ESP FORD BRONCO 2023 Manual PDF

CENTER DISPLAY
PRECAUTIONS
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.
CENTER DISPLAY
LIMITATIONS
Speed-restricted Features
For your safety, some features are notavailable while the vehicle is in motion ator above 5 mph (8 km/h). Settings thatare not critical while driving your vehicleare shown as restricted on your display.Some of these settings include:
•Software updates.
•Personal profiles setup.
•Valet mode setup.
•Driver assistance settings.
•MyKey setup.
•Door keypad code setup.
These restricted features becomeavailable when your vehicle is no longer inmotion.
STATUS BAR
The bar is on top of the display andindicates the status of your vehicle'sfeatures.
Audio System
Audio system muted.
Connected Device
Cell phone microphone muted.
Phone call in progress.
Media player connected usingBluetooth®.
Cell phone network signalstrength.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
Unread email message.
Automatic crash notificationsystem off.
Cell phone battery status.
Vehicle Data
Wi-Fi available.
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FORD ASSISTANT
USING FORD ASSISTANT
The digital assistant allows you to controlvehicle features using conversationalrequests.
To begin a voice interaction using the wakeword, say the selected wake word, thensay your command.
Press the voice interactionbutton on the steering wheel. Atone sounds before you can sayyour command.
Note:You may need to enable yourvehicle's modem to use certain voicecommands. See Enabling and Disablingthe Modem (page 483).
Note:When you are not driving, additionalcommands are available by using popularchat applications. Use FordPass to setup aconversation with your Ford assistant.
Voice Command Examples
To see examples of what voice commandsyou can use with different features:
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
1.Press Ford Assistant.
2.Press Voice Command Help.
3.Select a feature.
FORD ASSISTANT SETTINGS
To access the settings menu:
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
1.Press Ford Assistant.
From the settings menu you can do thefollowing:
•Switch listen for wake word on or off.
•Set the preferred wake word.
•Switch advance mode on or off.
•Switch phone confirmation on or off.
•Switch the commands list on or off.
•View the commands help menu.
Press the button next to a menuoption for more information.
FORD ASSISTANT – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the system notunderstand what I am saying?
•You are speaking too soon. When usingthe button of the steering wheel, waitfor the tone before you speak.
Why does the system notunderstand the name of a track orartist?
•Bluetooth® does not support voicecommands.Connect your device to aUSB port.
•You are not saying the name exactlyas it appears on your device. Say thename of the track or artist exactly as itappears on your device. Spell out anyabbreviations in the name.
•The system does not recognize somespecial characters contained in thename of a song or artist, for example*, - or +. Rename the files on yourdevice or use the touchscreen to selectand play the track.
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PHONE PRECAUTIONS
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.
CONNECTING YOUR PHONE
Go to the settings menu on your device andswitch Bluetooth® on.
Press the phone option on thefeature bar.
1.Press Add Phone.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your cell phone.
2.Select your vehicle on your cell phone.
Note:A number appears on your cell phoneand on the touchscreen.
3.Confirm the number on your cell phonematches the number on thetouchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your cell phone.
4.Approve phonebook download requeston your cell phone.
PHONE MENU
This menu becomes available after pairinga phone.
Recent Call List
Display and select an entry from a list ofprevious calls.
Contacts
Display a smart search form to look up yourcontacts. Use the List button toalphabetically sort your contacts.
Favorites
Display the list of favorite contacts thatare set up on your phone.
Messaging
Displays the list of text messages to read,listen to, or respond to.
Email
Displays the list of emails to read, listen to,or respond to.
Phone List
Display the list of paired or connecteddevices that you can select.
Note:Up to 12 devices can be stored.
Do Not Disturb
Reject incoming calls and switch ring tonesand alerts off.
Phone Keypad
Directly dial a number.
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CONNECTING A BLUETOOTH®
DEVICE
1.Make sure Bluetooth® is enabled onyour device.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Connectivity.
4.Press Bluetooth.
5.Press Add a Bluetooth Device.
Note:A prompt alerts you to search for yourvehicle on your device.
6.Select your vehicle on your device.
Note:A number appears on your device andon the touchscreen.
