child seat FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 Owner's Manual

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
Children and Airbags
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure
a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an
active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash. FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM WARNING: Even with advanced
restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death. 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:
Any alteration or
modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.
This system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger seat and
seatbelt to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled or not. The indicators are on the center stack of
the instrument panel.
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The front passenger sensing system uses
passenger airbag status indicators that
illuminate indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either on or off.
Note:
The indicators briefly illuminate when
you first switch the ignition on to confirm
they are functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable the front passenger
frontal airbag under these conditions:
• The front passenger seat is
unoccupied.
• The system determines an infant is
present in a child restraint.
• A passenger takes their weight off of
the seat for a period of time.
• If there is a problem with the airbag
system or the passenger sensing
system.
Even with this technology, parents are
strongly encouraged to always properly
restrain children in the rear seat.
• When the front passenger sensing
system disables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status off indicator illuminates and
stays lit to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is disabled.
• If you have installed the child restraint
and the passenger airbag status on
indicator illuminates, switch the vehicle
off, remove the child restraint from the
vehicle and reinstall the restraint
following the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable the front passenger
frontal airbag anytime the system senses
that a person of adult size is sitting
properly in the front passenger seat.
•
When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag, the passenger airbag
status on indicator illuminates.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the passenger airbag
is disabled, it is possible that the person is
not sitting properly in the seat. If this
happens:
• Switch the vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seat backrest in an
upright position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person's legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This allows the system to
detect that person and enables the
passenger frontal airbag.
• If the passenger airbag status off
indicator remains illuminated even
after this, advise the person to ride in
the rear seat. Passenger Airbag
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
Occupant
Disabled
OFF: Illuminated
Empty ON: Not illuminated
Disabled
OFF: Illuminated
Child
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WARNING: Do not attempt to
service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death. WARNING:
If a supplementary
restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
The side airbags are on the outermost side
of each front and rear seat backrest. In
certain sideways crashes or rollover events,
the side airbags will be inflated. The airbag
was designed to inflate between the door
panel and occupant to further enhance the
protection provided occupants in side
impact crashes. Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The rear side airbag
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat. The system consists of the following:
•
A label or embossed side panel
indicating that side airbags are fitted
to your vehicle.
• Side airbags inside the driver and front
passenger seat backrests, as well as
side airbags inside of each outermost
rear seat backrest. •
Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator. See
Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page
49
).
The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.
DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG
A driver's knee airbag is located under the
instrument panel. During a crash, the
restraints control module may activate the
driver's knee airbag based on crash severity
and occupant conditions. Under certain
crash and occupant conditions, the driver ’s
knee airbag may deploy but the driver ’s
front airbag may not activate. As with front
and side airbags, it is important to be
properly seated and restrained to reduce
the risk of death or serious injury. Make sure the knee airbag is
operating properly. See
Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page
49).
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Properly restrain children 12 years old and
under in the rear seats. The Safety Canopy
will not interfere with children restrained
using a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window opening.
The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).
CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or adding
equipment to the front end of your
vehicle (including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow
hooks and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the airbag system,
increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front
end of your vehicle.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side
airbags and the Safety Canopy. Based on
the type of crash, the restraints control
module deploys the appropriate safety
devices. The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
•
The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after you switch the
ignition on.
• The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.
• A series of five beeps is heard. The tone
pattern repeats periodically until the
problem, the light or both are repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.
The restraint system is designed to
activate when the vehicle sustains
conditions sufficient to cause the restraint
control module to deploy a safety device.
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WHAT IS THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
The rear occupant alert system monitors
vehicle conditions and notifies you to check
for rear seat occupants when you switch
the ignition off.
HOW DOES THE REAR
OCCUPANT ALERT SYSTEM
WORK
The system monitors when rear doors have
been opened and closed to indicate the
potential presence of an occupant in the
rear seat.
A message displays in the information and
entertainment display screen and an
audible warning sounds when you switch
the ignition off after any of the following
conditions have been met:
•
A rear door is opened or closed while
the ignition is on.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of a rear door opening and
closing.
• You switch the ignition on within 15
minutes of the alert having displayed
or sounded.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS WARNING: On hot days, the
temperature inside the vehicle can rise
very quickly. Exposure of people or
animals to these high temperatures for
even a short time can cause death or
serious heat related injuries, including
brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk. WARNING:
Do not leave children
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
REAR OCCUPANT ALERT
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
The system does not detect the presence
of objects or passengers in the rear seat.
It monitors when rear doors are opened
and closed.
Note: It is possible to receive an alert when
there is no rear seat occupant, but alert
conditions are met.
Note: It is possible to receive no alert when
there is an occupant in the rear seat, if alert
conditions are not met. For example, if a rear
seat occupant does not enter the vehicle
through a rear door.
Note: The audible warning does not sound
when the front door is opened before you
switch the ignition off.
SWITCHING REAR OCCUPANT
ALERT SYSTEM ON AND OFF
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Switch
Rear Occupant Alert on or off.
Note: The default setting is on.
Note: Performing a master reset causes the
system to switch on again.
Semiannual Reminder
(If Equipped)
When you switch the system off, a
message appears every six months as a
reminder that the system is off. You can
switch the system back on or leave it off.
