2023 FORD RANGER lane assist

Front Parking Aid.........................................187
Rear View Camera......................................188
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................192
Using Cruise Control...................................192
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............193
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................200
Lane Keeping System................................201
Blind Spot Information System............206
Cross Traffic Alert.......................................209
Steering...........................................................213
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................213
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................218
Load Retaining Fixtures............................222
Using a Slide-In Camper..........................223
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................224
Trailer Sway Control...................................225
Recommended Towing Weights...........225
Essential Towing Checks.........................226
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.....229
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................231
Economical Driving.....................................231
Cold Weather Precautions......................232
Off-Road Driving.........................................232
Driving Through Water..............................233
Floor Mats......................................................234
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................235
Hazard Flashers..........................................236
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................236
Transporting the Vehicle..........................238
Towing Points...............................................239
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Automatic Crash Shutoff..........................241
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............242
In California (U.S. Only)............................243
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)....................244
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................245
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................245
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................................247
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........................................................................247
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)........................................................................247
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations....................................249
Fuse Specification Chart.........................250
Changing a Fuse..........................................261
Maintenance
General Information..................................263
Opening and Closing the Hood.............264
Under Hood Overview..............................265
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................266
Engine Oil Check.........................................266
Changing the Engine Air Filter................267
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................268
Engine Coolant Check..............................269
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.........................................................................273
Brake Fluid Check........................................273
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Fuel Economy
All Values 1
Auto StartStop
1 Type 2
•Distance to Empty - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel beforerunning out of fuel.
•Inst Fuel Economy - Shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy alongwith your Avg MPG since the function was last reset.
•Average Fuel — Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
•Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
•Average Speed — Shows your average speed for a given trip.
•All Values — Shows all fuel economy values (DTE, Inst Fuel Econ, Avg Fuel).
•Auto StartStop - Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide details about whatis happening with your system. See Information Messages (page 104).
Note:You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the OK button onthe left hand steering wheel controls.
Driver Assist
Traction control
Cross Traffic1
Enter the submenu and select your settingCruise Control1
Enter the submenu and select your settingDriver Alert1
Hill Start Assist
Enter the submenu andselect your settingLane Keeping System1
Enter the submenu andselect your settingPre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Enter the submenu and select your settingSpeed Limiter1
Tire Monitor
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu and select your settingLane KeepingSys
Enter the submenu and select your settingPre-Collision
Tire MonitorTire Monitor
Settings
In this mode, you can configure differentdriver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
Enter the submenu and select your settingAlarmVehicle
Auto Engine Off
Enter the submenu and select your settingLighting
Enter the submenu and select your settingLocks
Enter the submenu and select your settingNeutral Tow
XXX% - Hold OK to ResetOil Life Reset
Enter the submenu and select your settingRemote Start
Seatbelts
Enter the submenu and select your settingWindows
Enter the submenu and select your settingWipers
Mykey StatusMykey StatusMyKey
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your settingDo Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your settingTraction Control
Enter the submenu and select your settingMax Speed
Enter the submenu and select your settingSpeed Minder
Volume Limiter
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WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: The sensor mayincorrectly track lane markings as otherstructures or objects. This can result ina false or missed warning.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
Note:The system works above 40 mph(64 km/h).
Note:The system works as long as thecamera can detect one lane marking.
Note:When you select aid or alert and aidmode and the system detects no steeringactivity for a short period, the system alertsyou to put your hands on the steering wheel.The system may detect a light grip ortouch on the steering wheel as hands offdriving.
Note:The system may not function with ablocked camera, or if the windshield isdamaged or dirty.
When you switch the system on and itdetects an unintentional drift out of yourlane is likely to occur, the system notifiesor assists you to stay in your lane throughthe steering system and informationdisplay. In Alert mode, the system providesa warning by vibrating the steering wheel.In Aid mode, the system provides steeringassistance by gently counter steering yourvehicle back into the lane.
When the system is functioning in thecombined Alert and Aid mode, the systemfirst provides steering assistance by gentlycounter steering your vehicle back into thelane, followed by a warning that vibratesthe steering wheel if the vehicle is still outof the lane markings.
Switching the System On and Off
Note:The system on or off setting is storeduntil it is manually changed, unless a MyKeyis detected. If the system detects a MyKey,it defaults to on and the mode sets to alert.
