2023 FORD RANGER battery

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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Battery and Charging System
ActionMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays onor continues to come on, have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Check Charging System
The battery management system detects an extended low-voltage condition. Your vehicle will disable various featuresto help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electricalloads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If thesystem voltage has recovered, the disabled features willoperate again as normal.
Low Battery FeaturesTemporarily Turned Off
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon aspossible to protect the battery. This message will clear onceyou restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge hasrecovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allowfaster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To SaveBattery
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays onor continues to come on, have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Charging System ServiceSoon
The charging system needs servicing. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Charging System ServiceNow
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Turn your ignition off as soon aspossible to protect the battery. This message clears once yourestart your vehicle and the battery state of charge hasrecovered.
Battery State of ChargeLow
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-tion System (page 206).Blindspot Not AvailableSensor Blocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle.Cross Traffic Alert
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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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ActionMessage
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Right Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towinga Trailer (page 224).Trailer Battery Not Charging SeeManual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See Towing a Trailer (page 224).Trailer Lighting Module FaultSee Manual
4WD
ActionMessage
A 4X4 system fault is present. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Check 4x4
The 4X4 system is making a shift.4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyou do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).For 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch to 4X4 LOW andyour vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).For 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
Displays when you attempt to switch from 4X4 LOWand you do not shift the transmission to neutral (N).To Exit 4x4 LOW Shift to N
Displays when you attempt to switch from 4X4 LOWand your vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph(5 km/h).
To Exit 4x4 LOW Slow to 3 MPH
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especially if used for long periods of time.Do not place anything on the seat thatmay block the heat, such as a blanket orcushion. This can cause the heated seatto overheat. Do not puncture the seatwith pins, needles or other pointedobjects. This damages the heatingelement and can cause the heated seatto overheat. An overheated seat maycause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid spills on the seat. Allow theseat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so could drainyour vehicle battery.
Press the heated seat symbol to cyclethrough the various heat settings and off.More indicator lights indicate warmersettings.
The heated seats only operate when youswitch the ignition on.
The maximum temperature is reachedafter five or six minutes. It is regulatedthermostatically.
The heated seats remain on until you eitherswitch the heated seats off or you switchthe ignition off.
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR
OPENER
HomeLink Wireless ControlSystem
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith any garage door opener that doesnot have the safety stop and reversefeature as required by U.S. FederalSafety Standards (this includes anygarage door opener manufacturedbefore April 1, 1982). A garage dooropener which cannot detect an object,signaling the door to stop and reverse,does not meet current federal safetystandards. Using a garage door openerwithout these features increases the riskof serious injury or death.
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with the vehicle in the garage.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Note:We recommend that upon the saleor lease termination of your vehicle, youerase the programmed function buttons forsecurity reasons. See Erasing the FunctionButton Codes later in this section.
Note:You can program a maximum ofthree devices. To change or replace any ofthe three devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase thecurrent settings. See Erasing the FunctionButton Codes.
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage dooropener with a three-button transmitterintegrated into the driver’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary features,a garage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within thehome. You can program garage doors aswell as entry gate operators, securitysystems, entry door locks and home oroffice lighting.
Additional system information can befound online at www.homelink.com,www.youtube.com/user/HomeLinkGentexor by calling the toll-free help line at1-800-355-3515.
In-Vehicle Programming
This process is to program your in-vehicleHomeLink function button with yourhand-held transmitter.
Note:The programming steps belowassume you will be programming HomeLinkthat was not previously programmed. If yourHomeLink was previously programmed, youmay need to erase your HomeLink buttons.See Erasing the Function Button Codes.
Note:Put a new battery in the hand-heldtransmitter. This allows for quicker trainingand accurate transmission of theradio-frequency signal.
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12 V DC Power Point
WARNING: Do not use a powerpoint for operating a cigar lighter.Incorrect use of the power points cancause damage not covered by thevehicle warranty, and can result in fire orserious injury.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 V applianceswith a maximum current rating of 15 A.
If the power supply does not work after youswitch the ignition off, switch the ignitionon.Note:Do not hang any accessory from theaccessory plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over thevehicle capacity of 12 V DC 180 watts or afuse may blow.
Note:Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.
Do not insert objects other than anaccessory plug into the power point. Thisdamages the power point and may blowthe fuse.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of thepower point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the engine is notrunning.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when you park your vehiclefor extended periods.
Location
Power points may be in the followinglocations:
•On the front of the center console.
•Inside the center console.
•On the rear of the center console.
•Inside the luggage compartment.
110 V AC Power Point (If Equipped)
WARNING: Do not keep electricaldevices plugged in the power pointwhenever the device is not in use. Do notuse any extension cord with the 110 voltAC power point, since it will defeat thesafety protection design. Doing so maycause the power point to overload dueto powering multiple devices that canreach beyond the 150 watt load limit andcould result in fire or serious injury.
Note:The power point turns off when youswitch the ignition off, or when the batteryvoltage drops below 11 volts.
You can use the power point for electricdevices that require up to 150 watts. It ison the rear of the center console.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.Always open the garage door before youstart the engine.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approximately 5 mi(8 km) after you reconnect it. This isbecause the engine management systemmust realign itself with the engine. Youcan disregard any unusual drivingcharacteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
When you start the engine, avoid pressingthe accelerator pedal before and duringoperation. Only use the accelerator pedalwhen you have difficulty starting theengine.
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Make sure the key is clean beforeinserting it into any lock cylinder.
Note: Do not leave the key in the ignitionfor an extended period of time when theengine is not running. This is to prevent thevehicle battery from losing charge.
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