ECU FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owner's Guide

Note:The towing eye cover has a smalllanyard to keep it attached to the bumper.
2.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Attaching the Towing Eye (If Equipped)
WARNING: Make sure that thetowing eye is fully tightened. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
WARNING: You must switch theignition on when your vehicle is beingtowed.
1.Carefully remove the front or reartowing eye attachment point cover.
2.Install the towing eye.
Note: The towing eye has a left-handthread. Turn it counterclockwise to installit.
3.To remove, reverse the installationprocedure.
Towing Eye Location (If Equipped)
The towing eye is in the spare wheelstorage tray. If your vehicle does not havea towing eye, one can be purchased at yourdealer.
Note:You must carry the towing eye in yourvehicle at all times.
TOWING POINTS - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™
Your vehicle comes equipped with fixedfront recovery hooks. These hooks shouldnever have a load applied to them greaterthan the gross vehicle weight rating of yourvehicle.
Note:When recovering your vehicle, werecommend using both front hooks whenpossible to minimize damage to the vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
•Make sure all attaching points aresecure and capable of withstandingthe applied load.
•Never use chains, cables or tow strapswith metal hook ends.
•Only use recovery straps that have aminimum breaking strength two tothree times the gross vehicle weight ofthe stuck vehicle.
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Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance(page 411).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.
1.Using a screwdriver, loosen the clampon the air filter housing cover.
2.Gently pull the boot back away fromthe air filter housing cover.
3.Release the two clips from the air filterhousing cover.
4.Remove the air filter housing cover.
5.Remove the air filter element from theair filter housing.
6.Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filterhousing assembly to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
7.Install a new air filter element. Becareful not to crimp the filter elementedges between the air filter housingand cover. This could cause filterdamage and allow unfiltered air toenter the engine if it is not properlyseated.
8.Install the air filter housing cover.
9.Engage the clips to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
10.Reconnect the boot to the air filterhousing cover and tighten securely.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
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3.Wait a minimum of two minutes beforedisconnecting the battery.
Note:The engine management system hasa power hold function and remains poweredfor a period of time after you switch theignition off. This is to allow the system tostore diagnostic and adaptive tables.Disconnecting the battery without waitingcan cause damage not covered by thevehicle warranty.
4.Disconnect the negative battery cableterminal.
5.Disconnect the positive battery cableterminal.
6.Remove the battery securing clamp.
7.Remove the battery.
8.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Before reconnecting the battery,make sure the ignition remains switched off.
Note:Make sure to fully tighten the batterycables.
If you disconnect or replace the vehiclebattery, you must reset the followingfeatures:
•Window bounce-back. See PowerWindows (page 93).
•Clock Settings.
•Pre-set radio stations.
Battery Disposal
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, havethe alignment of your headlamps checkedby your authorized dealer.
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2.Measure the height of the headlampcenter from the ground and mark an8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal reference lineon the vertical wall or screen at thisheight.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp when adjusting theother.
3.Switch on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING: Do not exceed 30 mph(50 km/h). Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not use snow chainson snow-free roads.
WARNING: Only fit snow chains tospecified tires.
WARNING: If your vehicle is fittedwith wheel trims, remove them beforefitting snow chains.
WARNING: If you choose to installsnow tires on your vehicle, they must bethe same size, construction, and loadrange as the original tires listed on thetire placard, and they must be installedon all four wheels. Mixing tires ofdifferent size or construction on yourvehicle can adversely affect yourvehicle's handling and braking, and maylead to loss of vehicle control.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weathertreads to provide traction in rain and snow.However, in some climates, you may needto use snow tires and cables. If you needto use cables, it is recommended that steelwheels (of the same size andspecifications) be used, as cables may chipaluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snowtires and traction devices.
•If possible, avoid fully loading yourvehicle.
•Purchase chains or cables from amanufacturer that clearly labels bodyto tire dimension restrictions.
•Use 10 mm cables or chains only onfront axle with 225/65R17 and225/60R18 tires.
•Not all S-class snow chains or cablesmeet these restrictions. Chains of thissize restriction will include a tensioningdevice.
•The snow chains or cables must bemounted in pairs on the front axle.
•Do not use chains or cables on235/65R17 tires.
•Install cables securely, verifying thatthe cables do not touch any wiring,brake lines or fuel lines.
•When driving with tire cables do notexceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or themaximum speed recommended by thechain manufacturer, whichever is less.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cablesrub or bang against the vehicle, stopand retighten them. If this does notwork, remove the cables to preventvehicle damage.
•Remove the cables when they are nolonger needed. Do not use cables ondry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snowchains or cables, please contact yourauthorized dealer.
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WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park(P), set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
WARNING: Only use the specifiedjacking points. If you use any otherlocations you could damage vehiclecomponents, such as brake lines.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and yourvehicle.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to not obstruct the flow oftraffic and avoid the danger of being hitwhen operating the jack or changing thewheel.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Apply parking brake, place thetransmission in park (P). Turn theengine off.
