2023 Ford Bronco Sport Owner's Manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Ford
Model:
Bronco Sport
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of contents
5
Copyright ©
3
Contacting Us
15
Contacting Us
15
Introduction
17
About This Publication
17
Using This Publication
18
Symbols Glossary
19
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle
19
Data Privacy
22
Data Privacy
22
Service Data
23
Event Data
23
Settings Data
24
Connected Vehicle Data
24
Mobile Device Data
25
Emergency Call System Data
25
Environment
26
Protecting the Environment
26
Visual Search
27
Steering Wheel
27
Instrument Panel
28
Vehicle Interior
29
Front Exterior
30
Rear Exterior
31
Child Safety
32
General Information
32
Installing Child Restraints
34
Booster Seats
39
Child Restraint Positioning
41
Child Safety Locks
43
Seatbelts
45
Principle of Operation
45
Fastening the Seatbelts
46
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
48
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
49
Seatbelt Reminder
49
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
51
Seatbelt Extensions
51
Personal Safety System™
52
Personal Safety System™
52
Supplementary Restraints System
53
Principle of Operation
53
Driver and Passenger Airbags
54
Front Passenger Sensing System
55
Side Airbags
57
Driver Knee Airbag
58
Safety Canopy™
59
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
60
Airbag Disposal
61
911 Assist
62
What Is 911 Assist
62
How Does 911 Assist Work
62
Emergency Call Requirements
63
Emergency Call Limitations
63
Keys and Remote Controls
64
General Information on Radio Frequencies
64
Remote Control
64
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
69
MyKey™
70
What Is MyKey
70
MyKey Settings
70
Creating a MyKey
71
Programming a MyKey
71
Clearing All MyKeys
71
Checking MyKey System Status
72
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
72
MyKey – Troubleshooting
72
Doors and Locks
74
Locking and Unlocking
74
Keyless Entry
76
Liftgate
79
Opening the Liftgate
79
Closing the Liftgate
79
Opening and Closing the Liftgate Window
80
Security
81
Passive Anti-Theft System
81
Anti-Theft Alarm
81
Steering Wheel
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
83
Audio Control
83
Voice Control
84
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
84
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
84
Information Display Control
84
Horn
84
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off
85
Wipers and Washers
86
Windshield Wipers
86
Autowipers
86
Windshield Washers
87
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
88
Lighting
89
General Information
89
Lighting Control
89
Autolamps
90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
90
Headlamp Exit Delay
90
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
91
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
91
Front Fog Lamps
91
Cornering Lamps
92
Direction Indicators
92
Interior Lamps
93
Ambient Lighting
93
Rear Floodlamps
94
Automatic High Beam Control
95
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
95
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
96
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
96
Windows and Mirrors
97
Power Windows
97
Global Opening and Closing
98
Exterior Mirrors
98
Interior Mirror
99
Sun Visors
99
Moonroof
100
Instrument Cluster
101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
101
Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
102
Warning Lamps and Indicators
103
Audible Warnings and Indicators
107
Information Displays
108
General Information
108
Personalized Settings
112
Information Messages
113
Remote Start
129
What Is Remote Start
129
Remote Start Precautions
129
Remote Start Limitations
129
Enabling Remote Start
129
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
129
Extending the Remote Start Duration
130
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators
130
Remote Start Settings
130
Climate Control
132
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
132
Switching Climate Control On and Off
132
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
132
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
132
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
132
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
132
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off
133
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
133
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
133
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
133
Setting the Temperature
133
Directing the Flow of Air
133
Auto Mode
134
Climate Control Hints
135
Climate Control
137
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
137
Switching Climate Control On and Off
137
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
137
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 and Off
138
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
138
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
138
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
138
Setting the Temperature
138
Directing the Flow of Air
139
Auto Mode
139
Climate Control Hints
139
Climate Control
141
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
141
Switching Climate Control On and Off
141
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
141
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
141
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
141
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
141
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On and Off
142
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
142
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
142
Setting the Temperature
142
Directing the Flow of Air
142
Climate Control Hints
143
Interior Air Quality
144
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
144
Locating the Cabin Air Filter
144
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
144
Seats
145
Sitting in the Correct Position
145
Head Restraints
145
Manual Seats
148
Power Seats
149
Rear Seats
150
Heated Seats
151
Rear Occupant Alert System
153
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
153
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
153
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
153
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
153
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
153
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
154
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings
154
Memory Function
155
How Does the Memory Function Work
155
Memory Function Precautions
155
Locating the Memory Function Buttons
155
Saving a Preset Position
155
Recalling a Preset Position
155
Garage Door Opener
157
Garage Door Opener Introduction
157
Garage Door Opener Precautions and Frequencies
157
Programming the Garage Door Opener
158
USB Ports
161
Locating the USB Ports
161
Playing Media Using the USB Port
161
Charging a Device
161
Power Outlet
163
What Is the Power Outlet
163
Power Outlet Precautions
163
Locating the Power Outlets
163
Power Outlet
164
What Is the Power Outlet
164
Power Outlet Precautions
164
Power Outlet Limitations
164
Locating the Power Outlets
164
Power Outlet Indicators
164
Wireless Accessory Charger
166
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
166
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
166
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
166
Charging a Wireless Device
166
Storage
167
Cup Holders
167
Glove Compartment
167
Under Seat Storage
167
Glasses Holder
168
Map Pocket
168
Starting and Stopping the Engine
169
General Information
169
Ignition Switch
169
Keyless Starting
169
Starting a Gasoline Engine
170
Engine Block Heater
172
Auto-Start-Stop
174
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
174
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
174
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off
174
Stopping the Engine
174
Restarting the Engine
174
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
176
Fuel and Refueling
177
