part Time Engagement

(If

Equipped)

This system offers the driver two-wheel
drive high, four-wheel drive high, and
four-wheel drive low as available modes
of operation.

When you select four-wheel drive high or
four-wheel drive low, the system provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use in off-road or slippery conditions
such as deep snow, sand or mud.

Selecting four-wheel drive low also
provides additional gearing for increased
torque multiplication for conditions like
deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy
objects.

HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE

Advanced 4x4 With Automatic On
Demand Engagement

(If Equipped)

This system monitors various vehicle
sensory inputs to provide an increased
level of performance. This system offers
the driver two-wheel drive high (2H),
four-wheel drive auto (4A), four-wheel
drive high (4H) and four-wheel drive low
(4L) as available modes of operation.

When you select four-wheel drive auto
(4A), the system continuously varies power
to the front wheels for optimum
performance for all on-road conditions.

When you select four-wheel drive high
(4H) or four-wheel drive low (4L), the
system provides electronically locked
power to the front and rear wheels for use
in off-road or slippery conditions such as
deep snow, sand or mud.

Selecting four-wheel drive low (4L) also
provides additional gearing for increased
torque multiplication for conditions like
deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy
objects.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Vehicles with a higher

center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.

WARNING:

Do not become

overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.

Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be
higher to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting stuck or damaging
underbody components. The differences
that make your vehicle so versatile also
make it handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car. Always maintain steering
wheel control, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result

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in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure
you grip the steering wheel from the
outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive
cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from
concealed objects such as rocks and
stumps. Drive slower in strong crosswinds
which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle. Be
extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.

Note:

Do not use four-wheel drive high or

four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and can
damage drive components.

Parking

WARNING:

If the parking brake is

fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.

On some four-wheel drive vehicles, when
the transfer case is in the neutral (N)
position, the engine and transmission
disconnects from the rest of the driveline.
Therefore, your vehicle is free to roll even
if the automatic transmission is in park (P).
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the transfer case in the neutral (N)
position. Always set the parking brake fully
and turn off the ignition when leaving your
vehicle.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS - EXCLUDING:
RAPTOR

Do not use four-wheel drive high (4H) or
four-wheel drive low (4L) mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and
damage drive components.

4H or 4L mode is only for use on
consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Use
of 4L mode on these surfaces could
produce some noise, such as occasional
clunks, but should not damage drive
components.

For vehicles with an electronic
shift-on-the-fly transfer case, the driveline
could become mechanically blocked when
attempting to shift out of a four-wheel
drive mode on dry, hard surfaced roads.

Note:

If your vehicle is equipped with the

4x4 part-time selectable engagement
transfer case and you are transitioning from
consistently loose or slippery surfaces, be
sure the four-wheel drive system is not
mechanically blocked once you are on dry,
hard surfaced roads in two-wheel drive high.

Note:

In certain scenarios, where the

four-wheel drive system has difficulty
engaging, a

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h

message could appear in the instrument
cluster. This message may also appear
when engaging the four-wheel drive system
in extreme cold climates at the beginning
of the drive cycle. Once the driveline warms
up, shifting to four-wheel drive can resume
as normal.

Operating Four-Wheel Drive with
a Spare or Mismatched Tires

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of
the spare tire can affect the four-wheel
drive system.

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If there is a significant difference between
the size of the spare tire and the remaining
tires, you could have limited four-wheel
drive functionality, added noise, discomfort
and driveline damage.

Due to normal tire wear, your spare tire is
not necessarily the same size as your
on-road tires, which makes your spare tire
a dissimilar size. Use the spare tire on a
limited basis only.

When driving with a dissimilar wheel and
tire assembly do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
operating in a four-wheel drive mode.

•

Select a four-wheel drive mode unless
the vehicle is stationary.

•

Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry
pavement.

You could have limited four-wheel drive
functionality when driving with a dissimilar
wheel and tire assembly, especially when
driving in a mechanically locked four-wheel
drive mode. You can experience the
following:

•

Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.

•

Difficulty shifting in and out of a
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
mode.