3.Lift and remove the carpeted cargoarea floor to access the spare tire andjack.
4.Remove the wing nut that secures thespare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
5.Remove the spare tire, jack, andwrench from the spare tirecompartment.
6.Remove the jack and the flat tireretainer strap from the jack base.
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13.Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
Note:For vehicles with full wheel coverswith exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheelnuts prior to removing the wheel cover ordamage to the wheel cover may occur.
14.Replace the flat tire with the sparetire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward. Reinstall the lug nutsuntil the wheel is snug against thehub. Do not fully tighten the lug nutsuntil the wheel has been lowered.
15.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
16.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page338).
Stowing the flat tire
1.To store the jack kit fold the jack andwrench handle and engage it to thebracket of the jack base using the lugwrench pin.
2.When attaching the folded wrench onthe jack, swing the wrench upward andadjust the jack height until the wrenchhook engages the hole on the jack.Tighten the hex nut clockwise untilsecure.
3.Re-position the jack kit assembly intothe original vehicle position and securewith the plastic wing nut. Make surethe jack is securely fastened before youdrive.
4.Remove the wheel blocks.
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5.Stow the flat tire on the floor in thecargo area. Secure with the flat tireretainer strap by following the nextsteps:
6.Locate the cargo tie-down near theseatback. Push the loop of the retainerstrap through the tie-down. Thread thenon-loop end through the loop.
7.Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
8.Locate the front cargo tie-down at theopposite corner of the cargo area tothe tie-down used in Step 4. Threadthe retainer strap through the tie-downand pull tight.
9.Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreignmaterials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheelhub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces ofthe wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheelmounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off whileyour vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
Ib-ft (Nm)*Bolt size
100 lb.ft (135 Nm)M12 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Fordrecommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 mi (160 km) after any wheeldisturbance, such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal.
Wheel pilot bore.A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore andmounting surface prior to installation.Remove any visible corrosion or looseparticles.
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3.Switch Wi-Fi on.
4.Press View Available Networks.
5.Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note:Enter the network password toconnect to a secure network.
CONNECTED VEHICLE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONNECTED VEHICLE –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- VEHICLES WITH: MODEM
Why can I not confirm theconnection of my FordPassaccount to the modem?
•The modem is not enabled. Switchvehicle connectivity on.
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to a place where thenetwork signal is not obstructed.
CONNECTED VEHICLE –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS- VEHICLES WITH: SYNC 3
Why can I not connect to a Wi-Finetwork?
•You entered the wrong networkpassword. Enter the correct password.
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or toa place where the network signal is notobstructed.
•There are multiple access points inrange with the same SSID. Choose aunique name for your SSID. Do not usethe default name unless it contains aunique identifier, for example as partof the MAC address.
Why does the Wi-Fi connectiondisconnect after successfulconnection?
•The network signal is weak. Move yourvehicle closer to the Wi-Fi router or toa place where the network signal is notobstructed.
What can I do if I am close to a Wi-Fi router but the network signalstrength is weak?
•If your vehicle has a heated windshield,position your vehicle so that thewindshield is not facing the Wi-Firouter.
•If your vehicle has metallic tinting onthe windows but not on the windshield,position your vehicle so that thewindshield is facing the Wi-Fi router oropen the windows that are facing therouter.
•If your vehicle has metallic tinting onthe windows and the windshield, openthe windows that are facing the router.
•If your vehicle is in a garage and youhave the garage door closed, open thegarage door as it could block the signal.
Why can I not see a network Iexpect to see in the list of availablenetworks?
•The network is hidden. Make thenetwork visible and try again, ormanually add a network in the Wi-Fisettings menu.
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CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in yourvehicle and allow devices to connect to itfor access to the Internet.
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default settingis on.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Wi-Fi visibility.
Note:The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting ison.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Nameand Password
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3.Press Settings.
Note:The SSID is the hotspot name.
4.Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-FiHotspot
1.On your device, switch Wi-Fi on andselect the hotspot from the list ofavailable Wi-Fi networks.
2.When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1.Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portalopens on your device.
2.If the portal does not open on yourdevice, open a website and it redirectsto the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3.Follow the instructions on the carrierportal to purchase a plan.
Note:If you have an active plan, the systemdoes not redirect to the vehicle networkcarrier’s portal when you connect a device.Visit the vehicle network carrier’s websiteto purchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is availablein the vehicle hotspot menu, it isapproximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, thesystem does not remove your vehicle fromyour vehicle network carrier’s account. Toremove your vehicle from the account,contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier providesVehicle Hotspot services, subject to yourvehicle network carrier agreement, coverageand availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-
FI HOTSPOT NAME OR
PASSWORD
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Edit.
5.Press Change SSID Name.
6.Enter your required SSID.
7.Press Done.
8.Press Change Password.
9.Enter your required password.
10.Press Done.
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