maintenance reset FORD BRONCO 2023 User Guide

Off-Road Driving
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician. Examples offrequent conditions that would qualify are:
•Example 1: Continuous deep sand ordune driving for more than 25 minutesin a 4-wheel drive state using morethan 50% throttle at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 2: Continuous off-road highspeed (above 55 mph (88.5 km/h) orconsistently using more than 50%throttle) desert running operation formore than 60 minutes in a 4-wheeldrive state at elevated ambienttemperatures (above 90°F (32°C).
•Example 3: Continuous on-road highspeed driving (90 mph (145 km/h) ormore) for more than 30 minutes in a4-wheel drive state at elevatedambient temperatures (above 90°F(32°C).
Off-road Operation
Inspect the steering linkage, the ball joints and the U-joints.Lubricate the grease fittings, if applicable.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace the engine air filter.
Change the engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate the tires, inspect the tires for wear and measurethe tread depth.
Change the front axle fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km) or two yearsChange the transfer case fluid.
1Reset your oil change reminder after each engine oil and filter change. See Resettingthe Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case, four-wheel drivevehicles, fluid changes or level checks arenot required unless you suspect a leak orthe assembly has been submerged inwater. Have your vehicle serviced by anauthorized dealer.
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Setting a Destination........................................515Waypoints.............................................................515Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........531
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Off-Road Driving...........................................318After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road...........325Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques.............318Driving Off-Road.................................................319Driving Through Water Limitations.............323Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds...........323Off-Road Driving Aids......................................324Off-Road Driving Precautions.......................318What Is Off-Road Driving................................318Opening and Closing the Hood..............349Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...........................................................350Opening and Closing the Windows........113Opening the Tailgate....................................93Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................93Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................88Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................88Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking................................................88Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................88Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control...............................................88Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................539OTASee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517Overriding the Set Speed..........................257Over the airSee: Software Update Settings.....................517Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517See: Vehicle Software Updates.....................517
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Parking Aid Indicators................................243
Parking Aid Precautions............................240Parking Aids...................................................240Front Parking Aid.................................................241Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................243Rear Parking Aid..................................................241Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............243Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................243Passive Anti-Theft System.........................97How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork.....................................................................97What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem.................................................................97Perchlorate.....................................................582Performing a System Reset......................519Personalized Settings.................................128Changing the Instrument Cluster DisplayLanguage..........................................................128Changing the Measurement Unit.................128Changing the Temperature Unit...................128Changing the Tire Pressure Unit...................128Personal Safety SystemComponents.................................................67Personal Safety System™..........................67Phone Menu..................................................505Phone..............................................................505Phone Precautions.....................................505Playing Media Using Bluetooth®...........510Playing Media Using the USB Port........156Playing or Pausing the AudioSource..........................................................488Post-Crash Alert System...........................331How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork....................................................................331Post-Crash Alert System Limitations..........331Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff........................................................................331What Is the Post-Crash Alert System.........331Post Impact Braking....................................331How Does Post Impact Braking Work.........331Overriding Post Impact Braking...................332Post Impact Braking Indicators....................332Post Impact Braking Limitations..................331Power Outlet Indicators.............................158Power Outlet..................................................158Power Outlet Precautions.........................158Power Seats....................................................143Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................143
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Reverse Wipe.................................................100Reverse Wipe Settings.....................................100What Is Reverse Wipe......................................100Roadside Assistance..................................328Rollover Warning.........................................538Roof Rack.......................................................299Adjusting a Roof Rack Crossbar..................302Removing and Installing the RoofRack..................................................................300Roof Rack Load Capacities...........................302Roof Rack Precautions....................................299Route Guidance............................................516Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume..............................................................516Canceling Route Guidance.............................516Repeating an Instruction.................................516Route Guidance Settings................................516Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................326Running Out of Fuel.....................................181Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer...........................................................181Filling a Portable Fuel Container...................181
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Satellite Radio..............................................492Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber............................................................493Satellite Radio Limitations............................492Satellite Radio Settings..................................493Selecting a Channel.........................................493What Is Satellite Radio....................................492Scheduled Maintenance...........................528Seatbelt Extensions......................................66Seatbelt Precautions.....................................61Seatbelt Reminder........................................63How Does the Seatbelt ReminderWork.....................................................................63Seatbelt Reminder Indicators.........................64Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On andOff.........................................................................65Seatbelts............................................................61Automatic Locking Mode..................................63Seatbelt Reminder..............................................63Sensitive Locking Mode.....................................62Security..............................................................97Passive Anti-Theft System...............................97
Security – Troubleshooting..............................97Security – Troubleshooting........................97Security – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................98Security – Information Messages..................97Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode - 4x4with Part Time Engagement.................197Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode...............198Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................260Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - Raptor........261Selecting the Audio Source.....................488Sending and Receiving a TextMessage......................................................508Sensitive Locking Mode...............................62How Does Sensitive Locking ModeWork.....................................................................62What is Sensitive Locking Mode.....................62Service Data.....................................................24Setting a Destination..................................515Setting a Destination Using a Point ofInterest...............................................................515Setting a Destination Using a PredictiveDestination.......................................................515Setting a Destination Using a RecentDestination.......................................................515Setting a Destination Using a SavedDestination.......................................................515Setting a Destination Using the MapScreen................................................................515Setting a Destination Using the Text EntryScreen................................................................515Setting a Memory Preset.........................489Settings Data...................................................25Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlGap.................................................................256Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed............................................................255Setting the Blower Motor Speed............132Setting the Clock and Date.....................490Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........250Setting the Hill Descent Speed..............235Setting the Temperature............................132Setting the Trail Control Speed..............222Shifting Into Reverse...................................186Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear................191Signing Into Your Account........................503
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