instrument panel FORD RANGER 2023 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Perchlorate.......................................................10
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................10
Special Notices...............................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................................................11
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................13
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................14
Service Data.....................................................15
Event Data........................................................15
Settings Data...................................................16
Connected Vehicle Data..............................16
Mobile Device Data........................................17
Emergency Call System Data....................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................18
Child Safety
General Information.....................................20
Installing Child Restraints..........................22
Booster Seats.................................................29
Child Restraint Positioning.........................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................37
Seatbelt Reminder........................................37
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................39
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................39
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™........................40
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................41
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................42
Front Passenger Sensing System...........43
Side Airbags....................................................45
Safety Canopy™...........................................46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......48
Airbag Disposal.............................................49
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................50
Emergency Call Requirements................50
Emergency Call Limitations.......................51
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................52
Remote Control..............................................52
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................58
Passive Key Backup Position....................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................59
Creating a MyKey..........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................61
Checking MyKey System Status...............61
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................62
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................64
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock...................................................68
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Power Steering Fluid Check....................274
Fuel Filter........................................................274
Charging the 12V Battery..........................274
Changing the 12V Battery.........................275
Washer Fluid Check....................................277
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................277
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................277
Adjusting the Headlamps........................278
Removing a Headlamp.............................279
Changing a Bulb..........................................279
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................284
Cleaning Products......................................284
Cleaning the Exterior.................................285
Waxing............................................................286
Cleaning the Engine..................................286
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................287
Cleaning the Interior..................................287
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................288
Cleaning Leather Seats............................288
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............289
Cleaning the Wheels.................................289
Vehicle Storage...........................................289
Wheels and Tires
General Information..................................292
Tire Care.........................................................293
Using Snow Chains...................................308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.........309
Changing a Road Wheel...........................313
Technical Specifications..........................324
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications................................325
Motorcraft Parts..........................................326
Vehicle Identification Number...............327
Vehicle Certification Label......................328
Transmission Code Designation...........328
Capacities and Specifications...............329
Bulb Specification Chart..........................335
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................337
Connected Vehicle Requirements........337
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............337
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork......................................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem.........................338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3..........................339
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC.......................341
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........................341
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password................................342
Audio System
General Information..................................343
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: SYNC........................................................................343
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC........345
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......347
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth, Vehicles Without: SYNC........................................................................348
Radio...............................................................349
Satellite Radio.............................................349
Digital Radio..................................................351
Audio Input Jack..........................................353
USB Port........................................................354
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 77).A
Direction Indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 81).B
Audio control and Voice control. See Steering Wheel (page 72).C
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 89).D
Cruise control switches. See Cruise Control (page 192).E
Windshield wipers. See Windshield Wipers (page 75).F
Multi-function display. See General Information (page 96).G
Upfitter switch. See Auxiliary Switches (page 409).H
Air vent.I
Hood release lever. See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 264).J
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After all occupants have adjusted theirseats and put on seatbelts, it is veryimportant that they continue to sitproperly. Properly seated occupants situpright, lean against the seat back, andcenter themselves on the seat cushion,with their feet comfortably extended onthe floor. Sitting improperly can increasethe chance of injury in a crash event. Forexample, if an occupant slouches, liesdown, turns sideways, sits forward, leansforward or sideways, or puts one or bothfeet up, the chance of injury during a crashgreatly increases.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injurea child in a child restraint. Never place arear-facing child restraint in front of anactive airbag. If you must use aforward-facing child restraint in the frontseat, move the seat upon which the childrestraint is installed all the way back.
Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrainedin the rear seating positions than in thefront seating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase the risk ofinjury in a crash.
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM
WARNING: Even with advancedrestraints systems, properly restrainchildren 12 and under in a rear seatingposition. Failure to follow this couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
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: Any alteration ormodification to the front passenger seatmay affect the performance of the frontpassenger sensing system. This couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
The front passenger sensing system usesa passenger airbag status indicator whichilluminates indicating that the frontpassenger frontal airbag is either on(enabled) or off (disabled). The indicatorlamp is in the center stack of theinstrument panel.
Note:When you first switch the ignition on,the passenger airbag status indicator offand on lamps illuminate for a short periodto confirm they are functional.
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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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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button todirect airflow to the windshieldair vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button todirect airflow to the instrumentpanel air vents.
Press and release the button todirect airflow to the footwell airvents.
You can direct air through the windshieldand footwell air vents or the instrumentpanel and footwell air vents at the sametime.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Turn the control to adjust the volume ofair circulated in the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated airto improve 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
Press and release the button.
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Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise to the lowestsetting.
Note: Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Turn the temperature controlclockwise to the highest setting.
Note: Air flows through the windshield airvents, and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice. The heated rear window also turns onwhen you select maximum defrost.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Press and release the button toswitch between 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.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Note:You can control some of the climatefeatures through the touchscreen.
Setting the Temperature
Press and release + or - on the left-handside of the climate control to set theleft-hand temperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Press and release + or - on the right-handside of the climate control to set theright-hand temperature.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Press and release + or - to adjustthe volume of air circulated inthe vehicle.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch on automatic operation,then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
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Note:You can also switch off dual zonemode by pressing and holding the buttonfor more than two seconds.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated airto improve 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
Press and release the button.
Switching Defrost On and Off
Press and release the button todistribute air through thewindshield air vents andde-mister.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Switching the Heated Seats Onand Off
Press and release the button tocycle through the various heatsettings and off.
See Heated Seats (page 130).
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Press and release the button formaximum cooling.
The left-hand and right-hand settings setto LO, recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Press and release the button formaximum defrosting.
The left-hand and right-hand settings setto HI, outside air flows through thewindshield air vents, and the blower motoradjusts to the highest 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.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Press and release the button toswitch between 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.
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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.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldtemperatures, the system directs airflow tothe windshield and side window vents. Inaddition, the fan may run at a slower speeduntil the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of the vehicleis hot, the system automatically usesrecirculated air to maximize interior cooling.Fan speed may also reduce until the aircools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
Automatic climate controlManual climate control
Press AUTO.Adjust the fan speed to the highestsetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.Adjust the temperature control to thefull heat setting.2
Direct air to the footwell using the airdistribution buttons.3
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