headlamp FORD RANGER 2023 User Guide

Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 157).
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
See Using Stability Control (page 180).
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
Tow Haul Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
Trail Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
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Note:You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start the enginefor at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, youare limited to a 15-second engine crankingtime. You need to wait 60 minutes beforeyou can crank the engine for 60 secondsagain.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelt.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P).
•Switch the ignition on.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1.Fully depress the brake pedal.
2.Turn the key to the start position tostart the engine.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:If you cannot start the engine on thefirst try, wait for a short period and try again.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in your vehicle in order to shift thetransmission out of park (P).
1.Fully depress the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
The system does not function if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following:
1.Open the floor console storagecompartment lid.
2.Insert the passive key into the backupslot.
3.With the key in this position, press thebrake pedal then press the push buttonignition switch to switch the ignition onand start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart your vehicle within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if it does not detecta valid passive key. After 20 seconds, youcan no longer start your vehicle if it doesnot detect a valid passive key. Within 20seconds of switching the engine off, pressthe brake pedal and press the push buttonignition switch.
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System Display
If you switch the system on in alert mode,an overhead graphic of a vehicle with lanemarkings appears in the informationdisplay.
If you switch the system on in aid or alertand aid mode, a separate white icon alsoappears, or in some vehicles arrows displaywith the lane markings.
When you switch off the system, the lanemarking graphics do not display.
While the system is on, the color of thelane markings change to indicate thesystem status.
Grey: Indicates that the system istemporarily unable to provide a warningor intervention on the indicated side. Thismay be because:
•Your vehicle is under the activationspeed.
•Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.
•The road has no or poor lane markingsin the camera field-of-view.
•The camera is obscured or unable todetect the lane markings due toenvironmental, traffic or vehicleconditions. For example, significant sunangles, shadows, snow, heavy rain orfog, following a large vehicle that isblocking or shadowing the lane or poorheadlamp illumination.
See Troubleshooting for additionalinformation.
Green: Indicates that the system isavailable or ready to provide a warning orintervention on the indicated side.
Yellow: Indicates that the system isproviding or has just provided a lanekeeping aid intervention.
Red: Indicates that the system is providingor has just provided a lane keeping alertwarning.
The system can be temporarily suppressedat any time by the following:
•Quick braking.
•Fast acceleration.
•Using the direction indicator.
•Evasive steering maneuver.
•Driving too close to the lane markings.
Troubleshooting
Why is the feature not available when I can see the lane markings on the road?
Your vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature.
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings.
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1.Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
2.Squeeze the blade's lock pin and tabon the bottom of the arm to releasethe wiper blade.
3.Slide the blade out to remove it fromthe arm hook.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,have the aim of the headlamp beamchecked by an authorized dealer.
8 ft (2.4 m)A
Ground to the center of theheadlamp high beam bulbB
25 ft (7.6 m)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park your vehicle on level groundapproximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wallor screen.
2.Measure the distance from the groundto the center of the headlamp highbeam bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)long horizontal reference line on thewall or screen at this height.
Note:There may be an identifying mark onthe lens to help you locate the center lineof the headlamp high beam bulb. Refer tothe graphic below step 4.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Switch on the low beam headlampsand open the hood.
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4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the beam pattern.If the top edge of the flat zone of highintensity light is not on the horizontalreference line, adjust the aim of theheadlamp beam.
5.Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver or socket wrench, to turnthe adjuster clockwise orcounterclockwise to adjust the verticalaim of the headlamp. The horizontaledge of the brighter light should touchthe horizontal reference line.
6.Close the hood and switch off thelamps.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Contact an authorized dealer.
CHANGING A BULB
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
Headlamp assembly:
A.High beam bulb.
B.Low beam bulb.
C.Front park and direction indicator bulb.
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Replacing the High Beam HeadlampBulb
1.Make sure the lamps are off.
2.With the hood open, locate andcarefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Low Beam HeadlampBulb
1.Make sure the lamps are off.
2.With the hood open, locate andcarefully remove the cover.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Front Park and DirectionIndicator Bulb
1.Make sure the lamps are off.
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
3.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
4.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs
All bulbs in this assembly except for thedirection indicator bulb are LED. If an LEDfails have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible. Contact an authorized dealer.
Front Side Marker Bulb
1.Make sure the lamps are off.
2.Remove the lamp from the wheel lipmolding by releasing the clip.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4.Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Materials
SpecificationName
WSP-M2C197-AMotorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear AxleLubricant(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Axle Lubricant/ Lubrifiant pour essieux de très haute qualité SAE80W-90 Motorcraft®(Canada)XY-80W90-QL(U.S.)CXY-80W90-1L(Canada)
Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (Watts)SpecificationBulb
55H11LLHeadlamp low beam.