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Press the button on the direction indicatorstalk to switch the system on or off.
System Settings
The system has optional setting menusavailable. The system stores the lastknown selection for each of these settings.You do not need to readjust your settingseach time you switch the system on.
Mode: This setting allows you to selectwhich of the system features you canenable.
Alert only – Provides a steering wheelvibration when the system detects anunintended lane departure.
Aid only – Provides steering assistancetoward the lane center when the systemdetects an unintended lane departure.
AlertA
AidB
Alert + Aid – Provides steering assistancetoward the lane center.
If your vehicle continues drifting out of thelane after the lane keeping aid corrects thevehicle, the system provides a steeringwheel vibration.
Note:The alert and aid diagrams illustrategeneral zone coverage. They do not provideexact zone parameters.
Intensity: This setting affects the intensityof the steering wheel vibration used for thealert and alert + aid modes.This settingdoes not affect the aid mode.
•Low.
•Normal.
•High.
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Note:If you close the apps on your device,you will not be able to use them through thesystem.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Connect your device to a USB port ifyou want to use a navigation app. Whenusing a navigation app, keep your deviceunlocked and the app open.
Using Apps on an Android Device
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.If your device is connected via USB,switch Android Auto off. See Phone(page 385).
2.Pair your device. See Phone (page 385).
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use through SYNC.
Note:If you close the apps on your device,you will not be able to use them through thesystem.
4.Select Find Mobile Apps.
Note:The system searches and connectsto compatible apps that are running on yourdevice.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Mobile apps on your device use theUSB port to establish a connection withSYNC. Some devices may lose the ability toplay music over USB when mobile apps areenabled.
Using Mobile Navigation on anAndroid Device
1.Connect your device to a USB port.
2.Switch Android Auto off. See Phone(page 385).
3.Switch on Enable Mobile Apps via USBin the Mobile Apps Settings tile.
4.Select the apps option on the featurebar.
5.Select the navigation app that youwant to use on the touchscreen.
Note:When using a navigation app, keepyour device unlocked and the app open.
SETTINGS
Press the button to enter thesettings menu.
Once you select a tile, press thebutton next to a menu item toview an explanation of thesetting.
Sound
Select this tile to adjust the sound settings.
Clock
Select this tile to adjust the clock settings.
Bluetooth®
Select this tile to switch Bluetooth® onand off and adjust the settings.
Phone
Select this tile to connect, disconnect, andmanage the connected device settings.
Audio
Select this tile to adjust the audio settings.
Driver Assist (If Equipped)
Select this tile to adjust Driver Assistfeatures like Park Aid, Lane Keepingsystem, Pedestrian Detection, andAuto-Start-Stop.
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................236
K
Keyless Starting............................................143Keys and Remote Controls.........................52
L
Lane Keeping System.................................201Lighting Control...............................................77Lighting...............................................................77General Information.............................................77Load Carrying.................................................218Load Limit........................................................218Load Retaining Fixtures.............................222Locking and Unlocking................................64Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313
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Maintenance.................................................263General Information.........................................263Manual Climate Control..............................117Manual Seats.................................................126Media Hub......................................................355Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................96MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors................................83Mobile Communications Equipment........11Mobile Device Data.........................................17Motorcraft Parts...........................................326MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................62MyKey™.............................................................59Principle of Operation........................................59
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Navigation......................................................387Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........419
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Off-Road Driving..........................................232
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................268Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................266Opening and Closing the Hood..............264Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................247Overhead Console.......................................140
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Parking Aids...................................................186Principle of Operation......................................186Parking Brake..................................................176Passive Anti-Theft System.........................70Passive Key Backup Position.....................58PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................70Perchlorate........................................................10Personal Safety System™.........................40Phone...............................................................385Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................64Power Seats....................................................127Power Steering Fluid Check.....................274Power Windows..............................................83Pre-Collision Assist......................................213Protecting the Environment........................13PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................313
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Radio................................................................349Rear Axle..........................................................173Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................133Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................133Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................132Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................132Rear Occupant Alert System....................132Rear Parking Aid............................................187Rear Seat Armrest.........................................141Rear Seats.......................................................129Rear View Camera.......................................188
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