emergency towing FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

•Shift to a lower gear when driving downa long or steep hill. Do not apply thebrakes continuously, as they mayoverheat and become less effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with aGrade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, usethis feature when towing. This providesengine braking and helps eliminateexcessive transmission shifting foroptimum fuel economy andtransmission cooling.
•Allow more distance for stopping witha trailer attached. Anticipate stops andbrake gradually.
•Avoid parking on a grade. However, ifyou must park on a grade:
1.Turn the steering wheel to point yourvehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2.Set your vehicle parking brake.
3.Place the automatic transmission inpark (P).
4.Place wheel chocks in front and backof the trailer wheels. Chocks are notincluded with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft (PWC)
Note:Disconnect the wiring to the trailerbefore backing the trailer into the water.
Note:Reconnect the wiring to the trailerafter removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boatlaunching or retrieval:
•Do not allow the static water level torise above the bottom edge of the rearbumper.
•Do not allow waves to break higherthan 6 in (15 cm) above the bottomedge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water toenter vehicle components:
•Causing internal damage to thecomponents.
•Affecting driveability, emissions, andreliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytimethe rear axle has been submerged in water.Water may have contaminated the rearaxle lubricant, which is not normallychecked or changed unless a leak issuspected or other axle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
If you need to tow your vehicle, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are amember of a roadside assistance program,your roadside assistance service provider.
Recreational Towing - Front-WheelDrive Vehicles (If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. Place the front wheels on atwo-wheel tow dolly. If you are using a towdolly, follow the instructions specified bythe equipment provider.
Recreational Towing - Rear-WheelDrive Vehicles (If Equipped)
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. We recommend towing your vehiclewith all four wheels off the ground, suchas when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
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•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability
3.Full-size dissimilar spare withoutlabel on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of yourvehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•Four-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Cautiously drive when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING: Ensure screwthread isadequately lubricated before use.
WARNING: The jack should beused on level firm ground whereverpossible.
WARNING: Switch the ignition offand apply the parking brake. If yourvehicle has a manual transmission, shiftinto first or reverse gear. If your vehiclehas an automatic transmission, shift intopark (P).
WARNING: No person should placeany portion of their body under a vehiclethat is supported by a jack.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do notattempt to do any other work on yourvehicle when it is supported by the jack,as your vehicle could slip off the jack.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
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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
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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
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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
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Fastening the Seatbelts...............................42Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation...................................................469Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................332Floor Mats.......................................................267Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................87Ford Protect..................................................409
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