2023 FORD RANGER height adjustment

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................7
Symbols Glossary............................................7
Perchlorate.......................................................10
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................10
Special Notices...............................................10
Mobile Communications Equipment.............................................................................11
Environment
Protecting the Environment.......................13
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................14
Service Data.....................................................15
Event Data........................................................15
Settings Data...................................................16
Connected Vehicle Data..............................16
Mobile Device Data........................................17
Emergency Call System Data....................17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................18
Child Safety
General Information.....................................20
Installing Child Restraints..........................22
Booster Seats.................................................29
Child Restraint Positioning.........................31
Child Safety Locks.........................................32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................34
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................37
Seatbelt Reminder........................................37
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................39
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................39
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™........................40
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................41
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................42
Front Passenger Sensing System...........43
Side Airbags....................................................45
Safety Canopy™...........................................46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......48
Airbag Disposal.............................................49
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................50
Emergency Call Requirements................50
Emergency Call Limitations.......................51
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................52
Remote Control..............................................52
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................58
Passive Key Backup Position....................58
MyKey™
Principle of Operation.................................59
Creating a MyKey..........................................60
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................61
Checking MyKey System Status...............61
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................62
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking...............................64
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock...................................................68
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Pregnant women should always wear theirseatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of acombination lap and shoulder belt lowacross the hips below the belly and wornas tight as comfort allows. Position theshoulder belt to cross the middle of theshoulder and the center of the chest.
Seatbelt Locking Modes
WARNING: If your vehicle isinvolved in a crash, have the seatbeltsand associated components inspectedas soon as possible. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. Thedriver seatbelt has the first type of lockingmode, and the front outboard passengerand rear seat seatbelts have both types oflocking modes described as follows:
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of about 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the combinationseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the design of the retractor is tolock if you pull the webbing out too quickly.If the seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a
small length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The belt retractsto remove any slack in the shoulder belt.The automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic LockingMode
Use this mode any time you install a childsafety seat, except a booster, in passengerfront or rear seating positions. Properlyrestrain children 12 years old and under ina rear seating position whenever possible.See Child Safety (page 20).
How to Use the Automatic LockingMode
1.Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt.
2.Grasp the shoulder portion and pulldownward until you pull the entire beltout. Allow the belt to retract. As thebelt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the seatbelt isnow in the automatic locking mode.
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How to Disengage the AutomaticLocking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap andshoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automaticlocking mode and turn on the vehiclesensitive (emergency) locking mode.
SEATBELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Position the seatbeltheight adjuster so that the seatbelt restsacross the middle of your shoulder.Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctlycould reduce its effectiveness andincrease the risk of injury in a crash.
To adjust the shoulder belt height:
1. Pull the locking button and slide theheight adjuster up or down.
2. Release the button and pull down on theheight adjuster to make sure it is locked inplace.
SEATBELT REMINDER
WARNING: The system will onlyprovide protection when you use theseatbelt correctly.
This system monitors all seating positionsand provides audio and graphic feedback.
This lamp illuminates and awarning tone sounds if you donot fasten your seatbelt whenyou switch the ignition on. The lamp andtone turn off when you fasten your seatbeltor about one minute has elapsed.
When the initial warning expires for thedriver, more warnings are provided for thedriver and front passenger. This lampilluminates and a warning tone sounds ifyou or your front passenger do not fastenthe seatbelt buckle and the vehicle speedexceeds 6 mph (9.7 km/h). To deactivatethe warning, see Deactivating andActivating the Belt-Minder Feature.
Note:To avoid inadvertent warnings, donot place large objects on the seat.
This lamp illuminates when youswitch the ignition on, identifyingthe number of seating positionswith fastened buckles. It illuminates againwhen a seating position changes fromunfastened to fastened.
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1.Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
2.Squeeze the blade's lock pin and tabon the bottom of the arm to releasethe wiper blade.
3.Slide the blade out to remove it fromthe arm hook.
4.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
If your vehicle has been involved in a crash,have the aim of the headlamp beamchecked by an authorized dealer.
8 ft (2.4 m)A
Ground to the center of theheadlamp high beam bulbB
25 ft (7.6 m)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park your vehicle on level groundapproximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wallor screen.
2.Measure the distance from the groundto the center of the headlamp highbeam bulb and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)long horizontal reference line on thewall or screen at this height.
Note:There may be an identifying mark onthe lens to help you locate the center lineof the headlamp high beam bulb. Refer tothe graphic below step 4.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Switch on the low beam headlampsand open the hood.
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Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................188Recommended Towing Weights............225Refueling..........................................................153Remote Control...............................................52Remote Start..................................................123Removing a Headlamp..............................279Removing the Tailgate.................................68Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............289Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................10Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................58Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................247Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................247Roadside Assistance..................................235Roadside Emergencies..............................235Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................231Running Out of Fuel......................................151
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Safety Canopy™............................................46Safety Precautions......................................150Satellite Radio..............................................349Scheduled Maintenance...........................416Seatbelt Extensions......................................39Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................37Seatbelt Reminder.........................................37Seatbelts...........................................................34Principle of Operation........................................34Seats..................................................................124Security..............................................................70Service Data......................................................15Settings Data....................................................16Settings...........................................................393Setting the Trail Control Speed..............184Side Airbags.....................................................45Sitting in the Correct Position..................124Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................308Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313Special Notices................................................10
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................422Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................192Stability Control............................................179Principle of Operation.......................................179Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................142Starting a Gasoline Engine........................143Starting and Stopping the Engine..........142General Information..........................................142Steering............................................................213Steering Wheel................................................72Storage Compartments............................140Sun Visors.........................................................88Supplementary Restraints System..........41Principle of Operation.........................................41Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off....................................................132Switching Trail Control On and Off.......184Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3.........................................................372General Information..........................................372SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................395SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................360SYNC™...........................................................356General Information.........................................356SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................362
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Tailgate Lock....................................................68Tailgate..............................................................68Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............325Terrain Control...............................................182Principle of Operation.......................................182The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................244Tire Care..........................................................293Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........309TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................292Towing a Trailer.............................................224Towing Points................................................239Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................229
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