2023 FORD RANGER brake

The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 15 minutes, theduration extends by another 15 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 10minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 30 minutes. You can extendthe engine running time duration to amaximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lampsturn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your runningvehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle.
PASSIVE KEY BACKUP
POSITION (IF EQUIPPED)
Place the passive key in the positionshown, with the buttons facing upward.Make sure that you place the key fob in thecenter of the cup holder.
The top or bottom end of the key must bepointing towards the front or rear of thevehicle.
With the key in this position, press thebrake or clutch pedal, then press the startbutton to switch on your vehicle.
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
It illuminates white when thesystem is in standby mode. It illuminatesgreen when you set the adaptive cruisespeed.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 193).
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when the systemturns the headlamp high beamon.
See Automatic High Beam Control(page 79).
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator
It illuminates when the enginehas automatically stopped. Itflashes to inform you when theengine needs to restart. The indicator isshown with a strikethrough if the systemis not available.
See Auto-Start-Stop (page 148).
Battery
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 206).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp andilluminates when:
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•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates when youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Make surethat the parking brake is off.Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible if the lampcontinues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
See Using Cruise Control(page 192).
Direction Indicator
Flashes when the left or rightdirection indicator or the hazardflasher turns on. An increase inthe rate of flashing warns of a failedindicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door is open.
Electronic Locking Differential (If
Equipped)
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Lamp
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, this indicates that theengine is overheating. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 269).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chimesounds until you fasten theseatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt WarningLamp (If Equipped)
It illuminates and a chimesounds until you fasten the rearseatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators (If
Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is engaged.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 157).
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
See Using Stability Control (page 180).
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
Tow Haul Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
Trail Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
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Auto-Start-Stop
ActionMessage
The system is not functioning. A manual restart is required.Auto StartStop ManualRestart Required
The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch pedal tostart.Auto StartStop PressClutch to Start Engine
The engine needs to be restarted, press any pedal to start.Auto StartStop Press aPedal to Start Engine
Select neutral for the system to restart the engine.Auto StartStop SelectNeutral To Start Engine
Displays when the vehicle is in StartStop when the door isopened. Switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle ifthe system has shut down the engine.
Vehicle is ON
The system detects a fault that requires service. Stop yourvehicle in a safe place. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Auto StartStop Malfunc-tion Service Required
The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal harderto start.Auto StartStop PressBrake Harder to Activate
Conditions are not met for the Auto StartStop system tofunction properly.Auto StartStop NotAvailable
Select park for the system to restart the engine.Auto StartStop Shift toP, then Restart Engine
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Drivetrain
ActionMessage
Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the elec-tronic locking differential to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential Slow to XXmph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential ReleaseAccelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault ispresent. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Check Locking Differen-tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission inNeutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with allfour wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine
ActionMessage
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.Power Reduced to Lower EngineTemp
Displays when the accelerator pedal is entrapped orboth accelerator and brake pedals are applied at thesame time. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Brake Applied Power Reduced
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START Press Brake
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle.No Key Detected
You pressed the StartStop button to switch off the engineand your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access keyinside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Your vehicle is in the run ignition state.Run Power Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Starting System Fault
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access keyto the system.Key Program Successful
You have failed to program an intelligent access key to thesystem.Key Program Failure
You have programmed the maximum number of keys to thesystem.Max Number of KeysLearned
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.Not Enough KeysLearned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.Key Battery Low ReplaceSoon
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle and the engineis on.Engine ON
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Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Lane Keeping Sys.Malfunction ServiceRequired
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable. See Lane KeepingSystem (page 201).
Front Camera Tempor-arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires you toclean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.Front Camera Low Visib-ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Front Camera Malfunc-tion Service Required
The system requests you to keep your hands on the steeringwheel.Keep Hands on SteeringWheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off theengine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on with your engine running, have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system immedi-ately.Brake Fluid Level Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Transport / FactoryMode Contact Dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.See Manual
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