Ford Ranger (2011 year). Manual — part 8

HEATER ONLY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle during cold or warm

weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe”
using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air

flow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls
the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C: Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the
instrument panel vents only. Temperature of airflow not adjustable.

A/C: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument
panel vents only.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

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Operating tips
• To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, place

the air flow selector in the

position.

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

air flow selector in the OFF position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in

MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle
to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the

airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of

the windshield.

• A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

air distribution setting that is selected.

During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
the MAX A/C position, reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting
and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) gear position
(automatic transmission only) to continue to receive cool air from your
A/C system.

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

.

2. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.

3. Set the highest fan speed.

4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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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 low beam headlamps

on.

Fog lamp control (if equipped)

The fog lamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in
the

or

position and the

high beams are not turned on.

Pull the headlamp control towards
you to turn fog lamps on.

High beams

Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever toward you to deactivate.

Lights

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