FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely start
your vehicle and to adjust the interior
temperature according to the settings that
you chose.
REMOTE START
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not start the engine
in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always
open the garage door before you start
the engine. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under the
following conditions:
• The alarm horn is sounding.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in park (P).
• The ignition is on.
• The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.
Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.
Note: You can use remote start with
FordPass. See Connecting the Vehicle to
a Wi-Fi Network (page 337).
ENABLING REMOTE START
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
System on. Note:
To use remote start, make sure that
the modem is enabled.
See Connected
Vehicle (page 337).
REMOTELY STARTING AND
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Remotely Starting the Vehicle Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
Note: You can also use FordPass to start
the vehicle.
Note: The turn signal lamps flash twice.
Note: The parking lamps turn on when the
vehicle is running.
Note: The horn sounds if the system fails
to start.
Note: All other vehicle systems remain off
when you have remotely started the vehicle.
Note: The vehicle remains secured when
you have remotely started the vehicle. A
valid key must be inside your vehicle to
switch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION
To extend the remote start duration during
remote start, do the following:
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Press the button on the remote
control.
Within three seconds, press the
button on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press the
button again.
If the duration is set to 15 minutes, the
duration extends by another 15 minutes.
This provides a total of 30 minutes.
Note: Remote start can only be extended
once.
Note: A maximum of two remote starts, or
one remote start with an extension, are
allowed. To reset the restart procedure
switch the vehicle to on, then to off.
REMOTE START REMOTE
CONTROL INDICATORS
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote startsuccessful.
Solid green.
Remote stopsuccessful.
Solid red.
Request failed or
status not received.
Blinking red.
Status incomplete.
Blinking green.
REMOTE START SETTINGS
Switching Climate Control Auto
Mode On and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen. 2. Press
Remote Start Setup.
3. Press
Climate Control.
4. Select
Vehicle.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the auto mode on, the
system attempts to heat or cool the interior
to
72°F (22°C).
Note: When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the last
used settings.
Switching Climate Control Last
Settings On and Off
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Switch
Last settings on.
Note: If you switch the last settings on, the
system remembers the last used settings.
Switching the Heated Seat
Settings On and Off
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats.
5. Switch
Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated seat settings
on, the heated seats turn on during cold
weather.
Switching the Heated Steering
Wheel Settings On and Off
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Seats and Steering Wheel.
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5. Switch Auto on or off.
Note: If you switch the heated steering
wheel settings on, the heated steering wheel
turns on during cold weather.
Setting the Remote Start Duration
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Press
Remote Start Setup.
4. Press
Duration.
Note: Wait a few seconds before remotely
starting the vehicle after the vehicle stops
running.
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IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options,
the controls may look different from what
you see here.
SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF Press the button.
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.
Note: Recirculated air could turn off or be
prevented from turning on in all air flow
modes except maximum cooling to reduce
the risk of the windows fogging up.
Note: Recirculated air could turn on and off
when you direct air to the instrument panel
or footwell air vents during hot weather to
improve cooling efficiency. SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF Press the button.
Note: Under certain conditions, the air
conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF Press the button.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF Press the button.
Note: When you switch maximum cooling
off, air conditioning remains on.
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SWITCHING THE HEATED
WIPER PARK ON AND OFF (IF
EQUIPPED) When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated wiper
park also turns on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF
(IF
EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass. SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED Note:
Lights on the control illuminate to
indicate the blower motor speed.
Note: When you switch the blower motor
off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Turn the control on the left-hand side of
the climate control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note:
This control also sets the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Turn the control on the right-hand side of
the climate control to set the right-hand
temperature.
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DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents
Press the button.
Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents Press the button.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents Press the button.
AUTO MODE
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press the button to switch auto
mode on. Repeatedly press the
button to adjust auto mode.
Note: When you switch auto mode on,
lights on the blower motor control do not
illuminate to indicate the blower motor
speed.
Adjust the blower motor control or air
distribution control to switch auto mode
off.
Auto Mode Indicators
The indicators are on the Auto Mode
button. Description
Auto Mode Indicator
Status
The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to
minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. This
setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.
One indicator illumin-
ated.
The blower motor speed is moderate.
Two indicators illumin-
ated.
The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to
reduce the time taken to cool the interior. This setting
increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.
Three indicators illumin-
ated.
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Switching Dual Mode On and Off
Press the button.
CLIMATE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Climate Control – Frequently
Asked Questions
Why is the volume of air to the rear
passenger compartment limited ? Objects may obstruct the air direction
to the rear passenger compartment.
Make sure objects have not been
placed under the front seats.
Why is the volume of air from the air
vents reduced? The air intake area at the base of the
windshield could be obstructed. Make
sure the air intake area is free from any
snow, ice or leaves.
What are the recommended settings
for heating the interior? Auto mode on and instrument panel
and side air vents fully open.
How can I quickly heat the interior? Select the highest blower motor
speed, highest temperature and direct
the air to the footwell air vents.
What are the recommended settings
for cooling the interior? Auto mode on.
How can I quickly cool the interior? Switch maximum cooling on, switch
recirculated air on and drive with the
windows open until you feel cold air
through the air vents. How can I reduce the humidity build-up
inside my vehicle?
Do not drive with the system off or
with recirculated air on.
How can I defog the side windows? Switch maximum defrost on.
How can I defog or clear the windshield
of thin ice? Switch maximum defrost on.
Why do I feel air from the footwell air
vents regardless of the air
distribution? This is normal operation. You may feel
a small amount of air from the
footwell air vents regardless of the air
distribution.
What happens if I switch auto mode on
when the outside temperature and
in-vehicle temperature is high? The system temporarily selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling.
What happens if I switch auto mode on
when the outside temperature is low
and the engine is cold? Air is directed to the windshield and
the outer instrument panel air vents.
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IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options,
the controls may look different from what
you see here.
SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF Press the button.
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.
Note: Recirculated air could turn off or be
prevented from turning on in all air flow
modes except maximum cooling to reduce
the risk of the windows fogging up.
Note: Recirculated air could turn on and off
when you direct air to the instrument panel
or footwell air vents during hot weather to
improve cooling efficiency. SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF Press the button.
Note: Under certain conditions, the air
conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF Press the button.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF Press the button.
Note: When you switch maximum cooling
off, air conditioning remains on.
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SWITCHING THE HEATED
WIPER PARK ON AND OFF (IF
EQUIPPED) When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated wiper
park also turns on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF
(IF
EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products. The
vehicle warranty may not cover damage
caused to the mirror housing or glass. SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED
Turn the control.
Note:
Lights on the control illuminate to
indicate the blower motor speed.
Note: When you switch the blower motor
off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.
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Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise for cooler temperature
settings.
Turn the temperature control clockwise
for warmer temperature settings.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents
Press the button.
Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents Press the button.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents Press the button.
AUTO MODE
Switching Auto Mode On and Off Press the button to switch auto
mode on. Repeatedly press the
button to adjust auto mode.
Note: When you switch auto mode on,
lights on the blower motor control do not
illuminate to indicate the blower motor
speed.
Adjust the blower motor control or air
distribution control to switch auto mode
off.
Auto Mode Indicators
The indicators are on the Auto Mode
button. Description
Auto Mode Indicator
Status
The blower motor speed is reduced. Use this setting to
minimize the amount of noise from the blower motor. This
setting increases the time taken to cool the interior.
One indicator illumin-
ated.
The blower motor speed is moderate.
Two indicators illumin-
ated.
The blower motor speed is increased. Use this setting to
reduce the time taken to cool the interior. This setting
increases the amount of noise from the blower motor.
Three indicators illumin-
ated.
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