2023 FORD RANGER mirror

For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START (IF EQUIPPED)
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay controls. See InformationDisplays (page 96).
The climate control system adjusts theinterior temperature during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.Switch the ignition on to makeadjustments.
Based on your remote start settings, thefollowing vehicle-dependent features mayor may not remain on after remote startingyour vehicle:
•Climate controlled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
•Windshield wiper de-icer.
Note:For dual zone climate controlledseats, the passenger seat setting defaultsto match the driver seat during remote start.
Automatic Settings
If Auto is on, the system sets the interiortemperature to 72°F (22°C) and heats orcools the vehicle interior as required toachieve comfort.
Note:In cold weather, the heated rearwindow and heated mirrors turn on.
Last Settings
If Last Settings is on, the system uses thesettings last selected before you turnedoff the vehicle.
Heated and Cooled Features
In Auto mode, certain heated features mayswitch on during cold weather, and cooledfeatures during hot weather.
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Coverage area of up to 28 in (70 cm) fromthe front bumper. The coverage areadecreases at the outer corners.
When your vehicle approaches an object,a warning tone sounds. When your vehiclemoves closer to an object, the warningtone repeat rate increases. The warningtone sounds continuously when an objectis 12 in (30 cm) or less from the frontbumper.
You can switch the system off through theinformation display menu or from thepop-up message that appears once youshift the transmission into reverse (R). SeeGeneral Information (page 96). If yourvehicle has a parking aid button, you canswitch the system off by pressing thebutton.
Obstacle Distance Indicator (If
Equipped)
The system provides obstacle distanceindication through the information display.
The indicator displays:
•As the distance to the obstacledecreases the indicator blocksilluminate and move towards thevehicle icon.
•If there is no obstacle detected, thedistance indicator blocks turn grey.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), thefront sensing system provides audiowarnings when your vehicle is moving andthe detected obstacle is moving towardsyour vehicle. Once the vehicle is stationary,the audio warning stops after two seconds.Visual indication is always present inreverse (R).
If the transmission is in drive (D) or anyother forward gear (for example, low (L),sport (S) or any forward gear in a manualtransmission), the front sensing systemprovides audio and visual warnings whenyour vehicle is moving below a speed of5 mph (8 km/h) and an obstacle is insidethe detection area. Once the vehicle isstationary, the audio warning stops aftertwo seconds and the visual indicationstops after four seconds. If the obstaclesdetected are within 12 in (30 cm), thevisual indication remains on.
If the transmission is in neutral (N), thesystem provides visual indication onlywhen your vehicle is moving at 5 mph(8 km/h) or below and an obstacle isinside the detection area. Once your vehicleis stationary, the visual indication stopsafter four seconds.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplementdevice that still requires the driver to useit in conjunction with the interior andexterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
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Note:The centerline is only available ifactive or fixed guidelines are on.
Active guidelinesA
CenterlineB
Fixed guideline: Green zoneC
Fixed guideline: Yellow zoneD
Fixed guideline: Red zoneE
Rear bumperF
Active guidelines only show with fixedguidelines. To use active guidelines, turnthe steering wheel to point the guidelinestoward an intended path. If the steeringwheel position changes while reversing,your vehicle might deviate from the originalintended path.
The fixed and active guidelines fade in andout depending on the steering wheelposition. The active guidelines do not showwhen the steering wheel position isstraight.
Always use caution while reversing.Objects in the red zone are closest to yourvehicle and objects in the green zone arefarther away. Objects are getting closer toyour vehicle as they move from the greenzone to the yellow or red zones. Use theside view mirrors and rear view mirror toget better coverage on both sides and rearof your vehicle.
Obstacle Distance Indicator (If
Equipped)
The system provides an image of yourvehicle and the sensor zones. The zoneswill highlight green, yellow and red whenthe parking aid sensors detect an object inthe coverage area.
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not use the blindspot information system as areplacement for using the interior andexterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. Theblind spot information system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
The system is designed to detect vehiclesthat may have entered the blind spot zone.The detection area is on both sides of yourvehicle, approximately extending rearwardfrom the exterior mirrors to 13 ft (4 m)beyond the rear bumper. The detectionarea approximately extends to 59 ft (18 m)beyond the rear bumper when the vehiclespeed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.
Note:The system does not prevent contactwith other vehicles. It is not designed todetect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animalsor other infrastructures.
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem
Vehicles with Automatic Transmission
The system turns on when all of thefollowing occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
Note:The system does not operate in park(P) or reverse (R).
System Lights and Messages
When the system detects a vehicle, analert indicator illuminates in the exteriormirror on the side the approaching vehicleis coming from. If you turn the directionindicator on for that side of your vehicle,the alert indicator flashes.
Note:The system may not alert you if avehicle quickly passes through the detectionzone.
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Blocked Sensors
The sensors are inside the tail lamp onboth sides of your vehicle.
