For more than 20 years, the Ranger has proven to be
one of Ford’s most popular pickups across the globe, providing thousands of
customers with Built Ford Tough capabilities. Having gone through a
comprehensive global development programme, the Ranger is built in Africa,
designed from the ground up with African conditions and consumers in mind.
The Ranger – one of the toughest, smartest and most
capable pick-ups in the market - is packed with driver assist features aimed at
providing customers with improved utility, comfort and convenience. Here are
ten examples of driver assist features that see the Ranger delivering smart
solutions to Ford customers, features that ensure that driving through the
streets of Lagos is a breeze. Here are the various features available in the
different models clearly explained:
SYNC®2 connectivity system. The voice-activated SYNC®2 system helps
drivers stay connected and in control. It features a full colour
multifunctional display for easy menu navigation.
The Trailer
Sway Control. This feature is part of
the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system and uses information from its
sensors – such as yaw, acceleration and steering angle. If swaying is detected
without appropriate driver input, the Ranger is designed to react accordingly
to correct the instability.
Adaptive Load Control. Smart technology that assists you confidently
to keep loads under control by providing vehicle stability.
Hill Descent Control. Brakes are automatically applied, as needed,
to slow the vehicle to a set speed without the driver needing to touch the
pedal. Speed can be adjusted through the accelerator and the Cruise Control
buttons on the steering wheel. The feature works in both forward and reverse.
Hill Launch Control.
Hill launch control helps the driver pull away on steep climbs.
Front and Rear Park Assist. This feature uses sensors to detect obstacles
and provide audible warnings when the vehicle approaches obstructions at low
speeds, such as when parking. A rear-view camera gives a clear view behind the
vehicle, giving greater confidence when parking and hitching up a trailer.
Individual tyre pressure monitoring system.
Individual monitors show air pressure readings for each tyre and alerts the
driver when an individual tyre is low.
Rollover Mitigation.
This feature closely monitors the vehicle's speed, lateral acceleration,
yaw motion and steering angle, and will identify potentially dangerous driving
conditions that would lead to the vehicle rolling over. Rollover mitigation intervenes by controlling
the vehicle’s speed and restoring stability.
Cruise Control.
This feature automatically controls the speed of the Ranger and ensures
it keeps a steady speed as set by the driver.
Emergency Brake Assist. The provision of additional pressure to the
brake system to increase braking force when you apply the brakes quickly in an
emergency situation.
With all these driver assist features, there can be
no doubt that Ford’s tough Ranger is equipped and ready for Nigerian roads–
offering style, comfort and the best driving possible.
No comments:
Post a Comment