climate control FORD BRONCO 2023 Owner's Manual

WARNING: This vehicle may havemore than one battery. Removing thebattery cables from only one batterydoes not disconnect your vehicleelectrical system. Make sure youdisconnect the battery cables from allbatteries when disconnecting power.Failure to do so may cause seriouspersonal injury or property damage.
WARNING: For vehicles withAuto-Start-Stop the battery requirementis different. You must replace the batterywith one of exactly the samespecification.
WHAT IS THE BATTERYMANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The battery management system monitorsbattery conditions and takes actions toextend battery life.
HOW DOES THE BATTERYMANAGEMENT SYSTEM WORK
If excessive battery drain is detected, thesystem temporarily disables someelectrical systems to protect the battery.
Systems included are:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message could appear in the informationdisplay to alert you that battery protectionactions are active. This message is only fornotification that an action is taking place,and not intended to indicate an electricalproblem or that the battery requiresreplacement.
BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMLIMITATIONS
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time, your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery stateof charge, the battery management systemcould temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connectiondirectly to the battery negative post. Thiscan cause inaccurate measurements ofthe battery condition and potentialincorrect system operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it couldadversely affect battery performance anddurability. This could also affect theperformance of other electrical systems inthe vehicle.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
The battery is in the engine compartment.See Maintenance (page 349).
Your vehicle has a maintenance-freebattery. It does not require additionalwater during service.
If the vehicle battery has a cover, makesure you correctly install it after cleaningor replacing the battery.
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PREPARING YOUR VEHICLE
FOR STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, the following maintenancerecommendations ensures your vehiclestays in good operating condition.
Under various conditions, long-termstorage may lead to degraded engineperformance or failure unless you usespecific precautions to preserve yourvehicle.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and weather damage.
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminants which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fastidle with the climate controls set todefrost until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear wheel housingsand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Rewax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
12 Volt Battery
•When storing your vehicle for greaterthan 30 days the state of chargeshould be approximately 50%.Additionally, we recommenddisconnecting the 12v battery whichwill reduce system loads on thebattery.
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Note:If you intend on parking your vehiclefor an extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so toreduce the risk of increased corrosion of thebrake discs, brake pads and linings.
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LOCATING THE TIRE LABEL
You will find a Tire Labelcontaining tire inflation pressureby tire size and other importantinformation located on the B-Pillaror the edge of the driver's door.See Locating the SafetyCompliance CertificationLabels (page 296).
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires.The Quality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the tiresidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width. Forexample: Treadwear 200Traction AA Temperature A.
These Tire Quality Grades aredetermined by standards that theUnited States Department ofTransportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires.They do not apply to deep tread,winter-type snow tires,space-saver or temporary usespare tires, light truck or LT typetires, tires with nominal rimdiameters of 10 to 12 inches orlimited production tires as definedin Title 49 Code of FederalRegulations Part 575.104 (c)(2).
U.S. Department ofTransportation Tire qualitygrades: The U.S. Department ofTransportation requires us to giveyou the following informationabout tire grades exactly as thegovernment has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on thewear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on aspecified government test course.For example, a tire graded 150would wear 1½ times as well onthe government course as a tiregraded 100. The relativeperformance of tires dependsupon the actual conditions of theiruse, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, servicepractices, and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.
