FORD RANGER 2023 Manual PDF

Note: The doors do not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
You can enable or disable the autounlockfeature in the information display or anauthorized dealer can do it for you. SeeGeneral Information (page 96).
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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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7.Remove the tailgate from the left-handside hinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.
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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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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust thesteering wheel when your vehicle ismoving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 124).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3.Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
Type One
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Type Two
You can operate the followingfunctions with the control:
Press to access phone mode orto answer a phone call.
Press to end a phone call.
Press to silence the currentmedia
Press + or - to increase or todecrease volume levels.
Press to access the previousmedia selection.
Press to access the next mediaselection.
Press to change the mediasource.
Press to access the settingsmenu on the SYNC screen.
Press to access the homescreen.
VOICE CONTROL
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Press and release to activatevoice recognition.
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Type One
See Using Cruise Control (page 192).
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Type Two
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 193).
INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL
Use the controls to adjust the informationdisplay. Navigate through the screen andpress OK to select. See GeneralInformation (page 96).
HORN
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Push the lever up or down tooperate the windshield wipers.
Single wipe.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Normal wipe.C
High-speed wipe.D
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeyou switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure that you switch thewindshield wipers off before entering a carwash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Intermittent Wipe
Shortest wipe interval.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Longest wipe interval.C
Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing.
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High sensitivity.A
Autowipers On.B
Low sensitivity.C
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the autowipers. When youselect low sensitivity, the wipers operatewhen the sensor detects a large amountof water on the windshield. When youselect high sensitivity, the wipers operatewhen the sensor detects a small amountof water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insectshit the windshield.
In these conditions, you can do thefollowing:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing onthe windshield.
•Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
•Switch autowipers off.
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeyou switch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure that you switch thewindshield wipers off before entering a carwash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note:If you switch autolamps andautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers defaults to on and remains onuntil you switch it off in the informationdisplay. When you switch off autowipers,the wipers operate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward you tooperate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipersoperate for a short time. When activated,a courtesy wipe occurs a short time afterthe wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid.
Note:You can switch courtesy wipe on oroff in the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 96).
Note: Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This couldcause the washer pump to overheat.
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