traction control FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

Brake Fluid Specification..........................195
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................195
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......198
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......198
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................198
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................198
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................198
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................199
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................199
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................199
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist............................201
How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........201
Hill Start Assist Precautions...................201
Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Manual Transmission............................201
Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Automatic Transmission......................201
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......201
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control..........................202
How Does Traction Control Work.........202
Switching Traction Control On and Off........................................................................202
Traction Control Indicator.......................202
Traction Control – Troubleshooting.....203
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work........204
Switching Stability Control On and Off........................................................................205
Stability Control Indicator.......................206
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control..................................207
Trail Control Limitations...........................207
Switching Trail Control On and Off......207
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............207
Canceling the Set Speed........................208
Trail Control Indicators.............................208
Trail One Pedal Drive................................208
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting.........................................................................210
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............211
Trail Turn Assist
What Is Trail Turn Assist............................212
Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................212
Trail Turn Assist Limitations.....................212
Switching Trail Turn Assist On and Off.........................................................................212
Trail Turn Assist Indicators.......................212
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting......213
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect
What Is the Stabilizer Bar Disconnect.........................................................................214
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Precautions.........................................................................214
Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off.................................................214
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Indicators.........................................................................215
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect –Troubleshooting.......................................215
Hill Descent Control - ManualTransmission
What Is Hill Descent Control....................217
How Does Hill Descent Control Work..........................................................................217
Hill Descent Control Precautions...........217
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Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to alwayson, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, youcannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:If a phone is connected using AppleCarPlay or Android Auto while driving witha MyKey, the driver can receive phone callsand text messages even if the do not disturbrestriction is on, and if the vehicle comeswith satellite radio, there is no restriction onthe adult content.
Traction and Stability Control
If you set traction control or stabilitycontrol to always on, you cannot switch itoff with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY
1.Raise the console storagecompartment lid.
2.Place the intelligent access key in theposition shown.
3.Switch the ignition on.
4.Using your touchscreen, press Menu.
5.Press Settings.
6.Press Vehicle.
7.Press MyKey.
8.Press Create MyKey.
9.Press Yes if you want to create the keyas a MyKey. A confirmation messageappears on the screen.
10.Switch the ignition off.
Note:We recommend that you label thiskey.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control tobecome a restricted MyKey, but you mustleave one unmodified as an admin key.
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
5.Select a setting and press the OKbutton.
6.Configure the setting
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove allrestrictions and return all MyKeys to theiroriginal admin key status.
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
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Stability Control and TractionControl
See Stability Control (page204). See Traction Control(page 202).
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect
See Stabilizer Bar Disconnect(page 214).
Trail Control
See Trail Control (page 207).
Trail Turn Assist
See Trail Turn Assist (page212).
Tow Haul
See Towing a Trailer (page 283).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Exterior Lamps (page 95).
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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT
4x4 With Part Time Engagement (If
Equipped)
This system offers the driver two-wheeldrive high, four-wheel drive high, andfour-wheel drive low as available modesof operation. When you select eitherfour-wheel drive high or four-wheel drivelow, the system provides mechanicallylocked four-wheel drive power to both thefront and rear wheels for use in off-road orslippery conditions such as deep snow,sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drivelow also provides additional gearing forincreased torque multiplication forconditions like deep sand, steep slopes, orpulling heavy objects.
Additionally, the system is capable ofrecreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into neutral (N). SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 309).
HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE
Advanced 4x4 With Automatic OnDemand Engagement (If Equipped)
This system monitors various vehiclesensory inputs to provide an increasedlevel of performance. This system offersthe driver two-wheel drive high, four-wheeldrive auto, four-wheel drive high, andfour-wheel drive low as available modesof operation. When you select four-wheeldrive auto, the system continuously variespower to the front wheels for optimumperformance for all on-road conditions.When you select either four-wheel drive
high or four-wheel drive low, the systemprovides electronically locked power to thefront and rear wheels for use in off-road orslippery conditions such as deep snow,sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drivelow also provides additional gearing forincreased torque multiplication forconditions like deep sand, steep slopes, orpulling heavy objects.
Additionally, the system is capable ofrecreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into neutral (N). SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 309).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheeldrive vehicle may accelerate better thana two-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always driveat a safe speed.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
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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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WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL
The electronic locking differential is adevice housed in the front or rear axle and,when activated allows both wheels on thataxle to turn at the same speed. Theelectronic locking differential can provideadditional traction should your vehiclebecome stuck. You can activate thedifferential electronically and shift it on thefly within the operating speed range. Theelectronic differential automaticallydisengages when the vehicle speedexceeds a set value and it automaticallyreengages when the vehicle speed goesbelow a set value. See Switching theElectronic Locking Differential On andOff (page 190). It also automaticallyengages based on certain selected G.O.A.Tmodes. See G.O.A.T. Mode Control(page 242). The electronic lockingdifferential is for use in mud, rocks, sand,or any off-road condition where you needmaximum traction. It is not for use on drypavement.