7.Confirm that the number on yourdevice matches the number on thetouchscreen.
Note:The touchscreen indicates that youhave successfully paired your device.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos areregistered trademarks owned by BluetoothSIG, Inc. and any use of such marks byFord Motor Company is under license.Other trademarks and trade names arethose of their respective owners.
PLAYING MEDIA USING
BLUETOOTH®
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 any
hand-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.
Connect your device.
Press the audio button on thefeature bar.
Press Sources.
Press the Bluetooth® option.
Press to play a track. Press againto pause the track.
Press to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to fast forwardthrough the track.
Press once to return to thebeginning of a track. Repeatedlypress to return to previoustracks.
Press and hold to fast rewind through thetrack.
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APP PRECAUTIONS
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.
APP REQUIREMENTS
When you start an app through the systemfor the first time, you could be asked togrant certain permissions. You can reviewand change the permissions that you havegranted at any time when your vehicle isnot moving. We recommend that youcheck your data plan before using yourapps through the system. Using themcould result in additional charges. We alsorecommend that you check the appprovider's terms and conditions andprivacy policy before using their app. Makesure that you have an active account forapps that you want to use through thesystem. Some apps will work with nosetup. Others require you to configuresome personal settings before you can usethem.
ACCESSING APPS
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
ENABLING APPS ON AN IOS
DEVICE
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Mobile Apps Help.
2.Follow the instructions to pair andconnect your device via Bluetooth® orwith a USB cable.
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use.
4.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:Some apps may run through AppleCarPlay if it is enabled.
Note:Closing an app on your device willclose it on the touchscreen.
Note:For troubleshooting assistance selectCompatible Apps List or My App Isn't Listedunder Mobile Apps Help.
ENABLING APPS ON AN
ANDROID DEVICE
Select the apps option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Mobile Apps Help.
2.Follow the instructions to pair andconnect your device via Bluetooth® orwith a USB cable.
3.Start the apps on your device that youwant to use.
4.Select Find Mobile Apps.
5.Select the app that you want to use onthe touchscreen.
Note:To enable apps when pairing with aUSB cable, switch on Android Apps via USBin Settings.
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CONNECTED NAVIGATION (IF
EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped withconnected navigation. Depending on yourversion, you are given a 90 day or 3 yeartrial. After the trial period, you need to signup to continue the experience. Foradditional information, visit ford.com/connectedservices.
Note:If you do not sign up or renew yoursubscription, you can still use navigationthrough a connected device.
ACCESSING NAVIGATION
Bronco Off-Road App
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.
Press the button to accessNavigation.
Note:For optimal reception performance,keep the antenna clear of snow and icebuild-up and keep luggage and othermaterial as far away from the antenna aspossible. Placing luggage over the antennamay reduce performance.
NAVIGATION MAP UPDATES
To update your map data over Wi-Fi, yourvehicle must be connected to a Wi-Fiaccess point. For USB updates and otherdetails, contact dealers at1-866-462-8837 in the United States andCanada, or 800-557-5539 in Mexico.
Note:If you find map data errors, you mayreport them by going towww.here.com/mapcreator.
ADJUSTING THE MAP
ZOOMING THE MAP IN AND OUT
You can use pinch gestures to zoom in andout. Place two fingers on the screen andmove them apart to zoom in. Place twofingers on the screen and bring themtogether to zoom out.
CHANGING THE FORMAT OF THEMAP
Press the Menu button.
1.Press the Map Orientation tile.
2.Select a map orientation.
LIVE TRAFFIC
WHAT IS LIVE TRAFFIC
You can observe real-time road congestionwhen live traffic is on.
SWITCHING LIVE TRAFFIC ONAND OFF
Press the Menu button.
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WHAT ARE THE AUXILIARY
SWITCHES
The auxiliary switchboard on the overheadconsole makes aftermarket customizationeasier with six prewired switchesconnected to the power distribution box.Each circuit is individually fused forconnection of electrical accessories.
