2019 FORD RANGER light

If you set the switch to the all on position
with the ignition switched off, the courtesy
lamp illuminates. It goes off after a short
time to prevent your vehicle battery from
losing charge. To switch it back on, switch
the ignition on for a short time.
Reading Lamps
Press the edge of the lamp lens to switch
on and off.
If you switch the ignition off, the reading
lamps turn off after a short time.
Note:
This is to prevent the vehicle battery
from losing charge.
Rear Courtesy Lamp For rear lamps without a position switch,
press the lamp lens to switch on and off.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Use the touchscreen to select the
following: Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
Select ambient lighting.
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Touch a color once.
Changing the Color
Touch any color once.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the selected color up or down.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Touch the selected color once or drag the
selected color down to zero brightness.
CARGO LAMPS
Press the button on the lighting
control to switch on the lamps.
Note: The lamps turn off when you reach
3 mph (5 km/h)
.
Note: The cargo lamps gradually turn off
after a period of time.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings.
Note: If you operate the switches often
during a short period of time the system
might become inoperable for a certain time
to prevent damage due to overheating.
Note: If you operate both the switch on the
relevant door and the switch for that
window on the driver ’s door at the same
time, the window stops moving.
Note: You may hear a pulsing noise when
you open just one of the windows. Lower
the opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise. Driver Door Switches (Double Cab)
Press the switch to open the
window.
A
Lift the switch to close the
window.
B
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Press the button to fold the mirrors inward.
Release the button to stop and reverse the
direction of movement, or to fold the
mirrors outward.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
•
The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature:
1. Push the mirrors fully forward.
2. Press the mirror folding switch and guide the mirror to detent point, you
will hear a click at this point.
3. Let the mirror fold toward your vehicle on its own.
4. Verify by pressing the mirror folding switch to fold mirrors inward and back
out 2 or 3 times. Note:
You may hear a loud noise as you
reset the power-folding mirrors. This sound
is normal. Repeat this process as needed
each time the mirrors are manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors will remove
ice, mist and fog.
See Heated Exterior
Mirrors (page 116).
Signal Indicator Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you switch on the
direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
(If Equipped)
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror
housing light when you use your
transmitter to unlock the doors or when
you open a door.
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual Dimming Mirror WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note:
A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
SUN VISORS Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
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Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 90).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool. Note:
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
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Hood Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Malfunction Lights when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on. If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is sufficient, this
indicates a system malfunction. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil Check (page 259).
Parking Lamps It illuminates when you switch
the parking lamps on.
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when the system has
detected a powertrain or a
four-wheel drive fault. Contact
an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: Your vehicle may or may not be
equipped with all the messages listed in this
chapter. Your vehicle will not display
messages of systems it is not equipped with.
Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is displayed in
the information display. Information Display Controls
(Type 1 and Type 2) •
Press the up or down arrow buttons to
scroll through the list.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Menu
You can access the menu using the
information display control. This icon gives you the ability to
switch a feature on or off. A
check in the box indicates the
feature is enabled, and unchecked
indicates the feature is disabled.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
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Driver Assist
Tire Pressure
Trailer Sway
1 Type 2 Settings
Auto Engine Off
Vehicle
Easy Entry/ExitEnter the submenu and
select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Hold OK to Initialize Neutral Tow
Neutral
Tow
oil Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Enter the submenu and
select your setting
Remote
Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create
MyKey
MyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting
911
Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not
Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction
Control
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Max
Speed
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Speed
Minder
Volume Limiter
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