2020 FORD RANGER lock

Press the button to release the key blade.
Press and hold the button to fold the key
blade back in when not in use.
Note:
Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle. The remote control operates the power
locks. The remote control must be in your
vehicle to use the push button start.
Removable Key Blade
The remote control also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.
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Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:
To avoid exhaust
fumes, do not use remote start if your
vehicle is parked indoors or in areas that
are not well ventilated.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low. The remote start button is on the
remote control.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The remote
control has an extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climate
control, you can configure it to operate
when you remote start your vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 117). A manual
climate control system will run at the
setting it was set to when you switched
your vehicle off.
Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote 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 (If
Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful
Solid red
Request failed or
status not received
Blinking red
Status incomplete
Blinking green
Remote Starting Your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. If you do not
follow this sequence, your vehicle does not
start remotely, the direction indicators do
not flash twice and the horn does not sound. To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
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 button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying the brake pedal before
driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your doors. This is also true for the tailgate
if your vehicle comes with power tailgate
lock. See Tailgate Lock (page 68).
Note: Always take your keys and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels. Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on the power door lock control
illuminates when you lock the door.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
The power door lock switch no longer
operates after 20 seconds. You must
unlock your vehicle with the remote
control, or switch the ignition on to restore
function to these switches. Remote Control
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage
Unlock) Press the button to unlock the
driver door.
Press the button again within
three seconds to unlock all doors. The
direction indicators will flash.
With the ignition off, press and hold both
the lock and unlock buttons on the remote
control for three seconds to change
between driver door or all door unlock
mode. The direction indicators will flash
twice to indicate a change to the unlocking
mode. Driver door mode only unlocks the
driver door when you press the unlock
button once. All door mode unlocks all
doors when you press the unlock button
once. The unlocking mode applies to the
remote control and Intelligent Access Key.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors will lock again, the horn
will sound and the direction indicators will
flash if all the doors are closed.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade
Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle once to lock all doors. Turn
the top of the key toward the rear of your
vehicle once to unlock the driver door only.
If the central locking function does not
operate, lock the doors individually using
the key in the position shown.
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Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Opening a Rear Door from the
Inside
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door. Activating Intelligent Access (If
Equipped)
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle
without taking the keys out of your pocket
or purse when your passive key is within
3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. Passive entry uses
a sensor on the back of the front door
handle for unlocking and a separate sensor
on the face of each door handle for locking.
The system does not function if:
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The key battery has no charge.
• The key frequencies have jammed.
Note: The system is available on the front
doors only.
Note: The system may not function if the
key is close to metal objects or electronic
devices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle. See
Remote Control (page 51).
Note: The system also unlocks and locks
the luggage compartment.
Unlocking Using Passive Entry With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful not to touch the lock
sensor at the same time, or to pull the door
handle too quickly. The system requires a
brief delay to authenticate your passive
key.
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Locking Using Passive Entry
With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the outer door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock, being careful not to touch the
unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
Note: Do not use the outside door handle
as an anchor-point for the cargo strap.
Smart Unlocks for Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter
(If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking
yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still
in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all the doors will lock then unlock
and the horn will sound twice if the key is
still in the ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:
• Pressing the lock button on the
transmitter even if the doors are not
closed.
If both front doors are closed, you can lock
your vehicle by any method, regardless of
whether the key is in the ignition or not. Mislock
(If Equipped)
The horn sounds twice and the direction
indicators do not flash:
• If any door or the luggage
compartment is open.
• If the hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See
General
Information (page 96).
Autolock
(If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
4 mph (7 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
4 mph (7 km/h)
or lower.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
4 mph (7 km/h).
Enabling or Disabling Autolock
You can enable or disable the autolock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you. See
General Information
(page 96).
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Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than 4 mph
(7 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to the
accessory position.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to accessory.
Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you. See
General Information
(page 96).
KEYLESS ENTRY
(IF EQUIPPED)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you press a button.
Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly. You can use the keypad to:
•
Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
• Program and erase user codes.
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set five-digit entry code. The code
is on the owner ’s wallet card in the glove
box. You can also create one of your own
five-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set code.
2. Press
1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code.
The doors lock, then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
Tips:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The factory-set code works even if you
set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds.
The personal code erases and only the
factory-set five-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times,
35 consecutive button presses. This mode
disables the keypad for one minute and
the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after one
minute of keypad inactivity.
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Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
The interior lamps illuminate.
Note:
All doors unlock if you disable the
two-stage unlocking feature. See General
Information (page 96).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press the 3·4 control within five
seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold
7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed. You do
not need to enter the keypad code first.
To Release the Tailgate (If Equipped)
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press the 5·6 control within five
seconds.
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TAILGATE LOCK
The tailgate lock can help prevent theft of
the tailgate.
Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate. Turn
it to the right to unlock the tailgate.
Power Tailgate Lock (If Equipped)
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your tailgate.
MANUAL TAILGATE
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
permissible tailgate load of 485 lb (220 kg).
Note: Vehicles with a tow bar or rear
bumper should not have the tailgate
lowered without the support cables in place.
Note: Make sure that you keep a firm grip
on the tailgate to prevent it from dropping
down. Lowering the Tailgate
1. Raise the tailgate slightly.
2. Pull the support cable forward.
3. Release the support cable from the
tailgate.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to pull out the
support cable on the other side.
Note: Lower the tailgate for better ingress
or egress of the loads.
REMOVING THE TAILGATE WARNING: Always properly secure
cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.
You can remove the tailgate for more
loading room.
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