2023 FORD RANGER battery

Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle comes with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration UseBy date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive......................................165
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911 Assist...........................................................50
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................117About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................175ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................175Accessories...................................................408AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................10ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............193Adjusting the Headlamps.........................278Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................72Airbag Disposal...............................................49Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................117Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............267AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................70Ambient Lighting............................................82Anti-Theft Alarm............................................70Appendices....................................................428Apps..................................................................392At a Glance........................................................18Audible Warnings and Indicators.............95Audio Control...................................................72Audio Input Jack...........................................353Audio System................................................343General Information.........................................343Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC3.......................................................................347Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........345
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:SYNC.............................................................343Autolamps........................................................78Automatic Climate Control.......................118Automatic Crash Shutoff...........................241Automatic Crash ShutoffPrecautions......................................................241Re-Enabling Your Vehicle................................241What Is Automatic Crash Shutoff................241Automatic High Beam Control..................79Automatic Transmission.............................161Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................273Auto-Start-Stop...........................................148Autowipers........................................................75Auxiliary Power Points................................138Auxiliary Switches......................................409
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................275Battery ChargingSee: Charging the 12V Battery.......................274Blind Spot Information System.............206BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System.........206Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........264Booster Seats..................................................29Brake Fluid Check.........................................273Brakes................................................................175General Information...........................................175Breaking-In......................................................231Bulb Specification Chart...........................335
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Cabin Air Filter................................................122Canceling the Set Speed...........................184Capacities and Specifications................329Cargo Lamps....................................................82Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................285Catalytic Converter......................................158Center Console.............................................140Changing a Bulb...........................................279Changing a Fuse...........................................261
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Changing a Road Wheel............................313Changing the 12V Battery..........................275Changing the Engine Air Filter.................267Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................342Changing the Wiper Blades......................277Charging the 12V Battery...........................274Checking MyKey System Status................61Checking the Wiper Blades......................277Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................39Child Restraint Positioning..........................31Child Safety......................................................20General Information............................................20Child Safety Locks..........................................32Cleaning Leather Seats.............................288Cleaning Products.......................................284Cleaning the Engine...................................286Cleaning the Exterior..................................285Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................288Cleaning the Interior...................................287Cleaning the Wheels..................................289Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................287Clearing All MyKeys........................................61Climate............................................................382Climate Control...............................................117Cold Weather Precautions.......................232Connected Vehicle.......................................337Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................337Connected Vehicle Data...............................16Connected Vehicle Limitations...............337Connected Vehicle Requirements.........337Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem............................338Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................339Connecting a Bluetooth® Device -Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth,Vehicles Without: SYNC........................348Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork........................................................337Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........337Enabling and Disabling the Modem............337What Is the Modem...........................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.......337Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...........................269Crash and Breakdown Information........241Automatic Crash Shutoff.................................241Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48Creating a MyKey...........................................60Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................341Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot -Vehicles Without: SYNC..........................341Cross Traffic Alert........................................209Cruise Control..................................................73Principle of Operation.......................................192Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................192Customer Assistance.................................242Customer Information...............................426
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Data Privacy......................................................14Daytime Running Lamps.............................79Declaration of Conformity.......................456Digital Radio...................................................351Direction Indicators........................................81Doors and Locks.............................................64Driver Alert.....................................................200Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42Driving Aids....................................................200Driving Hints....................................................231Driving Through Water...............................233DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................79
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Economical Driving......................................231Electromagnetic Compatibility..............428Electronic Locking Differential.................173Emergency Call Limitations........................51Emergency Call Requirements.................50Emergency Call System Data.....................17Emission Law..................................................157End User License Agreement...................431Engine Block Heater....................................146Engine Coolant Check...............................269
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