safe FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................15
Introduction
About This Publication.................................17
Using This Publication.................................18
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................19
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................22
Service Data....................................................23
Event Data........................................................23
Settings Data..................................................24
Connected Vehicle Data.............................24
Mobile Device Data.......................................25
Emergency Call System Data...................25
Visual Search
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl, Vehicles Without: LaneKeeping Aid.................................................26
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control.............................................27
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: CruiseControl/Lane Keeping Aid.....................28
Instrument Panel..........................................29
Center Console - Manual Transmission..........................................................................30
Center Console - AutomaticTransmission................................................31
Vehicle Interior - 2-Door..............................32
Vehicle Interior - 4-Door.............................33
Front Exterior - 2-Door................................34
Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top.......................................................35
Front Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top........................................................36
Rear Exterior - 2-Door..................................37
Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Hard Top.......................................................38
Rear Exterior - 4-Door, Vehicles With:Soft Top........................................................39
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions...........................40
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................41
Child Restraints..............................................42
Installing Child Restraints..........................44
Booster Seats.................................................48
Child Safety Locks........................................50
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................52
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts...........................................................................53
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................53
Automatic Locking Mode...........................54
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy....................................................54
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................54
Checking the Seatbelts..............................56
Seatbelt Extensions......................................57
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System..........................................................................58
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork...............................................................58
Personal Safety System Components..........................................................................58
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............59
How Do the Side Airbags Work...............59
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work..........................................................................60
Airbag Precautions........................................61
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................62
Children and Airbags...................................62
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Lane Keeping System Precautions......249
Lane Keeping System Limitations.......249
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off.......................................................250
Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode...........................................................250
Alert Mode....................................................250
Aid Mode.........................................................251
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................251
Lane Keeping System Indicators...........252
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................................................253
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System........................................................................256
How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work............................................256
Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...............................................256
Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations................................................256
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - Manual Transmission........................................................................256
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements - AutomaticTransmission............................................257
Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off................................257
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors.......................................257
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators...................................................258
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting......................................258
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert......................259
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......259
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............259
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............259
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................259
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors.......................................................................260
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators.................260
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting.........................................................................261
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist...................262
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................262
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........262
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............263
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff................................................................264
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................264
Distance Indication....................................264
Automatic Emergency Braking.............266
Evasive Steering Assist............................266
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................267
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................269
How Does Driver Alert Work...................269
Driver Alert Precautions...........................269
Driver Alert Limitations............................269
Switching Driver Alert On and Off........270
Driver Alert Indicators................................270
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............270
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................271
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels................................272
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating.........................................................................272
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.........................................................................272
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Phone
Phone Precautions....................................438
Connecting Your Phone...........................438
Phone Menu.................................................438
Making and Receiving a Phone Call.....440
Sending and Receiving a Text Message.........................................................................441
Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.......................................................442
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........443
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®.........443
Apps
App Precautions.........................................444
App Requirements.....................................444
Accessing Apps...........................................444
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device..........444
Enabling Apps on an Android Device.......................................................................444
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off........................................................................445
Switching Android Auto On and Off....445
Navigation
Accessing Navigation................................447
Navigation Map Updates.........................447
Adjusting the Map......................................447
Live Traffic.....................................................447
Setting a Destination................................447
Waypoints.....................................................448
Route Guidance..........................................448
Vehicle System Updates
Updating the Vehicle Systems Wirelessly.......................................................................450
Performing a Master Reset......................451
Accessories
Accessories...................................................452
Auxiliary Switches
What Are the Auxiliary Switches..........454
Locating the Auxiliary Switches............454
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................454
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring.......................................................................456
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................457
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information......459
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........462
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance............................................464
Customer Information
Rollover Warning........................................469
Our Sustainability Report.......................469
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram - United States of America.......................................................................469
The Mediation and Arbitration Program- Canada....................................................470
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................470
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................471
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.........................................................................471
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................472
Perchlorate...................................................504
Replacement Parts Recommendation.......................................................................504
Mobile Communications Equipment.......................................................................504
End User License Agreement................505
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
WARNING: You risk death, fire, orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol.
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle in order to benefitfrom greater safety and pleasure fromdriving it. Use this publication to familiarizeyourself with the basics and then read thedigital version, that is available in yourvehicle. You can also view thecomprehensive manual through theFordPass app and through the local Fordwebsite.
Note:To download the FordPass app, visityour device's app store.
Note:To find the local Ford website, visithttps://corporate.ford.com/operations/locations/global-links.html.
Note: Use and operate your vehicle in linewith all applicable laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on all printed owner’sinformation when selling this vehicle.
Our digital resources include acomprehensive digital Owner’s Manualdynamically created according to thefeatures on your vehicle by using thevehicle identification number. SeeLocating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (page 416). The digital Owner’sManual includes visual and full text searchfunctions so that you can quickly locatethe information you are looking for. It alsoincludes links to a number of how-tovideos created to help you understandsome of the advanced technologies onyour vehicle.
Features and Options
This publication describes product featuresand options available throughout the rangeof available models, sometimes evenbefore they are generally available. It coulddescribe options that are not available onthe vehicle you have purchased.
Illustrations
Some of the illustrations in this publicationcould show features as used in differentmodels, so they could appear different toyou on your vehicle.
Location of Components
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
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Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Horn control
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Hill descent control
Trail control
Windshield wiping system
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this manual wascorrect at the time of publication, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 417).
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company(Ford of Canada in Canada), and serviceand repair facilities may access or shareamong them vehicle diagnosticinformation received through a directconnection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always carefully followthe instructions and warnings providedby the manufacturer of any childrestraint to determine if the restraintdevice is appropriate for your child's size,height, weight, or age. Follow the childrestraint manufacturer's instructions andwarnings provided for installation anduse in conjunction with the instructionsand warnings provided by your vehiclemanufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit thechild may increase the risk of seriousinjury or death.
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WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows,books or towels to boost your child'sheight. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the childto put the shoulder section of theseatbelt under their arm or behind theirback. Failure to follow this instructioncould reduce the effectiveness of theseatbelt and increase the risk of injury ordeath in a crash.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Put the seatbelt in the automaticlocking mode.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
POINTS
WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINTANCHOR POINTS
Anchor points allow you to quickly andsafely install a child restraint.
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTLOWER ANCHOR POINTS
2-Door
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