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12V Battery......................................................36112V Battery Precautions...................................361Battery Management SystemLimitations......................................................362Changing the 12V Battery...............................362Charging the 12V Battery................................364How Does the Battery ManagementSystem Work..................................................362Recycling and Disposing of the 12VBattery..............................................................364Resetting the Battery Sensor........................363What Is the Battery ManagementSystem..............................................................36212V Battery – Troubleshooting...............36412V Battery – Information Messages.........36412V Battery – Warning Lamps......................364
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360 Degree Camera....................................247360 Degree Camera Settings.......................249360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........248360 Degree Camera Precautions..........247360 Degree Camera Settings.................249Switching the 360 Degree Camera On andOff......................................................................249Switching the 360 Degree CameraView...................................................................249
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................195
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911 Assist............................................................77
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A/CSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136About This Publication.................................18
About Us.............................................................15ABSSee: Brakes..........................................................209Accessing Apps..............................................511Accessing Navigation..................................514Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.........................................................169Accessories....................................................520Adaptive Cruise Control............................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting............................................258Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators........257Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations...................................................253Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.................................................252Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting........................................258Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages.........................................................258Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors....................116Adjusting the Headlamps........................365Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness......................................................112Adjusting the Map........................................514Changing the Format of the Map.................514Zooming the Map In and Out.........................514Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................63Adjusting the Sound Settings................489Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................99Adjusting the Volume................................489Aid Mode.........................................................274How Does Aid Mode Work..............................274What Is Aid Mode...............................................274Airbag Precautions........................................70Airbags...............................................................68Front Passenger Sensing System...................72Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™/2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................476Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.0L EcoBoost™.........475
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Calculating the Load Limit.......................298Canceling the Set Speed..........................223Capacities and Specifications.................461Catalytic Converter......................................185Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting.............................................185Catalytic Converter Precautions.............185Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting.........................................185Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps................................................................185Center Console - AutomaticTransmission.................................................35Center Console..............................................162Locking the Center Console............................162Opening the Center Console..........................162Center Console - ManualTransmission.................................................34Center Display Limitations......................498Center Display Overview..........................498Center Display Precautions.....................498Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................449Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor..................453Changing a Road Wheel...........................449Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™/2.7L EcoBoost™..............359Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0LEcoBoost™................................................360Changing the Fuel Filter.............................361Changing the Remote ControlBattery............................................................80Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................486Charging a Device.........................................156Charging a Wireless Device.......................161Checking MyKey System Status..............86Checking the Brake Fluid..........................209Checking the Clutch Fluid Level.............188Checking the Coolant................................355Checking the Manual Transmission FluidLevel...............................................................188Checking the Seatbelts...............................65Checking the Tire Pressures.....................441Checking the Wiper Blades.......................101Children and Airbags......................................71
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................50Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints...................................................................50Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points....................................................51What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints...................................................................50Child Restraints................................................51Child Restraint Position Information..............51Child Restraints Recommendation...............53Child Safety......................................................49Child Restraint Anchor Points.........................50Child Restraints......................................................51Installing Child Restraints.................................53Child Safety Locks.........................................59Child Safety Precautions.............................49Cleaning Products........................................421Cleaning the Exterior..................................422Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors.............................................................424Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel...................................................................422Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................422Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................424Cleaning the Convertible Top........................423Cleaning the Engine Compartment............423Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............422Cleaning the Hard Top.....................................424Cleaning the Underbody.................................424Cleaning Wheels................................................422Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................422Cleaning the Interior...................................424Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................426Cleaning Displays and Screens....................425Cleaning Fabric...................................................425Cleaning Leather................................................425Cleaning Plastic..................................................425Cleaning Seatbelts............................................426Cleaning the Instrument Panel....................424Cleaning Vinyl.....................................................426Clearing All MyKeys.......................................86Climate Control..............................................131Auto Mode.............................................................133Climate Control Hints.................................134
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Heated Seats.................................................146Heated Seat Precautions................................146Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................146HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Hill Descent Control....................................235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................236Hill Descent Control Indicator.................235Hill Descent Control Precautions..........235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................236Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................236Hill Start Assist..............................................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............216Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........216Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................216Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........349See: Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...............................................................350Horn....................................................................99How Does 911 Assist Work...........................77How Does Adaptive Cruise ControlWork...............................................................252How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................279How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork..............................................................283How Does Driver Alert Work....................293How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement.................195How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode...............195How Does G.O.A.T. Mode ControlWork..............................................................260How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................235How Does Hill Start Assist Work............216How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................286
