FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT
Owner's Manual

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Contacting Us
Contacting Us...................................................11
Introduction
About This Publication.................................13
Using This Publication..................................14
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................15
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................18
Service Data.....................................................19
Event Data........................................................19
Settings Data..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data.............................20
Mobile Device Data........................................21
Emergency Call System Data....................21
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................22
Visual Search
Steering Wheel...............................................23
Instrument Panel...........................................24
Vehicle Interior................................................25
Front Exterior..................................................26
Rear Exterior....................................................27
Child Safety
General Information.....................................28
Installing Child Restraints..........................30
Booster Seats.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning.........................37
Child Safety Locks........................................39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................41
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment....................44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................45
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................45
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................47
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................47
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™........................48
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................49
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................50
Front Passenger Sensing System............51
Side Airbags....................................................53
Driver Knee Airbag........................................54
Safety Canopy™...........................................55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......56
Airbag Disposal..............................................57
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................58
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................58
Emergency Call Requirements................59
Emergency Call Limitations......................59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies................................................60
Remote Control.............................................60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................65
MyKey™
What Is MyKey...............................................66
MyKey Settings..............................................66
Creating a MyKey...........................................67
Programming a MyKey................................67
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Clearing All MyKeys......................................67
Checking MyKey System Status.............68
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................68
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................68
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................70
Keyless Entry...................................................72
Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate....................................75
Closing the Liftgate.......................................75
Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow.........................................................76
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................77
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................79
Audio Control..................................................79
Voice Control..................................................80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control............................................80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl..........................................................80
Information Display Control.....................80
Horn...................................................................80
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................82
Autowipers......................................................82
Windshield Washers....................................83
Rear Window Wiper and Washers.........84
Lighting
General Information.....................................85
Lighting Control.............................................85
Autolamps.......................................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................86
Headlamp Exit Delay...................................86
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps...........................................................................87
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..........87
Front Fog Lamps...........................................87
Cornering Lamps..........................................88
Direction Indicators......................................88
Interior Lamps................................................89
Ambient Lighting..........................................89
Rear Floodlamps..........................................90
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................................91
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off....................................................91
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................92
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................92
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................93
Global Opening and Closing.....................94
Exterior Mirrors...............................................94
Interior Mirror..................................................95
Sun Visors........................................................95
Moonroof.........................................................96
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen...........................................................................97
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................98
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............99
Audible Warnings and Indicators..........103
Information Displays
General Information...................................104
Personalized Settings...............................108
Information Messages..............................109
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start................................125
Remote Start Precautions........................125
Remote Start Limitations.........................125
Enabling Remote Start..............................125
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle.........................................................125
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................126
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................126
Remote Start Settings...............................126
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Dual AutomaticTemperature Control(DATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....128
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................129
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................129
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........129
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................129
Setting the Temperature..........................129
Directing the Flow of Air............................129
Auto Mode.....................................................130
Climate Control Hints..................................131
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control(EATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....133
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................134
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................134
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........134
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................134
Setting the Temperature..........................134
Directing the Flow of Air............................135
Auto Mode......................................................135
Climate Control Hints................................135
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit......137
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................137
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Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................138
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................138
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........138
Setting the Temperature..........................138
Directing the Flow of Air............................138
Climate Control Hints................................139
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................140
Locating the Cabin Air Filter....................140
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter.................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................141
Head Restraints.............................................141
Manual Seats................................................144
Power Seats..................................................145
Rear Seats......................................................146
Heated Seats.................................................147
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................149
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................149
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................149
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................149
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................149
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................150
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings....................................................150
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work..........................................................................151
Memory Function Precautions................151
Locating the Memory Function Buttons..........................................................................151
Saving a Preset Position............................151
Recalling a Preset Position.......................151
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction........153
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................153
Programming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................154
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports.............................157
Playing Media Using the USB Port........157
Charging a Device........................................157
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................159
Power Outlet Precautions........................159
Locating the Power Outlets.....................159
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet........................160
Power Outlet Precautions.......................160
Power Outlet Limitations.........................160
Locating the Power Outlets....................160
Power Outlet Indicators............................160
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................162
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Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.........................................................................162
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................162
Charging a Wireless Device.....................162
Storage
Cup Holders...................................................163
Glove Compartment..................................163
Under Seat Storage....................................163
Glasses Holder.............................................164
Map Pocket....................................................164
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................165
Ignition Switch..............................................165
Keyless Starting...........................................165
Starting a Gasoline Engine......................166
Engine Block Heater...................................168
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................170
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions.................170
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off.........................................................................170
Stopping the Engine...................................170
Restarting the Engine.................................170
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................172
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................173
Fuel Quality....................................................173
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................174
Running Out of Fuel....................................174
Refueling.........................................................176
Fuel Consumption.......................................178
Engine Emission Control
Catalytic Converter.....................................179
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................182
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation...............................189
Using Four-Wheel Drive............................189
Brakes
General Information...................................193
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................193
Electric Parking Brake................................194
Hill Start Assist.............................................195
Auto Hold.......................................................196
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................198
Using Traction Control..............................198
Stability Control
Principle of Operation...............................199
Using Stability Control.............................200
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control...................................201
Switching Trail Control On and Off......201
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............201
Canceling the Set Speed.........................202
Trail Control Indicators.............................202
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............202
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation...............................203
Rear Parking Aid.........................................204
Rear View Camera.....................................205
180 Degree Camera..................................208
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control...............................210
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Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................210
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........210
Canceling the Set Speed...........................211
Resuming the Set Speed...........................211
Cruise Control Indicators............................211
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work...................................212
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control WithLane Centering..........................................212
What Is Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl.........................................................212
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.........................................................................212
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations.........................................................................213
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.........................................................215
Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed...........................................................216
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap..........................................................................217
Canceling the Set Speed..........................218
Resuming the Set Speed..........................218
Overriding the Set Speed.........................218
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators.......218
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control......................................219
Switching Lane Centering On and Off.........................................................................219
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off.........................................................................221
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance.......221
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.......................................221
Driving Aids
Driver Alert.....................................................224
Lane Keeping System................................225
Blind Spot Information System.............229
Cross Traffic Alert........................................231
Speed Sign Recognition...........................234
Steering..........................................................236
Pre-Collision Assist....................................236
G.O.A.T. Mode Control
What Is G.O.A.T. Mode Control...............241
How Does G.O.A.T. Mode Control Work.........................................................................241
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 1.5LEcoBoost™................................................241
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 2.0LEcoBoost™...............................................242
G.O.A.T. Modes.............................................242
G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................244
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...............246
Load Limit.....................................................246
Luggage Compartment
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentLoad Floor..................................................252
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider.........................................................252
Towing
Towing a Trailer...........................................254
Trailer Sway Control..................................255
Recommended Towing Weights..........255
Essential Towing Checks.........................256
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.....258
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving........................................260
Breaking-In....................................................267
Driving Economically.................................267
Floor Mats......................................................267
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