wheel FORD RANGER 2023 Owner's Manual

Display Mode
Distance to Empty
Tach and Gauges
Off Road
Digital Speedometer
Tire Pressure
Average Speed
Trip 1 & 2
You can access the menu using theinformation display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Trip 1 & 2
All Values
All Values — shows all trip values (Trip Timer, Odometer and Average Fuel).
•Trip Odometer — Shows your accumulated trip distance.
•Trip Timer— The timer stops when you turn your vehicle off and restarts when yourestart your vehicle.
•Average Fuel — Shows your average fuel economy for a given trip.
Note:You can reset your trip information by pressing and holding the OK button on the lefthand steering wheel controls.
Fuel Economy
Use the left and right arrow buttons tochoose the desired fuel economy display.
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Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
Auto StartStop
•Fuel Economy - Shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy, averagefuel economy and distance to empty.
•Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your fuel history from the past 30 min, averagefuel economy and distance to empty.
•Auto StartStop - Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide details about whatis happening with your system. See Information Messages (page 104).
Note:You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the OK button onthe left hand steering wheel controls.
Driver Assist
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Driver Assist
Blind spotBlind Spot
Enter the submenu and select yoursettingTrailer
Enter the submenu and select yoursettingTrailer Length
Cross TrafficAlert
Hill Start Assist
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Sway
Enter the submenu and select your settingChimes
Enter the submenu and select your settingCruise Control
Enter the submenu and select your settingDriver Alert
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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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Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys.Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable. See Lane KeepingSystem (page 201).
Front Camera Tempor-arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.Front Camera Low Visib-ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunc-tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steeringwheel.Keep Hands on SteeringWheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immedi-ately.Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Transport / FactoryMode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay controls. See InformationDisplays (page 96).
The climate control system adjusts theinterior temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.Switch the ignition on to makeadjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, thefollowing vehicle-dependent features mayor may not remain on after remote startingyour vehicle:
•Climate controlled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlledseats, the passenger seat setting defaultsto match the driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats orcools the vehicle interior as required toachieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rearwindow and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses thesettings last selected before you turnedoff the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features mayswitch on during cold weather, and cooledfeatures during hot weather.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, outof position or with the seatback reclinedtoo far can take weight off the seatcushion and affect the decision of thepassenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in the event of acrash. Always sit upright against yourseat back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the eventof a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degreesfrom the upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of theseatbelt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you sit in or operate yourvehicle. This will help minimize the riskof neck injury in the event of a crash. Donot adjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
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AUTO-START-STOP (IF EQUIPPED)
The system helps reduce fuel consumptionby automatically shutting off and restartingthe engine while your vehicle is stopped.The engine will restart automatically whenyou release the brake pedal. In somesituations, your vehicle may restartautomatically, for example:
•To maintain interior comfort
•To recharge the battery
Note:Power assist steering is turned offwhen the engine is off.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status isavailable at a glance within the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page96).
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system is automatically enabled everytime you start your vehicle if the followingconditions are met:
•The Auto-Start-Stop button is notpressed (not illuminated).
•Your vehicle exceeds an initial speedof 3 mph (5 km/h) after you haveinitially started the vehicle.
•Your vehicle is stopped.
•Your foot is on the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in drive (D).
•The driver's door is closed.
•There is adequate brake vacuum.
•The interior compartment has beencooled or warmed to an acceptablelevel.
•The front windshield defroster is off.
•The steering wheel is not turned rapidlyor is not at a sharp angle.
•The vehicle is not on a steep roadgrade.
•The battery is within optimal operatingconditions (battery state of charge andtemperature in range).
•The engine coolant is at operatingtemperature.
•Elevation is below approximately12,000 ft (3,650 m).
•Ambient temperature is moderate.
The green Auto-Start-Stopindicator light on the instrumentcluster will illuminate to indicatewhen the automatic engine stop occurs.
If the instrument cluster isequipped with a greyAuto-Start-Stop indicator light,it is illuminated when automatic enginestop is not available due to one of theabove noted conditions not being met.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake and make sure you shiftinto park (P). Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
Note: A cold engine has a higher idlespeed. This increases the tendency for yourvehicle to creep when you have selected adrive gear.
