airbag FORD BRONCO 2023 Service Manual

CLEANING VINYL
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean vinylsurfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOORMATS
We recommend that you only clean yourcarpets in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not over-saturateor the ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean yourfloor mats in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wash rubber floor mats using mildsoap and lukewarm or cold water.
3.Completely dry the floor mat beforeplacing them back in your vehicle.
Cleaning Rubber Floors
1.Remove the floor mats prior to washingout. See Floor Mats (page 327).
Note:Prior to washing out, remove largedebris to prevent clogging the drain.
2.Turn active drain plugs in eachpassenger compartmentcounterclockwise to open.
3.Wash out debris using a standardgarden style hose.
Note:Use caution to not spray seats,console, door interior, electrical connections,instrument cluster display and underside ofthe instrument panel on both driver andpassenger sides.
4.Wipe out remaining water or debrisfrom the floor.
5.Install active drain plugs and turnclockwise to close.
6.Reinstall floor mats.
CLEANING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
1.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
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Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength.
The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
The parking brake for proper operation.
The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation.
The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on yourvehicle regularly checked. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt or belts
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear and
proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
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PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, seatbelt pretensionersand remote control batteries may containperchlorate material. Special handlingmay apply for service or vehicle end of lifedisposal.
For more information visit:www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations and instructions usingparts that conform to the original vehicleparts specification. Genuine Ford andMotorcraft parts meet or exceed thesespecifications.
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1. Safe and Lawful Use
You acknowledge that devoting attentionto the TeleNav Software may pose a riskof injury or death to you and others insituations that otherwise require yourundivided attention, and you thereforeagree to comply with the following whenusing the TeleNav Software:
(a) observe all traffic laws and otherwisedrive safely;
(b) use your own personal judgment whiledriving. If you feel that a route suggestedby the TeleNav Software instructs you toperform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,places you in an unsafe situation, or directsyou into an area that you consider to beunsafe, do not follow such instructions;
(c) do not input destinations, or otherwisemanipulate the TeleNav Software, unlessyour vehicle is stationary and parked;
(d) do not use the TeleNav Software forany illegal, unauthorized, unintended,unsafe, hazardous, or unlawful purposes,or in any manner inconsistent with thisAgreement;
(e) arrange all GPS and wireless devicesand cables necessary for use of theTeleNav Software in a secure manner inyour vehicle so that they will not interferewith your driving and will not prevent theoperation of any safety device (such as anairbag).
You agree to indemnify and hold TeleNavharmless against all claims resulting fromany dangerous or otherwise inappropriateuse of the TeleNav Software in any movingvehicle, including as a result of your failureto comply with the directions above.
2. Account Information
You agree: (a) when registering theTeleNav Software, to provide TeleNav withtrue, accurate, current, and completeinformation about yourself, and (b) toinform TeleNav promptly of any changesto such information, and to keep it true,accurate, current and complete.
3. Software License
•Subject to your compliance with theterms of this Agreement, TeleNavhereby grants to you a personal,non-exclusive, non-transferable license(except as expressly permitted belowin connection with your permanenttransfer of the TeleNav Softwarelicense), without the right tosublicense, to use the TeleNavSoftware (in object code form only) inorder to access and use the TeleNavSoftware. This license shall terminateupon any termination or expiration ofthis Agreement. You agree that you willuse the TeleNav Software only for yourpersonal business or leisure purposes,and not to provide commercialnavigation services to other parties.
3.1 License Limitations
•(a) reverse engineer, decompile,disassemble, translate, modify, alteror otherwise change the TeleNavSoftware or any part thereof; (b)attempt to derive the source code,audio library or structure of theTeleNav Software without the priorexpress written consent of TeleNav;(c) remove from the TeleNavSoftware, or alter, any of TeleNav's orits suppliers' trademarks, trade names,logos, patent or copyright notices, orother notices or markings; (d)
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the front orrear seatbacks, or in areas that maycome into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna andpower cables at least 4 in (10 cm) fromany electronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation. It is your responsibility to makesure that any equipment an authorizeddealer installs on your vehicle complies withapplicable local legislation and otherrequirements. Installation of someaftermarket electronic devices coulddegrade the performance of vehiclefunctions, which use radio frequency signalssuch as broadcast radio receiver, tirepressure monitoring system, push buttonstart,Bluetooth® connectivity or satellitenavigation.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in thefollowing illustrations and table. We do notprovide any other special provisions orconditions for installations or use.
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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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Closing the Tailgate.......................................93Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................93Clutch Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................188Cold Weather Precautions.......................326Connected Navigation................................514Connected Vehicle......................................483Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting...........................................484Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................483Connected Vehicle Data..............................25Connected Vehicle Limitations..............483Connected Vehicle Requirements........483Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.......................................484Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................484Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........510Connecting a Trailer...................................305Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting...........................................306Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........305Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.......................................306Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages........................................................306Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.......................................................483Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........483Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........483What Is the Modem..........................................483Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.......................................................483Connecting Your Phone............................505Contacting Us...................................................16Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........472Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™.................................................473Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................328Automatic Crash Shutoff................................332Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................329Post-Crash Alert System.................................331Post Impact Braking..........................................331
Recovery Towing................................................332Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........75Crawler Gear..................................................186Using Crawler Gear............................................186What Is Crawler Gear........................................186Creating a MyKey...........................................85Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........486Cross Traffic Alert........................................283Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................285Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................284Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................283Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............283Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................285Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................285Cruise Control...............................................250Cruise Control Indicators...........................251Customer Information...............................538Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................542Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay............................................................127
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Data Privacy.....................................................23Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................430Digital Radio...................................................491Digital Radio Indicators...................................492Digital Radio Limitations.................................491How Does Digital Radio Work.......................491Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................492What Is Digital Radio........................................491Directing the Flow of Air.............................132Disposing of Airbags.....................................76Distance Indication.....................................289Distance Indication Indicator........................290Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................290What Is Distance Indication..........................289Doors and Locks.............................................88Autolock..................................................................89Autounlock.............................................................88Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............89
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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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