FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

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2021 BRONCO SPORT Owner’s Manual
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2021 BRONCO SPORT Owner’s Manual
January 2021
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.
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Part Number: 202007 20201207163328
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.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording .................................................
11
Perchlorate .......................................................
15
Ford Credit ........................................................
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
16
Special Notices ...............................................
16
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
17
Export Unique Options ................................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ..........................................
20
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
21
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
23
Booster Seats .................................................
28
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
30
Child Safety Locks .........................................
32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
34
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
37
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
38
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
38
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ..............................................
40
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
40
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™..........................
41 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
42
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
43
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
44
Side Airbags ....................................................
46
Driver Knee Airbag .........................................
47
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
48
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
49
Airbag Disposal .............................................
50
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ...........................................
51
Emergency Call Requirements .................
51
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
53
Remote Control .............................................
53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
58
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
59
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
60
Clearing All MyKeys .......................................
61
Checking MyKey System Status ...............
61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
62
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
64
Keyless Entry ...................................................
67
Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate ....................................
70
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
70
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Opening and Closing the Liftgate
Window ..........................................................71
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
72
Anti-Theft Alarm ............................................
72
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
74
Audio Control ..................................................
74
Voice Control ...................................................
75
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Lane Centering ......................................................
75
Cruise Control .................................................
75
Information Display Control ......................
75
Horn ....................................................................
75
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ...................................................
76
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
77
Autowipers .......................................................
77
Windshield Washers ....................................
78
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
79
Lighting
General Information ....................................
80
Lighting Control .............................................
80
Autolamps ........................................................
81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
81
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
81
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
..
82
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..........
82
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
82
Cornering Lamps ...........................................
83
Direction Indicators ......................................
84
Interior Lamps ................................................
84
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
85Rear Floodlamps
...........................................
85
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
..
86
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
86
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
..
86
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
...
87
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
88
Global Opening and Closing ....................
89
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
89
Interior Mirror ..................................................
90
Sun Visors ........................................................
90
Moonroof ...........................................................
91
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
..
92
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
..
93
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
95
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
98
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
99
Personalized Settings ................................
103
Information Messages ...............................
104
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start .................................
118
Remote Start Precautions ........................
118
Remote Start Limitations ..........................
118
Enabling Remote Start ...............................
118
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Remotely Starting and Stopping the
Vehicle ..........................................................118
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
..
118
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
..
119
Remote Start Settings ................................
119
Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic
Temperature Control
(DATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit ......
121
Switching Climate Control On and Off ........................................................................\
..
121
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off ........................................................................\
..
121
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off ........................................................................\
..
121
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off ........................................................................\
..
121
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off ........................................................................\
..
121
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off ..................................................................
122
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off .........................................................
122
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off ........................................................................\
.
122
Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........
122
Setting the Temperature ...........................
122
Directing the Flow of Air ............................
123
Auto Mode ......................................................
123
Climate Control – Troubleshooting ......
124
Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control
(EATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit .....
125
Switching Climate Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
125 Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
........................................................................\
.
125
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off ........................................................................\
.
125
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off ........................................................................\
.
125
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off ........................................................................\
.
125
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off .................................................................
126
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off ........................................................
126
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off ........................................................................\
.
126
Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........
126
Setting the Temperature ..........................
126
Directing the Flow of Air ............................
127
Auto Mode ......................................................
127
Climate Control – Troubleshooting ......
128
Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit .....
129
Switching Climate Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
129
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off ........................................................................\
.
129
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off ........................................................................\
.
129
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off ........................................................................\
.
129
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off ........................................................................\
.
129
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off .................................................................
130
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off ........................................................
130
Setting the Blower Motor Speed ...........
130
Setting the Temperature ..........................
130
Directing the Flow of Air ...........................
130
Climate Control – Troubleshooting .......
131
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Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
.......................132
Locating the Cabin Air Filter .....................
132
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
132
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
133
Head Restraints ............................................
133
Manual Seats ................................................
136
Power Seats ...................................................
137
Rear Seats ......................................................
138
Heated Seats ................................................
139
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
140
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ............................................
