display FORD BRONCO 2023 Owner's Guide

MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page191).
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 307).
SPORT (S)
In sport (S) your vehicle holds gears longer.
Note:We recommend using this mode fora sportier feel or when driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
1.Fully press down on the brake pedal.
2.Press the front button on the shifterand move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.When you finish driving, come to acomplete stop.
4.Press the front button on the shifter,move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLESHIFTERS - RAPTOR
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if you do not pull eitherpaddle.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE SELECTOR LEVER
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive(D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
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•2H - Two-wheel drive high.
•4H - Four-wheel drive high. SeeFour-Wheel Drive High (page 199).
•4L - Four-wheel drive low. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Low (page 200).
Note:Do not perform this operation whenyou have cruise control or trail controlselected and active. The system may notshift as expected.
Note:Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping or when applyingthe accelerator pedal or when driving in atight turn.
Note:Momentarily releasing the acceleratorpedal when a shift in progress messagedisplays can improve engagement ordisengagement performance.
Note:When the light is solid, the systemhas achieved the desired four-wheel drivemode. When a selected four-wheel drivemode light is blinking, the system isattempting to shift to that specificfour-wheel drive mode.
Note:When you achieve recreationaltowing, all lights are off and Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutralappears in the instrument cluster display.
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low
1.Bring your vehicle to a stop.
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, place in neutral (N). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,fully press the clutch pedal.
3.Push 4L on the four-wheel drive modeselector.
Note: A 4x4 Shift in Progress messageappears in the instrument cluster displayindicating the shift is in progress. If any ofthe previous shift conditions are not met,the shift should not occur and theinstrument cluster display can guide youthrough the proper shifting procedures.
Note: If Shift Delayed Drive Forwarddisplays in the instrument cluster display,place the transmission in a forward gear,move your vehicle forward approximately5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission backto neutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE
To select a four-wheel drive mode, pushthe button.
•2H - Two-wheel drive high.
•4A - Four-wheel drive Auto. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Auto (page 199).
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•4H - Four-wheel drive high. SeeFour-Wheel Drive High (page 199).
•4L - Four-wheel drive low. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Low (page 200).
Note:Do not perform this operation whenyou have cruise control or trail controlselected and active. The system may notshift as expected.
Note: Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping or when applyingthe accelerator pedal.
Note:When the light is solid, the systemhas achieved the desired four-wheel drivemode. When a selected four-wheel drivemode LED is blinking, the system isattempting to shift to that specificfour-wheel drive mode.
Note:When all lights are blinking, have yourvehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Note:When you achieve recreationaltowing, all lights are off and Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutralappears in the instrument cluster display.
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low
1.Bring your vehicle to a stop.
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, place in neutral (N). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,fully press the clutch pedal.
3.Push 4L on the four-wheel drive modeselector.
Note: A 4x4 Shift in Progress messageappears in the instrument cluster displayindicating the shift is in progress. If any ofthe previous shift conditions are not met,the shift should not occur and theinstrument cluster display can guide youthrough the proper shifting procedures.
Note: If Shift Delayed Drive Forwarddisplays in the instrument cluster display,place the transmission in a forward gear,move your vehicle forward approximately5 ft (1.5 m), and shift the transmission backto neutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Two-wheel drive high is for generalon-road driving. Power is sent to the rearwheels only.
Note:Two-wheel drive high can turn on oroff based on Drive Mode selection SeeG.O.A.T. Mode Control (page 260).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO (If
Equipped)
Four-wheel drive auto provideselectronically controlled four-wheel drivepower to both the front and rear wheels,as required, for increased traction in varyingon-road conditions. The four-wheel driveauto tuning varies based on selected DriveMode. See Selecting a Four-Wheel DriveMode (page 197).
Note:Four-wheel drive auto can turn on oroff automatically based on Drive Modeselection. See Selecting a Four-WheelDrive Mode (page 197).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Four-wheel drive high provideselectronically or mechanically lockedfour-wheel drive power to both the frontand rear wheels for use in off-road orwinter conditions such as deep snow, sandor mud. This mode is not for use on drypavement.