Safety Precautions
177
Fuel Quality
177
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
178
Running Out of Fuel
178
Refueling
180
Fuel Consumption
182
Engine Emission Control
183
Catalytic Converter
183
Transmission
186
Automatic Transmission
186
Four-Wheel Drive
193
Principle of Operation
193
Using Four-Wheel Drive
193
Brakes
197
General Information
197
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
197
Electric Parking Brake
198
Hill Start Assist
199
Auto Hold
200
Traction Control
202
Principle of Operation
202
Using Traction Control
202
Stability Control
203
Principle of Operation
203
Using Stability Control
204
Trail Control
205
What Is Trail Control
205
Switching Trail Control On and Off
205
Setting the Trail Control Speed
205
Canceling the Set Speed
206
Trail Control Indicators
206
Trail Control – Troubleshooting
206
Parking Aids
207
Principle of Operation
207
Rear Parking Aid
208
Rear View Camera
209
180 Degree Camera
212
Cruise Control
214
What Is Cruise Control
214
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
214
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
214
Canceling the Set Speed
215
Resuming the Set Speed
215
Cruise Control Indicators
215
Adaptive Cruise Control
216
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work
216
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering
216
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
216
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions
216
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
217
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
219
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
220
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
221
Canceling the Set Speed
222
Resuming the Set Speed
222
Overriding the Set Speed
222
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
222
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
223
Switching Lane Centering On and Off
223
Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off
225
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance
225
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting
225
Driving Aids
228
Driver Alert
228
Lane Keeping System
229
Blind Spot Information System
233
Cross Traffic Alert
235
Speed Sign Recognition
238
Steering
240
Pre-Collision Assist
240
G.O.A.T. Mode Control
245
What Is G.O.A.T. Mode Control
245
How Does G.O.A.T. Mode Control Work
245
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 1.5L EcoBoost™
245
Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode - 2.0L EcoBoost™
246
G.O.A.T. Modes
246
G.O.A.T. Mode Control – Troubleshooting
248
Load Carrying
250
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
250
Load Limit
250
Luggage Compartment
256
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Load Floor
256
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Divider
256
Towing
258
Towing a Trailer
258
Trailer Sway Control
259
Recommended Towing Weights
259
Essential Towing Checks
260
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
262
Driving Hints
264
Off-Road Driving
264
Breaking-In
271
Driving Economically
271
Floor Mats
271
Roadside Emergencies
273
Roadside Assistance
273
Hazard Flashers
274
Jump Starting the Vehicle
274
Post-Crash Alert System
276
Transporting the Vehicle
276
Towing Points - 1.5L EcoBoost™
276
Towing Points - 2.0L EcoBoost™
277
Crash and Breakdown Information
279
Post Impact Braking
279
Automatic Crash Shutoff
279
Fuses
280
Fuse Precautions
280
Under Hood Fuse Box
280
Body Control Module Fuse Box
285
Identifying Fuse Types
288
Fuses – Troubleshooting
288
Maintenance
289
General Information
289
Opening and Closing the Hood
289
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™
290
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
291
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™
292
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™
292
Engine Oil Check
292
Oil Change Indicator Reset
293
Changing the Engine Air Filter
293
Engine Coolant Check
294
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
298
Brake Fluid Check
299
Power Steering Fluid Check
299
Changing the 12V Battery
300
Adjusting the Headlamps
302
Washer Fluid Check
303
Fuel Filter
303
Checking the Wiper Blades
304
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
304
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades
304
Changing a Bulb
305
Vehicle Care
307
General Information
307
Cleaning Products
307
Cleaning the Exterior
308
Waxing
309
Cleaning the Engine
309
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
310
Cleaning the Interior
310
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
311
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
311
Cleaning the Wheels
312
Vehicle Storage
312
Wheels and Tires
315
General Information
315
Tire Care
317
Using Snow Chains
330
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
331
Changing a Road Wheel
336
Technical Specifications
342
Capacities and Specifications
343
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™
343
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™
343
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™
344
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™
345
Bulb Specification Chart
345
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
347
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
348
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
350
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
351
Fuel Tank Capacity
352
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™
352
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
353
Washer Fluid Specification
353
Brake Fluid Specification
354
Vehicle Identification
355
Vehicle Identification Number
355
Connected Vehicle
356
What Is a Connected Vehicle
356
Connected Vehicle Requirements
356
Connected Vehicle Limitations
356
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem
356
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
356
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting
357
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
359
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
359
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
359
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting
360
Audio System
361
General Information
361
Audio Unit
361
Digital Radio
363
Satellite Radio
365
SYNC™ 3
369
General Information
369
Using Voice Recognition
371
Entertainment
378
Phone
388
Navigation
390
Apps
395
Settings
397
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
399
Accessories
412
Accessories
412
Ford Protect
413
What Is Ford Protect
413
Scheduled Maintenance
415
General Maintenance Information
415
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
418
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
421
Customer Information
424
Rollover Warning
424
Our Sustainability Report
424
The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program
424
The Mediation and Arbitration Program
425
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual
425
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States
426
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
426
Third Party Software Copyright Acknowledgment
428
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
428
Perchlorate
472
Replacement Parts Recommendation
472
Mobile Communications Equipment
472
Federal Highway Administration Regulation
473
End User License Agreement
473
Emission Law
498
Export Unique Options
499
Warranty Information
500
Appendices
502
Electromagnetic Compatibility
502
Index
505
FAQ about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport Manual
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- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Ford Bronco Sport owners can do
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Best practice for driving your Ford Bronco Sport
- Maintenance for your Ford Bronco Sport, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
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