2019 FORD RANGER brake fluid

Multi-Point Inspection
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level, if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult
your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings. Four –wheel
drive vehicles.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid. Four-wheel drive vehicles.
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Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:
SYNC.............................................................326
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 326
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............326
Accessing the Menu.......................................... 326
Accessing the Phone Features...................... 327
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 327
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 327
Changing Radio Stations................................. 327
Listening to the Radio....................................... 327
Muting the Audio................................................ 327
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........327
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 328
Using the Display Control................................ 327
Using the Number Block................................. 328
Autolamps.........................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 72
Automatic Climate Control
........................112
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 112
Setting the Temperature................................... 112
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................112
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 113
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 113
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Automatic High Beam Control..................74 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 75
Switching the System On and Off.................74
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 155
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 154
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 155
Progressive Range Selection.......................... 154
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission................................................... 153Transmission Selector Lever
Positions............................................................ 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check .............................................................
262
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................139 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 140
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 139
Autowipers.......................................................69 Autowipers Settings............................................ 70
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........129
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 264
Battery Charging See: Charging the 12V Battery...................... 263
Blind Spot Information System..............196 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow...................................................................... 197
Switching the System On and Off...............199
System Errors....................................................... 199
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 196
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........196
Body Styling Kits.........................................280
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................262
Brakes...............................................................165 General Information.......................................... 165
Breaking-In.....................................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................324
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................116
Canceling the Set Speed...........................174
Capacities and Specifications................320 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 323
Specifications....................................................... 321
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O
Off-Road Driving..........................................225
After Off-Road Driving..................................... 226
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques.............225
Crossing Obstacles........................................... 225
Hill Climbing......................................................... 225
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................260
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 259
Opening and Closing the Hood..............256 Closing the Hood................................................ 257
Opening the Hood............................................. 256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................239
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........239
Overhead Console
.........................................131
P
Parking Aids
....................................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Parking Brake
.................................................166
All Vehicles........................................................... 166
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission................................................... 166
Vehicles With Manual Transmission...........166
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................65
Arming the Engine Immobilizer...................... 65
Coded Keys............................................................. 65
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer................65
Principle of Operation........................................ 65
Passive Key Backup Position.....................56
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
...........................41
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 41
Phone..............................................................389 During a Phone Call.......................................... 392
Making Calls......................................................... 391
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 389
Phone Menu........................................................ 390
Receiving Calls.................................................... 392
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 393
Text Messaging................................................... 393Power Door Locks
See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 62
Power Seats
.....................................................121
Adjusting the Driver Seat Height .................. 122
Adjusting the Lumbar........................................ 122
Adjusting the Recliner....................................... 122
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 121
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................263
Power Windows...............................................77 Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
Driver Door Switches (Double Cab)..............77
Driver Door Switches (Single Cab)................78
Front and Rear Passenger Door Switches............................................................. 78
Opening and Closing Other Windows Automatically................................................... 78
Opening and Closing the Driver Side Window Automatically.................................. 78
Resetting the Memory of the Electric Windows - Vehicle with One Touch
Up/Down on Driver Side only..................... 79
Safety Mode........................................................... 79
Safety Switch for the Rear Windows............78
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................203 Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 203
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
Push Button Ignition Switch.....................134 Failure to Start - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
Fast Restart.......................................................... 136
Key Outside Vehicle Audible Warning........136
Starting System Information Messages.......................................................... 136
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Automatic Transmission............................. 134
Starting The Engine - Vehicles with Manual Transmission................................................... 134
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Automatic
Transmission................................................... 135
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving - Vehicles with Manual
Transmission................................................... 135
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Using Snow Chains.....................................297
Vehicles with Stability Control..................... 298
Using Stability Control
................................170
AdvanceTrac ™ with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC™)............................................................. 170
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................347
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 347
Media Sources..................................................... 347
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............342 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 343
Pairing a Phone...................................................342
Phone Controls................................................... 343
Phone Voice Commands................................ 343
Using Traction Control...............................168 Switching the System Off .............................. 168
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 168
Using Voice Recognition...........................340 Audio Voice Commands................................. 370
Climate Voice Commands............................... 371
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 340
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 374
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 373
Phone Voice Commands................................. 371
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 374
System Interaction and Feedback...............341
Voice Settings Commands............................. 375
Using Voice Recognition - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................................338
Voice Pass Through.......................................... 338
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................237
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Vehicle Certification Label........................318
Vehicle Identification Number.................318
Vehicle Storage.............................................278 Battery.................................................................... 279
Body........................................................................\
278
Brakes..................................................................... 279
Cooling system................................................... 279
Engine..................................................................... 279Fuel system..........................................................
279
General.................................................................. 278
Miscellaneous..................................................... 279
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 279
Tires........................................................................\
. 279
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 111
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............318
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................86
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 86
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 86
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 86
Battery..................................................................... 86
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 86
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 87
Direction Indicator................................................ 87
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 87
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 87
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 87
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 87
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators............................ 87
Front Airbag............................................................ 87
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 87
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 87
Hood Ajar Warning Lamp................................. 88
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 88
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp....................... 88
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 88
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
................................................................... 88
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 88
Parking Lamps...................................................... 88
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........88
Service Engine Soon........................................... 88
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 89
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 89
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