2021 FORD RANGER horn

Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................72
Audio Control ..................................................
72
Voice Control ...................................................
73
Cruise Control .................................................
73
Information Display Control ......................
74
Horn ....................................................................
74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
75
Autowipers .......................................................
75
Windshield Washers ....................................
76
Lighting
General Information ......................................
77
Lighting Control ..............................................
77
Autolamps .......................................................
78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
78
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
79
Automatic High Beam Control ................
80
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
81
Direction Indicators .......................................
81
Interior Lamps .................................................
81
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
82
Cargo Lamps ...................................................
82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
83
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
86
Interior Mirror ...................................................
87
Sun Visors ........................................................
88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
89
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
92
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
95
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
96Information Messages
...............................
104
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control .............................
117
Automatic Climate Control ......................
118
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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120
Heated Windshield ......................................
122
Heated Rear Window .................................
122
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
122
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
122
Remote Start .................................................
123
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
124
Head Restraints ............................................
124
Manual Seats ................................................
125
Power Seats ...................................................
127
Rear Seats ......................................................
128
Heated Seats ................................................
130
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
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131
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ..............................................
131
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
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131
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
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131
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off ...................................................
131
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
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132
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
132
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
133
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Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Service engine soon
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
We respect your privacy and are
committed to protecting it. The
information contained in this publication
was correct at the time of going to print,
but as technology rapidly changes, we
recommend that you visit the regional Ford
website for the latest information.
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Horn.
K
Steering wheel adjustment lever. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page
72).
L
Ignition switch
See Ignition Switch (page 141). .
M
Climate control.
See Climate Control (page 117).
N
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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover. 3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.
5. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the remote control and install the
key blade.
Car Finder Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
flash.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
(If Equipped)
Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to
deactivate.
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Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
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.
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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.
Note: Do not use the door latch assembly
to attach any accessory, such as handles or
steps, as this can cause damage to 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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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 remote
control 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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Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
The alarm can be activated using the
remote control.
Triggering the Alarm
•
If someone opens a door or the hood
without a valid key or remote control.
• If you switch the ignition on without a
valid key.
If the alarm sounds, the alarm horn sounds
for 30 seconds and the hazard warning
lamps flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above will sound the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
Press the lock button once to lock your
vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
• Unlock the doors with the key and
switch the ignition on with a correctly
coded key within 12 seconds.
• Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment using the remote control.
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