climate control FORD RANGER 2020 Owner's Guide

Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................122
Heated Rear Window..................................122
Heated Seats.................................................130
Heated Windshield.......................................122 Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 122
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Hill Start Assist...............................................172 Switching the System On and Off................173
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 173
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................120
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 122
General Hints....................................................... 120
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 121
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 120
Recommended Settings for Cooling............121
Recommended Settings for Heating............121
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................171
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........262
Horn.....................................................................74
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Ignition Switch
...............................................139
Starting the Engine............................................ 140
Switching the Ignition Off............................... 140
Switching the Ignition On................................ 140
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode.................................................................. 140
In California (U.S. Only)............................240
Information Display Control.......................74
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information Messages
...............................104
4WD........................................................................\
.. 116
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
Airbag...................................................................... 105
Alarm and Security............................................ 105
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 106
Battery and Charging System........................ 107
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 107
Doors and Locks................................................. 108
Driver Alert............................................................ 108Drivetrain...............................................................
109
Engine..................................................................... 109
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 111
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 113
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 113
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Starting System ................................................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 114
Traction Control................................................... 114
Trail Control........................................................... 115
Trailer........................................................................\
115
Installing Child Restraints............................21 Child Restraints...................................................... 21
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 25
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 26
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) ..................................................... 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ......................... 21
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster
........................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................78 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 79
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............79
Instrument Panel.............................................17
Interior Lamps
..................................................81
Courtesy Lamp....................................................... 81
Reading Lamps..................................................... 82
Rear Courtesy Lamp........................................... 82
Interior Mirror
....................................................87
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 88
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 87
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................235
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 235
Jump Starting...................................................... 236
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 235
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 236
K
Keyless Entry...................................................66 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 66
Keyless Starting............................................140
Ignition Modes..................................................... 140
Keys and Remote Controls..........................51
L
Lane Keeping System..................................197 Switching the System On and Off...............198
Lighting Control
...............................................77
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............78
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 77
Lighting...............................................................77 General Information............................................. 77
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............218
Load Carrying.................................................214
Load Limit........................................................214 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 218
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 214
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................218 Tie Down Points.................................................. 218
Locking and Unlocking.................................63 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 64
Autolock.................................................................. 65
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 63
Mislock..................................................................... 65
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........64
Power Door Locks................................................ 63
Remote Control.................................................... 63
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 65Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
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Maintenance..................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
Manual Climate Control
..............................117
Directing the Airflow........................................... 117
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................... 117
Setting the Temperature................................... 117
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 118
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
118
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
118
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 117
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 117
Manual Seats
.................................................126
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 126
Adjusting the Seat Height................................ 127
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 126
Manual Tailgate
..............................................68
Lowering the Tailgate......................................... 68
Media Hub......................................................354
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 96
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 83
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts...........................................324
MyKey – Troubleshooting............................61
MyKey ™
.............................................................58
Principle of Operation........................................ 58
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Navigation......................................................387 Changing the Format of the Map................388
cityseeker............................................................. 390
Michelin Travel Guide........................................ 391
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 392
Route Guidance................................................. 389
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 290
Towing a Trailer............................................220
Towing Points................................................238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................226
Emergency Towing............................................. 227
Recreational Towing.......................................... 227
Towing.............................................................220
Traction Control.............................................174 Principle of Operation....................................... 174
Trail Control Indicators................................181
Trail Control
....................................................180
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..................... 181
Trail Control – Troubleshooting...............181 Trail Control – Information Messages.........181
Trailer Sway Control.....................................221
Transmission Code Designation............326
Transmission..................................................158
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................237
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Under Hood Overview...............................263
Under Seat Storage.....................................138 SuperCab............................................................... 138
Unique Driving Characteristics................145
Universal Garage Door Opener.................131 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............131
USB Port
.........................................................353
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................189 Automatic Cancellation................................... 192
Blocked Sensor................................................... 194
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 192
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 192
Detection Issues.................................................. 193
Following a Vehicle............................................ 190
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 192
Overriding the Set Speed................................. 191
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 192
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............190
Setting the Gap Distance................................. 191
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 193
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
190
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............195
System Not Available....................................... 194Using Cruise Control...................................188
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 188
Changing the Set Speed................................. 188
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 189
Setting the Cruise Speed................................ 188
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 189
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 188
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................162 4WD Indicator Lights........................................ 162
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................. 164
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 163
Using the Electronic Shift on the Fly 4WD system................................................................ 162
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................61
Using Snow Chains....................................306 Vehicles with Stability Control..................... 307
Using Stability Control................................176 AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................. 176
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................362
Audio Voice Commands................................. 363
Media Sources.................................................... 362
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............358
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 359
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 358
Phone Controls...................................................359
Phone Voice Commands................................ 358
Using Traction Control................................174 Switching the System Off ............................... 174
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 174
Using Voice Recognition
...........................356
Apps........................................................................\
379
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 380
Climate................................................................... 376
Entertainment..................................................... 375
General................................................................... 374
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 356
Navigation............................................................. 378
Phone...................................................................... 377
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 379
System Interaction and Feedback...............357
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Voice Settings.....................................................
380
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................354
Voice Pass Through.......................................... 354
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................242
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Vehicle Care...................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Vehicle Certification Label.......................325
Vehicle Identification Number................325
Vehicle Storage.............................................287 Body........................................................................\
287
Brakes.................................................................... 288
Cooling system................................................... 288
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............288
Engine.................................................................... 288
Fuel system......................................................... 288
General.................................................................. 287
Miscellaneous..................................................... 288
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................288
Tires........................................................................\
288
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................340
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 117
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............325
Voice Control....................................................73
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
.................92
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................. 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator.............................................................. 92
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 92
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 93
Direction Indicator............................................... 93
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 93
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 93
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
.................................................................... 93Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp......................
93
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 93
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 93
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 94
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 94
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 94
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 94
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp.................................................................... 94
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator.............................................................. 95
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp.................................................. 95
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 95
Trail Control............................................................ 95
Washer Fluid Check......................................271
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 282
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................284
What Is 911 Assist...........................................49
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................336
What Is Trail Control
...................................180
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......................... 311
Wheels and Tires.........................................290 General Information......................................... 290
Technical Specifications.................................. 321
Windows and Mirrors
....................................83
Windshield Washers......................................76
Windshield Wipers.........................................75
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 274
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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