automatic transmission FORD BRONCO 2022 Owner's Manual

•You switch your vehicle off beforeshifting into park (P).
•You open the driver door before shiftinginto park (P).
•You unlatch your seatbelt beforeshifting into park (P) when the driverdoor is removed. See RemovableWindows (page 338).
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For vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, whenshifting into two-wheel drive high on dry,hard surfaced roads, we recommend thatyou follow the following procedure toreduce the likelihood of a mechanical shiftblock:
1.When driving straight, come to acomplete stop on a flat, horizontalsurface.
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into park (P). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,press the clutch.
3.Select 2H and wait for the 2H LED tobecome solid.
4.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into reverse (R). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,select reverse (R) and release theclutch. Let the vehicle roll backward upto 3 ft (1 m) and press the brake.
5.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into drive (D). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,press the clutch in again, select aforward gear and release the clutch.Let the vehicle roll forward up to 3 ft(1 m).
If the system is mechanically blocked, oneor more of the following actions can relievethe mechanical shift block:
•Momentary acceleration.
•Momentary braking.
•Bringing the vehicle to a stop.
•Shifting the transmission to neutral andback to drive.
•Shifting the transmission to reverseand back to drive.
•Driving the vehicle around a tight turnat a slow speed.
SWITCHING FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ON AND OFF
A vehicle that comes with four-wheel drive,when selected, has the ability to use allfour wheels to power itself. This increasestraction, which may enable you to safelydrive over terrain and road conditions thata conventional two-wheel drive vehiclecannot.
On some four-wheel drive models, theinitial shift from two-wheel drive tofour-wheel drive while the vehicle ismoving can cause a momentary clunk andratcheting sound. These sounds are normalas the front drivetrain comes up to speedand are not cause for concern.
SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT
To select a four-wheel drive mode, pushthe button.
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•2H - Two-wheel drive high.
•4H - Four-wheel drive high. SeeFour-Wheel Drive High (page 186).
•4L - Four-wheel drive low. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Low (page 186).
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low
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.
1.Bring your vehicle to a speed of 0 mph(0 km/h).
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, place in neutral (N). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,fully depress the clutch pedal.
3.Push the 4L on the four-wheel drivemode selector.
Note: A 4x4 Shift in Progress messageappears in the information display indicatingthe shift is in progress. If any of the previousshift conditions are not met, the shift shouldnot occur and the information display canguide the driver through the proper shiftingprocedures.
Note:If Shift Delayed Drive Forwarddisplays in the information display, placethe transmission in a forward gear, moveyour vehicle forward approximately 5 ft(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back toneutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
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 the instrumentcluster displays Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral.
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 186).
•4H - Four-wheel drive high. SeeFour-Wheel Drive High (page 186).
•4L - Four-wheel drive low. SeeFour-Wheel Drive Low (page 186).
Shifting to or from Four-WheelDrive Low
Note: Do not perform this operation if therear wheels are slipping or when applyingthe accelerator pedal.
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1.Bring your vehicle to a speed of 0 mph(0 km/h).
2.For vehicles with an automaticTransmission, place in neutral (N). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,fully depress the clutch pedal.
3.Push the 4L on the four-wheel drivemode selector.
Note: A 4x4 Shift in Progress messageappears in the information display indicatingthe shift is in progress. If any of the previousshift conditions are not met, the shift shouldnot occur and the information display canguide the driver through the proper shiftingprocedures.
Note:If Shift Delayed Drive Forwarddisplays in the information display, placethe transmission in a forward gear, moveyour vehicle forward approximately 5 ft(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back toneutral (N) to allow the transfer case tocomplete the range shift.
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 the instrumentcluster displays Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral.
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 242).
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 184).
Note:Four-wheel drive auto can turn on oroff automatically based on Drive Modeselection. See Selecting a Four-WheelDrive Mode (page 184).
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.
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.
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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 413).
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.
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
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
The switch is on the lower partof the instrument panel.
Pull the electric parking brake switch.
The red warning lamp flashes duringoperation and illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldapply when the transmission selector is inpark (P). See Park (P) (page 178).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull and hold the electric parking brakeswitch.
The electric parking brake continues toslow your vehicle down unless you releasethe switch.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on whenyou use the electric parking brake in anemergency.
