2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT tow

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Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
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Plan (CANADA ONLY)
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•
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter.
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine coolant level/strength and the hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and the U-
joints.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED
message appearing in the
information display.
• Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.1
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Disarming the Alarm...........................................
73
Appendices...................................................405
Apps..................................................................376 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 377
Using Apps on an Android Device................377
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 376
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................. 377
At a Glance.......................................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............98
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 98
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 98
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 98
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................98
Audio Control
...................................................74
You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 74
Audio System
................................................342
General Information......................................... 342
Audio Unit.......................................................342 Adjusting the Volume....................................... 343
Changing Radio Stations................................ 343
Muting the Audio............................................... 343
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 343
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........343
Switching the Display On and Off...............343
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 343
Auto Hold
.........................................................179
Auto Hold Indicator........................................... 180
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 179
Using Auto Hold.................................................. 180
Autolamps
.........................................................81
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 81
Automatic High Beam Control.................86
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................86
Automatic Transmission
...........................166
Automatic Return to Park............................... 168
Drive (D)................................................................. 167
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................... 171
Low(L)..................................................................... 167
Manual (M)........................................................... 167
Manual Park Release........................................ 169
Neutral (N)............................................................ 167
Park (P).................................................................. 167Reverse (R)............................................................
167
SelectShift............................................................. 167
Stay in Neutral Mode........................................ 168
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 166
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................281
Auto Mode.......................................................123 Auto Mode Indicators........................................ 123
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................123
Switching Dual Mode On and Off................124
Auto-Start-Stop............................................153 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 154
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 153
Autowipers........................................................77 Autowipers Settings............................................ 78
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 282
Blind Spot Information System................211 Blind Spot Information System
Indicator............................................................. 212
Blind Spot Information System Information Messages.......................................................... 213
Blind Spot Information System Sensors.............................................................. 212
Switching the Blind Spot Information System On and Off........................................ 212
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 212
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System............211
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............271
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check.........................................281 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 282
Brake Fluid Specification..........................335
Brakes................................................................176 General Information........................................... 176
Breaking-In.....................................................248 Brakes and Clutch............................................. 248
Tires........................................................................\
248
Bulb Specification Chart...........................326
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.................................................................. 82
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................82
E
Electric Parking Brake..................................177 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............177
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake................................................... 178
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................... 177
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 178
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............405
Emergency Call Limitations.......................52
Emergency Call Requirements..................51
Emission Law
.................................................162
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........163
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 162
Enabling Remote Start
................................118
End User License Agreement.................408 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 408
Engine Block Heater
.....................................151
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 152
Engine Coolant Check
................................277
Adding Coolant.................................................... 277
Coolant Change.................................................. 279
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................. 280
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 279
Recycled Coolant............................................... 278
Severe Climates.................................................. 279
Engine Emission Control............................162
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 72
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™........................................329
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 330Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -
2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................328
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 329
Engine Oil Check
...........................................274
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 274
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................274
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................323
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 323
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................323
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 324
Entertainment..............................................359 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 360
Apps....................................................................... 368
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 367
CD........................................................................\
.... 366
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 363
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 361
Sources.................................................................. 359
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 368
USB Ports............................................................. 368
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 177
Essential Towing Checks...........................237 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 239
Hitches................................................................... 238
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 239
Safety Chains...................................................... 238
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 238
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 239
Trailer Towing Connector................................ 238
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 239
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options
.................................18
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................118
Exterior Mirrors
................................................89
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 90
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 90
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 89
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Rear Occupant Alert System Audible
Warnings........................................................141
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................141
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations...................................................140
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.................................................140
Rear Occupant Alert System...................140
Rear Parking Aid............................................187
Object Distance Indicator............................... 188
Rear Seats
.......................................................138
Folding the Seat Backrest............................... 138
Unfolding the Seat Backrest.......................... 139
Rear View Camera.......................................188 Using the Rear View Camera System.........189
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 188
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........79 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 79
Rear Window Washer......................................... 79
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 79
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......286
Recommended Towing Weights...........236
Refueling..........................................................158 Refueling System Overview........................... 158
Refueling System Warning............................. 159
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 158
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 57
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Passive Key............................................................. 54
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding a Panic Alarm..................................... 57
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle............................................................118
Remotely Starting the Vehicle........................ 118
Remotely Stopping the Vehicle..................... 118
Remote Start Limitations...........................118
Remote Start Precautions.........................118
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.......................................................119
Remote Control Feedback............................... 119
Remote Start..................................................118 Remote Start Settings....................................... 119
Remote Start Settings.................................119 Setting the Remote Start Duration.............120 Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off................................................................ 119
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off ......................................................... 119
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
119
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off....................................... 119
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............294
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................132
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................260
Resuming the Set Speed...........................194 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 201
Roadside Assistance
..................................250
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 251
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 250
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 250
Roadside Emergencies..............................250
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................227 Maximum Roof Load Amounts..................... 227
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 248
Running Out of Fuel....................................156 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 157
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 156
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................48
Safety Precautions.......................................155
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System............312
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 314
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 314
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 297
Towing a Trailer.............................................235
Load Placement................................................. 235
Towing Points
................................................254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................240
Emergency Towing........................................... 240
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles....................... 240
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 240
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 240
Towing..............................................................235
Traction Control
.............................................181
Principle of Operation........................................ 181
Trail Control Indicators
...............................185
Trail Control....................................................184
Trail Control – Troubleshooting.................... 185
Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............185 Trail Control – Information
Messages.......................................................... 185
Trailer Sway Control
...................................236
Transmission..................................................166
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................253
Type Approvals............................................434 Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind
Spot Information System.......................... 434
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 435
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module............................................. 436
Radio Frequency Certifications for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.............436
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System........................................ 437
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Key...................................................................... 437
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module..................................... 445
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC3.2............................................................ 441Radio Frequency Certifications for
Telematics Control Unit.............................. 447
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............448
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Accessory Charging Module...................... 451
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................273
Under Seat Storage.....................................146 Locating the Under Seat Storage
Compartment................................................. 146
Unique Driving Characteristics................153
USB Port
.........................................................349
Locating the USB Ports................................... 349
Using Four-Wheel Drive
..............................172
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive........................................... 173
Four-Wheel Drive Lock...................................... 174
Maintenance and Modifications.................... 175
Rear Differential Lock........................................ 174
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains
......................................312
Using Stability Control...............................183
Using Traction Control
.................................181
Switching the System Off................................ 181
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 181
Using a Switch...................................................... 181
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 181
Using Voice Recognition...........................352 Audio Voice Commands................................. 353
Climate Voice Commands............................. 354
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 357
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 356
Phone Voice Commands................................ 354
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 358
Voice Settings Commands............................ 358
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................258
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