Vin FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

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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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note:
Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example, fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.
• Events or errors in essential systems,
for example, headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example, airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example,
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example, an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person. Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, you consent that certain
diagnostic information may also be
accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
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you, where permitted by law. For Canada
only, for more information, please review
the Ford of Canada privacy policy at
www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data
storage and use of service providers in
other jurisdictions who may be subject to
legal requirements in Canada, the United
States and other countries applicable to
them, for example, lawful requirements to
disclose personal information to
governmental authorities in those
countries.
Event Data
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder. The main purpose of an event
data recorder is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an
airbag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle; this data assist in understanding
how a vehicle
’s systems performed. The
event data recorder is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating.
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger seatbelts were
buckled/fastened.
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• Where the driver was positioning the
steering wheel.
This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. Note:
Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) is recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the event data recorder data with
the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.
Comfort, Convenience and
Entertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe. See Settings (page 378).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Seat and steering wheel position.
• Climate control settings.
• Radio presets.
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Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•
Music, videos or album art.
• Contacts and corresponding address
book entries.
• Navigation destinations.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and use
data, for example, account information,
vehicle location and driving characteristics,
that could identify you. We transmit this
data through a dedicated, protected
connection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to which
you have subscribed, with your consent or
where permitted by law. For additional
information, see the terms and conditions
of the services to which you have
subscribed.
Services That Third Parties
Provide
We recommend that you review the terms
and conditions and data privacy
information for any services to which you
subscribe. We take no responsibility for
services that third parties provide.
Vehicles With a Modem (If Equipped) The modem has a SIM. The
modem was enabled when your
vehicle was built and periodically
sends messages to stay connected to the
cell phone network, receive automatic
software updates and send vehicle-related
information to us, for example, diagnostic
information. These messages could
include information that identifies your
vehicle, the SIM and the electronic serial
number of the modem. Cell phone network service providers could have access to
additional information, for example, cell
phone network tower identification. For
additional information about our privacy
policy, visit
www .For dC onne c t e d . c om or
refer to your local Ford website.
Note: The modem continues to send this
information unless you disable the modem
or stop the modem from sharing vehicle
data by changing the modem settings. See
Connected Vehicle
(page 337).
Note: The service can be unavailable or
interrupted for a number of reasons, for
example, environmental or topographical
conditions and data plan coverage.
Note: To find out if your vehicle has a
modem, visit
www .For dC onne c t e d . c om .
Vehicles With SYNC
Mobile Device Data
If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system. See
Apps
(page 376).
The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes, for example, the vehicle
identification number of your vehicle,
odometer, SYNC module number,
anonymous usage statistics and debugging
information. We retain it only as long as
necessary to provide the service, to
troubleshoot, for continuous improvement
and to offer you products and services that
may be of interest to you according to your
preferences and where allowed by law.
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If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to
that cell phone. The cell phone profile
enables more mobile features and efficient
operation. The profile contains, for
example, data from your phonebook, read
and unread text messages and call history,
including history of calls when your cell
phone was not connected to the system.
If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index
of supported media content. The system
also records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity.
The cell phone profile, media device index
and diagnostic log remain in your vehicle
unless you delete them and are generally
accessible only in your vehicle when you
connect your cell phone or media device.
If you no longer plan to use the system or
your vehicle, we recommend you use the
master reset function to erase the stored
information. See Settings (page 378).
System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to your
vehicle's module.
For additional information about our
privacy policy, refer to your local Ford
website.
Note: To find out if your vehicle has
connectivity technology, visit
www .For dC onne c t e d . c om .
Vehicles With an Emergency Call
System
When the emergency call system is active,
it may disclose to emergency services that
your vehicle has been in a crash involving
the deployment of an airbag or activation
of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions
or updates to the emergency call system
may also be capable of electronically or
verbally disclosing to emergency services
operators your vehicle location or other details about your vehicle or crash to assist
emergency services operators to provide
the most appropriate emergency services.
If you do not want to disclose this
information, do not activate the emergency
call system.
Note:
You cannot deactivate emergency
call systems that are required by law.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, seatbelt pretensioners
and remote control batteries may contain
perchlorate material. Special handling
may apply for service or vehicle end of life
disposal.
For more information visit: Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard- ouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or for
more information about Ford Credit and
access to the online Account Manager tool,
visit www.ford.com/finance.
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING: Do not connect
wireless plug-in devices to the data link
connector. Unauthorized third parties
could gain access to vehicle data and
impair the performance of safety related
systems. Only allow repair facilities that
follow our service and repair instructions
to connect their equipment to the data
link connector.
Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of unapproved
aftermarket plug-in devices. The vehicle
Warranty will not cover damage caused
by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks
and Utility Type Vehicles WARNING:
Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner ’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death. Using Your Vehicle With a
Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Your vehicle does not have a snowplowing
package.
Using Your Vehicle as an
Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an
ambulance.
Your vehicle does not have the Ambulance
Preparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
WARNING:
Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended Restraint
Type
Child Size, Height, Weight, or Age
Child
Use a child restraint
(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child restraint (generally
children who are less than
57 in (1.45 m)
tall, are greater than age four and less
than age 12, and between
40 lb (18 kg)
and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb
(45 kg) if recommended by your child
restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle seatbelt
having the lap belt snug
and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and
chest, and seat backrest upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least 57 in (1.45 m)
tall or greater than 80 lb
(36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
• You are required by law to properly use
child restraints for infants and toddlers
in the United States, Canada and
Mexico.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of
57 in (1.45 m) tall, or 80 lb
(36 kg). Check your local and state or
provincial laws for specific
requirements about the safety of
children in your vehicle. •
When possible, properly restrain
children 12 years of age and under in a
rear seating position of your vehicle.
Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in a front seating position. See
Front Passenger Sensing System
(page 44).
• When installing a rear facing child
restraint, adjust the vehicle seats to
avoid interference between the child
restraint and the vehicle seat in front
of the child restraint.
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