coolant FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owner's Manual

Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires, including spare, for wear and proper
pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By dateon the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the instrument cluster display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
414
2023 Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, First-PrintingScheduled Maintenance

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Normal
7,500–12,500 mi(12,000–20,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi(5,000–8,000 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operationExtended engine idling
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-joints.
415
2023 Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, First-PrintingScheduled Maintenance

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Instrument Cluster Display1
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for theinterval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
Other Maintenance Items1
Replace the cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)Inspect the accessory drive belt(s).2
Change the automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace the accessory drive belt(s).3
Change the engine coolant.4At 200,000 mi(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil andfilter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.3 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).4 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or100,000 mi (160,000 km).
416
2023 Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, First-PrintingScheduled Maintenance

Auto-Start-Stop Precautions..................170Autowipers.......................................................82
B
BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................296Blind Spot Information System..............229BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..........229Body Control Module Fuse Box...............281Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................281Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box...........................................282Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox......................................................................281Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........285Booster Seats..................................................35Brake Fluid Check........................................295Brake Fluid Specification..........................350Brakes...............................................................193General Information..........................................193Breaking-In.....................................................267Bulb Specification Chart............................341
C
Canceling the Set Speed..........................202Capacities and Specifications................339Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................304Catalytic Converter......................................179Changing a Bulb...........................................301Changing a Road Wheel............................332Changing the 12V Battery.........................296Changing the Engine Air Filter................289Changing the Front Wiper Blades........300Changing the Rear Wiper Blades..........300Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................355Charging a Device.........................................157Charging a Wireless Device......................162Checking MyKey System Status..............68Checking the Wiper Blades.....................300Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................47
Child Restraint Positioning..........................37Child Safety......................................................28General Information............................................28Child Safety Locks.........................................39Cleaning Products.......................................303Cleaning the Engine...................................305Cleaning the Exterior.................................304Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................307Cleaning the Interior...................................306Cleaning the Wheels..................................308Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................306Clearing All MyKeys.......................................67Climate Control.............................................128Auto Mode............................................................130Climate Control Hints...................................131Closing the Liftgate........................................75Closing the Liftgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................75Connected Vehicle......................................352Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................353Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network- Vehicles With: Modem.............................352Connected Vehicle Data..............................20Connected Vehicle Limitations..............352Connected Vehicle Requirements.........352Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................353Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................353Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork - Vehicles With:Modem..........................................................352Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........352Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........352What Is the Modem..........................................352Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC3.......................................................................352Contacting Us....................................................11Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check...........................290Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.........346Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........347
502
2023 Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, First-PrintingIndex

Cornering Lamps...........................................88Crash and Breakdown Information.......275Automatic Crash Shutoff................................275Post Impact Braking..........................................275Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......56Creating a MyKey............................................67Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........355Cross Traffic Alert.........................................231Cruise Control................................................210Cruise Control Indicators.............................211Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control..............................................80Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl............................................................80Cup Holders....................................................163Cup Holder Precautions...................................163Customer Information...............................420Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................424
D
Data Privacy......................................................18Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime RunningLamps..............................................................87Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............87Digital Radio..................................................359Directing the Flow of Air.............................129Direction Indicators.......................................88Doors and Locks.............................................70Driver Alert......................................................224Driver and Passenger Airbags...................50Driver Knee Airbag.........................................54Driving Aids....................................................224Driving Economically..................................267Driving Hints..................................................260Off-Road Driving...............................................260DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps....87See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................87
E
Electric Parking Brake.................................194
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............498Emergency Call Limitations.......................59Emergency Call Requirements.................59Emergency Call System Data.....................21Emission Law................................................494Enabling Remote Start...............................125End User License Agreement.................469Engine Block Heater....................................168Engine Coolant Check...............................290Engine Emission Control............................179Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -1.5L EcoBoost™........................................343Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................344Engine Oil Check..........................................288Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................288Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................288Engine Specifications - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................339Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................339Entertainment...............................................374Environment.....................................................22EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................194Essential Towing Checks..........................256Event Data.........................................................19Export Unique Options.............................495Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................126Exterior Mirrors................................................94
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................42Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................469Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................332Floor Mats.......................................................267Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................87Ford Protect..................................................409
503
2023 Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, First-PrintingIndex