FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

CLIMATE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Climate Control – Frequently
Asked Questions
Why is the volume of air to the rear
passenger compartment limited ?
Objects may obstruct the air direction
to the rear passenger compartment.
Make sure objects have not been
placed under the front seats.
Why is the volume of air from the air
vents reduced? The air intake area at the base of the
windshield could be obstructed. Make
sure the air intake area is free from any
snow, ice or leaves.
What are the recommended settings
for heating the interior? Auto mode on and instrument panel
and side air vents fully open.
How can I quickly heat the interior? Select the highest blower motor
speed, highest temperature and direct
the air to the footwell air vents.
What are the recommended settings
for cooling the interior? Auto mode on.
How can I quickly cool the interior? Switch maximum cooling on, switch
recirculated air on and drive with the
windows open until you feel cold air
through the air vents.
How can I reduce the humidity build-up
inside my vehicle? Do not drive with the system off or
with recirculated air on.
How can I defog the side windows? Switch maximum defrost on. How can I defog or clear the windshield
of thin ice?
Switch maximum defrost on.
Why do I feel air from the footwell air
vents regardless of the air
distribution? This is normal operation. You may feel
a small amount of air from the
footwell air vents regardless of the air
distribution.
What happens if I switch auto mode on
when the outside temperature and
in-vehicle temperature is high? The system temporarily selects
recirculated air to maximize cooling.
What happens if I switch auto mode on
when the outside temperature is low
and the engine is cold? Air is directed to the windshield and
the outer instrument panel air vents.
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IDENTIFYING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL UNIT
Note:
Depending on your vehicle options,
the controls may look different from what
you see here.
SWITCHING CLIMATE
CONTROL ON AND OFF Press the button.
SWITCHING RECIRCULATED
AIR ON AND OFF Press the button to recirculate
air currently in the passenger
compartment.
Note: Recirculated air could turn off or be
prevented from turning on in all air flow
modes except maximum cooling to reduce
the risk of the windows fogging up.
Note: Recirculated air could turn on and off
when you direct air to the instrument panel
or footwell air vents during hot weather to
improve cooling efficiency. SWITCHING AIR
CONDITIONING ON AND OFF Press the button.
Note: Under certain conditions, the air
conditioning compressor could continue to
operate after you switch air conditioning off.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
DEFROST ON AND OFF Turn the temperature control
clockwise past the highest
setting to maximize defrosting.
Note: The temperature control springs back
to the highest setting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,
and the blower motor adjusts to the
highest speed.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise past the
lowest setting to maximize
cooling.
Note: The temperature control springs back
to the lowest setting.
Note: When you switch maximum cooling
off, air conditioning remains on.
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SWITCHING THE HEATED
WIPER PARK ON AND OFF (IF
EQUIPPED) When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated wiper
park also turns on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED Turn the control. Note:
Lights on the control illuminate to
indicate the blower motor speed.
Note: When you switch the blower motor
off, air conditioning turns off and the
windows could fog up.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Turn the temperature control
counterclockwise for cooler temperature
settings.
Turn the temperature control clockwise
for warmer temperature settings.
DIRECTING THE FLOW OF AIR
Directing Air to the Windshield Air
Vents
Press the button.
Directing Air to the Instrument
Panel Air Vents Press the button.
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Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents
Press the button.
CLIMATE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
Climate Control – Frequently
Asked Questions
Why is the volume of air to the rear
passenger compartment limited? Objects may obstruct the air direction
to the rear passenger compartment.
Make sure objects have not been
placed under the front seats.
Why is the volume of air from the air
vents reduced? The air intake area at the base of the
windshield could be obstructed. Make
sure the air intake area is free from any
snow, ice or leaves.
What are the recommended settings
for heating the interior? A medium blower motor speed
selected and the air directed to the
footwell and windshield air vents.
How can I quickly heat the interior? Select the highest blower motor
speed, highest temperature and direct
the air to the footwell air vents.
What are the recommended settings
for cooling the interior? Air conditioning on, a medium blower
motor speed selected and air directed
to the footwell and windshield air
vents. How can I quickly cool the interior?
Switch maximum cooling on, switch
recirculated air on and drive with the
windows open until you feel cold air
through the air vents.
How can I reduce the humidity build-up
inside my vehicle? Do not drive with the system off or
with recirculated air on.
How can I defog the side windows? Switch maximum defrost on.
How can I defog or clear the windshield
of thin ice? Switch maximum defrost on.
Why do I feel air from the footwell air
vents regardless of the air
distribution? This is normal operation. You may feel
a small amount of air from the
footwell air vents regardless of the air
distribution.
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WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR
FILTER
The cabin air filter improves the quality of
air in your vehicle by trapping dust, pollen
and other particles.
LOCATING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER
You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.
REPLACING THE CABIN AIR
FILTER
Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 396).
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
Note: Using an aftermarket cabin air filter
could reduce cabin air filtration and climate
control performance.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, out
of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor. WARNING: Do not recline the seat
backrest too far as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seatbelt,
resulting in personal injury in the event
of a crash. WARNING:
Do not place objects
higher than the top of the seat backrest.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death in the
event of a sudden stop or crash. When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash. We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.
• Do not recline the seat backrest so that
your torso is more than 30 degrees
from the upright position.
• Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.
• Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of
10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.
• Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.
• Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.
• Position the shoulder strap of the
seatbelt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS WARNING:
Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.
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WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied.
Failure to adjust the head restraint
properly could reduce its effectiveness
during certain impacts. WARNING:
Adjust the head
restraints for all passengers before you
drive your vehicle. This will help minimize
the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash. Do not adjust the head restraints
when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Front Seat Head Restraints The head restraints consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Rear Seat Center Head Restraint The head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
C
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraints
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold button C.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
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Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Tilting the Front Seat Head
Restraint (If Equipped)
The front head restraint tilts for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following: 1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position. Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraint The head restraint consists of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
Fold button (if equipped).
D
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold both C buttons.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button D.
2. Pull the head restraint back up to reset.
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MANUAL SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward WARNING: Make sure the seat fully
locks into place by rocking it backward
and forward. Adjusting the Seat Height (If Equipped)
Adjusting the Seat Backrest
WARNING: Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
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POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not adjust the driver
seat or seat backrest when your vehicle
is moving. This may result in sudden seat
movement, causing the loss of control
of your vehicle. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward Adjusting the Seat Height (If Equipped)
Adjusting the Seat Backrest
Adjusting the Lumbar Support
(If
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