2019 FORD RANGER Light control

Description
Item
Callout
This button lights up when the passenger controls are
active. To switch the dual zone operation off and link
the passenger temperature to the driver temperature,
touch the DUAL button to switch it off.
DUAL
F
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
Right-hand front
seat temper-
ature
G
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume
of air circulated in your vehicle.
Fan speed
H
A popup appears on the screen to display the air
conditioning options.
A/C
I
Touch to cool your vehicle with recircu-
lated air. Touch again for normal A/C
operation. MAX A/C distributes air through
instrument panel vents and may help
reduce odors from entering your vehicle.
MAX A/C is more economical and efficient
than normal A/C mode.
MAX A/C
Touch to switch the air conditioning on or
off. Use A/C with recirculated air to
improve cooling performance and effi-
ciency. A/C engages automatically in MAX
A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost
A/C
Touch to switch the recirculated air on or
off which may reduce the amount of time
needed to cool down the interior and help
reduce odors from reaching the interior.
Recirculated air also engages automatic-
ally when you select MAX A/C. You can
engage this manually in any airflow mode
except defrost. It may also turn off in all
airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce
fog potential.
Recircu-
lated air:
Select these controls individually, together, or with
Defrost to direct the air flow to the area you desire.
Manual airflow
distribution
controls
J
Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
Panel
Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents
and rear seat floor vents.
Floor
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For restaurants, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, average
cost, review, handicap access, hours of
operation, and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, price
category, review, check-in and checkout
times, hotel service icons and website
address. Hotel service icons include:
•
Restaurant
• Business center
• Handicap facilities
• Laundry
• Refrigerator
• 24 hour room service
• Fitness center
• Internet access
• Pool
• Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,
amusement parks, historic buildings and
more. cityseeker can provide information
such as star rating, reviews, hour of
operation and admission price.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is available
on vehicles equipped with navigation and
only in select markets. You must activate
and subscribe to receive SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link information. It helps you
locate the best gas prices, find movie
listings, get current traffic alerts, view the
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see current sports scores. See Apps
(page 402). The system calculates a reasonable
efficient route based on available speed
limits, traffic, and road conditions. You may
know a local short cut that is more efficient
at a given time than the route provided by
SYNC 3, but you should expect a slight
difference in minutes or miles with the
SYNC 3 route.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are
available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 in
the United States and Canada or
01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can also
visit:
Website
www.navigation.com/sync
You need to specify the make and model
of your vehicle to determine if there is an
update available.
HERE is the digital map provider for the
navigation application. If you find map data
errors, you may report them directly to
HERE by going to
www.here.com/mapcreator. HERE
evaluates all reported map errors and
responds with the result of their
investigation by e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (including
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),
Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3
AppLink enabled smartphone apps.
Once an app is running through AppLink,
you can control main features of the app
through voice commands and steering
wheel controls.
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(If Equipped)

Onboard Modem Serial Number (ESN)
Selecting this button on the settings menu
shows you the ESN number for your
system. You need this number for certain
registrations such as Satellite Radio.
Display
To make adjustments using the touchscreen, select: Action and Description
Menu Item
The screen goes black and does not display anything. Tap the screen
to switch it back on.
Display Off
Make the screen display brighter or dimmer.
Brightness
You can select:
Mode
The screen automatically switches between day and
night modes based on the outside light level.
Auto
The screen displays with a light background to enhance
daytime viewing.
Day
The screen displays with a darker background to make
nighttime viewing easier.
Night
Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based
on ambient lighting conditions.
Auto Dim
Set the background.
Background
View less information in the display.
Calm Screen
Voice Control
You can adjust the voice control settings
by selecting the following options.
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Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Limitations on your cell
phone's capability.
The system
says "Phone-
book down-
loaded" but my
SYNC 3 phone-
book is empty or
is missing
contacts. If the missing contacts are stored on your
SIM card, move them to your cell phone's
memory.
