reset FORD RANGER 2011 2.G Owners Manual
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get
well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more
you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
•In the United States: www.ford.com
•In Canada: www.ford.ca
•In Australia: www.ford.com.au
•In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is
an integral part of the vehicle.
WARNING: Fuel pump shut-off switch:In the event of an
accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel
supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden
vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the
Fuel pump shut-off switchin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Warning symbols in this guide
How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In
this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments
highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be
read and observed.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Trip odometer:Registers the miles
(kilometers) of individual journeys.
Press the button once until TRIP
appears in the display (this
represents the trip mode). To reset
the trip, press and hold the control
again for approximately two
seconds, until the trip reading is 0.0 miles (kilometers). To switch
between trip and odometer, press and release the control.
Tachometer:Indicates the engine
speed in revolutions per minute.
Driving with your tachometer
pointer continuously at the top of
the scale may damage the engine.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the on position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
Proper gauge indication requires the
ignition to be in the off or accessory
position during refueling, otherwise correct fuel indication after refueling
can be slow to update. Also, a minimum of 3 gallons (11 liters) is needed
for correct indication after refueling.
The arrow near the fuel pump icon indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
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3.AM/FM:Press to choose a
frequency band in radio mode.
4.Memory preset buttons:To set
a station: Select frequency band
AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station,
press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
5.Power/volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF; turn to increase or
decrease volume levels.
6.Tone:Press TONE until the
desired level — Bass, Treble, Bal
appears on the display. Turn the
volume control to raise/lower the
levels, or to move the audio sound
from the right to left.
7.CLK (Clock):To set the hours,
press and hold CLK until CLOCK
SET appears in the display.
Continue to hold CLK as you press
SEEK to decrease
or
increase
the hours.
To set the minutes, press and hold CLK until CLOCK SET appears in the
display. Continue to hold CLK as you press TUNE to decrease
or
increase
the minutes.
AM/FM
1234
TONE
CLK
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3.MUTE:Press to mute the playing
media. Press again to return to the
playing media.
4.MENU:Press MENU repeatedly
to scroll through the following
modes and use
MENUto
make an adjustment in those modes.
SATELLITE RADIO MENU (if
equipped):Press MENU repeatedly
when satellite radio mode is active
until SAT MENU is displayed. Press
SEEK
or preset #6 to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press
MENUto cycle through the following options:
•CATEGORY:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to enter category mode.
Press
MENUto scroll through the list of available SIRIUS
channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press SEEK
or preset
#6 when the desired category appears in the display. After a category
is selected, press SEEK to search for that specific category of
channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to
seek all available SIRIUScategories and channels.
•SAVE SONG:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to save the currently
playing song title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save
something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.)
When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the
system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press SEEK
or
preset #6 while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will
take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to
20 song titles. If you attempt to save a song when the system is full,
the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press SEEK
or preset #6
to access the saved songs and press
MENUto cycle through
the saved songs. When the song appears in the display that you would
like to replace, press SEEK
or preset #6. SONG REPLACED will
appear in the display.
•DELETE SONG:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to delete a song title
from the system’s memory. Press
MENUto cycle through the
saved songs. When the song title appears in the display that you
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would like to delete, press SEEKor preset #6. The song will
appear in the display for confirmation. Press SEEK
or preset #6
again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want
to delete the currently listed song, press
MENUto select
either RETURN or CANCEL.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
•DELETE ALL SONGS:Press SEEK
or preset #6 to delete all
song titles from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU
SURE ? Press SEEK
or preset #6 to confirm deletion of all saved
songs and the display will read ALL DELETED.
Note:If there are no songs presently saved, the display will read NO
SONGS.
•ENABLE ALERTS / DISABLE ALERTS:Press SEEK
or preset
#6 to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when
your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The
system default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will
appear in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state.
For example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu
listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other
optionistoturnthemoff.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSradio
subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
Autoset:Press
MENUto set the strongest local radio stations
for AM/FM1/FM2 without losing your original manually set preset
stations.
When the six strongest stations are filled, the station stored in preset #1
will begin playing. If there are less than six strong stations, the system
will store the last one in the remaining presets.
Bass:Press
MENUto decrease/increase the bass setting.
Treble:Press
MENUto decrease/increase the treble setting.
Balance:Press
MENUto adjust the audio between the left and
right speakers.
Fade:Press
MENUto adjust the audio between the front and
rear speakers.
Next/previous directory:In MP3 mode, press
MENUto go to
the previous/next directory.
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Flat file/directory mode:In MP3 mode, useMENUto select
flat file mode or directory mode.
Normal / Track title / File name:Use
/to scroll through MP3
display options (track #, normal music name or file name).
5.TUNE:Press to manually go
down/up (
/) the radio
frequency and also to select various
settings in menu mode.
6.SHUFF (Shuffle):Press to play
the current CD/MP3 tracks in
random order. In MP3 directory
mode, press to play the tracks within the current directory in random
order.
7.REPEAT:Press to repeat the
current CD/MP3 track. The selection
will repeat continuously until
deactivated. Press REPEAT again to deactivate.
8.FF (Fast forward):Press to
manually advance in a CD/MP3
track.
9.REW (Rewind):Press to
manually reverse in a CD/MP3 track.
10.Memory presets:To set a
station: Select frequency band
AM/FM; tune to a station, press and
hold a preset button until sound returns. To recall a previously set
station, press the desired memory preset button briefly. You can save up
to 18 stations, six in AM, six in FM1 and FM2.
In satellite radio mode (if equipped),there are 18 available presets,
six each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your
memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a
preset control until sound returns.
Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUSsubscription.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
REW
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Satellite radio electronic serial number (ESN):This 12–digit
Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your
satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating
with SIRIUS. While in satellite radio mode, you can view this number on
the radio display by pressing the AUX and preset 1 controls
simultaneously.
Radio Display Condition Action Required
ACQUIRING Radio requires more
than two seconds to
produce audio for the
selected channel.No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.
SAT FAULT Internal module or
system failure present.If this message does not
clear within a short period
of time, or with an ignition
key cycle, your receiver
may have a fault. See your
authorized dealer for
service.
INVALID CHNL Channel no longer
available.This previously available
channel is no longer
available. Tune to another
channel. If the channel was
one of your presets, you
may choose another
channel for that preset
button.
UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the channel or
tune to another channel.
NO TEXT Artist information not
available.Artist information not
available at this time on
this channel. The system is
working properly.
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Note:If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is
installed, the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer
switch from the full dim position to the full dome/on position to reset.
This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting
conditions.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the
assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have
problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by
a qualified service technician.
Headlamp aim adjustment
The headlamps are designed to be mechanically aimed, but can also be
aimed visually by doing the following:
1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 25 feet (7.6 meters) away
from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at
night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.
•(1) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(2) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(3) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(4) Horizontal reference line
•(5) Center of headlamps
•(6) Center line of the vehicle
2. The center of the headlamp is
marked either on the lens (a circle
or cross marker) or on the bulb shield, internal to the lamp (mark or
feature). Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the
ground (2) and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) long horizontal line on the
wall or screen (1) at this height (masking tape works well).
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)
This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy.
Adaptive shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and
shift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for any
type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal
shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations
when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The adaptive
transmission strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating
parameters. This learning process could take several transmission
upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer
shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift
scheduling will resume.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
•Start the engine
•Press the brake pedal
•Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the lock
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
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