battery FORD BRONCO 2023 Owner's Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Extended idling at highengine speeds can produce very hightemperatures in the engine and exhaustsystem, creating the risk of fire or otherdamage.
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
The powertrain control system meets allCanadian interference-causing equipmentstandard requirements regulating theimpulse electrical field or radio noise.
Note: If you use your vehicle regularlyabove the altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) andunder the temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C),it is recommended to use the alternativeengine oil. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 461).
If you stop your vehicle and leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 in(2.5 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
PUSH BUTTON IGNITION
SWITCH
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessorymode, press the push button ignitionswitch once without your foot on the brakepedal.
Switching the Ignition toAccessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the pushbutton ignition switch once without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
All electrical circuits and accessories areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
Note:Your vehicle has a battery saverfeature that shuts your vehicle off when itdetects a certain amount of battery drain,or after about 30 minutes of inactivity inaccessory mode.
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1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.Apply the parking brake.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHENYOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Shift into neutral (N) and use thebrakes to bring your vehicle to a safestop.
3.Shift into park (P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINESTOP
Automatic engine stop switches the engineoff if it has been idling for an extendedperiod to help you save fuel.
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINESTOP WORK
Automatic engine stop turns the engineoff. The ignition also turns off to savebattery power. Before the engine shutsdown, a message appears in theinstrument cluster display showing a timercounting down. If you do not intervenewithin 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.Another message appears in theinstrument cluster display to inform youthat the engine has shut down to save fuel.Start your vehicle as you normally do.
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STARTING AND STOPPING THEENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
Why is the engine idle speed high whenI am starting the engine?
The speed at which the engine idlesimmediately after starting is optimizedto minimize vehicle emissions andmaximize cabin comfort and fueleconomy.
Why does the engine not crank?
You can only attempt to start theengine for a limited amount of timebefore the starting system temporarilydisables. If you exceed the startingtime limit, a message may appear andyou cannot attempt to start the enginefor at least 15 minutes.
Why do I experience different drivingcharacteristics?
If you disconnect the battery, yourvehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for about 5 mi(8 km) after you reconnect it. This isbecause the engine managementsystem must realign itself with theengine. You can disregard any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod.
Why can I not start the engine?
If you cannot start the engine afterthree attempts, wait 10 seconds anddo the following:
1.Fully press the brake pedal or theclutch pedal.
Note:Make sure the parking brake isapplied.
Note:Make sure the transmission is in park(P) or neutral (N).
2.Fully press the accelerator pedal andhold it there.
3.Press the push button ignition switch.
Note:The engine cranks for a short periodof time and then it stops.
4.Release the accelerator pedal.
5.Press the push button ignition switch.
Why does the system not detect apassive key?
If the system does not detect a passivekey and you are unable to start theengine, insert the passive key into thebackup position and press the pushbutton ignition switch to start theengine. See Accessing the PassiveKey Backup Position (page 169).
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AUTO-START-STOP –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the engine not alwaysstop when I expect it to?
The system is designed to work in a waythat complements other vehicle systems,allowing them to operate at optimumperformance.
The system does not stop the engine if:
•The driver door is open.
•Your vehicle is at high altitude.
•The heated windshield is on.
•The engine is warming up.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The battery charge is low.
•The battery temperature is outside theoptimal operating range.
•The engine is required to run tomaintain interior climate and reducefogging.
Why does the engine sometimesrestart when I do not expect it to?
The system is designed to work in a waythat complements other vehicle systems,allowing them to operate at optimumperformance.
The system restarts the engine if:
•You switch the heated windshield on.
•You switch maximum defrost on.
•Your vehicle starts to roll downhill inneutral.
•The engine is required to run tomaintain adequate brake systemassistance.
•The engine is required to run tomaintain interior climate and reducefogging.
Can I permanently switch thesystem off?
No. The system plays an important role inreducing the fuel consumption and the CO2emissions.
Will the frequent engine startscause parts to wear out?
Your vehicle has an enhanced battery andstarter motor that are designed for theincreased number of engine starts.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when you power your vehicle on withthe selector in park (P).
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) without fullypressing the brake pedal.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note:Do not manually release the parkingbrake when the selector is in park (P). SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 213).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
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1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pullaway in a normal manner.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE
VEHICLE BATTERY HAS RUN
OUT OF CHARGE
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
Connect a booster battery to the vehiclebattery to release the electric parking brakeif the vehicle battery has run out of charge.See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page330).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and yourvehicle is on. If the lamp flasheswhen the parking brake has beenreleased, this indicates theparking brake system requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminatesyellow, it indicates a malfunctionin the electric parking brake.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
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ActionMessage
The selected 4WDmode does notallow you to turn onthe stabilizer bardisconnect feature.
Sta-Bar DisconnectAvailable in 4L or4H
Stabilizer bardisconnect is notavailable. SeeStabilizer BarDisconnect –Frequently AskedQuestions (page233).
