open hood FORD RANGER 2019 User Guide

Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 258).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 320). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator. From the main menu scroll to: Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the
OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNING:
Do not dispose of
coolant in the household refuse or the
public sewage system. Use an authorized
waste disposal facility.
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8 ft (2.4 m)
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb
B
25 ft (7.6 m)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall
or screen.
2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high
beam bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m)
long horizontal reference line on the
wall or screen at this height.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line
of the headlamp high beam bulb. Refer to
the graphic below step 4.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and open the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the beam pattern.
If the top edge of the flat zone of high
intensity light is not on the horizontal
reference line, adjust the aim of the
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5. Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver or socket wrench, to turn
the adjuster clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the vertical
aim of the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and switch off the lamps.
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. Replacing the High Beam Headlamp
Bulb
1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. With the hood open, locate and
carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp
Bulb 1. Make sure the lamps are off.
2. With the hood open, locate and
carefully remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
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Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:
SYNC.............................................................326
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 326
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............326
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 326
Accessing the Phone Features...................... 327
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 327
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 327
Changing Radio Stations................................. 327
Listening to the Radio....................................... 327
Muting the Audio................................................ 327
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........327
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 328
Using the Display Control................................ 327
Using the Number Block................................. 328
Autolamps.........................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 72
Automatic Climate Control
........................112
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 112
Setting the Temperature................................... 112
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................112
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 113
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 113
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Automatic High Beam Control..................74 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 75
Switching the System On and Off.................74
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 155
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 154
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 155
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 154
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 153Transmission Selector Lever
Positions............................................................ 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check .............................................................
262
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................139 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 140
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 139
Autowipers.......................................................69 Autowipers Settings............................................ 70
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........129
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 264
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery...................... 263
Blind Spot Information System..............196 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow...................................................................... 197
Switching the System On and Off...............199
System Errors....................................................... 199
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 196
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........196
Body Styling Kits.........................................280
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................262
Brakes...............................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Breaking-In.....................................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................324
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................116
Canceling the Set Speed...........................174
Capacities and Specifications................320 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 323
Specifications....................................................... 321
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Heated Seats..................................................124
Heated Windshield.......................................116
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 116
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Hill Start Assist.............................................166 Switching the System On and Off................167
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 167
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................113
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 116
General Hints......................................................... 113
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........115
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................165
Home Screen
................................................368
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Horn....................................................................68
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................133
Starting the Engine............................................ 134
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 134
Switching the Ignition On................................ 134
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
................................................................... 134
In California (U.S. Only).............................235
Information Display Control
......................68
Information Displays....................................90
General Information........................................... 90
Information Messages
.................................98
4WD........................................................................\
. 110
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm and Security............................................. 99
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 100
Battery and Charging System......................... 101
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Doors and Locks................................................. 102
Driver Alert............................................................ 102
Drivetrain............................................................... 103Engine.....................................................................
103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 107
Remote Start....................................................... 108
Starting System ................................................. 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Traction Control.................................................. 108
Trail Control.......................................................... 109
Trailer...................................................................... 109
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Restraints..................................................... 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 26
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ........................ 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 73
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............73
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 75
Reading Lamps..................................................... 76
Rear Courtesy Lamp............................................ 76
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
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Off-Road Driving..........................................225
After Off-Road Driving..................................... 226
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............225
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 225
Hill Climbing......................................................... 225
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................260
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 259
Opening and Closing the Hood..............256 Closing the Hood................................................ 257
Opening the Hood............................................. 256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................239
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........239
Overhead Console
.........................................131
P
Parking Aids
....................................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Parking Brake
.................................................166
All Vehicles........................................................... 166
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission................................................... 166
Vehicles With Manual Transmission...........166
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................65
Arming the Engine Immobilizer...................... 65
Coded Keys............................................................. 65
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
Passive Key Backup Position.....................56
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
...........................41
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 41
Phone..............................................................389 During a Phone Call.......................................... 392
Making Calls......................................................... 391
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 389
Phone Menu........................................................ 390
Receiving Calls.................................................... 392
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 393
Text Messaging................................................... 393Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 62
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Adjusting the Driver Seat Height .................. 122
Adjusting the Lumbar........................................ 122
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 122
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................263
Power Windows...............................................77 Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Driver Door Switches (Double Cab)..............77
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)................78
Front and Rear Passenger Door Switches............................................................. 78
Opening and Closing Other Windows Automatically................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Driver Side Window Automatically.................................. 78
Resetting the Memory of the Electric Windows - Vehicle with One Touch
Up/Down on Driver Side only..................... 79
Safety Mode........................................................... 79
Safety Switch for the Rear Windows............78
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................203 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 203
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................134 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
Fast Restart.......................................................... 136
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning........136
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 136
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................. 134
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........298
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 299
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 300
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 281
Towing a Trailer..............................................215
Towing Points................................................232
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................221
Emergency Towing............................................ 222
Recreational Towing......................................... 222
Towing...............................................................215
Traction Control............................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Trail Control Indicators................................174
Trail Control
.....................................................174
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..................... 175
Trail Control – Troubleshooting...............175 Trail Control – Information Messages.........175
Trailer Sway Control....................................216
Transmission Code Designation.............319
Transmission..................................................152
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................232
Type Approvals............................................483 China...................................................................... 494
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and Remote Controls.......................................... 494
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 492
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module............................................. 494
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module............................................. 494
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar.................................................. 486
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System........................................ 487
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module..................................... 490
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 493
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............483
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 493Radio Frequency Statement for Audio
Unit.................................................................... 494
U
Under Hood Overview...............................258
Under Seat Storage.....................................132 SuperCab............................................................... 132
Unique Driving Characteristics................139
Universal Garage Door Opener................125 HomeLink Wireless Control System............125
USB Port..........................................................337
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................183 Automatic Cancellation................................... 186
Blocked Sensor................................................... 188
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 186
Changing the Set Speed................................. 186
Detection Issues.................................................. 187
Following a Vehicle............................................ 184
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 186
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 185
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 186
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............184
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 185
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
187
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
184
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........189
System Not Available....................................... 188
Using Cruise Control....................................182 Canceling the Set Speed................................. 182
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 182
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 183
Setting the Cruise Speed................................. 182
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 183
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 182
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................156 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 156
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 158
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles.............................................................. 157
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system............................................................... 156
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................60
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