Note:Do not apply the electric parkingbrake when your vehicle is moving, exceptin an emergency. If you repeatedly use theelectric parking brake to slow or stop yourvehicle, you could cause damage to thebrake system.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the electric parking brake switch.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
1.Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2.Pull and hold the electric parking brakeswitch.
3.Shift the vehicle into gear.
4.Apply the accelerator pedal until theengine has developed sufficient torqueto prevent your vehicle from rollingdown the hill.
5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING
THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
Note:If the driver door is removed, bucklethe driver seatbelt and proceed to step 2.
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you topull away when your vehicle is on a slopewithout using the parking brake.
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 the engine has developedsufficient torque to prevent your vehiclefrom rolling down the slope.
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 take care may result in the lossof control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
WARNING: The system will turnoff if a malfunction is apparent. Failureto take care may result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, serious personalinjury 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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Press the button to set ordecrease the set speed. Pressand hold to adjust the speed inlarger increments.
Note:The indicator changes color.
You can also adjust the set speed bybraking, then pressing the + or - button.
Note:Pressing the brake pedal does notswitch off the system.
CANCELING THE SET SPEED
Press the button on the steeringwheel to cancel the set speed.
Note:If your vehicle has trail one pedaldrive and you are in four-wheel drive high(4H) or four-wheel drive low (4L) mode,cancelling the set speed activates thisfeature.
TRAIL CONTROL INDICATORS
TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVE (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVE
Trail one pedal drive allows you toaccelerate and brake using only theaccelerator pedal. The system assistswhen driving through difficult off-roadterrain. Pressing the accelerator pedaldown accelerates your vehicle andreleasing pressure on the accelerator
pedal, with your foot still on the pedal,slows your vehicle down. Releasing theaccelerator pedal may allow your vehicleto come to a complete stop, somesituations may require you to press thebrake pedal to come to a complete stop.
TRAIL ONE PEDAL DRIVEPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This system is an extradriving aid. It does not replace yourattention and judgment, or the need toapply the brakes. This system does NOTautomatically brake your vehicle. If youfail to press the brake pedal whennecessary, you may collide with anothervehicle.
Shifting into drive (D) or reverse (R) doesnot cause the vehicle to move.
You can press the brake pedal to increasebraking. This does not turn the system off.
Trail one pedal drive could apply theparking brake when your vehicle is notmoving and not in park (P).
Note:Always check the transmissionselection before accelerating.
Note:Only use trail one pedal drive onslippery or loose surfaces. Using trail onepedal drive on dry, hard surfaces couldproduce some vibration, driveline bind upand potential excessive tire and vehiclewear.
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BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Blind spot information system turns onwhen all the following occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
To switch blind spot information systemon or off, use the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Blind Spot Information System.
4.Switch the feature on or off.
When you switch blind spot informationsystem off, a warning lamp illuminates anda message displays. When you switch thesystem on or off, the alert indicators flashtwice.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS
The sensors are behind the rear fasciapanel.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
If the sensors become blocked, a messageappears in the instrument cluster display.See Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages (page 258). Thealert indicators illuminate but the systemdoes not alert you.
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not exceedthe GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certificationlabel.
WARNING: Towing trailersbeyond the maximumrecommended gross trailerweight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rolloverand personal injury.
WARNING: Do not exceedthe lowest rating capacity foryour vehicle or trailer hitch.Overloading your vehicle ortrailer hitch can impair yourvehicle stability and handling.Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of controlof your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Make sure thatthe vertical load on the tow ballis between the minimum andmaximum recommended weightat all times. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in theloss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not cut,drill, weld or modify the trailerhitch. Modifying the trailer hitchcould reduce the hitch rating.
WARNING: The anti-lockbrake system does not controlthe trailer brakes.
TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not connect atrailer's hydraulic brake system directlyto your vehicle's brake system. Yourvehicle may not have enough brakingpower and your chances of having acollision greatly increase.
WARNING: Do not tow a trailerfitted with electric trailer brakes unlessyour vehicle is fitted with a compatibleaftermarket electronic trailer brakecontroller. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath. For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic orsurge-type trailer brakes are safe if youinstall them properly and adjust them tothe manufacturer's specifications. Thetrailer brakes must meet local and federalregulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's brakingsystem operation is at the gross vehicleweight rating, not the gross combinedweight rating.
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