60HB3LLHeadlamp high beam.
LEDLEDHeadlamps.1
21/5W21/5WFront park/direction indicator bulb(Clear).
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To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button, then when prompted say:
Action and DescriptionVoice Command
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, youcan press the voice button and speak commands specific to theapp, for example Play Playlist Road Trip.
Mobile Applications
SYNC lists all of the currently available mobile apps.List Applications
Searches your connected mobile device for SYNC-compatiblemobile apps.Find Applications
Use this command to discover the available voice commands.Help
App Permissions
App permissions are organized by groups.You can individually grant these grouppermissions. You can change a grouppermission status any time when notdriving, by using the settings menu.
When you launch an app using SYNC, thesystem may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example:
•To allow your vehicle to provide vehicleinformation to the app such as, but notlimited to: Fuel level, fuel economy, fuelconsumption, engine speed, rainsensor, odometer, VIN, externaltemperature, gear position, tirepressure, and headlamp status.
•To allow your vehicle to provide drivingcharacteristic information such as, butnot limited to: MyKey, seatbelt status,engine revolutions per minute, gearposition, braking events, steering wheelangle, and accelerator pedal position.
•To allow your vehicle to providelocation information, including: GPSand speed.
•To allow the app to send pushnotifications using the touchscreendisplay and voice capabilities whilerunning in a background state. Pushnotifications may be particularly usefulfor news or location based apps.
Note:You only need to grant permissionsthe first time you use an app with SYNC.
Note:Ford is not responsible or liable forany damages or loss of privacy relating tousage of an app, or dissemination of anyvehicle data that you approve Ford toprovide to an app.
Enabling SYNC Mobile Apps
To enable mobile apps, SYNC requires userconsent to send and receive appauthorization information and updatesusing the data plan associated with theconnected device.
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive......................................165
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911 Assist...........................................................50
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................117About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................175ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................175Accessories...................................................408AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................10ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............193Adjusting the Headlamps.........................278Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72Airbag Disposal...............................................49Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................117Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............267AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................70Ambient Lighting............................................82Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70Appendices....................................................428Apps..................................................................392At a Glance........................................................18Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95Audio Control...................................................72Audio Input Jack...........................................353Audio System................................................343General Information.........................................343Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC3.......................................................................347Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........345
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:SYNC.............................................................343Autolamps........................................................78Automatic Climate Control.......................118Automatic Crash Shutoff...........................241Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions......................................................241Re-Enabling Your Vehicle................................241What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff................241Automatic High Beam Control..................79Automatic Transmission.............................161Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................273Auto-Start-Stop...........................................148Autowipers........................................................75Auxiliary Power Points................................138Auxiliary Switches......................................409
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................275Battery ChargingSee: Charging the 12V Battery.......................274Blind Spot Information System.............206BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System.........206Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........264Booster Seats..................................................29Brake Fluid Check.........................................273Brakes................................................................175General Information...........................................175Breaking-In......................................................231Bulb Specification Chart...........................335
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Cabin Air Filter................................................122Canceling the Set Speed...........................184Capacities and Specifications................329Cargo Lamps....................................................82Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................285Catalytic Converter......................................158Center Console.............................................140Changing a Bulb...........................................279Changing a Fuse...........................................261
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Engine Emission Control............................157Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70Engine Oil Check..........................................266Engine Oil Dipstick......................................266Engine Specifications.................................325Entertainment..............................................380Environment......................................................13Essential Towing Checks..........................226Event Data.........................................................15Exterior Mirrors................................................86
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Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313Floor Mats.......................................................234Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................80Ford Protect....................................................414Four-Wheel Drive.........................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Front Fog Lamps............................................80Front Parking Aid...........................................187Front Passenger Sensing System............43Fuel and Refueling.......................................150Fuel Consumption........................................155Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................151Fuel Filter.........................................................274Fuel Quality....................................................150Fuse Box Locations.....................................249Fuses................................................................249Fuse Specification Chart..........................250
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Garage Door Opener...................................134Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............134Gauges...............................................................89GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................161General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................52General Maintenance Information........416Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................245
Getting the Services You Need...............242Glove Compartment...................................140
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................176Hazard Flashers...........................................236Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................278Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................279HeadrestSee: Head Restraints.........................................124Head Restraints.............................................124Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................122Heated Rear Window..................................122Heated Seats.................................................130HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................117Hill Start Assist..............................................176Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................120Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................175Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........264Horn.....................................................................74How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................132
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Ignition Switch...............................................142In California (U.S. Only).............................243Information Display Control.......................74Information Displays....................................96General Information...........................................96Information Messages...............................104Installing Child Restraints...........................22Instrument Cluster........................................89Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78Instrument Panel............................................18Interior Lamps..................................................81Interior Mirror....................................................87Introduction.........................................................7
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