•

Driveline component damage.

Note:

When driving with a spare tire, do not

switch on four-wheel drive mode unless you
need to get your vehicle unstuck.

Immediately after getting your vehicle
unstuck, shift to 2H by performing the
following steps:

Come to a stop on a flat, horizontal
surface.

2. Shift the transmission to park (P) for

automatic transmissions and neutral
(N) for manual transmissions.

3. Switch to two-wheel drive mode.

4. Shift the transmission to reverse (R).

5. Shift the transmission to drive (D) for

automatic transmissions and to first
gear for manual transmissions to make
sure the transfer case system is not
trapped in place.

Mechanical Shift Blocking

On vehicles with an electronic
shift-on-the-fly transfer case, the transfer
case distributes torque to the front wheels
by mechanically interlocking the front and
rear driveshafts together. Various external
factors can affect shifting performance of
this type of system including, but not
limited to:

•

Vehicle acceleration.

•

Dissimilar tire sizes.

•

High steering input.

For vehicles with an electronic
shift-on-the-fly transfer case, when
shifting into two-wheel drive high (2H) on
dry, hard surfaced roads, we recommend
you preform the following procedure to
reduce the likelihood of a mechanical shift
block:

While driving straight, come to a
complete stop on a flat, horizontal
surface.

2. Shift the transmission into park (P) for

automatic transmissions or press the
clutch for vehicles with a manual
transmission.

3. Select 2H and wait for the 2H LED to

become solid.

4. Shift the transmission into reverse (R)

for automatic transmissions or select
reverse (R) and release the clutch for
vehicles with a manual transmission.
Allow the vehicle to roll back
approximately 3 ft (1 m) and press the
brake.

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Four-Wheel Drive

5. Shift the transmission into drive (D) for

automatic transmissions or press the
clutch in and select a forward gear and
release the clutch for vehicles with a
manual transmission. Allow the vehicle
to roll forward approximately 3 ft (1 m).

If the system is mechanically blocked or if
the system detects a mechanical shift
block at speed after two-wheel drive high
(2H) has been selected, a message can
appear momentarily indicating that
four-wheel drive is unable to disengage.
One or more of the following actions can
relieve the mechanical shift block:

•

Momentary acceleration.

•

Momentary braking.

•

Bringing the vehicle to a stop.

•

Shifting the transmission to neutral (N)
and back to drive (D).

•

Shifting the transmission to reverse(R)
and back to drive (D).

•

Driving the vehicle around a tight turn
at a slow speed.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS - RAPTOR

Do not use four-wheel drive high (4H) or
four-wheel drive low (4L) mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and
damage drive components.

4H or 4L mode is only for use on
consistently slippery or loose surfaces. Use
of 4L mode on these surfaces could
produce some noise, such as occasional
clunks, but should not damage drive
components.

Operating Four-Wheel Drive with
a Spare or Mismatched Tires

On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of
the spare tire can affect the four-wheel
drive system.

If there is a significant difference between
the size of the spare tire and the remaining
tires, you could have limited four-wheel
drive functionality, added noise, discomfort
and driveline damage.

Due to normal tire wear, your spare tire is
not necessarily the same size as your
on-road tires, which makes your spare tire
a dissimilar size. Use the spare tire on a
limited basis only.

When driving with a dissimilar wheel and
tire assembly do not:

•

Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
operating in a four-wheel drive mode.

•

Select a four-wheel drive mode unless
the vehicle is stationary.

•

Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry
pavement.

•

Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.

•

Difficulty shifting in and out of a
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
mode.

•

Driveline component damage.

Note:

When driving with a spare tire, do not

switch on four-wheel drive mode unless you
need to get your vehicle unstuck.

Immediately after getting your vehicle
unstuck, shift to 2H.

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SWITCHING FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ON AND OFF

A vehicle that comes with four-wheel drive,
when selected, has the ability to use all
four wheels to power itself. This increases
traction, which may enable you to safely
drive over terrain and road conditions that
a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle
cannot.

