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2.Starting with the brake pedal releasedand the transmission in neutral (N),fully press and hold the brake pedal forapproximately seven seconds and shiftthe transmission to park (P). Continueholding the brake pedal until theinstrument cluster display shows 2Hand Neutral Tow Disabled.
Note:If completed successfully, theinstrument cluster displays 2H and NeutralTow Disabled.
Note:Perform the switching neutral towon and switching neutral tow off proceduresagain from the beginning if the indicatorlight and message do not display.
Note:You could hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
3.Release the brake pedal.
4.Apply the parking brake, thendisconnect your vehicle from the towvehicle.
5.Release the parking brake, start yourvehicle, and shift into either drive (D)or reverse (R) to make sure the transfercase is out of the neutral tow position.
6.If the transfer case did not successfullyshift out of its neutral position, set theparking brake. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Resolving the Shift Delayed DriveForward Message
1.Fully press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Press the push button ignition switch.
3.With the vehicle running, shift into drive(D). Let the vehicle roll forward up to3 ft (1 m).
Note:You could hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
4.Make sure the instrument clusterdisplays Neutral Tow Disabled.
EMERGENCY TOWING
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicleis safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission inNeutral
There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. Withyour vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and letthe vehicle roll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).
Shift Delayed DriveForward
The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicleis not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral Tow Disabled
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Driveline control module.40 A54
Trailer tow park lamp relay.30 A55
Trailer tow backup lamps.20 A58
Upfitter switch #1 (Base).30 A60Upfitter switch #3 (Raptor).
Upfitter switch #2.15 A61
Upfitter switch #3 (Base).10 A62Upfitter switch #1 - off-roaddriving lights (Raptor).
Upfitter switch #4.10 A63
Upfitter switch #5.10 A64
Upfitter switch #6.10 A65
Stability bar disconnectmodule.10 A66
Front windshield wiper.30 A69
Rear windshield wiper.30 A71
Integrated wheel end(Raptor).10 A80
Trailer tow light module.40 A91
Left-hand headlamps.20 A100
Right-hand headlamps.20 A101
Trailer tow battery charge.30 A107
Fuel injectors (2.7L, Raptor).10 A120
Not used (spare).5 A124
USB smart charger 1.10 A125
USB smart charger 2.5 A139
Not used (spare).5 A140
Not used (spare).5 A141
Amplifier.20 A146
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3.Open the hood and support it with thehood strut.
Closing the Hood
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
1.Fully stow the strut prior to loweringthe hood.
2.To close, lower the hood and makesure that it fully latches.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD - RAPTOR
Opening the Hood
1.Pull the hood release handle under theleft-hand side of the instrument panel.
2.Release the hood latch by pushing thesecondary release lever to the left.
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Water alone, without engine coolant, cancause engine damage from corrosion,overheating or freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolantsubstitute, as they can cause enginedamage from overheating or freezing:
•Alcohol.
•Methanol.
•Brine.
•Any coolant mixed with alcohol ormethanol antifreeze.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives tothe coolant. These can be harmful andcompromise the corrosion protection ofthe coolant.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates, youmay need to increase the coolantconcentration above 50%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 60%provides improved freeze point protection.Coolant concentrations above 60%decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the coolant and couldcause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates, youmay need to decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 40%provides improved overheat protection.Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the overheat and corrosionprotection characteristics of the coolant andcould cause engine damage.
Coolant Change
WARNING: Do not dispose ofcoolant in the household refuse or thepublic sewage system. Use an authorizedwaste disposal facility.
Change the coolant at specific mileageintervals. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance information. See NormalScheduled Maintenance (page 531).
Note:Dispose of used coolant in theappropriate manner.
Follow your community's regulations andstandards for recycling and disposing ofautomotive fluids.
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarilydrive your vehicle before any incrementalcomponent damage occurs. The fail-safedistance depends on ambienttemperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
WARNING: If you continue to driveyour vehicle when the engine isoverheating, the engine could stopwithout warning. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle.
If the engine begins to overheat,the coolant temperature gaugemoves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates anda message may appear in theinformation display.