You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 156
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 111
About This Manual...........................................7
About Trail Control.......................................174
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 165
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................433 Exterior Style....................................................... 433
Interior Style........................................................ 433
Lifestyle................................................................. 433
Peace of Mind..................................................... 433
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 13
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............183
Adjusting the Headlamps........................266 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 266
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............272
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting............................................76 Adjusting the Brightness.................................... 76
Changing the Color.............................................. 76
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 76
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Alarm System........................................................ 65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Triggering the Alarm............................................65
Appendices....................................................455 Apps.................................................................402
........................................................................\
.......... 402
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 404
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............89 Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 89
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 89
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 89
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................89
Audio Control
..................................................66
Type One................................................................. 66
Type Two................................................................. 67
You can operate the following functions with the control:............................................... 67
Audio Input Jack...........................................337
Audio System................................................326 General Information......................................... 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
......................................................................330
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 330
Changing Radio Stations................................. 331
Playing or Pausing Media................................. 331
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off..........331
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 331
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........328 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 328
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 328
Accessing the Information Menu.................328
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............328
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 328
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 328
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 329
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 329
Changing Radio Stations................................ 329
Listening to the Radio...................................... 329
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 329
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........329
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off..........329
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........329
Switching the Display On and Off...............329
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 329
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 330
Using the Display Control............................... 330
Using the Number Block................................. 330
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Cargo Lamps....................................................76
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 273
Catalytic Converter
......................................149
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 150
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 151
Center Console
...............................................131
Changing a Bulb..........................................268 Approach Lamp and Side Direction
Indicator........................................................... 269
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp..............271
Front Fog Lamps............................................... 269
Front Side Marker Bulb................................... 269
License Plate Lamp............................................ 271
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 270
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs................... 270
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs .................. 268
Changing a Fuse
..........................................254
Fuses...................................................................... 254
Changing a Road Wheel...........................304 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 304
Installing a Road Wheel................................... 312
Jacking and Lifting Points............................... 310
Removing a Road Wheel.................................. 311
Spare Wheel....................................................... 309
Stowing the Flat Tire......................................... 312
Stowing the Tool Kit - SuperCrew................314
Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool Kit - SuperCab.......................................................... 313
Stowing the Vehicle Jack - SuperCrew........................................................ 313
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 305
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 306
Changing the 12V Battery.........................264 Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............265
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................272
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................266
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades............................................................... 266
Charging the 12V Battery..........................263 Battery Management System....................... 263
Checking MyKey System Status...............59 MyKey Distance.................................................... 59
Number of Admin Keys..................................... 60
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 60
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................266 Child Restraint and Seatbelt
Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................31
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side................................................... 33
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................277
Cleaning Products........................................273 Materials................................................................ 273
Cleaning the Engine....................................275
Cleaning the Exterior...................................273 Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 274
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 274
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 274
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 274
Underbody............................................................ 274
Under Hood.......................................................... 274
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................276
Cleaning the Interior....................................276
Mirrors..................................................................... 276
Cleaning the Wheels..................................278
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................275
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................59
Climate............................................................386
Climate Control
...............................................111
Cold Weather Precautions.......................225
Connecting a Bluetooth Device - Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................331
Pairing a Device................................................... 331
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 260
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey
...........................................58
Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 59
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................199 Blocked Sensors................................................. 201
False Alerts.......................................................... 202
Switching the System Off and On..............202
System Errors...................................................... 202
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts.................................................................. 201
System Limitations........................................... 202
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.........200
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Heated Seats..................................................124
Heated Windshield.......................................116
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 116
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Hill Start Assist.............................................166 Switching the System On and Off................167
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 167
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................113
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 116
General Hints......................................................... 113
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........115
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................165
Home Screen
................................................368
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Horn....................................................................68
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Ignition Switch
...............................................133
Starting the Engine............................................ 134
Switching the Ignition Off................................ 134
Switching the Ignition On................................ 134
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
................................................................... 134
In California (U.S. Only).............................235
Information Display Control
......................68
Information Displays....................................90
General Information........................................... 90
Information Messages
.................................98
4WD........................................................................\
. 110
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm and Security............................................. 99
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 100
Battery and Charging System......................... 101
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 101
Doors and Locks................................................. 102
Driver Alert............................................................ 102
Drivetrain............................................................... 103Engine.....................................................................
103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Lane Keeping System....................................... 105
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 107
Remote Start....................................................... 108
Starting System ................................................. 108
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108
Traction Control.................................................. 108
Trail Control.......................................................... 109
Trailer...................................................................... 109
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Restraints..................................................... 22
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child
Restraints........................................................... 26
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)........................................................ 27
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (SuperCab)....................................................... 28
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ........................ 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster
........................................83
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 73
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............73
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps..................................................75
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 75
Reading Lamps..................................................... 76
Rear Courtesy Lamp............................................ 76
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Automatic Dimming Mirror................................ 81
Manual Dimming Mirror...................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................230
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 230
Jump Starting....................................................... 231
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 230
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 231
K
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System..................................191 Switching the System On and Off...............192
Lighting Control................................................71 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............72
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 71
Lighting................................................................71 General Information............................................. 71
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............211
Load Carrying................................................207
Load Limit.......................................................207
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................... 211
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 207
Load Retaining Fixtures...............................211 Tie Down Points................................................... 211
Locking and Unlocking.................................62 Autolock................................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 62
Opening a Rear Door from the Inside...........63
Power Door Locks................................................ 62
Remote Control.................................................... 62
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 63
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 304
M
Maintenance.................................................256 General Information......................................... 256Manual Climate Control...............................111
Directing the Airflow............................................ 111
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................... 111
Setting the Temperature.................................... 111
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................. 111
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 112
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
.. 111
Manual Seats.................................................120 Adjusting the Recliner........................................ 121
Adjusting the Seat Height................................. 121
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 120
Manual Tailgate
.............................................213
Lowering the Tailgate........................................ 213
Media Hub......................................................338
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 90
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 77
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Motorcraft Parts
............................................317
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................60
MyKey ™
.............................................................57
Principle of Operation......................................... 57
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Navigation......................................................394 cityseeker.............................................................. 401
Destination Mode.............................................. 396
Map Mode............................................................ 394
Navigation Map Updates............................... 402
Navigation Menu............................................... 399
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 402
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 401
Waypoints........................................................... 400
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........441 Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 441
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