140
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
140
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
140
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
140
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
..
141
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings ......................................................
141
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
142
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
142
Locating the Power Outlet .......................
142
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
143
Power Outlet Precautions - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ................................................
143Power Outlet Precautions - 2.0L
EcoBoost™ ................................................
143
Locating the Power Outlet .......................
143
Power Outlet Indicators ............................
143
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
.
144
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
.
144
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
.
144
Charging a Wireless Device .....................
144
Storage
Cup Holders ...................................................
146
Under Seat Storage ....................................
146
Glasses Holder .............................................
146
Map Pocket ....................................................
146
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
148
Ignition Switch ..............................................
148
Keyless Starting ...........................................
148
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
149
Engine Block Heater ....................................
151
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
153
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
155
Fuel Quality ....................................................
155
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
156
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
156
Refueling .........................................................
158
Fuel Consumption ......................................
160
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Engine Emission Control
Emission Law
................................................162
Catalytic Converter .....................................
163
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
166
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ................................
172
Using Four-Wheel Drive .............................
172
Brakes
General Information ...................................
176
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
176
Electric Parking Brake .................................
177
Hill Start Assist .............................................
178
Auto Hold ........................................................
179
Traction Control
Principle of Operation .................................
181
Using Traction Control ................................
181
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
182
Using Stability Control ..............................
183
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control ..................................
184
Switching Trail Control On and Off ......
184
Setting the Trail Control Speed .............
184
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
185
Trail Control Indicators ..............................
185
Trail Control – Troubleshooting .............
185
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
186
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
187
Rear View Camera ......................................
188180 Degree Camera
.....................................
191
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................
193
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
193
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
193
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
194
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
194
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
194
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work ..................................
195
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering .........................................
195
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control .........................................................
195
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions ........................................................................\
.
195
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations ........................................................................\
196
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................
198
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed ..........................................................
199
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap .......................................................................
200
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
201
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
201
Overriding the Set Speed .........................
201
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators .......
201
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control .....................................
202
Switching Lane Centering On and Off ........................................................................\
202
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off ........................................................................\
203
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance ......
204
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting .....................................
204
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Driving Aids
Driver Alert
....................................................206
Lane Keeping System ...............................
207
Blind Spot Information System ...............
211
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
213
Speed Sign Recognition ............................
216
Steering ...........................................................
218
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
218
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control ....................
223
Selecting a Drive Mode - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
223
Selecting a Drive Mode - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
224
Drive Modes ..................................................
224
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
227
Load Limit ......................................................
227
Luggage Compartment
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Load Floor ..................................................
233
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Divider .........................................................
233
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
235
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
236
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
236
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
240
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving ..........................................
241
Breaking-In ....................................................
248
Driving Economically ................................
248
Floor Mats .....................................................
248Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.................................
250
Hazard Flashers ............................................
251
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
251
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
252
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
253
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
253
Towing Points ...............................................
254
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
255
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
256
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
257
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
258
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
258
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature .......................................................................
260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) .......................................................................
260
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
260
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
262
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
262
Changing a Fuse .........................................
269
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
271
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
271
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
273
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
274
Engine Oil Check .........................................
274
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
275
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
276
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Engine Coolant Check
...............................277
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
281
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
281
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
282
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
282
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
284
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
285
Fuel Filter .......................................................
285
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
286
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades .........
286
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
287
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
289
Cleaning Products ......................................
289
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
290
Waxing .............................................................
291
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
291
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
292
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
292
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
294
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
294
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
294
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
297
Tire Care .........................................................
299
Using Snow Chains .....................................
312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........
312
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
316
Technical Specifications ..........................
322Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™
........................................................................\
323
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
323
Vehicle Dimensions ...................................
324
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......
325
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....
325
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
326
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....................................
328
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......................................
329
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........
331
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........
332
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................
332
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .......
333
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ .......
334
Washer Fluid Specification .....................
334
Brake Fluid Specification .........................
335
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
336
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle ..................
337
Connected Vehicle Requirements ........
337
Connected Vehicle Limitations ..............
337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem ......
337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem .........................
338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
339
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