trailer FORD BRONCO 2023 Owners Manual

Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............287
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff.................................................................287
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors........................................................................288
Distance Indication....................................289
Automatic Emergency Braking.............290
Evasive Steering Assist............................290
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting.........................................................................291
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................293
How Does Driver Alert Work...................293
Driver Alert Precautions...........................293
Driver Alert Limitations.............................293
Switching Driver Alert On and Off........294
Driver Alert Indicators...............................294
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting..............294
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions......................295
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................296
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................296
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................296
What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight........................................................296
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................296
Calculating Payload...................................297
Calculating the Load Limit......................298
Roof Rack......................................................299
Fender Anchor Points...............................303
Rear Cargo Area
Rear Cargo Area Anchor Points............304
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........305
Connecting a Trailer..................................305
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting.......................................................................306
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................307
Trailer Brake Precautions.........................307
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................308
Loading Your Trailer..................................308
Trailer Towing Hints - ManualTransmission...........................................308
Trailer Towing Hints - AutomaticTransmission...........................................309
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft...............................310
Towing Weights and Dimensions...........311
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting.......312
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................313
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........313
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................313
Winching - Everglades
Winching Overview.....................................314
Winching Precautions................................314
Winching Requirements............................315
Winching Limitations.................................316
Winching Your Vehicle...............................316
Winching - Troubleshooting.....................317
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving..........................................318
Cold Weather Precautions......................326
Breaking-In....................................................326
Driving Economically.................................326
Floor Mats......................................................327
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Stability Control and TractionControl
See Stability Control (page219). See Traction Control(page 217).
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect
See Stabilizer Bar Disconnect(page 229).
Trail Control
See Trail Control (page 222).
Trail Turn Assist
See Trail Turn Assist (page227).
Tow Haul
See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Exterior Lamps (page 105).
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS - RAPTOR
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 252).
Automatic Headlamp High Beam
See Automatic High BeamControl (page 108).
Auto-Start-Stop
See Auto-Start-Stop (page174).
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 279).
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control (page 250).
Differential Lock
See Electronic LockingDifferential (page 203).
Exhaust Modes
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode (page261).
Normal mode.
Baja mode.
Quiet mode.
Sport mode.
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FUEL QUALITY
SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL
Your vehicle operates on regular unleadedgasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those inhigh altitude areas, offer fuels posted asregular unleaded gasoline with an octanerating below 87. The use of these fuelscould result in engine damage that will notbe covered by the vehicle Warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engineperformance, premium fuel with an octanerating of 91 or higher is recommended. Theperformance gained by using premium fuelis most noticeable in hot weather as wellas other conditions, for example whentowing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 307).
Do not be concerned if the enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if theengine knocks heavily while using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, contactan authorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
We recommend Top Tier detergentgasolines, where available to help minimizeengine deposits and maintain optimalvehicle and engine performance.
For additional information, visitwww.toptiergas.com.
Note:Use of any fuel for which the vehiclewas not designed can impair the emissioncontrol system, cause loss of vehicleperformance, and cause damage to theengine which may not be covered by thevehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
•Diesel fuel.
•Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
•Fuel containing more than 15% ethanolor E85 fuel.
•Fuels containing methanol.
•Fuels containing metallic-basedadditives, including manganese-basedcompounds.
•Fuels containing the octane boosteradditive, methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
•Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel isprohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compoundssuch as methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl, which is amanganese-based fuel additive, will impairengine performance and affect theemission control system.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER
FUNNEL
The fuel filler funnel is in the rear floorcompartment with the jack and tools.
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MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page191).
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 307).
SPORT (S)
In sport (S) your vehicle holds gears longer.
Note:We recommend using this mode fora sportier feel or when driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
1.Fully press down on the brake pedal.
2.Press the front button on the shifterand move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.When you finish driving, come to acomplete stop.
4.Press the front button on the shifter,move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLESHIFTERS - RAPTOR
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if you do not pull eitherpaddle.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE SELECTOR LEVER
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive(D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
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•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Hold the (+) button for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither button is pressed.
Manually Shifting Gears in Sport(S)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Hold the (+) button for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual(M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
WHAT IS BRAKE SHIFTINTERLOCK
Brake shift interlock allows you to shiftyour vehicle out of park (P) in the event ofan electrical malfunction or emergency.
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCKPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle until you verify that thestoplamps are working.
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warninglamp remains illuminated, the brakesmay not be working properly. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
Electric Parking Brake
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Always fully apply theparking brake. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
The switch is on the lower partof the instrument panel.
Pull the electric parking brake switch.
The red warning lamp flashes duringoperation and illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldapply when the transmission selector is inpark (P). See Park (P) (page 190).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull and hold the electric parking brakeswitch.
The electric parking brake continues toslow your vehicle down unless you releasethe switch.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on whenyou use the electric parking brake in anemergency.
Note:Do not apply the electric parkingbrake when your vehicle is moving, exceptin an emergency. If you repeatedly use theelectric parking brake to slow or stop yourvehicle, you could cause damage to thebrake system.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Apply and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the electric parking brake switch.
The red warning lamp turns off.
Pulling Away on a Hill When Towing aTrailer
1.Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2.Pull and hold the electric parking brakeswitch.
3.Shift the vehicle into gear.
