FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH:
CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the touchscreen:
1.Select Settings. See Settings (page393).
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2.You switch the ignition on.
3.The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5.The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positionsdo not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in theinformation display, the lamps stay off inall switch positions.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylightconditions.
To switch the system on, switch thelighting control to any position exceptheadlamps.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Using the Front Fog Lamps
To switch the lamps on or off:
1.Set the lighting control to the parkinglamps, headlamps or autolampsposition.
Note:When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thefog lamps on unless the low beamheadlamps are on.
2.
Press the button on thelighting control to switch the front foglamps on or off.
Note:Only switch the front fog lamps onduring reduced visibility.
Note:The brightness of the daytime runninglamps may decrease when the front foglamps are on.
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Note:The lights on the front fog lamps turnoff when you switch the high beams on.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
CORNERING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The cornering lamps illuminate the insideof a corner when you are turning thesteering wheel or when you switch the turnsignal lamps on. They turn on when thevehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Note:Only the cornering lamp on the sideyour vehicle is turning illuminates.
Note:Cornering lamps do not operate ifyou switch the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp beam.A
Cornering lamp beam.B
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction IndicatorsOn and Off
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Push the lever up or down to switch thedirection indicators on.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make thedirection indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position toswitch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator
Flashes when you switch thedirection indicators on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed indicator bulb.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Switching All of the Interior LampsOn
Fully press the button on theoverhead console towards theicon.
Switching All of the Interior LampsOff
Fully press the button on theoverhead console towards theicon.
Interior Lamp Function
Switching the Interior Lamp FunctionOn
The switch is on the overhead console.
Set the switch to the middle position.
When you switch the interior lamp functionon, the interior lamps turn on if:
•You open a door.
•You press the unlock button on theremote control.
•You switch the ignition off.
Switching the Front Interior LampsOn and Off
Press the edge of the lamp lens.
Switching the Rear Interior LampsOn and Off
Press the edge of the lamp lens.
Note:If the rear lamps are switched onthrough the overhead console, you cannotswitch them off with the rear lamp switch.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Use the touchscreen to select thefollowing:
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
Select Vehicle.
Select Ambient Light.
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Switching Ambient Lighting On
Drag the slider above zero brightness.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the slider left or right.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Drag the slider left to zero brightness.
REAR FLOODLAMPS
1.Open the liftgate or liftgate window.
2.Press the button on the left-hand sideof the cargo area to switch the rearfloodlamps on and off.
Note:The rear floodlamps turn offapproximately 45 minutes after you switchthem on.
Note:After the floodlamps time out twice,you need to start your vehicle before youcan switch them on again.
Note:The rear floodlamps turn off whenyou close the liftgate or liftgate window.
The rear floodlamps can be rotated todirect light closer or further away from therear of the vehicle.
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WHAT IS AUTOMATIC HIGH
BEAM CONTROL
The system turns on high beams if it is darkenough and no other traffic is present. If itdetects an approaching vehicle’sheadlamps or tail lamps, or street lightingahead, the system turns the high beamsoff. Low beams remain on.
A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to turnthe high beams on and off.
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH
BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: Do not use the systemin poor visibility, for example fog, heavyrain, spray or snow.
Use the touchscreen to select thefollowing:
1.Select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Lighting.
Activating the Automatic HighBeam Control
Switch the lighting control to theautolamps position. SeeAutolamps (page 86).
Note:The lighting control defaults toautolamps each time you switch yourvehicle on.
When active, the high beams turn on if allthe following conditions occur:
•The ambient light level is low enough.
•There is no traffic in front of yourvehicle.
•The vehicle speed is greater thanapproximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
When active, the high beams turn off if atleast one of the following conditions occur:
•The ambient light level is high enoughthat you do not require high beams.
•The system detects an approachingvehicle's headlamps or tail lamps.
•The system detects severe rain, snowor fog.
•A blocked vehicle camera.
•The vehicle speed falls belowapproximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
Note:The deactivation speed is lower oncurves.
Note:Certain curvy road situations maydelay high beam reactivation.