Note:The electronic locking differentialsare for off-road use only and not for use ondry pavement. Using the electronic lockingdifferentials on dry pavement results inincreased tire wear, noise and vibration ordriveline damage.
Note:The front electronic lockingdifferential is only available in four-wheeldrive low (4L).
Note:Locking the front differential reducesyour ability to make tight turning maneuversand creates additional resistance to steeringinputs.
Note:Switching the electronic lockingdifferentials off while turning results indisengagement difficulties. If the electroniclocking differential has difficultydisengaging, release the accelerator pedaland turn the steering wheel back and forthin small increments while maintainingcontrol and following a straight line.
SWITCHING THE ELECTRONIC
LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL ON
AND OFF
Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential
Front locking differential switchA
Rear locking differential switchB
You can activate the front or rear lockingdifferential by pressing the switch on thecenter switch pack.
Front Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability
Automatic Re-Engagement SpeedAutomatic Disen-gagement SpeedMaximum Engage-ment SpeedFour-Wheel DriveMode
20 mph (32 km/h)25 mph (41 km/h)20 mph (32 km/h)4L
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WHAT IS TRACTION CONTROL
The traction control system helps to avoiddrive wheel spin and loss of traction.
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your wheels begin to spin, the loss oftraction can compromise steering controland stability of the vehicle. The tractioncontrol system applies the brakes toindividual wheels and when needed,reduces engine power at the same time toincrease traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehiclewith the traction control disabled couldlead to an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
The system turns on each time you switchthe ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,switching traction control off may bebeneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Switching the System Off
The switch for the stability andtraction control system is on theinstrument panel.
When you switch the system off, amessage and an illuminated icon appearon the instrument cluster.
Use the switch again to return the tractioncontrol system to normal operation.
Note:When you switch traction control off,stability control remains fully active.
Note:When you place your vehicle intofour-wheel drive low (4L), the tractioncontrol disables. Traction control resumeswhen you put your vehicle back intotwo-wheel drive or four-wheel drive high(4H).
Note:For additional information on thetraction and stability control systems. SeeStability Control (page 204).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
Stability and Traction ControlIndicator
If the indicator does notilluminate when you switch theignition on, or remains on whenthe engine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedby an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
The traction control off indicatorilluminates when you switch thetraction control system off, orwhen an alternative stability control modeis selected that requires the tractioncontrol off depending on the drive modeselected.
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TRACTION CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off.Traction Control Off
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit on.Traction Control On
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HOW DOES STABILITY
CONTROL WORK
WARNING: Vehicle modificationsinvolving braking system, aftermarketroof racks, suspension, steering system,tire construction and wheel and tire sizemay change the handling characteristicsof your vehicle and may adversely affectthe performance of the electronicstability control system. In addition,installing any stereo speakers mayinterfere with and adversely affect theelectronic stability control system.Reducing the effectiveness of theelectronic stability control system couldlead to an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
WARNING: Remember that evenadvanced technology cannot defy thelaws of physics. It's always possible tolose control of a vehicle due toinappropriate driver input for theconditions. Aggressive driving on anyroad condition can cause you to losecontrol of your vehicle increasing the riskof personal injury or property damage.Activation of the electronic stabilitycontrol system is an indication that atleast some of the tires have exceededtheir ability to grip the road; this couldreduce the operator's ability to controlthe vehicle potentially resulting in a lossof vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death.
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
If a driving condition activates either thestability control or the traction controlsystem you may experience the followingconditions:
•The stability and traction control lightflashes.
•Your vehicle slows down.
•Reduced engine power.
The stability control system has severalfeatures built into it to help you maintaincontrol of your vehicle:
Electronic Stability Control
Electronic stability control enhances yourvehicle’s ability to prevent skids or lateralslides by applying brakes to one or moreof the wheels individually and, if necessary,reducing engine power.
Roll Stability Control
Roll stability control enhances yourvehicle’s ability to prevent rollovers bydetecting your vehicle’s roll motion andthe rate at which it changes by applyingthe brakes to one or more wheelsindividually.
Curve Control
Curve control enhances your vehicle’sability to follow the road when corneringseverely or avoiding objects in the roadway.Curve control operates by reducing enginepower and, if necessary, applying brakesto one or more of the wheels individually.
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Traction Control
Traction control enhances your vehicle’sability to maintain traction of the wheelsby detecting and controlling wheel spin.See How Does Traction Control Work(page 202).
Vehicle without stability controlskidding off its intended route.A
Vehicle with stability controlmaintaining control on a slipperysurface.
B
SWITCHING STABILITY
CONTROL ON AND OFF
The system turns on each time you switchthe ignition on.
The electronic stability control system isdisabled when the transmission selectoris in reverse (R).
You can switch the traction controlindependently. See Switching TractionControl On and Off (page 202).
Note:When you place your vehicle intofour-wheel drive low (4L), the stabilitycontrol disables. Stability control resumeswhen you put your vehicle back intotwo-wheel drive or four-wheel drive high(4H).
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