tow FORD RANGER 2023 Owner's Manual

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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Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 157).
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
See Using Stability Control (page 180).
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
Tow Haul Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
Trail Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
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Driver Assist
Tire Pressure
Trailer Sway
1 Type 2
Settings
Auto Engine OffVehicle
Easy Entry/Exit
Enter the submenu andselect your settingLighting
Enter the submenu and select your settingLocks
Hold OK to Initialize Neutral TowNeutralTow
oil Life XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil LifeReset
Enter the submenu andselect your settingRemoteStart
Enter the submenu and select your settingWindows
Enter the submenu and select your settingWipers
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreateMyKeyMyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting911Assist
Enter the submenu and select your settingDo NotDisturb
Enter the submenu and select your settingTractionControl
Enter the submenu and select your settingMaxSpeed
Enter the submenu and select your settingSpeedMinder
Volume Limiter
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu and select your settingLane KeepingSys
Enter the submenu and select your settingPre-Collision
Tire MonitorTire Monitor
Settings
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
Enter the submenu and select your settingAlarmVehicle
Auto Engine Off
Enter the submenu and select your settingLighting
Enter the submenu and select your settingLocks
Enter the submenu and select your settingNeutral Tow
XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life Reset
Enter the submenu and select your settingRemote Start
Seatbelts
Enter the submenu and select your settingWindows
Enter the submenu and select your settingWipers
Mykey StatusMykey StatusMyKey
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your settingDo Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your settingTraction Control
Enter the submenu and select your settingMax Speed
Enter the submenu and select your settingSpeed Minder
Volume Limiter
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Drivetrain
ActionMessage
Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the elec-tronic locking differential to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential Slow to XXmph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential ReleaseAccelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault ispresent. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Check Locking Differen-tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission inNeutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with allfour wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine
ActionMessage
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.Power Reduced to Lower EngineTemp
Displays when the accelerator pedal is entrapped orboth accelerator and brake pedals are applied at thesame time. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Brake Applied Power Reduced
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Trail Control
ActionMessage
You must reduce your vehicle speed to use trail control.Reduce Speed To Enter TrailControl
You must release the park brake to use trail control.Trail Control Not Available withPark Brake Applied
You successfully enabled trail control and must pressSET to activate.Trail Control Enabled Use SETButton to Set Speed
A trail control system fault has occurred, the drivermust resume control.Trail Control Off Driver ResumeControl
The system has switched off.Trail Control Off
A system fault is present. See What Is Trail Control(page 184).Trail Control Fault See Manual
You must switch the cruise control off to use trailcontrol.Trail Control Not Available withCruise Control Active
You must close the door to use trail control.Trail Control Not Available withDriver Door Open
Descent control mode is active and you have to pressthe trail control switch to exit.Descent Control Now ActivePress Trail Control Switch ToExit
Trailer
ActionMessage
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a givenignition cycle.Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, eitherintentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensedduring a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailerwiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 224).Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Left Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
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ActionMessage
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Right Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towinga Trailer (page 224).Trailer Battery Not Charging SeeManual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See Towing a Trailer (page 224).Trailer Lighting Module FaultSee Manual
4WD
ActionMessage
A 4X4 system fault is present. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Check 4x4
The 4X4 system is making a shift.4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyou do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).For 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyour vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
Displays when you attempt to switch from 4X4 LOWand you do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch from 4X4 LOWand your vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph(5 km/h).
To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
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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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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove box is on the passenger side ofthe instrument panel.
Open the glove box using the latch handle.
Glove Box with Lock (If Equipped)
Lock the glove box using the ignition key.To lock, close the glove box and insert theignition key into the glove box lock androtate it clockwise. Remove the key.
To unlock the glove box, insert the ignitionkey into the glove box lock and rotate itcounter clockwise.
CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully asitems may become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or crashes, includinghot drinks which may spill.
Audio input and or USB port.A
Cup holders.B
Coin storage.C
Auxiliary power point (ifequipped).D
USB charger (if equipped).E
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF
EQUIPPED)
Press near the rear edge of the door toopen it.
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The heater acts as a starting aid bywarming the engine coolant. This allowsthe climate control system to respondquickly. The equipment includes a heaterelement, installed in the engine block anda wire harness. You can connect thesystem to a grounded 120-volt ACelectrical source.
We recommend that you do the followingfor a safe and correct operation:
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cordthat is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory (UL) orCanadian Standards Association(CSA). This extension cord must besuitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly markedSuitable for Use with OutdoorAppliances. Do not use an indoorextension cord outdoors. This couldresult in an electric shock or become afire hazard.
•Use as short an extension cord aspossible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords.
•Make sure that when in operation, theextension cord plug and heater cordplug connections are free and clear ofwater. This could cause an electricshock or fire.
•If the block heater cord is under thehood, Do Not remove the wiring fromits original location. Do Not close thehood on the extension wiring.
•Make sure your vehicle is parked in aclean area, clear of combustibles.
•Make sure the heater, heater cord andextension cord are firmly connected.
•Check for heat anywhere in theelectrical hookup once the system hasbeen operating for approximately 30minutes.
•Make sure the system is unplugged andproperly stowed before starting anddriving your vehicle. Make sure theprotective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use.
•Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals areclean and dry prior to use. Clean them witha dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hoursof energy per hour of use. The system doesnot have a thermostat. It achievesmaximum temperature afterapproximately three hours of operation.Using the heater longer than three hoursdoes not improve system performance andunnecessarily uses electricity.
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