If the sensors become blocked, a messagemay appear in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 104). Thealert indicators remain illuminated but thesystem does not alert you.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
Blind Spot Information Systemwith Trailer Tow (If Equipped)
The blind spot information system withtrailer tow is designed to aid you indetecting vehicles that may have enteredthe detection area zone (A). The detectionarea is on both sides of your vehicle andtrailer, extending rearward from theexterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.When you attach a trailer and have set upa blind spot trailer, the blind spotinformation system with trailer towbecomes active when driving forwardabove 6 mph (10 km/h).
You can switch the system off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 96). If you switch theblind spot information system off, blindspot information system with trailer towautomatically turns off.
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or add a new trailer. If you ignore therequest or if you exit the screen, a messageappears stating the system has turned offdue to a trailer connect. This message maynot appear until your vehicle speed reaches22 mph (35 km/h).
The blind spot information system withtrailer tow activates when driving forwardfor that particular trailer set up. If you cyclethe ignition, the blind spot informationsystem with trailer tow continues tofunction using the last trailer you select.
Trailer Considerations
The system is designed to work with atrailer with a front width of 8.2 ft (2.5 m)or less, and a total length from the trailerhitch ball to the rear of the trailer of 33 ft(10 m) or less.
Some trailers may cause a slight changein system performance:
•Large box trailers may cause falsealerts to occur when driving next toinfrastructures or near parked cars. Afalse alert may also occur while makinga 90-degree turn.
•Trailers that have a width greater than8.2 ft (2.5 m) at the front and have atotal length greater than 20 ft (6 m)may cause delayed alerts when avehicle is passing at high speed.
•Box trailers that have a width greaterthan 8.2 ft (2.5 m) at the front maycause early alerts when you pass avehicle.
•Clam shell or V-Nose box trailers witha width greater than 8.2 ft (2.5 m) atthe front may cause delayed alertswhen a vehicle traveling the samespeed as your vehicle merges lanes.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warninglamp illuminates and a message displays.See Information Messages (page 104).
Switching the System On and Off
You can switch the system off using theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 96). When you switchthe system off, you do not receive alertsand the information display shows asystem off message. The warning indicatorin the cluster also illuminates. When youswitch the system on or off, the alertindicators flash twice.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not use the crosstraffic alert system as a replacement forusing the interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder beforereversing out of a parking space. Thecross traffic alert system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
The system alerts you of vehiclesapproaching from the sides behind yourvehicle when you shift into reverse (R).
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Cross Traffic Alert Behavior WhenTrailer is Attached
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with anapproved trailer tow module and tow bar,the system turns off when you attach atrailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
Cross traffic alert remains on when youattach a trailer in vehicles that come withblind spot information system with trailertow under the following conditions:
•You connect a trailer.
•The trailer is a bike rack or cargo rackwith a maximum length of 3 ft (1 m).
•You set the trailer length to 3 ft (1 m)in the information display.
See Blind Spot Information System(page 206).
Switching the System On and Off
To switch the system on or off, adjust thesetting. Depending on your vehicle options,the setting could be in the following:
•Information display. See GeneralInformation (page 96).
•Touchscreen. See Settings (page 393).
Note:The system turns on every time youswitch the ignition on. To permanentlyswitch the system off, contact an authorizeddealer.
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
When the system detects anapproaching vehicle, a tonesounds, a warning lampilluminates in the relevant exterior mirrorand arrows appear in the informationdisplay to show which side theapproaching vehicle is coming from.
Note:If arrows do not display, a messageappears in the information display.
If the system malfunctions, a warning lampilluminates in the instrument cluster anda message appears in the informationdisplay. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Note:In exceptional conditions, the systemcould alert you, even when there is nothingin the detection zone, for example a vehiclepassing further away from your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages
ActionMessage
Displays instead of indication arrows when the systemdetects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.Cross Traffic Alert
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Cleanthe sensors. If the message continues to appear, have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic Not Avail-able Sensor Blocked SeeManual
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Cross Traffic SystemFault
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.Cross Traffic Alert Deac-tivated Trailer Attached
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Powertrain control module.10 A228
USB charge port.7.5 A229
Not used.-30
Not used.-31
Fuel pump relay.-32
A/C clutch relay.-33
Trailer reverse lamp.10 A234
Not used.-35
Not used.-36
Heated exterior mirror.10 A237
Trailer right-hand turn and stop lamp relay.-38
Trailer left-hand turn and stop lamp relay.-39
Trailer reverse lamp relay.-40
Horn relay.-41
Four wheel drive motor no. 2 relay.-42
Not used.-43
Not used.-44
Not used.-45
Not used (spare).10 A346
Brake pedal switch.10 A347
Horn.20 A248
Transmission control module oil pump.15 A249
Not used (spare).10 A250
Not used.-51
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