On some four-wheel drive models, the
initial shift from two-wheel drive to
four-wheel drive while the vehicle is
moving can cause a momentary clunk and
ratcheting sound. These sounds are normal
as the front drivetrain comes up to speed
and are not cause for concern.

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT

E362373

•

2H - Two-wheel drive high.

•

4H - Four-wheel drive high. See

Four-Wheel Drive High

(page 205).

•

4L - Four-wheel drive low. See

Four-Wheel Drive Low

(page 205).

Note:

Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping, while applying the
accelerator pedal or when driving in a tight
turn.

Note:

Momentarily releasing the accelerator

pedal while a shift in progress message
displays improves engagement or
disengagement performance.

Note:

Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control is selected and
active. The system may not shift as
expected.

Note:

If your vehicle is equipped with a push

button four-wheel drive mode selector and
the light is solid, the system has achieved
the preferred four-wheel drive mode. When
a selected four-wheel drive mode light is
blinking, the system is attempting to shift
to that specific mode.

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low

Bring your vehicle to a speed of 0 mph
(0 km/h).

2. For vehicles with an automatic

transmission, place in neutral (N). For
vehicles with a manual transmission,
fully press the clutch pedal.

3. Push the four-wheel drive mode

selector to the preferred four-wheel
drive mode.

Note:

4x4 Shift in Progress

message

appears in the instrument cluster display
indicating the shift is in progress. If any of
the previous shift conditions are not met,
the shift does not occur and the instrument
cluster display guides the driver through the
proper shifting procedures.

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Four-Wheel Drive

Note:

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

displays in the instrument cluster display,
place the transmission in a forward gear,
move your vehicle forward approximately
5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission back
to neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.

SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE

E359616

Push the button to select the four-wheel
drive mode.

•

2H - Two-wheel drive high.

•

4A - Four-wheel drive auto. See

Four-Wheel Drive Auto

(page 205).

•

4H - Four-wheel drive high. See

Four-Wheel Drive High

(page 205).

•

4L - Four-wheel drive low. See

Four-Wheel Drive Low

(page 205).

Note:

Do not perform this operation if the

rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.

Note:

When the light is solid, the system

has achieved the desired four-wheel drive
mode. When a selected four-wheel drive
mode LED is blinking, the system is
attempting to shift to that specific mode.

Note:

When all lights are blinking have your

vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low

Bring your vehicle to a speed of 0 mph
(0 km/h).

2. For vehicles with an automatic

transmission, place in neutral (N). For
vehicles with a manual transmission,
fully press the clutch pedal.

3. Push the four-wheel drive mode

selector to the four-wheel drive mode
you prefer.

Note:

4x4 Shift in Progress

message

appears in the instrument cluster display
indicating the shift is in progress. If any of
the previous shift conditions are not met,
the shift will not occur and the instrument
cluster display guides you through the
proper shifting procedures.

Note:

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

Two-wheel drive high is for general
on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear
wheels only.

Note:

Two-wheel drive high can turn on or

off based on Drive Mode selection See

Drive

Mode Control

(page 278).

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Four-Wheel Drive

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO -
ADVANCED 4X4 WITH 4A MODE

Four-wheel drive auto provides
electronically controlled four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction in varying
on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive
auto tuning varies based on selected Drive
Mode. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page

279).

Note:

Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 279).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH

Four-wheel drive high provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or
winter conditions such as deep snow, sand
or mud. This mode is not for use on dry
pavement.

Note:

Four-wheel drive high can turn on or

off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 279).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW

Four-wheel drive low provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use on low traction
surfaces, but does so with additional
gearing for increased torque multiplication.
This mode is only for off-road conditions
such as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling
heavy objects.

Note:

Four-wheel drive low can turn on or

off automatically based on drive mode
selection. See

Selecting a Drive Mode

(page 279).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
INDICATORS

When the indicator lights are solid the
system has achieved the desired
four-wheel drive mode.

Two-wheel Drive High

E181778

Illuminates briefly when you
select two-wheel drive high.

Four-wheel Drive Auto

(If Equipped)

E181781

Illuminates when you select
four-wheel drive auto.

