Dashboard Symbols: 2022 FORD Ranger Instrument Cluster Guide
In the 2022 Ford Ranger, the dashboard’s many warning lights are an important way for the car’s systems to talk to the driver, giving them important information about how the car works and any problems that might be happening. These warning lights do a lot of different things. They can be used as simple reminders, like when to buckle up, or as more serious messages, like when the engine isn’t working right or the tire pressure is off. It is important for drivers to know what these warning lights mean so that they can keep their 2022 Ford Ranger safe and running well. This way, they can act quickly on any problems that come up and make sure they have a smooth, safe drive.
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
- 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 in 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.
- Vehicle Settings and Personalization
- See General Information.
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 about 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) to empty 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.
Type 3
- A Left Information Display
- B Speedometer
- C Right Information Display. See General Information.
Left Information Display
- Odometer
- Located in the bottom of the information display. Registers the accumulated distance your vehicle has travelled.
- Trip Computer
- See General Information.
- Vehicle Settings and Personalization
- See General Information.
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
- The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious.
- Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work.
- If any lamps remain on after starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in the information display and operate the same as a warning lamp but do not illuminate when you start your vehicle.
- Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
- It illuminates when you switch the system on.
- It illuminates white when the system is in standby mode. It illuminates green when you set the adaptive cruise speed.
- See Using Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a malfunction.
- Your vehicle continues to have normal braking without the anti-lock brake system function.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator (If Equipped)
- It illuminates when the system turns the headlamp high beam on.
- See Automatic High Beam Control.
- Auto-Start-Stop Indicator
- It illuminates when the engine has automatically stopped.
- It flashes to inform you when the engine needs to restart.
- The indicator is shown with a strikethrough if the system is not available.
- See Auto-Start-Stop
- Battery
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
- It illuminates when you switch the system off.
- See Blind Spot Information System.
- Brake System Warning Lamp
- WARNING: Driving your vehicle with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
- A significant decrease in braking performance may occur.
- It may take you longer to stop your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
- Note: Indicators vary depending on region. This lamp is a dual-function lamp and illuminates when:
- You apply the parking brake with the ignition on.
- Your vehicle has a brake fault or low brake fluid level, regardless of the parking brake position.
- If the lamp illuminates when you are moving, you may have the parking brake applied.
- Make sure that the parking brake is off.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible if the lamp continues to illuminate.
- Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped)
- It illuminates when you switch the system on.
- See Using Cruise Control.
- Direction Indicator
- Flashes when the left or right direction indicator or the hazard flasher turns on.
- An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
- Door Ajar Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on and remains on if any door is open.
- Electronic Locking Differential (If Equipped)
- Illuminates when using the electronic locking differential.
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp
- If it illuminates when your vehicle is moving, this indicates that the engine is overheating.
- Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- See Engine Coolant Check.
- Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
- It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the seatbelts.
- Fasten Rear Seatbelt Warning Lamp (If Equipped)
- It illuminates and a chime sounds until you fasten the rear seatbelts.
- Four-wheel drive Indicators (If Equipped)
- Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.
- Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.
- Front Airbag
- If it fails to illuminate when you start your vehicle, continues to flash or remains on, it indicates a malfunction.
- Have the system checked.
- Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped)
- It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.
- Headlamp High Beam Indicator
- It illuminates when you switch the headlamp high beam on.
- It flashes when you use the headlamp flasher.
- Hood Ajar Warning Lamp
- Illuminates when the ignition is on and the hood is not completely closed.
- Low Beam Malfunction (If Equipped)
- Lights when there is a malfunction with the low beam headlamp.
- Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
- If it illuminates when you are driving, refuel as soon as possible.
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when your tire pressure is low.
- If the lamp remains on with the engine running or when driving, check the tire pressure as soon as possible.
- It also momentarily illuminates when you switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp is functional.
- If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or begins to flash at any time, have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
- Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when the washer fluid is low.
- Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on.
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off.
- Check the engine oil level.
- If the oil level is sufficient, this indicates a system malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- See Engine Oil Check.
- Parking Lamps
- It illuminates when you switch the parking lamps on.
- Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control
- Illuminates when the system has detected a powertrain or a four-wheel drive fault.
- Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Service Engine Soon
- If it illuminates when the engine is running this indicates a malfunction.
- The On-Board Diagnostics system has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emission control system.
- If it flashes, an engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components.
- Drive moderately, avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and have your vehicle immediately serviced.
- It illuminates when you switch the ignition on before the engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
- Normally, it illuminates until the engine is cranked and automatically turns off if no malfunctions are present.
- However, if after 15 seconds it flashes eight times, this indicates that your vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. See Emission Law.
- Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator
- Flashes during operation.
- If it does not illuminate when you switch the ignition on, or remains on when the engine is running, this indicates a malfunction.
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
- See Using Stability Control.
- Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp
- It illuminates when you switch the system off.
- Tow Haul Indicator (If Equipped)
- It illuminates when you switch the system on.
- Trail Control (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch the system on.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime (If Equipped)
- Sounds when you open the driver’s door and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
- Sounds the horn twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent access key, after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
- Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver’s door and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
- Sounds like you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
- If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
FAQs
The instrument cluster is the panel behind the steering wheel that contains various gauges, indicators, and a digital display screen to provide the driver with important information about the vehicle’s performance and status.
The key components typically include a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, odometer, trip meter, digital display screen, and warning lights and indicators.
The speedometer displays your current speed in miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (KPH). The tachometer indicates the engine’s RPM (revolutions per minute), helping you monitor engine speed.
The fuel gauge displays the level of fuel in the gas tank, allowing you to monitor how much fuel is remaining.
The temperature gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. It helps you monitor the engine’s temperature to prevent overheating.
The digital display screen provides various information, including vehicle settings, trip data, fuel economy, tire pressure, warning messages, and more.
Yes, many modern vehicles, including the 2022 Ford Ranger, allow you to customize the information displayed on the digital display screen. You can select which data fields are shown, adjust brightness, and change display themes.
Yes, the instrument cluster includes warning lights and indicators that illuminate to alert you to various issues such as low fuel, engine problems, low tire pressure, seatbelt reminders, and more.
You can typically navigate through the information using buttons on the steering wheel or a control stalk. This allows you to cycle through different screens, access menus, and customize settings.
Depending on the trim level and options, some versions of the 2022 Ford Ranger may offer navigation and infotainment information through the digital display screen in the instrument cluster, providing turn-by-turn directions and other useful information.
Useful Links
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