four wheel drive FORD BRONCO SPORT 2021 Owners Manual

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 ........................................................................\
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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 ........................................................................\
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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 ........................................................................\
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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™ ........................................................................\
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272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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273
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
274
Engine Oil Check .........................................
274
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
275
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
276
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If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle
may cause reduced power or the engine
to stop. Failure to respond to the warning
lamp may cause component damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Rear Differential Lock Illuminates when you lock the
rear differential.
Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
system error. During a system error the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See Using Stability
Control (page 183).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control
(page 183).
Trail Control Illuminates when you switch trail
control on. 4WD Lock Illuminates when four-wheel
drive is locked.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Action
Message
The liftgate or liftgate glass is not completely closed.
Liftgate or liftglass ajar
The hood is not completely closed.
Hood Ajar
The factory keypad code appears in the information display
after the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 72).
Factory Keypad Code {X
X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
Four-Wheel Drive Action
Message
The four-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itself from overheating.
4WD Temporarily
Disabled
The four-wheel drive system is locking up the torque transferclutch to help reduce clutch temperature.
4WD Temporarily
Locked
The four-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect
itself from overheating or if you are using the temporary spare tire.
4WD Off
The four-wheel drive system will resume normal function and
clear this message after driving a short distance with the roadtire re-installed or after the system cools.
4WD Restored
The four-wheel drive system is not operating properly. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer.
4WD Fault Service
Required
Displays when the power transfer unit fluid requires service.
Change 4WD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
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Action
Message
Displays when you have the power transfer unit fluid changed and reset to new.
4WD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
The selected drive mode does not allow you to turn on therear differential lock feature.
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available in Current Drive Mode
The selected drive mode requires your vehicle to be in four- wheel drive.
4WD Lock Required in
Current Drive Mode
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.
Fuel Door Opening
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin
to refuel.
Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this
instruction can cause the check engine light to illuminate.
Close Fuel Door to Avoid
""Check Engine"" Light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.
Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.See Hill Start Assist (page 178).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake when starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The system does not detect the key. See
Keyless Starting
(page 148).
No Key Detected
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
This system is a proactive system. It has
the ability to anticipate wheel slip and
transfer torque to the rear wheels before
slip occurs. Even when wheel slip is not
present, the system is continuously making
adjustments to the torque distribution, in
an attempt to improve straight line and
cornering behavior, both on and off road.
The system automatically turns on every
time you switch the ignition on.
If any component requires maintenance,
a message appears in the information
display.
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
A graphic displays in the information
display to advise you of the power
distribution between the front and rear
wheels. The more the area is filled, the
more power is being distributed to that
wheel.
Note:
Four-wheel drive is also called 4WD
and 4x4. Note:
Do not use the four-wheel drive lock,
the rear differential lock or off-road
selectable drive modes on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. These features
are only intended for consistently slippery
or loose surfaces. Operating your vehicle
outside of these conditions could subject
the vehicle to excessive stress, which may
result in damage not covered under your
warranty. See Drive Mode Control (page
223).
Note: When a system malfunction is
present, a warning message is displayed in
the information display. See
Information
Messages (page 104). This means the
system is not functioning correctly and has
defaulted to front-wheel drive only. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Note: A message is displayed in the
information display if the system overheats
and switches to front-wheel drive. This
condition could occur if you operate your
vehicle in extreme high-load conditions or
with excessive wheel slip, for example deep
sand. To resume four-wheel drive function
as soon as possible, stop your vehicle in a
safe location and switch the ignition off for
a minimum of 10 minutes. After the system
cools, normal four-wheel drive functionality
resumes.
Note: If a warning message appears in the
information display when using the spare
tire, it turns off after reinstalling the repaired
or replaced road tire and you perform a key
cycle.
Note: It is recommended that you reinstall
the repaired tire or replace the tire as soon
as possible. Major dissimilar tire sizes could
cause system damage or default the system
to front-wheel drive.
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Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-wheel drive has operating
characteristics that are somewhat
different from front-wheel drive, both on
and off the freeway.
When driving at slow speeds under
high-load conditions, use a low gear when
possible. Low gear operation maximizes
the engine and transmission cooling
capability.
Under severe operating conditions, the air
conditioning may cycle on and off to
prevent the engine from overheating.
Note:
It may be useful to select the most
appropriate drive mode to most effectively
maximize vehicle performance. See Drive
Mode Control (page 223).
Note: It may be useful to switch traction
control off. This allows for more wheel spin
and engine torque in certain conditions or if
your vehicle becomes stuck.
Note: If the front or rear axle is submerged
in water, check the rear axle lubricant and
power transfer unit lubricant and change if
necessary.
See Driving Through Water
Limitations (page 246).
Basic Operating Principles
Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel,
snow or ice, proceed with care.
