2022 FORD Ranger User Manual

The 2022 Ford Ranger will be a tough and versatile midsize pickup truck. It will be the perfect mix of off-road ability, useful utility, and modern style. With its bold and commanding design, the Ranger exudes confidence and capability. It has a variety of powerful engine choices and advanced four-wheel-drive systems that give drivers the power to handle a wide range of terrains. Inside, the Ranger has a comfortable and technologically advanced cabin that puts the driver in charge with easy-to-use entertainment and connection features. The 2022 Ford Ranger is a dynamic and reliable companion that is ready for both work and fun. It can get around city streets or go off the beaten path.

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES

• A Tachometer
• B Information Display (Type 2 shown Type 1 similar)
• C Speedometer
• D Fuel Gauge
• E Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

Information Display
Odometer
Located at the bottom of the information display. Registers the accumulated distance your vehicle has traveled.

Compass
Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.

Trip Computer
See General Information (page 96).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 96).
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

WARNING: Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the cooling system to cool down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding and slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
Note: Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been resolved.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates how much fuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.

Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and sounds when the distance to empty reaches 75 mi (120 km) for MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at different fuel gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.

Information Displays

GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

Note: Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with all the messages listed in this chapter. Your vehicle will not display messages of systems it is not equipped with.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is displayed in the information display.

Information Display Controls (Type 1 and Type 2)

• Press the up or down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at any time to return to the main menu display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and confirm settings or messages.

Menu
You can access the menu using the information display control.
This icon gives you the ability to switch a feature on or off. A check in the box indicates the feature is enabled, and unchecked indicates the feature is disabled.
Note: Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the items are optional.

Trips 1 and 2

• Digital Speedo
• Distance to E
• Trip Odometer
• Trip Timer
• Average Fuel
• Outside Temp.
• All Values1
  1 Type 2
• Digital Speedometer – Shows the speed your vehicle is traveling.
• Distance to E – Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before running out of fuel.
• Trip Odometer — Registers the distance of individual journeys.
• Trip Timer — The timer stops when you turn your vehicle off and restarts when you restart your vehicle.
• Average Fuel — Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
• Outside Temperature — Shows the outside air temperature.
• All Values — Shows the Distance to E, Trip Odometer, Trip Timer and Average Fuel.
  Note: Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip, distance, time and fuel information.

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP (IF EQUIPPED)
The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting off and restarting the engine while your vehicle is stopped. The engine will restart automatically when you release the brake pedal. In some situations, your vehicle may restart automatically, for example:

• To maintain interior comfort
• To recharge the battery
  Note: Power assist steering is turned off when the engine is off.

WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you open the hood or have any service or repair work completed. If you do not switch the ignition off, the engine could restart at any time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system may require the engine to automatically restart when the auto-start-stop indicator illuminates green or flashes amber. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop system status is available at a glance within the information display. See Information Displays (page 96).

Enabling Auto-Start-Stop
The system is automatically enabled every time you start your vehicle if the following conditions are met:

• The Auto-Start-Stop button is not pressed (not illuminated).
• Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) after you have initially started the vehicle.
• Your vehicle is stopped.
• Your foot is on the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in drive (D).
• The driver’s door is closed.
• There is adequate brake vacuum.
• The interior compartment has been cooled or warmed to an acceptable level.
• The front windshield defroster is off.
• The steering wheel is not turned rapidly or is not at a sharp angle.
• The vehicle is not on a steep road grade.
• The battery is within optimal operating conditions (battery state of charge and temperature in range).
• The engine coolant is at operating temperature.
  Elevation is below approximately 12,000 ft (3,650 m).
• Ambient temperature is moderate.

Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will result in an automatic restart of the engine:

• Your foot is removed from the brake pedal.
• You press the accelerator pedal.
• You press the accelerator and the brake pedal at the same time.
• The driver safety belt becomes unfastened or the driver door is ajar.
• The transmission is moved into reverse (R).
•  Your vehicle is moving.
• The battery is not within optimal operating conditions.
• The maximum engine off time is exceeded.
• When you press the Auto-Start-Stop button while the engine is stopped automatically.
• The heated windshield is turned on.
  Any of the following conditions may result in an automatic restart of the engine:
• The blower fan speed is increased or the climate control temperature is changed.
• An electrical accessory is turned on or plugged in.

Disabling Auto-Start-Stop
Press the Auto-Start-Stop button located on the center console to switch the system off.
The button will illuminate. The system will only be deactivated for the current ignition cycle. Press the button again to restore the Auto-Start-Stop function.

If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stop state and you shift the transmission to reverse without pressing the brake, a message telling you to press the brake appears. You must press the brake pedal within 60 seconds, or you will need to shift to park and manually restart your vehicle.
Note: If the Shift to P, Restart Engine message appears and the amber
The auto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing, automatic restart is not available. The vehicle must be restarted manually. See Information Displays (page 96).

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