If the engine reaches a presetover-temperature condition, the engineautomatically switches to alternatingcylinder operation. Each disabled cylinderacts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle stilloperates, however:
•Engine power is limited.
•The air conditioning system turns off.
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Continued operation increases the enginetemperature, causing the engine tocompletely shut down. Your steering andbraking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, youcan re-start the engine. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNING: Fail-safe mode is foruse during emergencies only. Operateyour vehicle in fail-safe mode only aslong as necessary to bring your vehicleto rest in a safe location and seekimmediate repairs. When in fail-safemode, your vehicle will have limitedpower, will not be able to maintainhigh-speed operation, and maycompletely shut down without warning,potentially losing engine power, powersteering assist, and power brake assist,which may increase the possibility of acrash resulting in serious injury.
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine powerwhen in the fail-safe mode, drive yourvehicle with caution. Your vehicle does notmaintain high-speed operation and theengine could operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable ofautomatically shutting down to preventengine damage. In this situation:
1.Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and switch the engine off.
2.If you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, we recommendthat you contact your roadsideassistance service provider.
3.If this is not possible, wait for a shortperiod of time for the engine to cool.
4.Check the coolant level. If the coolantlevel is at or below the minimum mark,add prediluted coolant immediately.
5.When the engine temperature cools,you can re-start the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible tominimize engine damage.
Note:If you continue to drive your vehiclein fail-safe mode without repairing it, youwill damage your engine.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofcrash and injury, be prepared that thevehicle speed may reduce and thevehicle may not be able to acceleratewith full power until the coolanttemperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a longor steep grade in high ambienttemperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinformation display.
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1.Park your vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height from the center ofyour headlamp, indicated by a 3millimeter circle on the lens, to theground and mark an 8 ft (2.4 m)horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height, a piece ofmasking tape works well.
3.Switch on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. Cover one of the headlampsso no light hits the wall.
4.On the wall or screen, observe a lightpattern with a distinct horizontal edgetoward the right. If this edge is not atthe horizontal reference line, adjust thebeam so the edge is at the same heightas the horizontal reference line.
5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Use a #2 Phillipsscrewdriver to turn the adjuster eithercounterclockwise or clockwise toadjust the headlamp.
6.Repeat Steps 3-7 to adjust the otherheadlamp.
7.Close the hood and switch off thelamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.
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8.To install the rear window, perform theabove steps in reverse order.
9.After installing the rear window, pressalong the top of the window to securethe hook and loop fastener strip.
Note:The buckles snap together and thewindow is flush when correctly installed. Ifthe parts have visible gaps or stick out, theyare not correctly secured.
REMOVABLE DOORS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEDOORS - VEHICLES WITHOUT:TUBE DOORS
Removing the Doors
Bronco Door Removal and Storage
WARNING: Removal of doors foroff-road use only. Removing the doorsfrom the vehicle will affect protectionprovided by the doors and may affectsafety system performance, includingsafety canopy and front seat mountedside airbags, during a crash or rollover.
WARNING: Always keep hands,feet and other body parts inside thevehicle at all times.
1.Fully open the windows on the doorsyou are removing.
2.Switch your vehicle off.
3.Fold the mirrors toward the front ofyour vehicle before removing the frontdoors.
4.Fully open the door you are removing.
5.Locate the fender protector in the toolpouch and install it over the fenderedge near the top door hinge.
6.To release the door harness connector,open the connector door and pull theconnector straight out.
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12.Use the door handle as the upper lifthandle.
13.With the help of another person, liftthe door vertically to separate it fromthe vehicle.
Note:Use caution when removing the doorsas they are heavy.
Note:Store the doors out of the elementsto prevent damage.
14.To remove additional doors, repeatSteps 4–13.
15.Return the hex tool to the tool pouchand secure it in the vehicle.
16.Return mirrors to the driving position.
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
Note:When you remove the doors or whenyou have tube doors installed on the vehicle,a warning message related to the electricalsystem appears on the instrument clusterdisplay with each ignition cycle. Themessage no longer displays when all factorydoors are re-installed. If the messagepersists after you install all factory doors,check the wiring connectors on all the doorsto confirm that you properly connectedthem.
