ECU FORD RANGER 2023 User Guide

•Seatbelt warning light and tone.
•Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith readiness indicator.
The seatbelt pretensioners are designedto tighten the seatbelts when activated. Infrontal and near-frontal crashes, theseatbelt pretensioners may be activatedalone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity,together with the front airbags. In sidecrashes and rollovers, the pretensionerswill be activated when the Safety Canopyis activated.
FASTENING THE SEATBELTS
The front outboard and rear safetyrestraints in the vehicle are combinationlap and shoulder belts.
1.Insert the belt tongue into the properbuckle (the buckle closest to thedirection the tongue is coming from)until you hear a snap and feel it latch.Make sure that you securely fasten thetongue in the buckle.
2.To unfasten, press the release buttonand remove the tongue from thebuckle.
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy
WARNING: Always ride and drivewith your seatback upright and properlyfasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portionof the seatbelt snugly and low acrossthe hips. Position the shoulder portion ofthe seatbelt across your chest. Pregnantwomen must follow this practice. Seethe following figure.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING: Airbags do not inflateslowly or gently, and the risk of injuryfrom a deploying airbag is the greatestclose to the trim covering the airbagmodule.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place your armson the airbag cover or through thesteering wheel. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not attempt toservice, repair, or modify thesupplementary restraint system orassociated components. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Several airbag systemcomponents get hot after inflation. Toreduce the risk of injury, do not touchthem after inflation.
WARNING: If a supplementaryrestraint system component hasdeployed, it will not function again. Havethe system and associated componentsinspected as soon as possible. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
The airbags are a supplemental restraintsystem and are designed to work with theseatbelts to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certain upperbody injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deployingairbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see acloud of harmless powdery residue if anairbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidlyupon activation. After airbag deployment,it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powderyresidue or smell the burnt propellant. Thismay consist of cornstarch, talcum powder(to lubricate the bag) or sodiumcompounds (for example, baking soda)that result from the combustion processthat inflates the airbag. Small amounts ofsodium hydroxide may be present whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, but none ofthe residue is toxic.
While the system is designed to helpreduce serious injuries, contact with adeploying airbag may also cause abrasionsor swelling. Temporary hearing loss is alsoa possibility as a result of the noiseassociated with a deploying airbag.Because airbags must inflate rapidly andwith considerable force, there is the risk ofdeath or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
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WHAT IS 911 ASSIST
If a crash deploys an airbag, excluding kneeairbags and rear inflatable seatbelts, oractivates the fuel pump shut-off, yourvehicle may be able to contact emergencyservices by dialing 911 through a paired andconnected Bluetooth®-enabled phone.
Website
www.owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag oractivate the fuel pump shut-off (thetriggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cellphone sustains damage or loses itsconnection to SYNC during a crash, SYNCwill search for and try to connect to apreviously paired cell phone; SYNC willthen attempt to call emergency services.
Before making the call:
•SYNC provides a short window of time(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.If you fail to cancel the call, SYNCattempts to dial 911.
•SYNC says the following, or a similarmessage: "SYNC will attempt to call911, to cancel the call, press Cancel onyour screen or press and hold thephone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNCmakes a successful call, a pre-recordedmessage plays for the 911 operator, andthen the occupant(s) in your vehicle is ableto talk with the operator. Be prepared toprovide your name, phone number andlocation immediately, because not all 911systems are capable of receiving thisinformation electronically.
During an emergency call, the systemtransmits vehicle data to emergencyservices.
EMERGENCY CALL
REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: Do not wait for 911Assist to make an emergency call if youcan do it yourself. Dial emergencyservices immediately to avoid delayedresponse time which could increase therisk of serious injury or death after acrash. If you do not hear 911 Assist withinfive seconds of the crash, the system orphone may be damaged ornon-functional.
WARNING: Always place yourphone in a secure location in your vehicleso it does not become a projectile or getdamaged in a crash. Failure to do so maycause serious injury to someone ordamage the phone which could prevent911 Assist from working properly.
WARNING: Unless the 911 Assistsetting is set on before a crash, thesystem will not dial for help which coulddelay response time, potentiallyincreasing the risk of serious injury ordeath after a crash.
•SYNC must be powered and workingproperly at the time of the incident andthroughout feature activation and use.
•The 911 Assist feature must be set onbefore the incident.
•You must pair and connect aBluetooth® enabled and compatiblecell phone to SYNC.
•A connected Bluetooth® enabledphone must have the ability to makeand maintain an outgoing call at thetime of the incident.
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Press the button to release the key blade.Press and hold the button to fold the keyblade back in when not in use.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Note:You may not be able to shift out ofpark (P) unless the intelligent access key isinside your vehicle.
The remote control operates the powerlocks. The remote control must be in yourvehicle to use the push button start.
Removable Key Blade
The remote control also contains aremovable key blade that you can use tounlock your vehicle.
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Press the release button and pull the keyblade out.
Note: Your vehicle keys came with asecurity label that provides important keycut information. Keep the label in a safeplace for future reference.
Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Keep batteries awayfrom children to prevent ingestion.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death. Ifingested, immediately seek medicalattention.