Four-wheel Drive High

E181779

Illuminates when you select
four-wheel drive high.

Four-wheel Drive Low

E181780

Illuminates when you select
four-wheel drive low.

TRANSFER CASE FLUID
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION

See

Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and

Specification

(page 489).

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –
TROUBLESHOOTING

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNING
LAMPS

Illuminates when a four-wheel
drive or power train fault is
present.

205

Four-Wheel Drive

Note:

When a system fault is present, the

system can typically remain in whichever
mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It does not default to
two-wheel drive in all circumstances. When
this warning is displayed, have your vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

Displays when you attempt to shift into four-wheel

drive low (4L) when traveling at too high of a speed.

For 4L slow to a stop

Displays when you attempt to shift into four-wheel

drive low (4L) without the transmission in neutral (N).

For 4L Shift to N

Displays when you attempt to shift out of four-wheel

drive low (4L) when traveling at too high of a speed.

To exit 4L slow to a stop

Displays when you attempt to shift out of four-wheel

drive low (4L) without the transmission in neutral (N).

To Exit 4L Shift to N

Displays when the four-wheel drive system shifts into
and out of two-wheel drive high (2H) or between high

and low ranges.

4x4 Shift in Progress

Displays when the four-wheel drive system detects a

driving condition that temporarily requires greater four-
wheel drive performance. The system resumes normal

function after the system no longer detects these

driving conditions.

4X4 Temporarily Locked

Displays when the four-wheel drive system detects an

elevated system temperature and temporarily stops

providing power to the front wheels. The system

resumes normal function when the system temper-

ature returns to normal.

4x4 Temporarily Disabled

Displays when the four-wheel drive system resumes

normal function.

4x4 Restored

Displays when the transfer case is not able to complete

a shift and requires forward motion to complete the

shift.

Shift Delayed Drive Forward

Displays when the system requires an additional

transmission shift to neutral (N) to complete a transfer

case shift.

Shift to Neutral

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Four-Wheel Drive

Details

Message

Displays when the system becomes disabled due to

mismatched tires or an external fault.

4x4 OFF

Displays when you select a four-wheel drive mode that

the system does not allow in the current drive mode.

Selected 4x4 Mode Not Avail-

able in Current Drive Mode

Displays when the system is unable to engage four-

wheel drive high (4H) and requires you to slow the

vehicle down before attempting to engage.

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH

Displays when the system is unable to engage four-

wheel drive high (4H) and requires you to slow the

vehicle down before attempting to engage.

To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h

Displays when the four-wheel drive system requires

you to release the accelerator pedal to perform the

shift into four-wheel drive mode.

To Engage 4x4 Release Acceler-

ator Pedal

Displays when the system enters a degraded mode

due to mismatched tires.

4x4 Performance Reduced See

Manual

A four-wheel drive system fault is present. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Check 4x4

Displays when the four-wheel drive system detects a

mechanical shift block when shifting out of four-wheel

drive high (4H). See

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations

(page 200).

4x4 Unable to Disengage See

Manual

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Four-Wheel Drive

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the rear axle and when
activated, allows both wheels on that axle
to turn at the same speed. The electronic
locking differential can provide additional
traction should your vehicle become stuck.

You can activate the electronic locking
differential and shift it on the fly within the
operating speed range. The electronic
locking differential automatically
disengages when the vehicle speed
exceeds a set value and automatically
reengages when the vehicle speed goes
below a set value. See

Switching the

Electronic Locking Differential On and
Off

(page 209). It also automatically

engages based on certain selected drive
modes. See

Four-Wheel Drive Modes

(page 204).

The electronic locking differential is for use
in mud, rocks, sand, or any off-road
condition where you need maximum
traction. It is not for use on dry pavement.

Note:

The electronic locking differential is

for off-road use only and not for use on dry
pavement. Using the electronic locking
differentials on dry pavement results in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration or
driveline damage.

Note:

Switching the electronic locking

differential off while turning results in
disengagement difficulties. If the electronic
locking differential has difficulty
disengaging, release the accelerator pedal
and turn the steering wheel back and forth
in small increments while maintaining
control and following a straight line.

WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL -
RAPTOR

The electronic locking differential is a
device housed in the front or rear axle and,
when activated allows both wheels on that
axle to turn at the same speed. The
electronic locking differential can provide
additional traction should your vehicle
become stuck. You can activate the
differential electronically and shift it on the
fly within the operating speed range. The
electronic differential automatically
disengages when the vehicle speed
exceeds a set value and it automatically
reengages when the vehicle speed goes
below a set value. See

Switching the

Electronic Locking Differential On and
Off

(page 209). It also automatically

engages based on certain selected drive
modes. See

Four-Wheel Drive Modes

(page 204). The electronic locking
differential is for use in mud, rocks, sand,
or any off-road condition where you need
maximum traction. It is not for use on dry
pavement.

Note:

The electronic locking differentials

are for off-road use only and not for use on
dry pavement. Using the electronic locking
differentials on dry pavement results in
increased tire wear, noise and vibration or
driveline damage.

Note:

The front electronic locking

differential is only available in four-wheel
drive low (4L).

Note:

Locking the front differential reduces

your ability to make tight turning maneuvers
and creates additional resistance to steering
inputs.

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Electronic Locking Differential

Note:

Switching the electronic locking

differentials off while turning results in
disengagement difficulties. If the electronic
locking differential has difficulty
disengaging, release the accelerator pedal
and turn the steering wheel back and forth
in small increments while maintaining
control and following a straight line.

SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - EXCLUDING:
RAPTOR

Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential

You can activate the rear electronic locking
differential by pressing the switch on the
center switch pack or through the
touchscreen display. See

Off-Road

Screen

(page 370).

Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Four-Wheel Drive

Modes

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Normal (2H,4A, 4H)

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Eco (2H, 4A, 4H)

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Sport (2H, 4A, 4H)

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Slippery (2H, 4A,

4H)

Deep Snow/Sand

(4H, 4L)

Mud/Ruts (4H, 4L)

No Speed Limit

Baja (2H, 4H, 4L)

Rock Crawl (4L)

Automatically engages when you select these drive modes. You have the ability to

manually override the automatic engagement by pressing the electronic locking differential
switch.

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Four-Wheel Drive

Modes

No Speed Limit

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Electronic Locking Differential

Note:

Do not perform this operation when

cruise control or trail control is selected and
active. The system may not engage or
disengage as expected.

SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF - RAPTOR

Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential

You can activate the front or rear locking
differential by pressing the switch on the
center switch pack or through the
touchscreen display. See

Off-Road

Screen

(page 370).

Front Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Four-Wheel Drive

Mode

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Rear Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Four-Wheel Drive

Modes

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Normal (2H,4A, 4H)

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Eco (2H, 4A, 4H)

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Sport (2H, 4A, 4H)

20 mph (32 km/h)

25 mph (41 km/h)

20 mph (32 km/h)

Slippery (2H, 4A,

4H)

Deep Snow/Sand

(4H, 4L)

Mud/Ruts (4H, 4L)

No Speed Limit

Baja (2H, 4H, 4L)

Rock Crawl (4L)

Automatically engages when you select these drive modes. You have the ability to

manually override the automatic engagement by pressing the electronic locking differential
switch.

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Electronic Locking Differential

Automatic Re-

Engagement Speed

Automatic Disen-

gagement Speed

Maximum Engage-

ment Speed

Four-Wheel Drive

Modes

No Speed Limit

ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

E325779

Rear electronic locking
differential indicator.

If the rear electronic locking differential
indicator in the instrument cluster is amber,
both wheels of the indicated axle are
locked together providing additional
traction.

If the rear electronic locking differential is
selected and the indicator in the
instrument cluster is gray or turns from
amber to gray while driving, one of the
following has occurred:

•

Your vehicle speed is too high.

•

The accelerator pedal is too high during
an engagement attempt.

•

Your vehicle is experiencing an
anti-lock brake activation.

•

The left and right wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.

