FORD RANGER 2023 Owners Manual

To adjust the temperature, say:
DescriptionVoice command
Adjust the temperature between 60–85°F(15.5–29.5°C).Set Temperature ___
Phone
DescriptionVoice Command
Pair a cell phone or Bluetooth®-enabled device.Pair Phone
Redial the last number that you dialed.Redial
Dial a number.1Dial ___
Call a specific contact from your phonebook.2Call ___
Call a specific contact from your phonebook at a
specific location.3Call ___ ___
Listen to a text message.Listen to Message
Listen to a specific text message from a list of textmessages.Listen to Message ___
Reply to the last text message.Reply to Message
1 Add the number you want to dial to the command.2 Add a contact name from your phonebook to the command. Say the first and last nameof your contact exactly as it appears on your device.3 Add a contact name and location from your phonebook to the command. Say the firstand last name of your contact exactly as it appears on your device.
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Navigation (If Equipped)
Setting a Destination
DescriptionVoice Command
Enter a destination address. When prompted,provide the house number, the street and city.Find an Address
Search for a point of interest by name or by category.Find a Place
Search for a nearby point of interest by category.1Find the Next ___
Search for a point of interest category.1Find a POI Category
Set your saved home address as your destination.Drive Home
Set your saved place of work as your destination.Drive to Work
Display and select from a list of previous destina-tions.Show Previous Destinations
Display and select from a list of favorite destinations.Show Favorites
1 Add a point of interest category or the name of a major brand or chain to the command.
Route Guidance
DescriptionVoice Command
Cancel the current route.Cancel Route
Select an alternate route.Detour
Repeat the last guidance prompt.Repeat Instruction
Display an overview of the route.Show Route
Display a list of traffic events on your route.Show Traffic
Display the map on the touchscreen.Show Map
Display a two-dimensional map with north towardthe top of the touchscreen.North Up
Display a two-dimensional map with the directionyou are traveling toward the top of the touchscreen.Heading Up
Display a three-dimensional map with the directionyou are traveling toward the front.Show 3D
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Apps
General
DescriptionVoice Command
Start an app. The system prompts you for the appname.Mobile Applications
Get a list of apps running on your device.List Applications
Search and connect to apps running on your device.Find Applications
Active App
DescriptionVoice Command
Get a list of voice commands for a specific app.1___ Help
Close an app.1Exit ___
1 Add an app name to the command.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If Equipped)
DescriptionVoicecommand
Displays a list of traffic incidents.ShowTraffic
Displays the current weather map.ShowWeatherMap
Displays a list of fuel prices.Show FuelPrices
Displays the 5 day weather forecast.Show 5Day Fore-cast
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Voice Settings
DescriptionVoice Command
Go to the voice settings menu.Voice Settings
Switch long voice prompts on.Interaction Mode Novice
Switch short voice prompts on.Interaction Mode Advanced
Switch call confirmation on. The system promptsyou to confirm before making a call.Phone Confirmation On
Switch call confirmation off. The system does notprompt you to confirm before making a call.Phone Confirmation Off
Switch the display of voice commands on.Voice Command Lists On
Switch the display of voice commands off.Voice Command Lists Off
Automatic Blower Motor SpeedReduction
If necessary, the system decreases theblower motor speed when you are usingvoice commands to reduce the amount ofbackground noise in your vehicle. It returnsto normal when you are done.
Switching Automatic Blower MotorSpeed Reduction Off
Simultaneously press the A/C andrecirculated air buttons.
ENTERTAINMENT
Select the entertainment optionon the feature bar.
Audio source. Select to choosea different audio source.A
Presets. Swipe left to view morepresets.B
You can access these options using thetouchscreen or voice commands.
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Using the Radio
Setting a Radio Station Using theTouchscreen
Directly Tuning a Radio Station
Select Sources.
Select AM or FM.
Select Frequency.
Enter the frequency of the radio stationand select Enter.
Note:You must enter the frequency to twodecimal places.
Selecting a Radio Station From a List
Select Sources.
Select FM or DAB.
Select Station.
Select a radio station from the list.
Switching Traffic Announcements On
Select Traffic (TA).
Note:If you switch traffic announcementson, traffic announcements broadcast byradio stations interrupt the current audiosource to help you plan your route.
Storing a Radio Station
You can use the different sets of presetsto allow different drivers to store theirfavorite radio stations.
Set a radio station.
Select Presets.
Note:Only do this if you wish to select adifferent set of presets.
Press and hold one of the preset buttons.
Note:The radio briefly mutes to indicatethe radio station has been stored.
Streaming Music From aBluetooth® Device.
Check the compatibility of your device onthe regional Ford website.
Pair your device. See Phone (page 385).
Select Sources.
1.Select Bluetooth®.
Searching for Tracks on Bluetooth®Device.
Select Browse.
Select a track.
Note:Select the cover art to viewinformation about the current track.
Repeating Tracks on Bluetooth®Device.
Select the repeat icon to repeattracks.
Note: You can repeat one track or all trackson an audio format Bluetooth® Device.You can repeat one track, all tracks or alltracks in one folder on a Bluetooth® Device.
Note:A small number one appears next tothe repeat icon to indicate that a track is setto repeat. A small folder icon appears nextto it to indicate that a folder is set to repeat
Playing Tracks on Bluetooth® Devicein a Random Order.