WARNING: If the batterycompartment does not securely close,stop using the remote control andreplace it as soon as possible. In themeantime, keep the remote control awayfrom children. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of remote control batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Theremote control should operate normally.
A message appears in the informationdisplay when the remote control batteryis low. See General Information (page96).
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery.
Press the button to release the key bladebefore beginning the procedure.
1.Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andgently push the clip.
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TAILGATE LOCK
The tailgate lock can help prevent theft ofthe tailgate.
Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate. Turnit to the right to unlock the tailgate.
Power Tailgate Lock (If Equipped)
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour tailgate.
REMOVING THE TAILGATE
WARNING: Always properly securecargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargofalling from the vehicle. Failure to do socould result in compromised vehiclestability and serious personal injury tovehicle occupants or others.
You can remove the tailgate for moreloading room.
1.Locate and disconnect the in-lineconnector. It is under the pickup boxon the center right-hand side of thevehicle near the spare tire.
2.There is a protective cap in the glovebox. Install it on the in-line connectorthat remains under the pickup box.
3.Partially lower the tailgate. Carefullyfeed the tailgate harness up throughthe gap between the pickup box andthe bumper and place it out of the wayunder the pickup box.
4.Lower the tailgate.
5.Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees fromhorizontal.
6.Lift the right side off its hinge.
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Note: The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.Use of these systems could result in vehiclestarting problems and a loss of securityprotection.
Note:Metallic objects, electronic devicesor a second coded key on the same keychain could cause vehicle starting problemsif they are too close to the key when startingthe engine. Prevent these objects fromtouching the coded key while starting theengine. Switch the ignition off, move allobjects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart the engine if aproblem occurs.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin the vehicle. Always take your keys andlock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
SecuriLock®
The system is an engine immobilizationsystem. It helps to prevent anyone fromstarting the engine without using a codedkey programmed to your vehicle. Using thewrong key could prevent the engine fromstarting. A message may appear in theinformation display.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, there is a problem withthe system and a message could appearin the information display.
Automatic Arming
The vehicle arms immediately after youswitch the ignition off.
Automatic Disarming
Switching the ignition on with a coded keydisarms the vehicle.
Replacement Keys
Note:Your vehicle comes with twointegrated keyhead transmitters or twointelligent access keys.
The integrated keyhead transmitterfunctions as a programmed ignition keythat operates all the locks and starts thevehicle, as well as a remote control.
The intelligent access key functions as aprogrammed key that operates the driverdoor lock and activates the intelligentaccess with push button start system, aswell as a remote control.
If your programmed transmitters orstandard SecuriLock coded keys(integrated keyhead transmitters only) arelost or stolen and you do not have an extracoded key, you will need to have yourvehicle towed to an authorized dealer. Youneed to erase the key codes from yourvehicle and program new coded keys.
Store an extra programmed key away fromthe vehicle in a safe place to help preventany inconveniences. See your authorizeddealer to purchase additional spare orreplacement keys.
Programming a Spare IntelligentAccess Key (If Equipped)
See your authorized dealer to haveadditional keys programmed to yourvehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)
Alarm System
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent againstunauthorized access to your vehiclethrough the doors, luggage compartmentand the hood.
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Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
The alarm can be activated using theremote control.
Triggering the Alarm
•If someone opens a door or the hoodwithout a valid key or remote control.
•If you switch the ignition on without avalid key.
If the alarm sounds, the alarm horn soundsfor 30 seconds and the hazard warninglamps flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one ofthe above will sound the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
Press the lock button once to lock yourvehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:
•Unlock the doors with the key andswitch the ignition on with a correctlycoded key within 12 seconds.
•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment using the remote control.
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Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging. See Using Cruise Control (page 192).Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-tion properly. See Using Cruise Control (page 192).Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve. See Using Cruise Control (page 192).
Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal Cruise ActiveAutomatic BrakingTurned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - DriverResume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise SpeedToo Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gapdistance and you need to shift the transmission into a lowergear.
Adaptive Cruise ShiftDown
Airbag
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to ablocked sensor.Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects Near PassengerSeat
Alarm and Security
ActionMessage
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-TheftAlarm (page 70).Vehicle Alarm To StopAlarm, Start Vehicle.
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1.Push the seat cushion down.
2.Remove the seatbelt buckles frombehind the elastic strap on the seatbackrest.
Note:You must stow the cushion tetherstrap in the pocket provided.
Folding the Seat Backrest
WARNING: When folding the seatbackrest down, take care not to get yourfingers caught in the mechanism.
Note:Do not use the rear surface of the rearseat backrest as a load floor.
Note:Do not unlatch and fold the seatbackrest when the seat cushion is foldedup.
1.Pull the release strap up.
2.Push the seat backrest forward.
Unfolding the Seat Backrest
WARNING: Make sure that theseats and the seat backrests are secureand fully locked in their catches.
Note:When unfolding the seat backrest,make sure that the seatbelts are visible toan occupant and not caught behind theseat.
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: People who are unableto feel pain to their skin because ofadvanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcoholuse, exhaustion or other physicalconditions, must use caution when usingthe heated seat. The heated seat maycause burns even at low temperatures,
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