If the rear electronic locking differential is
selected and the indicator in the
instrument cluster does not illuminate, one
of the following has occurred:

•

The rear electronic locking differential
is not allowed in the current drive mode
and is accompanied by SELECTED
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL NOT
AVAILABLE IN CURRENT DRIVE MODE
in the instrument cluster display.

•

The rear electronic locking differential
is not allowed in the current 4x4 mode
and is accompanied by SELECTED
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL NOT
AVAILABLE IN CURRENT 4x4 MODE in
the instrument cluster display.

•

The system has malfunctioned and is
accompanied by CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL in the instrument
cluster display. See your authorized
dealer for assistance.

•

The rear electronic locking differential
was selected above allowable vehicle
speed and is accompanied by TO
ENGAGE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
SLOW TO 20 mph (32 km/h) in the
instrument cluster display.

ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS -
RAPTOR

E325779

Rear locking differential
indicator.

E328595

Front locking differential
indicator.

If the front or rear locking differential
indicator in the instrument cluster is amber,
both wheels of the indicated axle are
locked together providing additional
traction.

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Electronic Locking Differential

If the electronic locking differential is
selected and the indicator in the
instrument cluster is gray or turns from
amber to gray while driving, one of the
following has occurred:

•

Your vehicle speed is too high.

•

The accelerator pedal is too high during
an engagement attempt.

•

Your vehicle is experiencing an
anti-lock brake activation.

•

The left and right wheel speed
difference is too high during an
engagement attempt.

If the electronic locking differential is
selected and the indicator in the
instrument cluster does not illuminate, one
of the following has occurred:

•

The electronic locking differential is not
allowed in the current drive mode and
is accompanied by SELECTED
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL NOT
AVAILABLE IN CURRENT DRIVE MODE
in the instrument cluster.

•

The electronic locking differential is not
allowed in the current 4x4 mode and
is accompanied by SELECTED
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL NOT
AVAILABLE IN CURRENT 4x4 MODE in
the instrument cluster.

•

The system has malfunctioned and is
accompanied by CHECK LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL in the instrument
cluster. See your authorized dealer for
assistance.

ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – TROUBLESHOOTING

ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

Details

Message

The selected electronic locking differential is not available in the

current drive mode. See

Four-Wheel Drive Modes

(page 204).

Selected Locking Differ-

ential Not Available in

Current Drive Mode

The selected electronic locking differential is not available in the

current four-wheel drive mode. See

Four-Wheel Drive Modes

(page 204).

Selected Locking Differ-

ential Not Available in

Current 4x4 Mode

The selected electronic locking differential requires that you

release the accelerator pedal in order to engage.

To Engage Locking

Differential Release

Accelerator Pedal

An electronic locking differential system fault is present. See your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check Locking Differen-

tial

Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the electronic

locking differential to engage.

To Engage Locking

Differential Slow to

20 mph (32 km/h)

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Electronic Locking Differential

The following conditions affect the
electronic locking differential:

•

Based on the drive mode selected, the
rear electronic locking differential does
not engage if your vehicle speed is
above 20 mph (32 km/h).

•

Based on the drive mode selected, the
electronic locking differential
automatically disengages at speeds
above 25 mph (41 km/h) and
automatically re-engages at speeds
below 20 mph (32 km/h).

•

The electronic locking differential may
not engage if you press the accelerator
pedal during an engagement attempt.
A message may display in the
instrument cluster instructing you to
release the accelerator pedal.

•

The AdvanceTrac system has the
ability to take control of the electronic
locking differential and disable it during
driving maneuvers when necessary.

Operating Electronic Locking
Differential With a Spare or
Mismatched Tires

On vehicles with an electronic locking
differential, the size of the spare tire can
affect performance of the system. If there
is a significant difference between the two
rear tires or two front tires, you may have
limited electronic locking differential
functionality. If the electronic locking
differential has difficulty disengaging,
release the accelerator pedal and turn the
steering wheel in the opposite direction
when rolling. We recommend engaging
and disengaging the electronic locking
differential at a stop when you mount a
spare or mismatched tire on either axle.

ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES -
RAPTOR

Details

Message

The selected electronic locking differential is not available in

current drive mode. See

Four-Wheel Drive Modes

(page 204).

Selected Locking Differ-

ential Not Available in

Current Drive Mode

The selected electronic locking differential is not available in your

current four-wheel drive mode. See

Four-Wheel Drive Modes

(page 204).

Selected Locking Differ-

ential Not Available in

Current 4x4 Mode

The selected electronic locking differential requires that you

release the accelerator pedal in order to engage.

To Engage Locking

Differential Release

Accelerator Pedal

An electronic locking differential system fault is present. See your

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check Locking Differen-

tial

The following conditions affect the
electronic locking differential:

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Electronic Locking Differential

•

Based on drive mode selection, the rear
electronic locking differential does not
engage if your vehicle speed is above
20 mph (32 km/h).

•

The front electronic locking differential
does not engage if your vehicle speed
is above 20 mph (32 km/h) in
four-wheel drive low (4L).

•

Based on drive mode selection, the
electronic locking differential
automatically disengages at speeds
above 25 mph (41 km/h) and
automatically re-engages at speeds
below 20 mph (32 km/h).

•

The electronic locking differential may
not engage if you press your
accelerator pedal during an
engagement attempt. A message may
display in the instrument display
guiding you to release the accelerator
pedal.

•

In four-wheel drive low (4L), the front
electronic locking differential
automatically disengages at speeds
above 25 mph (41 km/h) and
automatically re-engages at speeds
below 20 mph (32 km/h).

•

The AdvanceTrac system has the
ability to take over control of the
electronic locking differential and
disable it during driving maneuvers
when necessary.

Operating Electronic Locking
Differential With a Spare or
Mismatched Tires

release the accelerator pedal and turn the
steering wheel in the opposite direction
when rolling. We recommend engaging
and disengaging the electronic locking
differential at a stop when you mount a
spare or mismatched tire on either axle.

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BRAKE PRECAUTIONS

Wet brakes result in reduced braking
efficiency. Gently press the brake pedal a
few times when leaving a car wash or
driving from standing water to dry the
brakes.

Note:

Depending on applicable laws and

regulations in the country where your vehicle
was originally built, the stoplamps could
flash during heavy braking. The hazard
warning flashers could also turn on when
your vehicle comes to a stop.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS

The anti-lock braking system does not
eliminate the risk of crash when:
•

You drive too closely to the vehicle in
front of you.

•

Your vehicle is hydroplaning.

•

You take corners too fast.

•

The road surface is poor.

Note:

If the system activates, the brake

pedal could pulse and travel further.
Maintain pressure on the brake pedal.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
INDICATORS

This system helps you maintain steering
control during emergency stops by keeping
the brakes from locking.

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If the warning lamp illuminates
when you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Your

vehicle continues to have normal braking
without the anti-lock brake system
function. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

The warning lamp also momentarily
illuminates when you switch the ignition
on to confirm the lamp is functional. If it
does not illuminate when you switch the
ignition on, or begins to flash at any time,
have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.

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The warning lamp illuminates
when you engage the parking
brake and the ignition is on.

If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, make sure the parking
brake is disengaged. If the

parking brake is disengaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system
fault. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.

BRAKE OVER ACCELERATOR

In the event the accelerator pedal
becomes stuck or entrapped, apply steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal to
slow the vehicle and reduce engine power.
If you experience this condition, apply the
brakes and bring your vehicle to a safe
stop. Move the transmission to park (P),
switch the engine off and apply the parking
brake. Inspect the accelerator pedal for
any interference. If none are found and the
condition persists, have your vehicle towed
to the nearest authorized dealer.

LOCATING THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR

See

Under Hood Overview

(page 403).

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Brakes

CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID

WARNING:

Do not use any fluid

other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

Only use brake fluid

from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not allow the fluid

to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician.

WARNING:

The brake system

could be affected if the brake fluid level
is below the

MIN

mark or above the

MAX

mark on the brake fluid reservoir.

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Park your vehicle on a level surface.