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed has been
reduced, ease your vehicle back onto the
road. Do not turn the steering wheel
sharply while returning your vehicle to the
road. It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of
the road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You could lose
control if you do not slow down or if you
turn the steering wheel too sharply or
abruptly.
It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the road which
could cause your vehicle to slide sideways
out of control, or roll over. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others is your
primary concern.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency where a
sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid over-driving your
vehicle, for example, turn the steering
wheel only as rapidly and as far as required
to avoid the emergency. Excessive steering
can result in loss of vehicle control. Apply
smooth pressure to the accelerator pedal
or brake pedal when changes in vehicle
speed are required. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration and braking. This could result
in an increased risk of vehicle rollover, loss
of vehicle control and personal injury. Use
all available road surface to bring your
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another, for example, from
concrete to gravel, there will be a change
in the way your vehicle responds to a
maneuver, for example, steering,
acceleration or braking.
Note:
For off-road driving,
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Four-Wheel Drive Lock (If Equipped)
The four-wheel drive lock increases
four-wheel drive performance by
preventing the front and rear axles from
disconnecting. You can activate and
deactivate the four-wheel drive lock on the
fly by pressing the button on the drive
mode control. It also engages based on
certain selected drive modes. See
What
Is Drive Mode Control (page 223).
Note: The four-wheel drive lock is not
intended for use on dry pavement. Using the
four-wheel drive lock on dry pavement can
produce excessive noise, increase tire and
vehicle wear.
Note: The four-wheel drive lock may be
required in some drive modes, preventing it
from being disabled. This feature provides an
indicator light in the information
display when in use. While the
feature is in standby mode, the light
displays gray. While the feature is active,
the light becomes colored. Rear Differential Lock
(If Equipped)
The rear differential lock feature provides
additional traction should your vehicle
become stuck. You can activate and
deactivate the rear differential lock feature
while moving within the operating speed
range by pressing the button on the drive
mode control. The feature disengages
when the vehicle speed exceeds a set
value and it re-engages when the vehicle
speed goes below a set value. It also
engages based on certain selected drive
modes. See
Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 223).
The rear differential lock feature is for use
in mud, rocks, sand or off-road conditions
where you need maximum traction. It is
not for use on dry pavement.
Note: This feature is for off-road use only
and is not for use on dry pavement. Using
the rear differential lock feature on dry
pavement can produce excessive noise, and
increase tire and vehicle wear. Operating
your vehicle in these conditions could
subject your vehicle to excessive stress,
which may result in damage not covered
under your warranty.
Note: This feature is not available in all
drive modes. The rear differential lock
provides an indicator light in the
information display when in use.
While the feature is in standby mode, the
light displays gray. While the feature is
active, the light becomes colored.
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Maintenance and Modifications
The suspension and steering systems on
your vehicle have been designed and
tested to provide predictable performance
whether loaded or empty. For this reason,
we strongly recommend that you do not
make modifications such as adding or
removing parts, for example, lift kits or
stabilizer bars, or by using replacement
parts not equivalent to the original factory
equipment.
We recommend that you use caution when
your vehicle has either a high-load or
device, for example, a ladder or luggage
racks. Any modifications to your vehicle
that raise the center of gravity could cause
your vehicle to roll over when there is a loss
of vehicle control.
Failure to maintain your vehicle correctly
could void the warranty, increase your
repair cost, reduce vehicle performance
and operational capabilities, and adversely
affect you and your passenger's safety. We
recommend you frequently inspect your
vehicle's chassis components when your
vehicle is subject to off-road usage.
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WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL
WARNING: The system does not
control speed in low traction conditions
or extremely steep slopes. The system
is designed to be an aid and does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING:
The system does not
replace the parking brake. When you
leave your vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission
into park (P) for automatic transmission
or first gear for manual transmission.
Trail control lets you focus on steering
during low-speed and off-road use by
controlling your vehicle's acceleration and
braking.
You can use trail control under the
following speeds:
• 20 mph (32 km/h)
in four-wheel drive
or four-wheel drive lock.
• 5 mph (8 km/h)
in reverse (R).
You may hear a noise from the anti-lock
brake system pump motor when you use
the system. This is normal.
SWITCHING TRAIL CONTROL
ON AND OFF Press the button on the console.
The system switches off if you press the
button again or exceed 42 mph (68 km/h). SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL
SPEED
Note:
The buttons are on the steering
wheel.
Drive to your preferred speed. Press the button to increase the
set current speed.
Press the button to decrease the
set current speed.
Note: The indicator changes color.
You can adjust the set speed in small or
large increments. Press the toggle button
upward or downward once to adjust the
set speed in small increments. Press and
hold the toggle button upward or
downward to adjust the set speed in large
increments.
You can also adjust the set speed by
braking.
Note: Pressing the brake pedal does not
switch off the system.
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