warning FORD BRONCO SPORT 2023 Owners Manual

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Contacting Us
Contacting Us...................................................11
Introduction
About This Publication.................................13
Using This Publication..................................14
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................15
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................18
Service Data.....................................................19
Event Data........................................................19
Settings Data..................................................20
Connected Vehicle Data.............................20
Mobile Device Data........................................21
Emergency Call System Data....................21
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................22
Visual Search
Steering Wheel...............................................23
Instrument Panel...........................................24
Vehicle Interior................................................25
Front Exterior..................................................26
Rear Exterior....................................................27
Child Safety
General Information.....................................28
Installing Child Restraints..........................30
Booster Seats.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning.........................37
Child Safety Locks........................................39
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................41
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment....................44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................45
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................45
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................47
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................47
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™........................48
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................49
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................50
Front Passenger Sensing System............51
Side Airbags....................................................53
Driver Knee Airbag........................................54
Safety Canopy™...........................................55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......56
Airbag Disposal..............................................57
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist..........................................58
How Does 911 Assist Work.........................58
Emergency Call Requirements................59
Emergency Call Limitations......................59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies................................................60
Remote Control.............................................60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................65
MyKey™
What Is MyKey...............................................66
MyKey Settings..............................................66
Creating a MyKey...........................................67
Programming a MyKey................................67
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............99
Audible Warnings and Indicators..........103
Information Displays
General Information...................................104
Personalized Settings...............................108
Information Messages..............................109
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start................................125
Remote Start Precautions........................125
Remote Start Limitations.........................125
Enabling Remote Start..............................125
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle.........................................................125
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................126
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................126
Remote Start Settings...............................126
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Dual AutomaticTemperature Control(DATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....128
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................128
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................129
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................129
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........129
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................129
Setting the Temperature..........................129
Directing the Flow of Air............................129
Auto Mode.....................................................130
Climate Control Hints..................................131
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control(EATC)
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....133
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................133
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................134
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................134
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........134
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................134
Setting the Temperature..........................134
Directing the Flow of Air............................135
Auto Mode......................................................135
Climate Control Hints................................135
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit......137
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................137
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................137
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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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Bulb Specification Chart...........................341
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -1.5L EcoBoost™......................................343
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.0L EcoBoost™.....................................344
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.......346
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......347
Fuel Tank Capacity....................................348
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 1.5L EcoBoost™.......348
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.0L EcoBoost™......349
Washer Fluid Specification.....................349
Brake Fluid Specification.........................350
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number................351
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle.................352
Connected Vehicle Requirements........352
Connected Vehicle Limitations.............352
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork - Vehicles With: Modem.....352
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork - Vehicles With: SYNC 3......352
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................353
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........355
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password................................355
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting........................................................................356
Audio System
General Information...................................357
Audio Unit......................................................357
Digital Radio.................................................359
Satellite Radio..............................................361
SYNC™ 3
General Information..................................365
Using Voice Recognition..........................367
Entertainment..............................................374
Phone..............................................................384
Navigation.....................................................386
Apps.................................................................391
Settings..........................................................393
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................395
Accessories
Accessories..................................................408
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect................................409
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information.........411
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........414
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................417
Customer Information
Rollover Warning........................................420
Our Sustainability Report.......................420
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................420
The Mediation and Arbitration Program.........................................................................421
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................421
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates..........................................................422
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada........................................................................422
Third Party Software CopyrightAcknowledgment...................................424
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................424
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
WARNING: You risk death, fire, orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol.
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle in order to benefitfrom greater safety and pleasure fromdriving it. Use this publication to familiarizeyourself with the basics and then read thedigital version, that is available in yourvehicle. You can also view thecomprehensive manual through theFordPass app and through the local Fordwebsite.
Note:To download the FordPass app, visityour device's app store.
Note:To find the local Ford website, visithttps://corporate.ford.com/operations/locations/global-links.html.
Note: Use and operate your vehicle in linewith all applicable laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on all printed owner’sinformation when selling this vehicle.
Our digital resources include acomprehensive digital Owner’s Manualdynamically created according to thefeatures on your vehicle by using thevehicle identification number. SeeLocating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (page 351). The digital Owner’sManual includes visual and full text searchfunctions so that you can quickly locatethe information you are looking for. It alsoincludes links to a number of how-tovideos created to help you understandsome of the advanced technologies onyour vehicle.
Features and Options
This publication describes product featuresand options available throughout the rangeof available models, sometimes evenbefore they are generally available. It coulddescribe options that are not available onthe vehicle you have purchased.
Illustrations
Some of the illustrations in this publicationcould show features as used in differentmodels, so they could appear different toyou on your vehicle.
Location of Components
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
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SYMBOLS USED ON YOUR
VEHICLE
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Electric Parking brake
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front fog lamps
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directionson how to properly use safety restraintsfor children.
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician
(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
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