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Note:Four-wheel drive high can turn on oroff automatically based on Drive Modeselection.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW
Four-wheel drive low provideselectronically or mechanically lockedfour-wheel drive power to both the frontand rear wheels for use on low tractionsurfaces, but does so with additionalgearing for increased torque multiplication.This mode is only for off-road conditionssuch as deep sand, steep slopes, or pullingheavy objects.
Note:Four-wheel drive low can turn on oroff automatically based on drive modeselection.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
INDICATORS
Two-wheel Drive High
Illuminates briefly whentwo-wheel drive high is selected.
Four-wheel Drive Auto (If Equipped)
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive auto is selected.
Four-wheel Drive High
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive high is selected.
Four-wheel Drive Low
Illuminates when four-wheeldrive low is selected.
TRANSFER CASE FLUID
CAPACITY AND
SPECIFICATION
See Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification (page 479).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – WARNINGLAMPS
Illuminates when a four-wheeldrive or power train fault ispresent.
Note:When a system fault is present, thesystem can typically remain in whichevermode was selected prior to the faultcondition occurring. It does not default totwo-wheel drive in all circumstances. Whenthis warning is displayed, have your vehicleserviced by an authorized dealer.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low when traveling at too high of a speed.For 4L slow to a stop
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low without the transmission in neutral(N).
For 4L Shift to N
Displays when the driver attempts to shift into four-wheel drive low without the clutch pedal pressed.For 4L press Clutch
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low when traveling at too high of a speed.To exit 4L slow to a stop
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low without the transmission in neutral(N).
To Exit 4L Shift to N
Displays when the driver attempts to shift out of four-wheel drive low without the clutch pedal pressed.To exit 4L Press Clutch
Displays when the four-wheel drive system is shiftinginto and out of two-wheel drive high or between highand low ranges.
4x4 Shift in Progress
Displays when the four-wheel drive system detects adriving condition which temporarily requires greaterfour-wheel drive performance. The system resumesnormal function after the system no longer detectsthese driving conditions.
4X4 Temporarily Locked
Displays when the four-wheel system detects elevatedsystem temperature and temporarily stops providingpower to the front wheels. The system resumes normalfunction when the system temperature returns tonormal.
4x4 Temporarily Disabled
Displays when the four-wheel drive system resumesnormal function.4x4 Restored
Displays when the transfer case is not able to completea shift and requires forward motion to complete theshift.
Shift Delayed Drive Forward
Displays when the system has become disabled dueto mismatched tires or an external fault.4x4 OFF
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DetailsMessage
Displays when neutral tow mode has been successfullyengaged.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral
Displays when neutral tow mode has been successfullydisengaged.Neutral Tow Disabled
Displays when the driver selects a four-wheel drivemode that is disallowed in the currently selected drivemode.
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Avail-able in Current Drive Mode
Displays when the system is unable to engage four-wheel drive high and requires the driver to slow downbefore attempting to engage.
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPH
Displays when the system is unable to engage four-wheel drive high and requires the driver to slow downbefore attempting to engage.
To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/h
Displays when the four-wheel drive system requiresthe accelerator pedal to be released to perform theshift into four-wheel drive mode.
To Engage 4x4 Release Acceler-ator Pedal
Displays when the system has entered a degradedmode due to mismatched tires.4x4 Performance Reduced SeeManual
A four-wheel drive system fault is present. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Check 4x4
Displays when the system requires an additionaltransmission shift to neutral (N) to complete a transfercase shift.
Shift to Neutral
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Automatic Re-Engagement SpeedAutomatic Disen-gagement SpeedMaximum Engage-ment SpeedG.O.A.T Modes(Four-Wheel DriveModes)
No speed limitNo speed limitNo speed limitRock Crawl (4L)1
No speed limitNo speed limitNo speed limitOff-Road(4H, 4L)
1 Automatically engages when you select these G.O.A.T modes. You have the ability tomanually override the automatic engagement by pressing the electronic locking differentialswitch.
Automatic Re-Engagement SpeedAutomatic Disen-gagement SpeedMaximum Engage-ment SpeedG.O.A.T Modes(Four-Wheel DriveModes)
No speed limitNo speed limitNo speed limit4L
ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL INDICATORS
Rear locking differentialIndicator.
