2023 FORD RANGER parking brake

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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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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Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
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This warning displays and a tone soundsif an occupant unfastens the rear seatbeltbuckle or it becomes unfastened.
Note:If a rear seat is unoccupied, or anoccupant never fastens the seatbelt buckleto begin with, the warning will not display.
Note:Front seating positions appear in thiswarning display. Warnings for unfastenedfront seatbelt buckles appear in the initialwarning lamp.
Seatbelt Status
Seatbelt fastened.A
Seatbelt not fastened.B
Seatbelt recently unfastened.C
Fault.D
To view the seatbelt status, use theinformation display controls on thesteering wheel.
Deactivating and Activating theSeatbelt Reminder (Front Seats Only)
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch on and off independently.When you perform this procedure for oneseating position, do not buckle the otherposition as this terminates the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 before starting theprocedure.
Make sure that:
•You set the parking brake.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•You close all vehicle doors.
•You unbuckle the driver and frontpassenger seatbelts.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.Wait until the seatbelt warning lampturns off (about one minute). AfterStep 2, wait an additional five secondsbefore proceeding with Step 3. Onceyou start Step 3, you must completethe procedure within 60 seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt three times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lampturns on.
4.When the seatbelt warning lamp is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lampflashes for confirmation.
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The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running.If the duration is set to 15 minutes, theduration extends by another 15 minutes.For example, if your vehicle had beenrunning from the first remote start for 10minutes, your vehicle continues to run nowfor a total of 30 minutes. You can extendthe engine running time duration to amaximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lampsturn off.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your runningvehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle.
PASSIVE KEY BACKUP
POSITION (IF EQUIPPED)
Place the passive key in the positionshown, with the buttons facing upward.Make sure that you place the key fob in thecenter of the cup holder.
The top or bottom end of the key must bepointing towards the front or rear of thevehicle.
With the key in this position, press thebrake or clutch pedal, then press the startbutton to switch on your vehicle.
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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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•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates when youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Make surethat the parking brake is off.Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible if the lampcontinues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
See Using Cruise Control(page 192).
Direction Indicator
Flashes when the left or rightdirection indicator or the hazardflasher turns on. An increase inthe rate of flashing warns of a failedindicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door is open.
Electronic Locking Differential (If
Equipped)
Illuminates when using theelectronic locking differential.
Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Lamp
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, this indicates that theengine is overheating. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 269).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chimesounds until you fasten theseatbelts.
Fasten Rear Seatbelt WarningLamp (If Equipped)
It illuminates and a chimesounds until you fasten the rearseatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators (If
Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is engaged.
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.See Emission Law (page 157).
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
See Using Stability Control (page 180).
Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
Tow Haul Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
Trail Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If
Equipped)
Sounds when you open the driver's doorand you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit yourvehicle with the intelligent access key, afterthe last door is closed and your keylessvehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle isstill on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from theignition and open the driver's door and youhave left the headlamps or parking lampson.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning chime remains on after you havereleased the parking brake, have thesystem checked by an authorized dealerimmediately.
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