catalytic converter FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions............166
Fuel Quality....................................................167
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel................167
Running Out of Fuel...................................168
Refueling........................................................169
Fuel Tank Capacity.......................................171
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting..........................................................................171
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............173
Catalytic Converter Precautions............173
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................................................173
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Precautions........174
Shifting Into Reverse...................................174
Crawler Gear..................................................174
Recommended Shift Speeds..................175
Checking the Manual Transmission FluidLevel..............................................................176
Checking the Clutch Fluid Level.............176
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................176
Clutch Fluid Capacity and Specification.........................................................................176
Manual Transmission – Troubleshooting..........................................................................177
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.........................................................................178
Automatic Transmission Positions.......178
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............179
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators....................................................179
Manually Shifting Gears............................179
Brake Shift Interlock..................................180
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................180
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement...............182
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode.............182
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............182
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................183
Switching Four-Wheel Drive On and Off.........................................................................184
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode - 4x4with Part Time Engagement...............184
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode.............185
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................186
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators....................187
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................187
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........................................................................187
Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential.................................................190
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off.........................190
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators..........................................................................191
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.......................................192
Brakes
Brake Precautions.......................................194
Anti-Lock Braking System.......................194
Brake Over Accelerator.............................194
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.3LEcoBoost™...............................................194
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.7LEcoBoost™...............................................194
Checking the Brake Fluid..........................194
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If it flashes, engine misfire could beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates apowertrain or four-wheel drivefault. If it flashes when you are driving,immediately reduce the vehicle speed.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engineis running, stop your vehicle as soon as itis safe to do so. Continuing to drive yourvehicle could cause reduced power or theengine to stop. Switch the ignition off andattempt to restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannotattempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot startthe engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctlycoded key. The system has detected a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected
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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is part of yourvehicle's emissions system and filtersharmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system isvery high. Never work around or attemptto repair any part of the exhaust systemuntil it has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the catalytic converter.The catalytic converter heats up to a veryhigh temperature after only a shortperiod of engine operation and stays hotafter the engine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. See JumpStarting the Vehicle (page 303).
•Use the correct fuel. See Fuel andRefueling (page 166).
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Do not make any unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle or engine. By law,vehicle owners and anyone whomanufactures, repairs, or services a fleet ofvehicles are not permitted to intentionallyremove an emission control device orprevent it from working.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –WARNING LAMPS
Your vehicle has an on-board diagnosticssystem that monitors the emission controlsystem. If any of the following warninglamps illuminate, this may indicate thatthe on-board diagnostics system hasdetected an emission control systemmalfunction.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may causereduced power or the engine to stop.Failure to respond to a warning lamp maycause damage that your vehicle Warrantymay not cover. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
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Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators......................................................179Automatic Transmission Positions........178Drive (D).................................................................178Manual (M)...........................................................178Neutral (N)............................................................178Park (P)..................................................................178Reverse (R)...........................................................178Sport (S)................................................................179Automatic TransmissionPrecautions..................................................178Auto Mode......................................................120Auto Mode Indicators........................................120Switching Auto Mode On and Off................120Switching Dual Mode On and Off..................121Auto-Start-Stop............................................161Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting...........163Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................163Auto-Start-Stop Precautions -Automatic Transmission..........................161Auto-Start-Stop Precautions - ManualTransmission................................................161Auto-Start-Stop –Troubleshooting.........................................163Auto-Start-Stop – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................165Auto-Start-Stop – InformationMessages..........................................................163Autounlock........................................................78Autounlock Requirements................................79Switching Autounlock On and Off.................79What Is Autounlock.............................................78Auxiliary Switches.......................................454
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................331Blind Spot Information System.............256Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................258Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................258Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations..................................................256Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................256
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - AutomaticTransmission...............................................257Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - ManualTransmission..............................................256Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting........................................258Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................258Bluetooth®....................................................443Body Control Module Fuse Box...............316Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................316Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box............................................317Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................316Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........320Booster Seats..................................................48Brake Fluid Specification...........................195Brake Over Accelerator..............................194Brake Precautions........................................194Brakes...............................................................194Anti-Lock Braking System..............................194Brakes – Troubleshooting...............................195Brake Shift Interlock...................................180Brake Shift Interlock Precautions................180Using Brake Shift Interlock.............................180What Is Brake Shift Interlock.........................180Brakes – Troubleshooting.........................195Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................197Brakes – Information Messages...................196Brakes – Warning Lamps................................195Breaking-In....................................................298
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Calculating Payload....................................274Calculating the Load Limit.......................274Canceling the Set Speed.........................208Capacities and Specifications................401Catalytic Converter.......................................173Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting..............................................173Catalytic Converter Precautions.............173
