FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

Note:Some options could appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Note:Some MyKey menu options onlyappear if MyKey is enabled and at least oneMyKey is programmed.
Select Screens
Select Screens
Menu options covered in Personalized Settings. See Personalized Settings (page108).
Audio
Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 365).
Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 365).
Phone
Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 365).
Settings
Settings
Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%Hold Ok to ResetOil Life
Hold Ok to ResetTire Monitor
Note:Additional vehicle settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 393).
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Display Setup
Display Setup
Speedometer km/h
Speedometer MPH
Note:Additional display settings areavailable through your touchscreen. SeeSettings (page 393).
PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Select one of these options to display onyour main screen.
Note:Some options could appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Select Screens
Calm Screen
Fuel Economy
Trip 1
Trip 2
Tire Pressure
Intelligent 4WD
Off Road
Trailer Light Check
Seatbelts
Auto StartStop
Now Playing
After making your selection:
1.Select a setting and press the OKbutton. This offers more informationon the feature.
2.Select fuel economy, trip 1 or trip 2 toreset. Press and hold the OK buttonfor a few seconds.
Fuel Economy
An Instant Fuel Economy gauge is providedalong with average fuel economy. Averagefuel economy is continuously averagedsince the last reset.
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Note: When viewing this screen you canreset your average fuel economy. Hold OKto reset fuel history and average fueleconomy.
Trip 1 and 2
Provides trip timer, trip average fueleconomy and total trip distance traveled.For hybrid vehicles, the trip also shows thedistance traveled on electric power only.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Depending on your vehicle options andinstrument cluster type, not all messagesdisplay or are available.
Note:The system abbreviates or shortenscertain messages.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. The system removesother messages after a short time.
You need to confirm certain messagesbefore you can access the menus.
Adaptive Cruise Control
DetailsMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
Front Sensor NotAligned
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot properlyfunction.Adaptive CruiseNot Available
Bad weather, ice, mud or water is causing poor radar visibility andis blocking the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor toresolve.
Adaptive CruiseNot AvailableSensor BlockedSee Manual
Displays when automatic braking disables.Normal CruiseActive AdaptiveBraking Off
Displays when the adaptive cruise system reinstates control to thedriver.Adaptive Cruise -Driver ResumeControl
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptivecruise.Adaptive CruiseSpeed Too Low toActivate
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AdvanceTrac™ and Traction Control
DetailsMessage
The system detects a condition that requires service. Have thesystem checked soon as possible.Service Advan-ceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it off.AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switched it on.AdvanceTrac On
The status of the traction control system after you switched it off.Traction ControlOff
The status of the traction control system after you switched it on.Traction ControlOn
Alarm
DetailsMessage
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm(page 77).Vehicle Alarm ToStop Alarm, StartVehicle.
Auto-Start-Stop
DetailsMessage
You need to restart the engine and pressthe brake pedal to start.Auto StartStop Press Brake to Start Engine
You need to restart the engine and pressthe brake pedal harder to start.Auto StartStop Press Brake Harder toActivate
You need to restart the engine and pressany pedal to start.Auto StartStop Press a Pedal to StartEngine
Select neutral (N) for the system to restartthe engine.Auto StartStop Select Neutral To StartEngine
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DetailsMessage
Select park (P) for the system to restartthe engine.Auto StartStop Shift to P, then RestartEngine
The system is not functioning. You need torestart the engine.Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required
Conditions are not met for the auto-start-stop system to properly function.Auto StartStop Not Available
Battery and Charging System
DetailsMessage
The charging system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, havethe system checked as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, havethe system checked as soon as possible.
Charging System Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Charging System Service Now
The battery management system determinesthat the 12V battery is at a low state of charge.Start the engine to charge the battery or chargethe battery using an aftermarket batterycharger. This message clears once you restartyour vehicle and the battery state of chargerecovers.