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Canceling the Set Speed...........................185
Capacities and Specifications................323
Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 290
Catalytic Converter......................................163 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 164
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 164
Changing a Bulb...........................................287 Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 287
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 287
Replacing High Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs................................................................. 288
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs........288
Replacing Reverse Lamp Assembly Bulbs................................................................. 288
Replacing the Side Marker Bulbs.................287
Replacing Turn Signal Lamps....................... 287
Changing a Fuse..........................................269
Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 269
Fuse Types............................................................ 270
General Information......................................... 269
Changing a Road Wheel............................316 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 316
Tire Change Procedure...................................... 317
Changing the 12V Battery.........................282 Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............283
Changing the Engine Air Filter
.................276
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........286
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
....................................341
Charging a Wireless Device......................144
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 62
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................286
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................40
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety.......................................................21
General Information............................................. 21
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33Right-Hand Side...................................................
33
Cleaning Products
.......................................289
Materials............................................................... 289
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................291
Cleaning the Exterior.................................290 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 290
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............290
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 290
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 290
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 290
Underbody............................................................ 291
Under Hood.......................................................... 291
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................293
Cleaning the Interior...................................292 Mirrors.................................................................... 293
Cleaning the Wheels..................................294
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................292
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................61
Climate Control..............................................121
Auto Mode............................................................. 123
Climate Control – Troubleshooting.............124
Climate Control – Troubleshooting
.......124
Climate Control – Frequently Asked
Questions.......................................................... 124
Closing the Liftgate
.......................................70
Closing the Liftgate From Outside Your
Vehicle................................................................. 70
Connected Vehicle
.......................................337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
- Vehicles With: Modem............................. 337
Connected Vehicle Limitations
...............337
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem............................338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3............................339
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem.......337
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........337
Enabling and Disabling the Modem............337
What Is the Modem........................................... 337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
.......337
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 277
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Cooling System Capacity and
Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™..........332
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™..........331
Cornering Lamps............................................83
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......49
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 61
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot...........341 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 341
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 341
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................213 Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 215
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 215
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 216
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 215
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............215
Switching the System On and Off................215
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................... 213
Cruise Control
..................................................75
Cruise Control Indicators...........................194
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Lane Centering........................................................75
Cup Holders
....................................................146
Cup Holder Precautions................................... 146
Customer Assistance
.................................255
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Data Recording
..................................................11
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data....................................................................... 13
Event Data................................................................ 13
Service Data............................................................ 12
Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide.................................. 14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................82
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
............82
Declaration of Conformity........................433 Radio Frequency Statement......................... 433
Digital Radio
..................................................344
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 345
Directing the Flow of Air.............................123 Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 123
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 123
Directing Air to the Windshield Air Vents................................................................... 123
Direction Indicators.......................................84 Direction Indicator............................................... 84
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
. 84
Doors and Locks.............................................64
Drive Mode Control.....................................223 Drive Modes......................................................... 224
Drive Modes
...................................................224
Eco........................................................................\
... 224
Mud/Ruts.............................................................. 224
Normal................................................................... 224
Rock Crawl............................................................ 225
Sand........................................................................\
225
Slippery.................................................................. 225
Sport....................................................................... 226
Driver Alert
.....................................................206
Using Driver Alert............................................... 206
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................43 Children and Airbags.......................................... 44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 43
Driver Knee Airbag..........................................47
Driving Aids....................................................206
Driving Economically..................................248
Driving Hints....................................................241 Off-Road Driving................................................. 241
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Head Restraints.............................................133
Folding the Head Restraint............................. 135
Front Seat Head Restraints............................ 134
Installing the Head Restraint.......................... 135
Lowering the Head Restraint.......................... 134
Raising the Head Restraint............................. 134
Removing the Head Restraint........................ 135
Removing the Head Restraints..................... 134
Tilting the Front Seat Head Restraint.........135
Heated Seats
.................................................139
Heating See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual
Automatic Temperature Control
(DATC)................................................................ 121
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC)................................................................ 125
See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control.................................... 129
Hill Start Assist
..............................................178
Switching the System On and Off................179
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 179
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................176
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............271
Horn.....................................................................75
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work
.....................................195
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................140
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Identifying the Climate Control Unit.......121
Ignition Switch...............................................148
In California (U.S. Only)............................256
Information Display Control
.......................75
Information Displays....................................99 General Information........................................... 99
Information Messages
...............................104
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control.........105
Alarm...................................................................... 105
Auto-Start-Stop................................................. 105
Battery and Charging System....................... 106
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 107Doors and Locks..................................................
107
Driver Alert............................................................ 108
Four-Wheel Drive............................................... 108
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Hill Start Assist................................................... 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 109
Lane Keeping System........................................ 110
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Park Brake............................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 114
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 114
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Seats........................................................................\
. 115
Starting System ................................................... 115
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 115
Trailer........................................................................\
116
Transmission......................................................... 116
Installing Child Restraints...........................23 Child Restraints..................................................... 23
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 23
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................92
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................81
Instrument Panel
...........................................20
Interior Air Quality.........................................132
Interior Lamps
.................................................84
Interior Lamp Function...................................... 84
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Off........................................................................\
. 84
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On........................................................................\
. 84
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 84
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off........................................................................\
. 85
Interior Mirror...................................................90 Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 90
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 90
Introduction........................................................9
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................252 To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 252
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