tow FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight.........................................................272
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................272
Calculating Payload...................................274
Calculating the Load Limit......................274
Roof Rack.......................................................276
Fender Anchor Points................................279
Rear Cargo Area
Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points............280
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........281
Connecting a Trailer....................................281
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................................................282
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................283
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................283
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................284
Loading Your Trailer...................................284
Trailer Towing Hints - ManualTransmission............................................284
Trailer Towing Hints - AutomaticTransmission............................................285
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................286
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........287
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......288
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work........................................................................289
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.........289
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff................................................................289
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving........................................290
Cold Weather Precautions......................298
Breaking-In...................................................298
Driving Economically................................299
Floor Mats.....................................................299
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance..................................301
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................302
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................302
Post-Crash Alert System.........................304
Post Impact Braking.................................304
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................305
Recovery Towing.........................................305
Transporting the Vehicle..........................307
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........308
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Manual Transmission...........................308
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -Automatic Transmission.....................309
Emergency Towing.......................................311
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting..........................................................................311
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.........................................312
Under Hood Fuse Box................................312
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............316
Identifying Fuse Types...............................319
Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................319
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................320
Opening and Closing the Hood.............320
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........................................................................321
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................322
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe.
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 417).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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FRONT EXTERIOR - 2-DOOR
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 230).A
See Removing and Installing the Front Roof Panel (page 350).B
See Removing and Installing the Doors (page 342).C
See Removing the Fender Flares (page 359).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 305).E
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FRONT EXTERIOR - 4-DOOR, VEHICLES WITH: HARD TOP
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 230).A
See Removing and Installing the Front Roof Panel (page 350).B
See Removing and Installing the Doors (page 342).C
See Removing the Fender Flares (page 359).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 305).E
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FRONT EXTERIOR - 4-DOOR, VEHICLES WITH: SOFT TOP
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 230).A
See Opening and Closing the Soft Top (page 354).B
See Removing and Installing the Doors (page 342).C
See Removing the Fender Flares (page 359).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 305).E
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REAR EXTERIOR - 2-DOOR
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 395).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel (page 351).B
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 106).C
See Storing the Roof Panels (page 366).D
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 287).E
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REAR EXTERIOR - 4-DOOR, VEHICLES WITH: HARD TOP
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 395).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel (page 352).B
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 106).C
See Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels (page 360).D
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 287).E
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REAR EXTERIOR - 4-DOOR, VEHICLES WITH: SOFT TOP
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 395).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Window (page 340).B
See Removing and Installing the Soft Top (page 357).C
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 106).D
See Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate (page 84).E
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 287).F
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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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