Battery State of Charge Low
The battery management system determinesthat the battery is at a low state of charge.Switch the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect the battery. This message clears onceyou restart your vehicle and the battery stateof charge recovers. Turning off unnecessaryelectrical loads allows for a faster batterystate-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save Battery
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
DetailsMessage
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Blind Spot SystemFault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 229).Blind Spot NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.Cross Traffic AlertApplying Brakes
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert systemsensors are blocked. See Cross Traffic Alert (page 231).Cross Traffic NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon aspossible.Cross TrafficSystem Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this message whenyou connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See Cross Traffic Alert (page231).
Cross Traffic AlertDeactivated TrailerAttached
The system automatically turns off and displays this message whenyou connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have a trailer blindspot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system offthrough the information display. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 229).
Blind Spot AlertDeactivated TrailerAttached
Doors and Locks
DetailsMessage
The driver door is not completely closed.Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.Passenger DoorAjar
The rear left door is not completely closed.Rear Left Door Ajar
The rear right door is not completely closed.Rear Right DoorAjar
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DetailsMessage
The liftgate or liftgate glass is not completely closed.Liftgate or liftglassajar
The hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
The factory keypad code appears in the information display afterthe system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 77).
Factory KeypadCode {X X X X X}
Driver Alert
DetailsMessage
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.Driver AlertWarning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.Driver AlertWarning RestSuggested
Four-Wheel Drive
DetailsMessage
The four-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itselffrom overheating.4WD TemporarilyDisabled
The four-wheel drive system is locking up the torque transfer clutchto help reduce clutch temperature.4WD TemporarilyLocked
The four-wheel drive system temporarily turns off to protect itselffrom overheating or if you are using the temporary spare tire.4WD Off
The four-wheel drive system will resume normal function and clearthis message after driving a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the system cools.
4WD Restored
The four-wheel drive system is not properly operating. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soonas possible.
4WD Fault ServiceRequired
Displays when the power transfer unit fluid requires service.Change 4WDPower TransferUnit Lube
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DetailsMessage
Displays when you have the power transfer unit fluid changed andreset to new.4WD PowerTransfer Unit LubeSet to New
The selected drive mode does not allow you to turn on the reardifferential lock feature.Rear DifferentialLock Not Availablein Current DriveMode
The selected drive mode requires your vehicle to be in four-wheeldrive.4WD LockRequired in CurrentDrive Mode
Fuel
DetailsMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel FillInlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.Fuel Door Opening
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin torefuel.Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this instructioncan cause the check engine light to illuminate.Close Fuel Door toAvoid ""CheckEngine"" Light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.Refuel Error SeeManual
Hill Start Assist
DetailsMessage
Hill start assist is not available. Have the system checked as soonas possible. See Hill Start Assist (page 195).Hill Start AssistNot Available
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Keys and Intelligent Access
DetailsMessage
A reminder to press the brake when starting your vehicle.To START PressBrake
The system does not detect the key. See Keyless Starting (page165).No Key Detected
Appears when you need to press the Start Stop button to shut offthe engine when the system does not detect an Intelligent Accesskey inside your vehicle.
Restart Now orKey is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Full AccessoryPower Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Starting SystemFault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key isprogrammed to the system.Key ProgramSuccessful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys havebeen programmed.Max Number ofKeys Learned
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent accesskey has failed to be programmed.Key ProgramFailure
Displayed during spare key programming when not enough keyshave been programmed.Not Enough KeysLearned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soonas possible.Key Battery LowReplace Soon
Displays when the vehicle is switched off.Vehicle SwitchedOff
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Lane Keeping System
DetailsMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soonas possible.Lane Keeping Sys.MalfunctionService Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the systemto be temporarily unavailable.Front CameraTemporarily NotAvailable
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshieldto be cleaned to properly operate.Front Camera LowVisibility CleanScreen
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soonas possible.Front CameraMalfunctionService Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steeringwheel.Keep Hands onSteering Wheel
Maintenance
DetailsMessage
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come onwith your engine running, Have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Low Engine OilPressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.Change Engine OilSoon
The oil life left reaches 0%.Oil ChangeRequired
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be imme-diately inspected. See Brake Fluid Check (page 295).Brake Fluid LevelLow
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.Have the system checked as soon as possible.Check BrakeSystem
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine CoolantOver Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid LevelLow
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