For maximum vehicle performance, keepthe following information in mind whenadding accessories or equipment to yourvehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment,passengers and luggage to yourvehicle, do not exceed the total weightcapacity of the vehicle or of the frontor rear axle (GVWR or GAWR asindicated on the safety compliancecertification label). Ask an authorizeddealer for specific weight information.
•It is your responsibility to ensure thatany equipment you have fittedcomplies with applicable locallegislation.
•An authorized dealer needs to installmobile communication systems.Improper installation may harm theoperation of your vehicle, particularlyif the manufacturer did not design themobile communication systemspecifically for automotive use.
•If you or an authorized dealer add anyelectrical or electronic accessories orcomponents not produced by us toyour vehicle, you may adversely affectbattery performance and durability. Inaddition, you may also adversely affectthe performance of the other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
LOCATING THE AUXILIARY
SWITCHES
The switches are labeled AUX 1 throughAUX 6. They only operate when the ignitionis in the on position or in the off positionwhen Delay Accessory is active, whetherthe engine is running or not. Werecommend that you leave the enginerunning to maintain battery charge whenusing the switches for an extended time orwhen using higher current drawaccessories. When a switch is turned on,the indicator light on the switch illuminatesand the circuit provides power to thedevice wired to that switch.
LOCATING THE AUXILIARY
SWITCH WIRING
There are six powered circuits and fivenon-powered circuits.
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IDENTIFYING THE AUXILIARY SWITCH WIRING - EXCLUDING:
RAPTOR
The switches are coded as follows:
FuseWire SizeWire ColorPower DistributionBox
30A1.5 mm²YellowAUX 1
15A1.5 mm²Green/BrownAUX 2
10A0.75 mm²Violet/GreenAUX 3
10A0.75 mm²BrownAUX 4
10A0.75 mm²Blue/OrangeAUX 5
10A0.75 mm²Yellow/OrangeAUX 6
Non-powered circuits:
Note:The non-powered circuits correspond with the auxiliary switch wiring graphic. SeeLocating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring (page 522).
Wire SizeWire ColorLocationNon-powered Circuit
1.5 mm²Brown/WhitePassenger compart-mentB1
1.5 mm²WhitePassenger compart-mentB2
1.5 mm²Violet/GrayFront grilleC
1.5 mm²Gray/OrangeRight-hand visorD
1.5 mm²White/OrangeRight-hand rearquarter panelE
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IDENTIFYING THE AUXILIARY SWITCH WIRING - RAPTOR
The switches are coded as follows:
FuseWire SizeWire ColorPower DistributionBox
10A0.75 mm²Violet/GreenAUX 1Off Road DrivingLights (if equipped)
15A1.5 mm²Green/BrownAUX 2
30A1.5 mm²YellowAUX 3
10A0.75 mm²BrownAUX 4
10A0.75 mm²Blue/OrangeAUX 5
10A0.75 mm²Yellow/OrangeAUX 6
Non-powered circuits:
Note:The non-powered circuits correspond with the auxiliary switch wiring graphic. SeeLocating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring (page 522).
Wire SizeWire ColorLocationNon-powered Circuit
1.5 mm²Brown/WhitePassenger compart-mentB1
1.5 mm²WhitePassenger compart-mentB2
1.5 mm²Violet/GreyFront grilleC
1.5 mm²Grey/OrangeRight-hand visorD
1.5 mm²White/OrangeRight-hand rearquarter panelE
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicleserviced at the proper times. Theseintervals serve two purposes: first is tomaintain the reliability of your vehicle andthe second is to keep the cost of owningyour vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 461).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceand regularly inspect your vehicle mayresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and ourauthorized branded remanufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts, theymay not meet our specifications and couldaffect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle comes with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, a messageappears in the instrument cluster displayat the proper oil change interval. Thisinterval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe instrument cluster display, it is time foran oil change. Make sure you perform theoil change within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each oil change. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
If your instrument cluster display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
You can drive your vehicle in such a waythat may lead to higher oil consumptionincluding extended time at high enginespeeds, high loads, engine braking, hardcornering maneuvers, track and off-roadusage. Under these conditions, oilconsumption of approximately 1 quart per500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible.Check the engine oil level at every refuelingand adjust to maintain proper levels toavoid engine damage.
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