Note:If you have a blocked sensor, thesystem may not operate properly. Keep thewindshield free from obstruction or damage.
Note:The system may not operate properlyin cold or inclement conditions. You canswitch on the high beams by overriding thesystem.
Note:If the system detects a blockage, forexample bird droppings, bug splatter, snowor ice, the system goes into low beam modeuntil you clear the blockage. If you have ablocked camera, a message may appear inthe information display.
Note:Using much larger tires or equippingvehicle accessories such as snowplows canmodify your vehicle's ride height anddegrade automatic high beam controlperformance.
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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL INDICATORS
The indicator illuminates toconfirm when the system isready to assist.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC
HIGH BEAM CONTROL
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the high beams on or off.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system when approachingother road users.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system during inclementweather.
Push the lever away from you to switchbetween high beam and low beam.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the power windows.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
Press the control to open thewindow. Lift the control to closethe window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise whenjust one window is open, slightly open theopposite window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1.Lift and hold the window switch untilyou fully close the door window.Continue to hold the switch for a fewseconds after you close the window.
2.Release the window switch.
3.Press and hold the window switch untilyou fully open the door window.
4.Release the window switch.
5.Lift and hold the window switch untilyou fully close the window.
6.Test for correct window operation bycarrying out the one-touch down andone-touch up features.
Rear Window Lock
Press the control to lock orunlock the rear window controls.It illuminates when you lock therear window controls.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window stops and reverses if it detectsan obstruction.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING: If you overridebounce-back, the window does notreverse if it detects an obstacle. Takecare when closing the windows to avoidpersonal injury or damage to yourvehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold withina few seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window travelsup with no bounce-back protection. Thewindow stops if you release the switchbefore the window fully closes.
Resetting Bounce-Back
WARNING: Bounce-back is off untilyou reset the memory. Take care whenclosing the windows to avoid personalinjury or damage to your vehicle.
If you have disconnected the battery, youmust reset the bounce-back memoryseparately for each window.
1.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
2.Release the switch.
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3.Lift and hold the switch again for a fewseconds.
4.Release the switch.
5.Lift and hold the switch again for a fewseconds.
6.Release the switch.
7.Press and hold the switch until thewindow is fully open.
8.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
9.Release the switch.
10.Open the window and then try toclose it using one-touch close.
Note:Repeat the procedure if the windowdoes not close when you use one-touch.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window controls forseveral minutes after switching off theignition or until opening either front door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the remote control to openthe windows with the ignition off.
Note:You can enable or disable this featurein the information display or see anauthorized dealer. See GeneralInformation (page 104).
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a shorttime after you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock yourvehicle, press and hold the remote controlunlock button to open the windows.Release the button once movement starts.Press the lock or unlock button to stopmovement.
Closing the Windows
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
To close the windows, press and hold theremote control lock button. Release thebutton once movement starts. Press thelock or unlock button to stop movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Left-hand mirror.A
Right-hand mirror.B
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Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot Information System(page 229).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Manual Dimming Mirror
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce the effect of bright light frombehind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. A rear centerpassenger or raised rear center headrestraint may also block light from reachingthe sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the sidewindow and extend it rearward for extrashade.
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Illuminated Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the moonroof. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: When closing themoonroof, verify that it is free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of theroof opening.
The moonroof and sunscreen controls areon the overhead console.
The Moonroof and sunscreen have aone-touch open and close feature, pressthe control all the way down and release.To stop them during one-touch operation,press the control a second time.
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Moonroof open. Press andrelease to open the moonroof.A
Moonroof vent or close. Pressand release to vent or close themoonroof. When the glass isclosed, press to vent themoonroof.
B
Sunshade open. Press andrelease to open the sunshade.The sunshade opens with themoonroof. You can also openthe sunshade with the moonroofclosed.
C
Sunshade close. Press andrelease to close the sunshade.D
Bounce-Back
The moonroof stops when closing. It canreverse some distance if there is anobstacle in the way.
Press and hold the front of the controlwithin two seconds of a bounce-backevent to override this function. Whenbounce-back is active, the closing forceincreases for each of the next three timesthat you close the moonroof.
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