4.Apply the accelerator pedal until theengine has developed sufficient torqueto prevent your vehicle from rollingdown the hill.
5.Release the switch and pull away in anormal manner.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING
THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
Note:If the driver door is removed, bucklethe driver seatbelt and proceed to step 2.
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WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL
WARNING: The system does notcontrol speed in low traction conditionsor extremely steep slopes. The systemis designed to be an aid and does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Trail control lets you focus on steeringduring low-speed and off-road use bycontrolling your vehicle's acceleration andbraking to maintain the speed that you set.
You may hear a noise from the anti-lockbrake system pump motor when you usethe system. This is normal.
TRAIL CONTROL LIMITATIONS
Trail control is unavailable when any of thefollowing occur:
•Your vehicle speed is greater than20 mph (32 km/h) in two-wheel drivehigh (2H) or four-wheel drive high (4H)modes.
•Your vehicle speed is greater than9 mph (15 km/h) in four-wheel drivelow (4L) mode.
•Your vehicle speed is greater than5 mph (8 km/h) in reverse (R).
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The driver side door is open or yourseatbelt is off when the driver side dooris removed.
•Cruise control is on.
•Pro trailer backup assist is on.
SWITCHING TRAIL CONTROL
ON AND OFF
Bronco Off-Road Features
Press the button on the center console.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with trailone pedal drive, this will activate trail onepedal drive if you are in four wheel drive high(4H) or four wheel drive low (4L) mode,until you set a speed for trail control.
The system switches off if you press thebutton again or exceed 40 mph (64 km/h).
SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL
SPEED
Note:The buttons are on the steeringwheel.
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press the button to set orincrease the set speed. Pressand hold to adjust the speed inlarger increments.
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TRAIL CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING
TRAIL CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
Displays when you must reduce your vehicle speed touse trail control.Reduce Speed To Enter TrailControl
Displays when you must release the park brake to usetrail control.Trail Control Not Available withPark Brake Applied
Displays when you must switch off the trailer backupassist to use trail control.Trail Control Not AvailableWhile Pro Trailer BackupAssist™ Active
Displays when you successfully enabled trail controland can set a speed with the Set+ or Set- control.Trail Control Enabled Use SETButton to Set Speed
Displays when a system fault has occurred when trailcontrol was active and the driver must resume control.Trail Control Off Driver ResumeControl
Displays when the system has turned off.Trail Control Off
Displays when a system fault is present. See the trailcontrol section in your Owner's Manual. See yourauthorized dealer for diagnosis.
Trail Control Fault See Manual
Displays when you must be in drive (D), neutral (N) orreverse (R) to use trail control.Trail Control To Activate SelectGear
Displays when you must switch the cruise control offto use trail control.Trail Control Not Available withCruise Control Active
Displays when you must close the driver door to usetrail control.Trail Control Not Available withDriver Door Open
Displays when the system detects you may be stuckin sand and recommends using trail control on to thelowest set speed. Doing this could slowly pull sandunder the tires to free the vehicle.
Set Trail Control to 1 MPH to Aidin Getting Unstuck in Sand
Set Trail Control to 2 km/h toAid in Getting Unstuck in Sand
Due to some driver action, Trail Control propulsion wasturned off but the vehicle will still brake if descendinga hill. The driver must press the Trail Control switch toturn the feature OFF, they can then turn it back on.
Descent Control Now ActivePress Trail Control Switch ToExit
Displays when you must have the seatbelt on to usetrail control.Trail Control Not Available withSeatbelt Off
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PARKING AID PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To help avoid personalinjury, always use caution when inreverse (R) and when using the sensingsystem.
WARNING: The system may notdetect objects with surfaces that absorbreflection. Always drive with due careand attention. Failure to take care mayresult in a crash.
WARNING: Traffic control systems,fluorescent lamps, inclement weather,air brakes, external motors and fans mayaffect the correct operation of thesensing system. This may cause reducedperformance or false alerts.
WARNING: The system may notdetect small or moving objects,particularly those close to the ground.
WARNING: The parking aid systemcan only assist you to detect objectswhen your vehicle is moving at parkingspeeds. To help avoid personal injury youmust take care when using the parkingaid system.
WARNING: The system may notfunction if the sensor is blocked.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle sustains damageleaving the sensors misaligned, this willcause inaccurate measurements or falsealerts.
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,the rear parking aid detects the trailer andprovides an alert. Disable the parking aidwhen you connect a trailer to prevent thealert.
Note:Connected trailers might be detectedby the vehicle and parking aid turns offautomatically in those instances.
Note:Certain add-on devices installedaround the bumper or fascia may createfalse alerts, for example, large trailerhitches, bike or surfboard racks, license platebrackets, bumper covers or any other devicethat could block the normal detection zoneof the parking aid system. Aftermarket sparetires or spare tire covers mounted to the reartailgate could cause false alerts from thepark aid system. Remove the add-on deviceto prevent false alerts.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt. If thesensors are covered, the system's accuracycan be affected.
Do not clean the sensors with sharpobjects.
Note: When using a programmed MyKey,you cannot switch the parking aids off. SeeMyKey™ (page 84).
SWITCHING PARKING AID ON
AND OFF
Press the parking aid button toswitch the system on and off.
Switching Parking Aid On and OffLong-Term
The system can be set to stay disabled inbetween ignition cycles.
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