light FORD RANGER 2023 User Guide

Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on theremote control.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The remotecontrol has an extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climatecontrol, you can configure it to operatewhen you remote start your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 117). A manualclimate control system will run at thesetting it was set to when you switchedyour vehicle off.
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if:
•The ignition is on.
•The alarm system triggers.
•You disable the feature.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
•The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback (IfEquipped)
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
To remote start your vehicle:
1.Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:You must press the push buttonignition switch on the instrument panel oncewhile applying the brake pedal beforedriving your vehicle.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior FrontLamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps havevents to accommodate normal changesin air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-productof this design. When moist air enters thelamp assembly through the vents, there isa possibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a fine mistcan form on the interior of the lens. Thefine mist eventually clears and exitsthrough the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hoursunder dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,drip marks or large droplets).
•A fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
Examples of unacceptable condensationare:
•A water puddle inside the lamp.
•Streaks, drip marks or large dropletspresent on the interior of the lens.
If you see any unacceptable condensation,have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Lamps off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andtail lamps.
B
Headlamps.C
Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull thelever toward you to switch the high beamsoff.
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Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the headlamps on in low visibilityconditions, for example daytime fog.
When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, the headlamps turnon in low light situations, or when thewipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjustthe period of time that the headlampsremain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:When disconnecting the battery orwhen it runs out of charge, the illuminatedcomponents turn to the maximum setting.
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Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold untilyou reach the desired level.
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press andhold to dim.A
Press repeatedly or press andhold to brighten.B
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylightconditions.
To switch the system on, switch thelighting control to any position exceptheadlamps.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the high beams on or off.
The system turns on high beams if it is darkenough and no other traffic is present. If itdetects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps or tail lamps, or street lightingahead, the system turns off high beamsbefore they can distract other road users.Low beams remain on.
Note:The system may not operate properlyif the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshieldfree from obstruction or damage.
Note:The system may not operate properlyin cold or inclement conditions. You canswitch on the high beams by overriding thesystem.
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Note:If the system detects a blockage, forexample bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, the system goes into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. A message mayappear in the information display if thecamera is blocked.
Note:Using much larger tires or equippingvehicle accessories such as snowplows canmodify your vehicle's ride height anddegrade automatic high beam controlperformance.
A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to turnthe high beams on and off.
Once the system is active, the high beamsturn on if:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of yourvehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 32 mph (51 km/h).
The system turns the high beams off if:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat high beams are not required.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 27 mph (44 km/h).
•The system detects severe rain, snowor fog.
•The camera is blocked.
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page96).
Switch the lighting control to theautolamps position. See Autolamps(page 78).
Overriding the System
Push the lever away from you to switchbetween high beam and low beam.
Automatic High Beam Indicator
The indicator illuminates toconfirm when the system isready to assist.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Using the Front Fog Lamps
To switch the lamps on or off:
1.Set the lighting control to the parkinglamps, headlamps or autolampsposition.
Note:When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thefog lamps on unless the low beamheadlamps are on.
2.
Press the button on thelighting control to switch the front foglamps on or off.
Note:Only switch the front fog lamps onduring reduced visibility.
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Note:The brightness of the daytime runninglamps may decrease when the front foglamps are on.
Note:The lights on the front fog lamps turnoff when you switch the high beams on.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction IndicatorsOn and Off
Push the lever up or down to switch thedirection indicators on.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make thedirection indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position toswitch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator
Flashes when you switch thedirection indicators on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed indicator bulb.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy Lamp
Switch all lamps on.A
Switch lamps on and off by door.B
Switch all lamps off.C
If you set the switch to the door position,the courtesy lamp illuminates when youunlock or open any door. If you leave a dooropen with the ignition switched off, thecourtesy lamp goes off after some time toprevent your vehicle battery from losingcharge. To switch it back on, switch theignition on for a short time.
The courtesy lamp also illuminates whenyou switch the ignition off. It goes off aftera short time or when you start the engine.
If you set the switch to the all on positionwith the ignition switched off, the courtesylamp illuminates. It goes off after a shorttime to prevent your vehicle battery fromlosing charge. To switch it back on, switchthe ignition on for a short time.
Reading Lamps
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Press the edge of the lamp lens to switchon and off.
If you switch the ignition off, the readinglamps turn off after a short time.
Note:This is to prevent the vehicle batteryfrom losing charge.
Rear Courtesy Lamp
For rear lamps without a position switch,press the lamp lens to switch on and off.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Use the touchscreen to select thefollowing:
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
Select ambient lighting.
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Touch a color once.
Changing the Color
Touch any color once.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the selected color up or down.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Touch the selected color once or drag theselected color down to zero brightness.
CARGO LAMPS
Press the button on the lightingcontrol to switch on the lamps.
Note:The lamps turn off when you reach3 mph (5 km/h).
Note:The cargo lamps gradually turn offafter a period of time.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
Note:If you operate the switches oftenduring a short period of time the systemmight become inoperable for a certain timeto prevent damage due to overheating.
Note:If you operate both the switch on therelevant door and the switch for thatwindow on the driver’s door at the sametime, the window stops moving.
Note:You may hear a pulsing noise whenyou open just one of the windows. Lowerthe opposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)
Press the switch to open thewindow.A
Lift the switch to close thewindow.B
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Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
The power folding mirrors operate with theignition on.
Note:The mirrors no longer operate if youswitch the ignition off.
Press the button to fold the mirrors inward.
Release the button to stop and reverse thedirection of movement, or to fold themirrors outward.
Loose Mirror
If you manually fold your power-foldingmirrors, they may not work properly evenafter you re-position them. You need toreset them if:
•The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
•The mirrors feel loose.
•The mirrors do not stay in the folded orunfolded position.
•One of the mirrors is not in its normaldriving position.
To reset the power-fold feature:
1.Push the mirrors fully forward.
2.Press the mirror folding switch andguide the mirror to detent point, youwill hear a click at this point.
3.Let the mirror fold toward your vehicleon its own.
4.Verify by pressing the mirror foldingswitch to fold mirrors inward and backout 2 or 3 times.
Note:You may hear a loud noise as youreset the power-folding mirrors. This soundis normal. Repeat this process as neededeach time you manually fold the mirrors.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors will removeice, mist and fog. See Heated RearWindow (page 122).
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing blinks when you switch on thedirection indicator.
Puddle Lamps (If Equipped)
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirrorhousing light when you use yourtransmitter to unlock the doors or whenyou open a door.
Blind Spot Information System (If
Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System(page 206).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front andback of the mirror.
Note:A rear center passenger or raised rearcenter head restraint could prevent lightfrom reaching the sensor.
SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
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