Transmission Selector LeverPositions
Park.P
Reverse.R
Neutral.N
Drive.D
Sport mode and manual shifting.S
To select a position, depress the button(1) then pull back on the selector lever (2)to engage reverse (R), neutral (N) or drive(D). To select sport mode, first engagedrive (D), depress button (1) and then pullback on the selector lever (2). The currentgear displays in the instrument panel.
Park (P)
Note:To move the transmission selectorlever from park (P), apply the brake withthe ignition key in position II.
Note:An audible warning sounds if youopen the driver door and you have notmoved the selector lever to park (P). Thebattery saver deactivates the audiblewarning after a period of time.
In this position, there is no powertransmitted to the driven wheels, and thetransmission locks. You can start theengine with the transmission selector leverin this position.
Reverse (R)
Shift the selector lever to reverse (R) toallow your vehicle to move backward.
Neutral (N)
In this position, there is no powertransmitted to the driven wheels, but thetransmission does not lock. You can startthe engine with the transmission selectorlever in this position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position forthe best fuel economy and smoothness.Shift the transmission selector lever todrive (D) to allow your vehicle to moveforward and shift through the forwardgears.
The transmission shifts to the appropriategear for optimum performance based onambient temperature, road slope, vehicleload and your input.
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Progressive Range Selection
This system gives you the ability to lockoutgears from the automatic shifting range.This could provide you with an improveddriving experience for example, in slipperyconditions or when experiencing a steepslope.
With the transmission in drive (D), pressthe – button to active progressive rangeselection. The instrument cluster indicatesthe available and selected gears.
All available gears display with the currentgear indicated. Press the – button again tolock out gears beginning with the highestgear. For example, press the – button ortwice to lock out 10th and 9th gears. Onlythe available gears display, and thetransmission shifts between the availablegears. Press the + button to unlock gearsto allow the transmission to shift to highergears. The transmission shifts within thegear range you select.
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,always fully apply the parking brake priorto doing this procedure. Use wheelschocks if appropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warninglamp remains illuminated, the brakesmay not be working properly. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note:Some markets disable this feature.
Your vehicle has a feature that preventsmoving the gearshift lever from park (P)when the ignition is on and you do notpress the brake pedal.
The system requires service if you cannotmove the gearshift lever out of park (P)with the ignition on and the brake pedalpressed. It is possible that a fuse hasblown, or your vehicle’s brake lamps arenot operating properly. See Fuses (page249).
If the fuse has not blown and the brakelamps are properly working, the followingprocedure allows you to move the selectorlever from park (P):
Note:See an authorized dealer as soon aspossible if you use this procedure.
10 Speed Transmission
Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off before performing thisprocedure.
1.Insert a screwdriver between the shifterboot material and the trim ring (1) torelease the retainer tabs from the toppanel trim ring.
2.Lift the shifter boot (2) upwards.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The four-wheel drive system in your vehicleis a part-time system activated using therotary switch mounted in the centerconsole. In normal rear-wheel drive, the 2Hdrive operation system directs torque tothe rear axle. Moving the switch to 4H or4L directs drive torque to both the frontand rear axles, providing four-wheel drive.
Depending on your vehicle, furtherfour-wheel drive options may be availableon the switch panel located on the centerconsole.
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Note:There is additional importantinformation regarding the safe operation ofthis type of vehicle in this manual. SeeGeneral Information (page 292).
Note:Do not use 4H or 4L modes on dry,hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and coulddamage drive components. We intend 4Hor 4L modes only for consistently slipperyor loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on thesesurfaces could produce some noise, suchas occasional clunks, but should notdamage drive components.
Note: When you select 4L when yourvehicle is moving, it does not perform a shiftuntil your vehicle is stationary. This is normaland is no reason for concern.
Note:You can switch on and switch off theelectronic locking differential by pressingthe locking differential button. SeeElectronic Locking Differential (page 173).
4WD Indicator Lights
Note:When a 4X4 system fault is present,the system typically remains in whichever4X4 mode you selected prior to the faultcondition occurring. It should never defaultto 4X2. When the warning displays, haveyour vehicle serviced by an authorizeddealer.
4X4 HIGH
Continuously illuminates whenyou select 4H.
4X4 LOW
Continuously illuminates whenyou select 4L.
CHECK 4X4
Displays when a 4X4 fault ispresent.
Using the Electronic Shift on theFly 4WD system
2H (4X2)
For general on-road driving, this modeprovides optimal smoothness and fueleconomy. Sends power to the rear wheelsonly.
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