FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

WARNING: The system mayoperate with reduced function duringcold and inclement weather conditions.Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog canadversely affect the system. Keep thefront camera and radar free of snow andice. Failure to follow this instruction mayresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Some situations andobjects prevent hazard detection. Forexample low or direct sunlight, inclementweather, unconventional vehicle types,and pedestrians. Apply the brakes whennecessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: The system cannothelp prevent all crashes. Do not rely onthis system to replace driver judgmentand the need to maintain a safe distanceand speed.
Using the Pre-Collision AssistSystem
The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)and above. Pedestrian detection is activeat speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
If your vehicle is rapidly approachinganother stationary vehicle, a vehicletraveling in the same direction as yours, ora pedestrian within your driving path, thesystem provides three levels offunctionality:
1.Alert.
2.Brake support.
3.Active braking.
Alert: When active, a flashing visualwarning appears and an audible warningtone sounds.
Brake support: The system helps reducethe impact speed by preparing the brakesfor rapid braking. Brake support does notautomatically apply the brakes. If you pressthe brake pedal, the system could applyadditional braking up to maximum brakingforce, even if you lightly press the brakepedal.
Active braking: It activates if the systemdetermines that a collision is about tooccur. The system can help the driverreduce impact damage or completelyavoid the crash.
Note:Brake support and active braking areactive at speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h).If your vehicle has a radar sensor, includedwith adaptive cruise control, then brakesupport and active braking are active up tothe maximum speed of your vehicle.
Note:If you perceive the pre-collision assistalerts as being too frequent or disturbing,then you can reduce the alert sensitivity.Setting the low sensitivity would result infewer and later warnings of a potentialforward collision. The manufacturerrecommends using the high sensitivitysetting where possible.
Note:The system turns off when youmanually disable AdvanceTrac™.
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Distance Indication and Alert (If
Equipped)
This feature provides the driver with agraphical indication of the time gap toother preceding vehicles traveling in thesame direction. The instrument clusterdisplay screen shows one of the imagesthat follow.
Note:Distance indication and alertdeactivates and the images do not displaywhen adaptive cruise control is active.
Time GapDistance GapImagesSensitivitySpeed
>0.9sec>82 ft (25 m)GreyNormal62 mph(100 km/h)
0.6sec — 0.9sec56–82 ft(17–25 m)YellowNormal62 mph(100 km/h)
<0.6sec<56 ft (17 m)RedNormal62 mph(100 km/h)
Evasive Steering Assist (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is rapidly approaching astationary vehicle or a vehicle traveling inthe same direction as your vehicle, thesystem helps you steer around the vehicle.
The system only activates when all of thefollowing occur:
•The pre-collision assist system detectsa vehicle ahead and starts to applyactive braking.
•You turn the steering wheel in anattempt to steer around the vehicle.
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After you turn the steering wheel, thesystem applies additional steering torqueto help you steer around the vehicle. Afteryou pass the vehicle, the system appliessteering torque in the opposite direction toencourage you to steer back into the lane.The system deactivates after you fully passthe vehicle.
Note:The system does not automaticallysteer around a vehicle. If you do not turn thesteering wheel, the system does notactivate.
Note:The system does not activate if thedistance to the vehicle ahead is too smalland you cannot avoid a crash.
Note:The system does not activate forcyclists or pedestrians.
Adjusting the Pre-Collision AssistSettings
Depending on your vehicle options, thepre-collision assist settings can be in thefollowing:
•instrument cluster display. SeeGeneral Information (page 104).
•Touchscreen. See Settings (page 393).
You can adjust the following settings:
•Change alert and distance alertsensitivity to one of three possiblesettings.
•Switch distance indication and alert onor off.
•If required, switch active braking on oroff.
•If required, switch evasive steeringassist on or off.
Note:Active braking and evasive steeringassist turn on every time you switch theignition on.
Note:If you switch active braking off,evasive steering assist turns off.
Blocked Sensors
Camera.1
Radar sensor (if equipped).2
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display when the system detects ablocked sensor, or that there is somethingpreventing the camera images fromappearing. If your vehicle has a radarsensor, it is behind the fascia cover in thecenter of the lower grille. With a blockedsensor or camera, the pre-collision assistsystem cannot properly operate and couldcause reduced performance. The followingtable lists possible causes and actionswhen this message displays.
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Camera Troubleshooting
ActionCause
Clean the outside of the windshield in frontof the camera.The windshield in front of the camera isdirty or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the camera to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The windshield in front of the camera isclean but the message remains in thedisplay screen.
Radar Troubleshooting (If Equipped)
ActionCause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It could take severalminutes for the radar to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the displayscreen.
