warning FORD BRONCO 2022 Owners Manual

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Headlamps......................................................94
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................94
Autolamps.......................................................95
Exterior Lamps...............................................95
Exterior Zone Lighting..................................97
Automatic High Beam Control................98
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting......................................100
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................101
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................101
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................101
Interior Lamp Function...............................101
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness..................................................102
Ambient Lighting.........................................102
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting......102
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows......103
Global Opening............................................103
Window Bounce-Back..............................103
Locking the Rear Window Controls......104
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions.......................105
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror.........................................................................105
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.................105
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors.................106
Folding the Exterior Mirrors.....................106
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview..................107
Tachometer...................................................107
Speedometer................................................107
Fuel Gauge.....................................................107
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge........................................................................108
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge........................................................................108
Turbo Boost Gauge - 2.3L EcoBoost™........................................................................108
What Is the Information Bar...................108
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.......................................108
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.....109
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.....................................................110
Instrument Cluster Indicators..................110
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls........................................................113
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu..........................................................................113
Trip Computer................................................114
Personalized Settings.................................114
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start.................................115
Remote Start Precautions........................115
Remote Start Limitations..........................115
Enabling Remote Start...............................115
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle..........................................................115
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators..........................................................................116
Remote Start Settings................................116
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit......118
Switching Climate Control On and Off..........................................................................118
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Switching Recirculated Air On and Off..........................................................................118
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off..........................................................................118
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off..........................................................................118
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off..........................................................................118
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off.........................................................119
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............119
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off..........................................................................119
Setting the Temperature...........................119
Directing the Flow of Air.............................119
Auto Mode......................................................120
Climate Control Hints..................................121
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit......123
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................123
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................123
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................123
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................123
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................123
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................124
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........124
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................124
Setting the Temperature..........................124
Directing the Flow of Air............................124
Climate Control Hints.................................125
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................126
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................126
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions..............................127
Sitting in the Correct Position..................127
Manual Seats................................................128
Power Seats..................................................130
Heated Seats.................................................133
Rear Seats
Manual Seats................................................134
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................137
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................137
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................137
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................137
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off..................................................137
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................138
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................138
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener..........139
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work.........................................................................139
Garage Door Opener Precautions.........139
Garage Door Opener Limitations..........139
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter.........140
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor........................................................................140
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor..................141
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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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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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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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