Sta-Bar DisconnectNot Available SeeManual
Stabilizer bardisconnect faultdetected, drivebelow 30 mph(48 km/h). Haveyour vehiclechecked as soon aspossible.
Sta-Bar DisconnectDrive below 48km/h Service now
Sta-Bar DisconnectDrive below 30MPH Service now
STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECT –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The engine is turned off and needs tobe turned on.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is not in four-wheel drivelow (4L) or four-wheel drive high (4H),and needs to be switched to eithermode.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
Vehicle speed is above 20 mph(32 km/h) and needs to be reduced inorder for the stabilizer bar todisconnect.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is on a very significantlateral incline, and needs to be movedto more level ground.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle's battery charge is low andneeds to be changed or charged.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
There is a fault active in anothersystem on the vehicle, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is in a drive mode thatdoes not allow the stabilizer bar todisconnect and needs to be switchedto a different drive mode.
STABILIZER BAR DISCONNECT –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- RAPTOR
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The engine is turned off. Switch theengine on.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
Your vehicle is not in four-wheel drivelow (4L) or four-wheel drive high (4H),switch it to either mode.
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Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
Vehicle speed is above 30 mph(48 km/h) or 50 mph (80 km/h)depending on G.O.A.T. mode. Reduceyour speed in order for the stabilizerbar to disconnect.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
Your vehicle is on a very significantlateral incline. Move it to more levelground.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle's battery charge is low.Change or charge the battery.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
There is a fault active in anothersystem on the vehicle, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Why is the stabilizer bar disconnect notdisconnecting?
The vehicle is in a G.O.A.T. mode thatdoes not allow the stabilizer bar todisconnect. Switch to a differentG.O.A.T. mode.
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
HOW DOES ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING WORK
The electric power steering system assiststhe brake system to help operateadvanced stability control and accidentavoidance systems.
If your vehicle loses electrical power ordetects a concern when you are driving thesystem switches off and you retain normalsteering function. Additionally, wheneverthe battery is disconnected or a newbattery is installed, you must drive yourvehicle a short distance before the systemrelearns the strategy and reactivates allsystems.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checksthat continuously monitor the system. Ifa fault is detected, a message displaysin the information display. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.Switch the vehicle off. After at least 10seconds, switch the vehicle on andwatch the information display for asteering system warning message. If asteering system warning messagereturns, have the system checked assoon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detectsan error, you may not feel a difference inthe steering, however a serious conditionmay exist. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Adapt your speed and driving behavioraccording to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort to steer. This occurs to preventinternal overheating and damage to thesteering system. If this occurs, you will notlose the ability to steer your vehiclemanually nor will it cause damage to thesystem. Normal steering and driving allowsthe system to cool down and steeringassist returns to normal.
Note:There is no fluid reservoir to check orfill.
STEERING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STEERING – WARNINGINDICATORS
The electric power steeringsystem indicator illuminates ifthe system detects a fault duringthe continuous diagnostic checks.
Note:If a red warning message displays,stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.
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•Comfort – Slightly more assist fordriver preference and daily driving ease.
•Off-road – Similar assist to Normalwith added damping for improvedcontrol during off-road driving.
After selecting the desired setting, you mayfeel a soft feedback bump in the steeringwheel when the changeover occurs.
Note:If you disconnect or remove thebattery, the steering system defaults tonormal.
Selecting a Suspension Mode
To change the suspension feel,press the button on the steeringwheel. The first press displays apop-up message in the instrument clusterdisplay for the selected mode andsubsequent presses changes the selectedmode.
Modes:
•Normal – Default factory setting.
•Sport – Slightly stiffer suspension withemphasis on handling and control.
•Off-road – Maximizes shockperformance in extreme off-roadenvironments.
Selecting an Exhaust Mode
To change the exhaust sound,press the button on the steeringwheel. The first press displays apop-up message in the instrument clusterdisplay for the selected mode andsubsequent presses changes the selectedmode.
Modes:
•Normal – Default setting provides abalance of comfort and feedback.
•Sport – Slightly louder than normal forspirited driving.
•Baja – Loudest setting for off-road useonly. Maximum exhaust noise under alldriving conditions.
•Quiet – Quietest setting for maximumcomfort under all driving conditions.
Quiet Start
Quiet start allows you to schedule whenthe exhaust mode turns on the quietsetting. The time window can be from 1 to24 hours
Enabling and disabling quiet start:
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Quiet Start.
4.Press Quiet Start.
5.Press Settings.
Setting quiet time:
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Quiet Start.
4.Press Set Quiet Time.
5.Set your desired start and end times.
MyMode
You can use MyMode to createone custom vehicleconfiguration based on thecurrent state of your vehicle.
When you have your vehicle configured toyour desired settings, you can press andhold the button for a few seconds to saveas MyMode.
Double-pressing the button activates yoursaved MyMode.
You can check the saved MyMode settingswith a single press of the button.
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