Installing the Doors
WARNING: Vehicle needs to beturned off before reconnecting doors toverify all electrical connections havebeen properly connected. Failure tofollow these instructions may affectsafety system performance, includingsafety canopy and front seat mountedside airbags, during a crash or rollover.
1.Switch your vehicle off.
2.Fold the mirrors toward the front of thevehicle before installing the front doors.
3.Inspect and clean debris from thebodyside and door hinges.
4.If you are using a storage bag, unzip itfar enough to allow access to thehinges.
5.Locate the fender and door protectorsin the tool pouch. Install one over thefender edge near the upper door hingeand the other on the door edge nearthe bottom door hinge.
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11.Hand start the hinge bolts to theupper and lower door hinges.
12.Use the hex tool to tighten the bolts.
Note:We recommend that you use a torquewrench to tighten the bolts to the required22 lb.ft (30 Nm) specification.
13.If using a storage bag, remove it fromthe door.
14.Open the harness connector door.
15.Insert the door harness into theconnector.
16.Open and close the installed door afew times to make sure you alignedit properly and that it operatesnormally.
17.To install additional doors, repeatSteps 3–16.
18.Close the doors and switch theignition on. Check for any warningmessages.
19.Return the mirrors to the drivingposition.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THEDOORS - VEHICLES WITH: TUBEDOORS (If Equipped)
WARNING: Tube doors are foroff-road use only. Tube doors are notdesigned like factory doors. Occupantprotection, door system performance,and safety system performance,including safety canopy and front seatmounted side airbags, may be affectedduring a crash or rollover.
WARNING: Always keep hands,feet and other body parts inside thevehicle at all times.
Installing the Doors
1.If not already removed, remove thefactory doors. See Removing andInstalling the Doors (page 376).
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
2.Switch your vehicle off.
3.Fold the mirrors completely toward thefront of your vehicle before installingthe front doors.
4.Inspect and clean debris from thebodyside and door hinges.
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1.Loosen the upper and lower hingemounting bolts.
2.Add or remove shims as necessary toattain proper latch alignment, startwith no shims.
3.Tighten the upper and lower hingemounting bolts, but do not apply finaltorque.
4.Disengage the latch from the strikerand confirm proper alignment.
5.Tighten the upper and lower hingemounting bolts to 41 lb.ft (55 Nm).
Removing the Doors
WARNING: Removal of doors foroff-road use only. Removing the doorsfrom the vehicle will affect protectionprovided by the doors and may affectsafety system performance, includingsafety canopy and front seat mountedside airbags, during a crash or rollover.
1.Switch your vehicle off.
2.Fold the mirrors completely toward thefront of your vehicle before removingthe front doors.
3.Fully open the door you are removing.
4.Use the provided hex tool to loosenand remove the lower hinge bolt.
5.Loosen and remove the upper hingebolt.
Note:You can store the hinge bolts in thetool pouch zipped pocket, if needed.
6.Lift the door vertically to separate itfrom the vehicle.
Note:Use caution when removing the doorsas they are heavy.
Note:Store the doors in a secure area.
Note:Store the doors out of the elementsto prevent damage.
7.To remove additional doors, repeatSteps 3-6.
8.Return the hex tool to the tool kit andsecure the tool kit in the vehicle’scenter console.
9.Return the mirrors to the drivingposition.
Note:When you remove the doors, the rearseat occupant alert no longer functions.
Note:When you remove the doors or whenyou have tube doors installed on the vehicle,a warning message related to the electricalsystem appears on the instrument clusterdisplay with each ignition cycle. Themessage no longer displays when all factorydoors are re-installed. If the messagepersists after you install all factory doors,check the wiring connectors on all the doorsto confirm that you properly connectedthem.
Cleaning the Tube Doors
We recommend that you wash the tubedoors with mild soap and rinse with astandard pressure water hose. Whilerinsing, avoid spraying water directly ontothe latch mechanism. Dry with a microfibercloth or leave to air dry.
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