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Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting.........................................173Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps.................................................................173Center Console - AutomaticTransmission..................................................31Center Console..............................................149Locking the Center Console...........................149Opening the Center Console..........................149Center Console - ManualTransmission................................................30Center Display Limitations.......................433Center Display Overview...........................433Center Display Precautions.....................433Changing a Flat Tire...................................395Changing a Road Wheel...........................395Changing the 12V Battery..........................331Changing the Engine Air Filter................328Changing the Fuel Filter............................329Changing the Remote ControlBattery.............................................................70Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................420Charging a Device.........................................144Charging a Wireless Device......................148Checking MyKey System Status...............76Checking the Brake Fluid...........................194Checking the Clutch Fluid Level..............176Checking the Coolant.................................324Checking the Manual Transmission FluidLevel................................................................176Checking the Seatbelts...............................56Checking the Tire Pressures....................387Checking the Wiper Blades.........................91Children and Airbags....................................62Child Restraint Anchor Points....................41Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints....................................................................41Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................42What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints....................................................................41Child Restraints...............................................42Child Restraint Position Information.............42Child Restraints Recommendation...............44Child Safety......................................................40Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................41Child Restraints.....................................................42
Installing Child Restraints.................................44Child Safety Locks.........................................50Child Safety Precautions............................40Cleaning Products......................................368Cleaning the Exterior..................................368Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors.............................................................370Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................369Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................369Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................370Cleaning the Convertible Top........................370Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........369Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............368Cleaning the Hard Top.......................................371Cleaning the Underbody..................................371Cleaning Wheels................................................369Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................369Cleaning the Interior.....................................371Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats.................372Cleaning Displays and Screens......................371Cleaning Fabric Seats andHeadliners........................................................372Cleaning Leather and Vinyl.............................372Cleaning Plastic...................................................371Cleaning Seatbelts............................................373Cleaning the Instrument Panel......................371Clearing All MyKeys.......................................75Clearing the Garage Door Opener...........141Climate Control..............................................118Auto Mode.............................................................120Climate Control Hints...................................121Closing the Tailgate......................................84Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................84Clutch Fluid Capacity andSpecification................................................176Cold Weather Precautions.......................298Connected Vehicle.......................................417Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.............................................418Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................417Connected Vehicle Data..............................24Connected Vehicle Limitations................417Connected Vehicle Requirements..........417
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Washers.............................................................92Adding Washer Fluid...........................................93Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff.........................................................................93Using the Rear Window Washer.....................93Using the Windshield Washer.........................92Washer Fluid Specification...............................93Washer Precautions............................................92WashersSee: Wipers and Washers.................................90Waxing Your Vehicle....................................373Waypoints......................................................448Adding a Waypoint...........................................448Editing Waypoints.............................................448What Are the Auxiliary Switches...........454What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.......................................................110What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.........................................108What Is 911 Assist..........................................68What Is a Connected Vehicle...................417What Is Auto-Start-Stop............................161What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................256What Is Cross Traffic Alert.......................259What Is Cruise Control...............................232What Is Driver Alert.....................................269What Is Ford Protect...................................457What Is G.O.A.T. Mode Control................242What Is Hill Descent Control.....................217What Is Hill Start Assist.............................201What Is MyKey.................................................74What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................262What Is Remote Start..................................115What Is Start in Gear...................................159What Is the 360 Degree Camera...........229What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................126What Is the Catalytic Converter..............173What Is the Electric Parking Brake........198What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential...................................................190What Is the Garage Door Opener...........139What Is the Gross Axle WeightRating.............................................................272What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.............................................................272What Is the Gross Vehicle WeightRating.............................................................272
What Is the Information Bar....................108What Is the Lane Keeping System........249What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight...........................................................272What Is the Personal SafetySystem............................................................58What Is the Power Outlet..........................145What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem...........................................................137What Is the Rear View Camera..............226What Is the Stabilizer BarDisconnect...................................................214What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem...........................................................391What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................148What Is Traction Control...........................202What Is Trail Control...................................207What Is Trail Turn Assist.............................212What is Voice Interaction.........................436Wheel and Tire Information.....................376Wheel Nuts...................................................400Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password......................................420See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.............................................................417See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......420See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot............................420Window Bounce-Back...............................103Overriding Window Bounce-Back...............104What Is Window Bounce-Back.....................103Windows..........................................................103Global Opening...................................................103Window Bounce-Back.....................................103Wipers and Washers –Troubleshooting..........................................93Wipers and Washers – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................93Wipers and Washers – WarningLamps..................................................................93Wipers and Washers....................................90Reverse Wipe........................................................90Washers...................................................................92Wipers......................................................................90Wipers and Washers –Troubleshooting..............................................93
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