2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT check engine

Driving Aids
Driver Alert
....................................................206
Lane Keeping System ...............................
207
Blind Spot Information System ...............
211
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
213
Speed Sign Recognition ............................
216
Steering ...........................................................
218
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
218
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control ....................
223
Selecting a Drive Mode - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
223
Selecting a Drive Mode - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
224
Drive Modes ..................................................
224
Load Carrying
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
227
Load Limit ......................................................
227
Luggage Compartment
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Load Floor ..................................................
233
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Divider .........................................................
233
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
235
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
236
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
236
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
237
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
240
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving ..........................................
241
Breaking-In ....................................................
248
Driving Economically ................................
248
Floor Mats .....................................................
248Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
.................................
250
Hazard Flashers ............................................
251
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
251
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
252
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
253
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
253
Towing Points ...............................................
254
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
255
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
256
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
257
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
258
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
258
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature .......................................................................
260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) .......................................................................
260
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) .......................................................................
260
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
262
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
262
Changing a Fuse .........................................
269
Maintenance
General Information ....................................
271
Opening and Closing the Hood ...............
271
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
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272
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
273
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
274
Engine Oil Check .........................................
274
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
275
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
276
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Engine Coolant Check
...............................277
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
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281
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
281
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
282
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
282
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
284
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
285
Fuel Filter .......................................................
285
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
286
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
286
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades .........
286
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
287
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
289
Cleaning Products ......................................
289
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
290
Waxing .............................................................
291
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
291
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
292
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
292
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
293
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
294
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
294
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
294
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
297
Tire Care .........................................................
299
Using Snow Chains .....................................
312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...........
312
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
316
Technical Specifications ..........................
322Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™
........................................................................\
323
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
323
Vehicle Dimensions ...................................
324
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......
325
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....
325
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
326
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .....................................
328
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......................................
329
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........
331
Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........
332
Fuel Tank Capacity .....................................
332
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™ .......
333
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification - 1.5L EcoBoost™ .......
334
Washer Fluid Specification .....................
334
Brake Fluid Specification .........................
335
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
336
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle ..................
337
Connected Vehicle Requirements ........
337
Connected Vehicle Limitations ..............
337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network - Vehicles With: Modem ......
337
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
337
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem .........................
338
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
339
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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
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp, but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Note: Depending on your vehicle options
and instrument cluster type, not all
indicators display or are available.
Adaptive Cruise Control The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in. See How Does Adaptive Cruise
Control With Stop and Go Work (page
195).
On (white light): Illuminates when you
switch on the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when the speed control
system is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
you engage the adaptive cruise control
system. Turns off when you disengage the
speed control system.
Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a system
error. You continue to have the
normal braking (without ABS) unless the
brake system warning lamp also
illuminates. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer. Automatic High Beam Control Illuminates when this feature is
on. See
Switching Automatic
High Beam Control On and Off
(page
86).
Auto Hold Active Illuminates when the system
holds your vehicle stationary.
Auto Hold Unavailable Illuminates when the system is
on, but unavailable to hold your
vehicle stationary.
Auto-Start-Stop Illuminates when the engine
shuts down or in conjunction
with a message.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a system error. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor Illuminates when you switch this
feature off or in conjunction with
a message. See
Blind Spot
Information System (page 211).
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Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and
illuminates when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control Illuminates when you switch this
feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard flasher. If
the indicators stay on or flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a
Bulb (page 287). Door Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and any door is not
completely closed.
Electric Park Brake
Note: Indicators vary depending on region. Illuminates or flashes when the
electric parking brake has a
system error. See
Electric
Parking Brake (page 177).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp Illuminates when the engine or
motor coolant temperature is
high. Stop your vehicle as soon
as possible, switch your vehicle off and let
it cool. See Engine Coolant Check (page
277
).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 274).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds
to remind you to fasten your
seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 38).
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Fasten Rear Seatbelt
Illuminates and a tone sounds
to signal the rear seatbelts are
not fastened.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
there is a system error. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Front Fog Lamps Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed. Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on prior to engine
start to check the bulb.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
system errors are present.
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a system error. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected an error
in the vehicle emission control system. See
Emission Law (page 162).
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If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle
may cause reduced power or the engine
to stop. Failure to respond to the warning
lamp may cause component damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Rear Differential Lock Illuminates when you lock the
rear differential.
Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
system error. During a system error the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See Using Stability
Control (page 183).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off. See
Using Stability Control
(page 183).
Trail Control Illuminates when you switch trail
control on. 4WD Lock Illuminates when four-wheel
drive is locked.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Action
Message
Select park (P) for the system to restartthe engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to P, then Restart
Engine
The system is not functioning. You need torestart the engine.
Auto StartStop Manual Restart Required
Conditions are not met for the auto-start-stop system to properly function.
Auto StartStop Not Available
Battery and Charging System Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Charging System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on
or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Service
Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Service
Now
The battery management system determines that the 12V
battery is at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge
the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge recovers.
Battery State of Charge
Low
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Switch the ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge recovers. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads allows for a faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save
Battery
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