air filter FORD RANGER 2020 Owners Manual

Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................72
Audio Control ..................................................
72
Voice Control ...................................................
73
Cruise Control .................................................
73
Information Display Control ......................
74
Horn ....................................................................
74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
75
Autowipers .......................................................
75
Windshield Washers ....................................
76
Lighting
General Information ......................................
77
Lighting Control ..............................................
77
Autolamps .......................................................
78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
78
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
79
Automatic High Beam Control ................
80
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
81
Direction Indicators .......................................
81
Interior Lamps .................................................
81
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
82
Cargo Lamps ...................................................
82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
83
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
86
Interior Mirror ...................................................
87
Sun Visors ........................................................
88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
89
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
92
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
95
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
96Information Messages
...............................
104
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
117
Automatic Climate Control ......................
118
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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120
Heated Windshield ......................................
122
Heated Rear Window .................................
122
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
122
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
122
Remote Start .................................................
123
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
124
Head Restraints ............................................
124
Manual Seats ................................................
126
Power Seats ...................................................
127
Rear Seats ......................................................
128
Heated Seats ................................................
130
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ................
131
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
135
Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment ...................................
137
Center Console ..............................................
137
Overhead Console .......................................
137
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
138
Under Seat Storage ....................................
138
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
139
Ignition Switch ..............................................
139
Keyless Starting ...........................................
140
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
140
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Towing
Towing a Trailer
...........................................220
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
221
Recommended Towing Weights ............
221
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
223
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
226
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
229
Economical Driving ....................................
229
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
230
Off-Road Driving .........................................
230
Driving Through Water ...............................
231
Floor Mats ......................................................
232
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
233
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
234
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
234
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
235
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
237
Towing Points ...............................................
238
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
239
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
241
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
244
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
246Fuse Specification Chart
..........................
247
Changing a Fuse .........................................
259
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
262
Under Hood Overview ..............................
263
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
264
Engine Oil Check .........................................
264
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
265
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
266
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
270
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
270
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
271
Washer Fluid Check .....................................
271
Fuel Filter .........................................................
271
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
272
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
272
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
274
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
274
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
275
Removing a Headlamp .............................
276
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
276
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
280
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
282
Cleaning Products ......................................
282
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
282
Waxing ............................................................
284
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
284
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
284
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
285
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
286
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
287
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
287
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather
Automatic climate control
Manual climate control
Press the defrost button.
Direct air to the windshield using the air
distribution buttons.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.
Press A/C.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
HEATED WINDSHIELD
(IF
EQUIPPED)
Windshield Wiper De-Icer When you switch the heated rear
window on, the windshield wiper
de-icer turns on.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
(IF
EQUIPPED) Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window. The vehicle warranty may not
cover damage to the heated rear window
grid lines. HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:
Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
• It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
• It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
• It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
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You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
Note:
Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 412).
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.
REMOTE START
(IF EQUIPPED)
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display controls. See
Information
Displays (page 96).
The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
Switch the ignition on to make
adjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, the
following vehicle-dependent features may
or may not remain on after remote starting
your vehicle:
• Climate controlled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Heated mirrors.
• Heated rear window.
• Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note: For dual zone climate controlled
seats, the passenger seat setting defaults
to match the driver seat during remote start. Automatic Settings
If
Auto is on, the system sets the interior
temperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats or
cools the vehicle interior as required to
achieve comfort.
Note: In cold weather, the heated rear
window and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If
Last Settings is on, the system uses the
settings last selected before you turned
off the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features may
switch on during cold weather, and cooled
features during hot weather.
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws. Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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•
Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING:
Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off. WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes. WARNING: Do not allow people or
animals in truck beds that have
modifications, such as bed covers or
slide-in campers, when the engine is
running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle
(page 235).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Your vehicle warranty does not cover
resulting component damage.
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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•
Always attempt to climb a steep hill
along the fall line of the slope and not
diagonally.
• If the vehicle is unable to make it up
the hill, DO NOT attempt to turn back
down the slope. Place the vehicle in
low range and slowly back down in
reverse.
• When descending a steep slope, select
low gear and activate hill descent
control. Use the throttle and brake
pedals to control your descent speed
as described earlier in this section using
hill descent control. Hill descent control
is functional in reverse (R) and should
be used in this situation.
After Off-Road Driving
It is important to complete a full vehicle
inspection after off-road driving. Some
items to check include:
• Check the wheels and undercarriage
for a buildup of mud or debris, which
can cause vehicle vibration.
• Make sure that the grille and radiator
are clear of any obstructions that may
affect cooling.
• Make sure that the brakes are in proper
working order and free of any mud,
stones and debris, which can become
trapped around the brake rotor,
backing plate and caliper.
• Check that the air filter is clean and dry.
• Inspect for torn or punctured boots on
ball joints, half shafts, steering gears.
• Inspect exhaust system for damage or
looseness.
• Inspect undercarriage fasteners. If any
are loose or damaged, tighten or
replace and make sure that you use the
proper torque specification. •
Inspect the wheels for dents, cracks,
or other damage.
• Clear any debris from the exhaust
components. For example, grass or hay.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 266).
A
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 264).
B
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 264).
C
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 270).
D
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Changing a Fuse (page 259).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 272).
F
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 271).
G
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 280).
H
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1. Park your vehicle on a level surface.
2. Look at the brake fluid reservoir to see
where the brake fluid level is relative
to the MIN and the MAX marks on the
reservoir.
Note: If the brake fluid level is between the
MIN
and the MAX marks on the reservoir, it
is acceptable.
Note: If the brake fluid level is below the
MIN
mark or above the MAX mark, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: To avoid fluid contamination, the
reservoir cap must remain in place and fully
tight, unless you are adding fluid.
Only use fluid that meets our
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 323).
Brake Fluid Service Interval
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake
fluid. Change the brake fluid at the
specified intervals to prevent degraded
braking performance. For detailed interval information, see
Scheduled Maintenance in your Owner's
Manual or your local maintenance guide.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING:
If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 40°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 323).
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement
is not needed.
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