Select to play tracks in a randomorder.
Playing Music From a USB or MediaPlayer
Connect your device to a USB port.
Select Sources.
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Select USB.
Note:The system indexes your musicbefore you can play it.
Searching for Tracks on a USB or MediaPlayer
Select Browse.
Select a track.
Note:Select the cover art to viewinformation about the current track.
Note:You can also browse by album, artist,audiobook, genre, playlist, podcast or trackname.
Repeating Tracks on a USB or MediaPlayer
Select the repeat icon to repeattracks.
Note:You can repeat one track or all trackson an audio format USB or media player.You can repeat one track, all tracks or alltracks in one folder on a USB or mediaplayer.
Note:A small number one appears next tothe repeat icon to indicate that a track is setto repeat. A small folder icon appears nextto it to indicate that a folder is set to repeat
Supported Devices
The system supports most USB and mediaplayers, including iOS and Android devices.
Supported File Formats
The system supports the following fileformats:
•MP3, MP4, WMA, WAV, AAC, AIFF, APE,DSD, and FLAC audio file formats.
•MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, andFLAC file extensions.
•FAT, exFAT, and NTFS file systems.
Audio File Metadata
The system organizes files on your USB ormedia player by metadata tags. Metadatatags contain information about the file. Ifthe metadata tags for the files on your USBor media player contain no information,the system classifies them as unknown.The system can index up to 50000 trackson a USB device or media player, and upto 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on thetouchscreen to access the climate controlfeatures.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 393).
Accessing the Climate ControlMenu
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the frontclimate system.
Directing the Airflow
Touch the button to directairflow to the windshield airvents and de-mister.
Touch the button to directairflow to the instrument panelair vents.
Touch the button to directairflow to the footwell air vents.
You can direct air through any combinationof these air vents.
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Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Touch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume of air thatcirculates in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Touch up or down on the left-handtemperature control to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Touch up or down on the right-handtemperature control to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Touch the button to switch onautomatic operation, then setthe temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
A pop-up appears on the screento display the air conditioningoptions.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activateand maximize cooling. The driver andpassenger temperatures are set to LO,recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel vents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
A/C: Touch to switch the air conditioningon or off. Use A/C with recirculated air toimprove cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Climate ControlledSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching Dual Zone Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch ontemperature control for theright-hand side of the vehicle.
Switching the Heated ExteriorMirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching the Heated WindshieldOn and Off
Touch the button to clear thewindshield of thin ice and fog.The heated windshield turns offafter a short period of time.
Switching the Heated RearWindow On and Off
Touch the button to clear therear window of thin ice and fog.
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Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Heated SteeringWheel On and Off
Touch the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Touch the button for maximumcooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Touch the button for maximumdefrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
Note:Depending on your region, airconditioning turns on.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Touch the button to switchbetween outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This mayreduce the time needed to cool the interior,when used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note: Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Switching the Ventilated Seats Onand Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various ventilatedseat settings.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
Touch the button to accessadditional controls for the rearclimate system.
Rear Climate Control LockIndicator
Touch the button.
When on, you can only operatethe rear passenger settingsthrough the front controls.
Switching Rear Auto Mode On andOff
Touch the button to switch onrear automatic operation, thenset the temperature.
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Switching the Rear ClimateControlled Seats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various climatecontrolled seat settings.
Switching the Rear Heated SeatsOn and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various heatsettings.
Switching the Rear VentilatedSeats On and Off
Touch the button to cyclethrough the various ventilatedseat settings.
PHONE
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Check the compatibility of your device onthe regional website.
Pairing Your Cell Phone for theFirst Time
Go to the settings menu on your device andswitch Bluetooth® on.
Select the phone option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your cell phone.
2.Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phoneand on the touchscreen.
3.Confirm that the number on your cellphone matches the number on thetouchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your cell phone.
4.Download the phonebook from yourcell phone when you are prompted.
Note:If you pair more than one cell phone,use the phone settings to specify theprimary phone. You can change this settingat any time.
Using Your Cell Phone (If Equipped)
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list ofprevious calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up yourcontacts. Use the List button toalphabetically sort your contacts.
Change Phone
Display the list of paired or connecteddevices that you can select.
Phone Settings
Change ring tones, alerts or pair anotherphone.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tonesand alerts off.
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Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
Mute
Mute the microphone when in a call.
Phone Voice Assistant
Say a command to use the Google or Sirivoice assistant available on yourconnected phone to access supportedfeatures.
Text Messaging
Setting Text Message Notification
iOS
1.Go to the settings menu on your cellphone.
2.Select Bluetooth®.
3.Select the information icon to the rightof your vehicle.
4.Switch text message notification on.
Android
1.Go to the settings menu on your cellphone.
2.Select Bluetooth®.
3.Select the profiles option.
4.Select the phone profile.
5.Switch text message notification on.
Using Text Messaging
DescriptionMenu Item
Hear the text message.Hear It
View the text message.View
Call the sender.Call
Reply to the text message with a standard text message.Reply
Apple CarPlay (If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AppleCarPlay.
Switching Apple CarPlay Off
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Apple CarPlay Preferences.
2.Switch Apple CarPlay off.
Android Auto (If Equipped)
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Follow the instructions on thetouchscreen.
Note:You might need to enable AndroidAuto from the settings menu.
Note:Certain features of the system arenot available when you are using AndroidAuto.
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