The pre-collision assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-collision assist reactiv-ates a short time after the weather condi-tions improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow or fog is interferingwith the radar signals.
The pre-collision assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-collision assist reactiv-ates a short time after the weather condi-tions improve.
Swirling water, snow or ice on the surfaceof the road could interfere with the radarsignals.
Have the radar checked for proper coverageand operation.Radar is out of alignment due to a front-end impact.
Note:Proper system operation requires aclear view of the road by the camera. Haveany windshield damage in the area of thecamera's field of view repaired.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs and your vehiclehas a radar sensor, the radar sensing zonecould change. This could cause missed orfalse detections. Have the radar checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
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WHAT IS G.O.A.T. MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has several goes overany-type of terrain (G.O.A.T.) modes thatyou can select for different drivingconditions. Depending on the mode thatyou select, the system adjusts variousvehicle settings.
HOW DOES G.O.A.T. MODE
CONTROL WORK
Each selectable mode changes variouselectronic and mechanical settings withinyour vehicle to tailor its performance anddriving characteristics to on-road oroff-road driving conditions. The systemcan alter steering feel and effort, tractioncontrol, stability control, chassis controls,powertrain response, transmission shiftpoints, four-wheel driveline settings andthe exhaust noise level to apre-determined setting, depending uponthe mode that you select.
Your vehicle reverts to normal mode eachtime you start it.
Note:Your vehicle has diagnostic checksthat continuously monitor all systems forproper operation. If a mode is unavailabledue to a system fault, your vehicle defaultsto normal mode and the driveline remainsin the four-wheel drive setting that you lastselected prior to the system fault.
SELECTING A G.O.A.T. MODE -
1.5L ECOBOOST™
To select a drive mode, use the consolemounted G.O.A.T. MODES controller.
Note:G.O.A.T. mode changes may not beavailable when the ignition is off.
Note:The selected mode displays in theinformation display.
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SELECTING A G.O.A.T. MODE -
2.0L ECOBOOST™
To select a drive mode, use the consolemounted G.O.A.T. MODES controller.
Note:G.O.A.T. mode changes may not beavailable when the ignition is off.
Note:The selected mode displays in theinformation display.
G.O.A.T. MODES
ECO
For efficient driving. This modehelps deliver maximum fuelefficiency and helps to increasedriving range.
MUD/RUTS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
For off-road driving. This modeenhances vehicle performanceto traverse muddy, rutted oruneven terrains. Lower gears hold longerin mud/ruts mode to maintain momentumin soft conditions. Mud/ruts mode engagesthe four-wheel drive lock which you can
switch off using the drive mode controller.Mud/ruts mode optimizes braking foroff-road conditions, allowing quick pathcorrections and minimized stoppingdistance when on deformable surfaces.The engine sound enhances when inmud/ruts mode.
The rear differential lock feature isavailable in mud/ruts mode. Whenenabled, it engages below 30 mph(48 km/h).
Note:The front camera system switcheson when you are in mud/ruts mode. You canswitch the camera off using the button onthe audio unit.
Note:This mode could help get your vehicleunstuck from deep snow or sand.
Note:Using mud/ruts mode on dry, hardsurfaces could produce some vibration,driveline bind up, and potential excessivetire and vehicle wear.
NORMAL
For everyday driving. This modeis a balance of excitement,comfort and convenience. Thisis the default mode after each ignitioncycle.
The rear differential lock feature isavailable in normal mode. When enabledit is engaged below 15 mph (24 km/h).
ROCK CRAWL - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
For off-road driving. Foroptimum rock-climbing ability.Rock crawl mode engages thefour-wheel drive lock. Rock crawl modeoptimizes the vehicle systems to providemaximum traction and slow speedperformance. Lower gears hold longer inrock crawl mode to minimize shifting whentraversing rocks and obstacles. Theaccelerator pedal dampens to improve
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throttle control and minimize speedchange over rough terrain. The steeringoptimizes for less effort with reducedkick-back. Rock crawl mode optimizesbraking for off-road conditions, allowingquick path corrections and minimizedstopping distance when on deformablesurfaces. The engine sound enhanceswhen in rock crawl mode.
The rear differential lock feature enablesin rock crawl mode. When enabled it isengaged below 30 mph (48 km/h). Youcan disable the feature using the drivemode controller.
Note:The front camera system switcheson when you are in rock crawl mode. Youcan switch the camera off using the buttonon the audio unit.
Note:This mode may help get your vehicleunstuck from deep snow or sand.
