safe FORD BRONCO 2022 Manual PDF

WARNING: Placing the transfercase in its neutral position could causeyour vehicle to freely roll. Make sure youpress and hold the brake pedal and thevehicle is in a secure, safe position whenyou place the transfer case in its neutralposition.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you donot damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with all fourwheels on the ground by placing thetransfer case in its neutral position byengaging the recreational tow feature.Perform the following steps afterpositioning your vehicle behind the towvehicle and properly securing themtogether.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm youcan recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theftalarm, make sure you switch perimetersensing on when towing.
Note:A tone could sound for up to 30minutes if you recreationally tow with thedoors removed.
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Switch your vehicle to accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch without pressing any pedals.
2.Press the 2H button on the four-wheeldrive mode control.
3.Fully press and hold the brake pedaland shift the transmission to neutral(N).
4.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
5.Select Neutral Tow.
6.Press and hold the OK button until aconfirmation message appears in theinformation display.
Note: If completed successfully, theinformation display shows Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.This indicates that your vehicle is safe totow with all wheels on the ground.
Note:If you do not see a confirmationmessage in the instrument cluster display,perform the procedure again from thebeginning.
Note:You may hear noise as the transfercase shifts into its neutral position. This isnormal.
7.Release the brake pedal and leave thetransmission in neutral (N).
8.Switch your vehicle off by pressing thepush button ignition switch oncewithout pressing any pedals.
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.With your vehicle properly secured tothe tow vehicle, switch your vehicle toaccessory mode by pressing the pushbutton ignition switch without pressingany pedals.
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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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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 462).
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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You may notice a reduction in vehiclespeed caused by reduced engine power inorder to manage the engine coolanttemperature. Your vehicle may enter thismode if certain high-temperature andhigh-load conditions take place. Theamount of speed reduction depends onvehicle loading, grade and ambienttemperature. If this occurs, there is noneed to stop your vehicle. You cancontinue to drive.
The air conditioning may automaticallyturn on and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolanttemperature decreases to the normaloperating temperature, the air conditioningturns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge movesfully into the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service enginesoon messages appear in your informationdisplay, do the following:
1.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safeto do so. Fully apply the parking brake,shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2.Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop afterseveral minutes, follow the remainingsteps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4.If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
5.If the coolant level is normal, restartthe engine and continue.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burninjuries, do not start your engine with theair cleaner removed and do not removeit while the engine is running.
Change the air filter element at the properintervals. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 459).
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page401).
Note:Failure to use the correct air filterelement could result in severe enginedamage that the vehicle Warranty may notcover.
Note: When servicing the air cleaner, donot allow foreign material to enter the airinduction system. The engine is susceptibleto damage from even small particles.
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7.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.
EXTERIOR BULBS
EXTERIOR BULB SPECIFICATIONCHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized D.O.T. markingfor North America to make sure they havethe proper lamp performance, lightbrightness, light pattern and safe visibility.The correct bulbs will not damage thelamp assembly or void the lamp assemblywarranty and will provide quality bulbillumination time.
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
LEDLEDCenter high mounted stop lamp.
LEDLEDDaytime running lamp.
LEDLEDFront turn signal and parking lamp.
LEDLEDFront fog lamp.
LEDLEDFront side marker lamp.
LEDLEDHeadlamp low beam.
LEDLEDHeadlamp high beam.
LEDLEDRear turn signal - high series.
21/7WT21W/7WRear lamp, stoplamp, rear side markerlamp and rear turn signal - low series.
21WT21WReversing lamp - low series.
LEDLEDReversing lamp - high series.
LEDLEDSide turn signal lamp.
LEDLEDTaillamp.
Note:LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.
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7.To install the rear window, perform theabove steps in reverse order.
8.After installing the rear window, pressalong the top of the window to securethe hook and loop fastener strip.
Note:The buckles snap together andwindow 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
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: 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.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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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 342).
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.
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.
DOORS AND LOCKS AUDIBLEWARNINGS
Sounds when a door is not fully closed orremoved and your vehicle is moving.
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2.Remove the three fasteners on eachside in the rear cargo area using theprovided head driver and ratchet.
3.Remove the soft top.
Note:Safely store the soft top when it isoff your vehicle.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure. Torque the fasteners thatsecure soft top to the vehicle to15 ± 2 lb.ft (20 ± 3 Nm).
Note:Make sure the soft top is set flush onthe locating pins.
Note:Do not overtighten the fasteners. Youcan strip the fasteners if they areovertightened.
Installing the Soft Top Trim Piece
(If Equipped)
Make sure to install the soft top trim piecesbefore installing the soft top.
Secure the three fasteners to the soft toptrim piece on each side of your vehicleusing the provided head driver and ratchet.
REMOVABLE FENDERS
REMOVABLE FENDERPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle on public roads with fendersremoved as you will lose the protectionthey provide in a crash. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
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