2023 FORD RANGER AUX

Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................133
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener..............134
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................138
Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment..................................140
Center Console............................................140
Overhead Console......................................140
Rear Seat Armrest........................................141
Under Seat Storage.....................................141
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................142
Ignition Switch..............................................142
Keyless Starting...........................................143
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................143
Engine Block Heater...................................146
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop..........................................148
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.....................................150
Fuel Quality...................................................150
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................151
Running Out of Fuel.....................................151
Refueling.........................................................153
Fuel Consumption.......................................155
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law.................................................157
Catalytic Converter.....................................158
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................161
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation................................165
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................165
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential................173
Brakes
General Information....................................175
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................175
Parking Brake.................................................176
Hill Start Assist.............................................176
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................178
Using Traction Control...............................178
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................179
Using Stability Control..............................180
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation................................182
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control..................................184
Switching Trail Control On and Off......184
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............184
Canceling the Set Speed..........................184
Trail Control Indicators..............................185
Trail Control – Troubleshooting.............185
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation...............................186
Rear Parking Aid...........................................187
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Using Voice Recognition - VehiclesWithout: SYNC........................................355
Media Hub.....................................................355
SYNC™
General Information..................................356
Using Voice Recognition...........................357
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........359
SYNC™ Applications and Services......360
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player........................................................................362
SYNC™ Troubleshooting........................362
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................372
Using Voice Recognition...........................374
Entertainment.............................................380
Climate...........................................................382
Phone..............................................................385
Navigation.....................................................387
Apps.................................................................392
Settings..........................................................393
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................395
Accessories
Accessories..................................................408
Auxiliary Switches.....................................409
Ford Protect
Ford Protect...................................................414
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.......416
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........419
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................422
Customer Information
Warranty Information...............................426
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............428
End User License Agreement..................431
Declaration of Conformity......................456
Type Approvals...........................................456
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 77).A
Direction Indicator. See Direction Indicators (page 81).B
Audio control and Voice control. See Steering Wheel (page 72).C
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 89).D
Cruise control switches. See Cruise Control (page 192).E
Windshield wipers. See Windshield Wipers (page 75).F
Multi-function display. See General Information (page 96).G
Upfitter switch. See Auxiliary Switches (page 409).H
Air vent.I
Hood release lever. See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 264).J
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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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When the indicator light on the power pointis:
•On: The power point is working, theignition is on and a device is pluggedin.
•Off: The power point is off, the ignitionis off or no device is plugged in.
•Flashing: The power point is in faultmode.
The power outlet temporarily turns offpower when in fault mode if the deviceexceeds the 150 watt limit. Unplug yourdevice and switch the ignition off. Switchthe ignition back on, but do not plug yourdevice back in. Let the system cool off andswitch the ignition off to reset the faultmode. Switch the ignition back on andmake sure the indicator light remains on.
Do not use the power point for certainelectric devices, including:
•Cathode-ray, tube-type televisions.
•Motor loads, such as vacuum cleaners,electric saws and other electric powertools or compressor-drivenrefrigerators.
•Measuring devices, which processprecise data, such as medicalequipment or measuring equipment.
•Other appliances requiring anextremely stable power supply such asmicrocomputer-controlled electricblankets or touch-sensor lamps.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove box is on the passenger side ofthe instrument panel.
Open the glove box using the latch handle.
Glove Box with Lock (If Equipped)
Lock the glove box using the ignition key.To lock, close the glove box and insert theignition key into the glove box lock androtate it clockwise. Remove the key.
To unlock the glove box, insert the ignitionkey into the glove box lock and rotate itcounter clockwise.
CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully asitems may become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or crashes, includinghot drinks which may spill.
Audio input and or USB port.A
Cup holders.B
Coin storage.C
Auxiliary power point (ifequipped).D
USB charger (if equipped).E
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF
EQUIPPED)
Press near the rear edge of the door toopen it.
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Not used.-1
Starter motor solenoid relay.-2
Rain sensor.5 A23
Blower motor relay.-4
Auxiliary power point 3 - console rear.20 A15
Trailer park lamp relay.-6
Powertrain control module.20 A27
Canister vent solenoid.20 A28Fuel vapor shutoff valve.Canister purge valve.Variable cam timing valve 1 and 2.
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Heated oxygen sensors.
Powertrain control module relay.-9
Auxiliary power point 1 - instrument panel.20 A110
Ignition coils.15 A311
A/C control drive.15 A312Transaxle warmer.Auxiliary water pump.Aspirator valve control.Fan clutch.Oil pump.Turbo bypass.
Not used.-13
Not used.-14
Run/start relay.-15
Auxiliary power point 2 - instrument panel.20 A116
Auxiliary power point - rear cargo area.20 A117
Not used.-18
Electric power assist steering.10 A219
Not used.-20
Transmission run/start relay.5 A221
A/C compressor.10 A222
Voltage quality module.5 A223
Not used.-24
Anti-lock brake system.10 A325
Not used (spare).10 A326
Not used.-27
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