Front locking differentialIndicator.
If the front or rear indicator in the clusteris amber, both wheels of the indicated axleare locked together providing additionaltraction.
If the electronic locking differential isselected and the indicator in the cluster isgray or turns from amber to gray whiledriving, one of the following has occurred:
•Your vehicle speed is too high.
•The accelerator pedal is too high duringan engagement attempt.
•Your vehicle is experiencing ananti-lock brake activation.
•The left and right wheel speeddifference is too high during anengagement attempt.
If the electronic locking differential isselected and the indicator in the clusterdoes not illuminate, one of the followinghas occurred:
•The electronic locking differential is notallowed in the current G.O.A.T modeand is accompanied by SELECTEDLOCKING DIFFERENTIAL NOTAVAILABLE IN CURRENT Drive Modein the instrument cluster display.
•The electronic locking differential is notallowed in the current 4x4 mode andis accompanied by SELECTEDLOCKING DIFFERENTIAL NOTAVAILABLE IN CURRENT 4x4 MODE inthe instrument cluster display.
•The system has malfunctioned and isaccompanied by CHECK LOCKINGDIFFERENTIAL in the instrumentcluster display. See your authorizeddealer for assistance.
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ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The selected electronic locking differential is not available incurrent G.O.A.T mode. See G.O.A.T. Mode Control (page 260).Selected Locking Differ-ential Not Available inCurrent Drive Mode
The selected electronic locking differential is not available in yourcurrent four-wheel drive mode. See Four-Wheel Drive (page 195).Selected Locking Differ-ential Not Available inCurrent 4x4 Mode
The selected electronic locking differential requires that yourelease the accelerator pedal in order to engage.To Engage LockingDifferential ReleaseAccelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential system fault is present. See yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.Check Locking Differen-tial
The following conditions affect theelectronic locking differential:
•Based on G.O.A.T mode selection, therear electronic locking differential doesnot engage if your vehicle speed isabove 20 mph (32 km/h).
•The front electronic locking differentialdoes not engage if your vehicle speedis above 20 mph (32 km/h) infour-wheel drive low (4L).
•Based on G.O.A.T mode selection, theelectronic locking differentialautomatically disengages at speedsabove 25 mph (41 km/h) andautomatically re-engages at speedsbelow 20 mph (32 km/h).
•The electronic locking differential maynot engage if you press youraccelerator pedal during anengagement attempt. A message maydisplay in the instrument displayguiding you to release the acceleratorpedal.
•In four-wheel drive low (4L), the frontelectronic locking differentialautomatically disengages at speedsabove 25 mph (41 km/h) andautomatically re-engages at speedsbelow 20 mph (32 km/h).
•The AdvanceTrac system has theability to take over control of theelectronic locking differential anddisable it during driving maneuverswhen necessary.
Operating Electronic LockingDifferential With a Spare orMismatched Tires
On vehicles with an electronic lockingdifferential, the size of the spare tire canaffect performance of the system. If thereis a significant difference between the tworear tires or two front tires, you may havelimited electronic locking differentialfunctionality. If the electronic lockingdifferential has difficulty disengaging,
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist
This feature applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stopon a slope.
HOW DOES HILL START
ASSIST WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brakepedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakesrelease when you apply the acceleratorpedal and the vehicle begins to moveforward, or the vehicle is stationary beyondthe Hill Start Assist hold time.
The system activates when your vehicle isin any forward gear and facing uphill, orwhen your vehicle is in reverse (R) andfacing downhill.
HILL START ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When youleave your vehicle, always apply theparking brake.
WARNING: You must remain inyour vehicle when the system turns on.At all times you are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle, supervising thesystem, and intervening if required.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
SWITCHING HILL START
ASSIST ON AND OFF -
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
You can switch hill start assist on and offon the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Hill Start Assist on or off.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
SWITCHING HILL START
ASSIST ON AND OFF -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Hill start assist is active when you switchthe ignition on. You cannot switch thesystem on or off.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST –INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays whensystem is not avail-able. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
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