Note:Do not use this mode on dry, hardpavement. This could produce somevibration, driveline bind up, and potentialexcessive tire and vehicle wear dependingon the four-wheel drive mode selection.
SAND
For more spirited off-roaddriving. Sand mode is foroff-road driving on soft, dry sandor deep conditions. Lower gears holdlonger in sand mode to maintainmomentum in soft conditions. Sand modeengages the four-wheel drive lock, whichyou can switch off using the drive modecontroller. Sand mode optimizes brakingfor off-road conditions, allowing quick pathcorrections and minimized stoppingdistance when on deformable surfaces.The engine sound enhances when in sandmode.
The rear differential lock feature enablesin sand mode. When enabled it is engagedbelow 30 mph (48 km/h). You can disablethe feature using the drive mode controller.
Note:The front camera system switcheson when you are in sand mode. You canswitch the camera off using the button onthe audio unit.
Note:Using sand mode on dry, hardsurfaces could produce some vibration,driveline bind up, potential excessive tirewear and vehicle wear.
Note:Do not use on firm, slippery surfaces,such as paved roads covered with snow orice or driving on packed snow. For slippery,firm surfaces use slippery mode.
SLIPPERY
For less than ideal roadconditions such as snow or icecovered roads. You can use thismode for crossing terrain where loose, wetor slippery materials covers a firm surface.Slippery mode lowers throttle responseand optimizes shifting for slippery surfaces.
The rear differential lock feature isavailable in slippery mode. When enabledit is engaged below 15 mph (24 km/h).
Note:Do not use this mode on dry, hardpavement. This could produce somevibration, driveline bind up, and potentialexcessive tire and vehicle wear dependingon the four-wheel drive mode selection.
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SPORT
For sporty driving with improvedperformance handling andresponse. This mode increasesaccelerator pedal response and providesa sportier steering feel. The powertrainsystem holds onto lower gears longer,helping your vehicle accelerate faster. Thesteering optimizes for higher effort withmore kick-back. The engine soundenhances when in sport mode.
G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –WARNING LAMPS
Some drive modes reducetraction and stability controlperformance and the indicatorilluminates in the instrument cluster.
G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
Displays when the system switches tonormal mode to support towing perform-ance.
Changing to Normal Drive Mode forImproved Towing Performance
Displays when you select a drive mode thatis not available. Select a different mode.Drive Mode Not Available
Displays when you select a drive mode thatis not available. Check the four-wheel drivemode and electronic locking differentialbefore selecting a mode.
Drive Mode Preconditions Not Met
Displays when you select a mode that isnot available. Have the system checked.Drive Mode Selection Reduced due toSystem Fault
Displays when you select a four-wheel drivemode that is not available in the currentmode. Select an available four-wheel drivemode.
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in CurrentDrive Mode
Displays when you select an electroniclocking differential that is not available inthe current mode. Select an availableelectric locking differential.
Selected Locking Differential Not Availablein Current Drive Mode
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G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why did the system default to normalmode?
If a mode is unavailable due to asystem fault, normal mode is selectedand the driveline settings remain thesame as prior to the system fault.
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ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
WARNING: When loading the roofracks, we recommend you evenlydistribute the load, as well as maintaina low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,with higher centers of gravity, mayhandle differently than unloadedvehicles. Take extra precautions, suchas slower speeds and increased stoppingdistance, when driving a heavily loadedvehicle.
For correct roof rack system operation,directly place loads on crossbars affixedto the roof rack side rails. When using theroof rack system, we recommend you useour genuine accessory crossbars designedspecifically for your vehicle.
Make sure that you securely fasten theload. Check the tightness of the loadbefore driving and at each fuel stop.
Note: Never place loads directly on the roofpanel. The roof panel is not designed todirectly carry a load.
Maximum Roof Load Amounts
Note:The maximum roof load is based onthe load being evenly distributed on thecrossbars.
Maximum Roof LoadWeight on Crossbar (Total)
100 lb (45 kg)Vehicles equipped with Panoramic Roof.
150 lb (68 kg)Vehicles without Panoramic Roof.
Note:When using a roof rack system, youmust subtract the weight of the roof racksystem from the maximum recommendedload to determine your actual maximumcargo load. See the roof rack systemmanufacturer for more information.
LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading - with andwithout a Trailer
This section guides you in theproper loading of your vehicle,trailer, or both. Keep your loadedvehicle weight within its designrating capability, with or withouta trailer. Properly loading yourvehicle provides maximum returnof vehicle design performance.
Before you load your vehicle,become familiar with thefollowing terms for determiningyour vehicle’s weight rating, withor without a trailer, from thevehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label or SafetyCompliance Certification label.
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