How Does Stability Control Work...........219How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork...............................................................247How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................272How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................67How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................150How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................69How Does Traction Control Work...........217How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork................................................................313How Do the Front Airbags Work..............68How Do the Side Airbags Work................68
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Identifying Fuse Types..............................348Identifying the Audio Unit........................488Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Excluding: Raptor.....................................524Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Raptor...........................................................525Identifying the Climate Control Unit......131Inflating the Tires..........................................441Information On Demand Screen -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............499Information on the Tire Sidewall............431Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............442Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................442Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................443Installing Child Restraints...........................53Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................56Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................56Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................55Using Seatbelts.....................................................53Using Tether Straps.............................................57Instrument Cluster Display.......................126Personalized Settings.......................................128Trip Computer.......................................................127Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Excluding: Raptor......................................126
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Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels- 4-Door, Excluding: Raptor..................407Storing the Doors and the Roof Panels- Raptor.........................................................414Storing the Roof Panels - 2-Door...........419Storing Your Vehicle...................................428SVT.......................................................................15Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off..........................................................255Switching Air Conditioning On andOff.....................................................................131Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching Android Auto On andOff....................................................................512Switching Apple CarPlay On andOff....................................................................512Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff....................................................................174Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off..................................280Switching Climate Control On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Cross Traffic Alert On andOff..................................................................283Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................250Switching Driver Alert On and Off.........294Switching Four-Wheel Drive On andOff....................................................................197Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................258Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................235Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Automatic Transmission.........................216Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Manual Transmission...............................216Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Parking Aid On and Off........240Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff...................................................................287Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off...................................................150
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff.....................................................................131Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................489Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................489Switching Stability Control On andOff..................................................................220Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.........................................................509Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................488Switching the Display On and Off..........491Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................203Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off..........................205Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff..................................................................329Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................132Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................132Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off.....................................................99Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................273Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................273Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off.............................................................111Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off..........................................................100Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Excluding: Raptor...........229Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Raptor................................230Switching Traction Control On andOff....................................................................217Switching Trail Control On and Off.......222Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff....................................................................313Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................227Symbols Glossary..........................................20
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Trail One Pedal Drive Precautions...............223What Is Trail One Pedal Drive........................223Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting........................................225Trail One Pedal Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................225Trail Turn Assist Indicators........................227Trail Turn Assist Limitations.....................227Trail Turn Assist Precautions....................227Trail Turn Assist.............................................227Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting............228Trail Turn Assist –Troubleshooting........................................228Trail Turn Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................228Trail Turn Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................228Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................200Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge..............................................................119Transporting the Vehicle...........................335Trip Computer.................................................127Accessing the Trip Computer.........................127Resetting the Individual Trip Values.............127Resetting the Trip Computer..........................127Turbo Boost Gauge - 2.3LEcoBoost™...................................................119
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Under Floor Storage....................................163Locating the Luggage Compartment UnderFloor Storage...................................................163Under Hood Fuse Box.................................341Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box..........341Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box...........................................................342Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box.............341Under Hood Overview - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................351Under Hood Overview - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................352Under Hood Overview - 3.0LEcoBoost™.................................................353Unique Features..............................................47USB Ports........................................................156Using Alexa Built-In....................................503
Using Keyless Entry........................................91Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................86Using Snow Chains.....................................439Using Start in Gear........................................172Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.........................................................126Using the Remote Control..........................79Using This Publication..................................19
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Vehicle Care....................................................421Cleaning the Exterior........................................422Cleaning the Interior.........................................424Vehicle Identification Number................482Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber............................................................482Vehicle Identification NumberOverview..........................................................482Vehicle Identification.................................482Vehicle Identification Number......................482Vehicle Interior - 2-Door..............................38Vehicle Interior - 4-Door, Excluding:Raptor..............................................................36Vehicle Interior - Raptor...............................37Vehicle Software Updates.........................517Vehicle System Reset.................................519Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting........................................487Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................487Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...............................486Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot –Troubleshooting............................................487VentilationSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Viewing the Tire Pressures.......................447Visual Search...................................................28Voice Interaction...........................................501Ford Assistant.....................................................501
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Warranty Information.................................610
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