reset FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................138
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................138
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........138
Setting the Temperature..........................138
Directing the Flow of Air............................138
Climate Control Hints................................139
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................140
Locating the Cabin Air Filter....................140
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter.................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................141
Head Restraints.............................................141
Manual Seats................................................144
Power Seats..................................................145
Rear Seats......................................................146
Heated Seats.................................................147
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................149
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................149
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................149
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................149
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off.................................................149
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................150
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings....................................................150
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work..........................................................................151
Memory Function Precautions................151
Locating the Memory Function Buttons..........................................................................151
Saving a Preset Position............................151
Recalling a Preset Position.......................151
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction........153
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................153
Programming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................154
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports.............................157
Playing Media Using the USB Port........157
Charging a Device........................................157
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................159
Power Outlet Precautions........................159
Locating the Power Outlets.....................159
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet........................160
Power Outlet Precautions.......................160
Power Outlet Limitations.........................160
Locating the Power Outlets....................160
Power Outlet Indicators............................160
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................162
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................269
Hazard Flashers...........................................270
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................270
Post-Crash Alert System..........................272
Transporting the Vehicle..........................272
Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™...........272
Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™.........273
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Post Impact Braking...................................275
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................275
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................276
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................276
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............281
Identifying Fuse Types..............................284
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................284
Maintenance
General Information..................................285
Opening and Closing the Hood.............285
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................286
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................288
Engine Oil Check.........................................288
Oil Change Indicator Reset.....................289
Changing the Engine Air Filter...............289
Engine Coolant Check..............................290
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................294
Brake Fluid Check.......................................295
Power Steering Fluid Check....................295
Changing the 12V Battery........................296
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................298
Washer Fluid Check...................................299
Fuel Filter.......................................................299
Checking the Wiper Blades....................300
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.......300
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.........300
Changing a Bulb..........................................301
Vehicle Care
General Information..................................303
Cleaning Products......................................303
Cleaning the Exterior................................304
Waxing............................................................305
Cleaning the Engine..................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades.......................................................................306
Cleaning the Interior..................................306
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens......................307
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............307
Cleaning the Wheels.................................308
Vehicle Storage...........................................308
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................311
Tire Care..........................................................313
Using Snow Chains....................................326
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........327
Changing a Road Wheel...........................332
Technical Specifications..........................338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™........................................................................339
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™.....340
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™......341
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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Settings (page 393).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 352).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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MOBILE DEVICE DATA
If you connect a mobile device to yourvehicle, you can display data from yourdevice on the touchscreen for example,music and album art. You can share yourvehicle data with mobile apps on yourdevice through the system. See Apps(page 391).
The mobile apps function operates by yourconnected device sending data to us in theUnited States. The data is encrypted andincludes, for example, the vehicleidentification number of your vehicle, theSYNC module serial number, odometer,enabled apps, usage statistics anddebugging information. We retain it onlyas long as necessary to provide the service,to troubleshoot, for continuousimprovement and to offer you productsand services that may be of interest to youaccording to your preferences and whereallowed by law.
If you connect a cell phone to the system,the system creates a profile that links tothat cell phone. The cell phone profileenables more mobile features and efficientoperation. The profile contains, forexample data from your phonebook, readand unread text messages and call history,including history of calls when your cellphone was not connected to the system.
If you connect a media device, the systemcreates and retains a media device indexof supported media content. The systemalso records a short diagnostic log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity.
The cell phone profile, media device indexand diagnostic log remain in your vehicleunless you delete them and are generallyaccessible only in your vehicle when youconnect your cell phone or media device.If you no longer plan to use the system oryour vehicle, we recommend you use themaster reset function to erase the storedinformation. See Settings (page 393).
System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to yourvehicle's module.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Note:To find out if your vehicle hasconnectivity technology, visitwww.FordConnected.com.
EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
DATA
When the emergency call system is active,it may disclose to emergency services thatyour vehicle has been in a crash involvingthe deployment of an airbag or activationof the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versionsor updates to the emergency call systemmay also be capable of electronically orverbally disclosing to emergency servicesoperators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assistemergency services operators to providethe most appropriate emergency services.If you do not want to disclose thisinformation, do not activate the emergencycall system.
Note:You cannot deactivate emergencycall systems that are required by law.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the power windows.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
Press the control to open thewindow. Lift the control to closethe window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise whenjust one window is open, slightly open theopposite window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1.Lift and hold the window switch untilyou fully close the door window.Continue to hold the switch for a fewseconds after you close the window.
2.Release the window switch.
3.Press and hold the window switch untilyou fully open the door window.
4.Release the window switch.
5.Lift and hold the window switch untilyou fully close the window.
6.Test for correct window operation bycarrying out the one-touch down andone-touch up features.
Rear Window Lock
Press the control to lock orunlock the rear window controls.It illuminates when you lock therear window controls.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window stops and reverses if it detectsan obstruction.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING: If you overridebounce-back, the window does notreverse if it detects an obstacle. Takecare when closing the windows to avoidpersonal injury or damage to yourvehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold withina few seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window travelsup with no bounce-back protection. Thewindow stops if you release the switchbefore the window fully closes.
Resetting Bounce-Back
WARNING: Bounce-back is off untilyou reset the memory. Take care whenclosing the windows to avoid personalinjury or damage to your vehicle.
If you have disconnected the battery, youmust reset the bounce-back memoryseparately for each window.
1.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
2.Release the switch.
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Trip Menu
Trip Menu
Trip 1
Trip 2
Select Your SettingReset Individual Values
Select Your SettingConfigure View
•Trip Odometer - Registers the distance traveled of individual journeys or the totaldistance since the function was last reset.
•Trip Timer - Registers the elapsed time of individual journeys or the total time sincethe function was last reset.
•Average Fuel - Indicates the average fuel consumption of individual journeys or theaverage fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
•Average Speed - Indicates the average vehicle speed of individual journeys or theaverage vehicle speed since the function was last reset.
•Distance to Empty - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel onthe fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to notonly decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.
Note: Press and hold the OK button to reset your trip information.
MyView
MyView
Digital Speedometer
Fuel Economy
Trip/Audio
Calm Screen
Navigation
Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See General Information (page 365).
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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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