2022 FORD BRONCO Owners Manual

Unlocking
If a passive key is within 5 ft (1 m) of thetailgate, touch the back of the tailgatehandle to unlock.
Emergency Locking
If there is a power door lock fault you canuse the key blade to lock the tailgate door.
Emergency Unlocking
If there is a power door lock fault you canuse the release lever to unlock the tailgatedoor.
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1.Remove the tailgate trim panel.
2.Remove the inside release lever cover.
3.Using a small tool, pull the release leverto open the tailgate.
4.Reinstall the inside release lever coverand trim panel after unlocking thetailgate.
TAILGATE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the tailgate isnot completely closed.
TAILGATE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Tailgate
DetailsMessage
The tailgate is not completely closed.Tailgate Ajar
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
WHAT IS THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
The passive anti-theft system preventssomeone from starting the vehicle with anincorrectly coded key.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all the doors when leaving your vehicle.
HOW DOES THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WORK
The passive anti-theft system arms whenyou switch the ignition off.
It disarms when the ignition is switched onwith a correctly coded key.
Note:The system is not compatible withnon-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.
Note:Do not leave a duplicate coded keyin your vehicle. Always take the keys andlock all doors when leaving your vehicle.
SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
SECURITY – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.Starting System Fault
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-ized entry.Vehicle Alarm To StopAlarm, Start Vehicle.
Alarm Announcement
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SECURITY – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS
What should I do if there is anypotential alarm problem with myvehicle?
Take all remote controls to anauthorized dealer if there is anypotential alarm problem with yourvehicle.
What should I do if the vehicle is unableto start with a correctly coded key?
Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
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ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING: Do not adjust thesteering wheel when your vehicle ismoving.
Note: Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 127).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to theposition you prefer.
3.Lock the steering column.
HORN
Press on the center of thesteering wheel near the horn iconto activate the horn.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
STEERING WHEEL ON AND OFF
(IF EQUIPPED)
To activate the heated steeringwheel, press the button on theclimate control unit.
On some vehicles, an indicator on thebutton illuminates when the heatedsteering wheel is on.
Note:A sensor regulates the temperatureof the steering wheel.
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WIPERS
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This could scratch the glass ordamage the wiper blades. Use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off beforeentering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERSON AND OFF
High-speed wipe.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Off.C
Use the rotary control.
SWITCHING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER ON AND OFF
Rotate the control away from you for along wipe interval.
Rotate the control toward you for a shortwipe interval.
REVERSE WIPE
WHAT IS REVERSE WIPE
Reverse wipe turns on the rear windowwiper when you shift into reverse (R) andthe windshield wipers are on.
REVERSE WIPE SETTINGS
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Wipers.
4.Switch Rear Wiper On (when inReverse) on or off.
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CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT
WIPER BLADES
1.Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
2.Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip.
3.Press the wiper blade secondarylocking clip.
4.Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
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REPLACING THE REAR WIPER
BLADES
1.Lift the wiper arm.
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade to lift thewiper arm.
2.Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
3.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
WASHERS
WASHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: If you operate yourvehicle in temperatures below 41°F(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreezeprotection. Failure to use washer fluidwith antifreeze protection in coldweather could result in impairedwindshield vision and increase the riskof injury or accident.
Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insectshit the windshield.
USING THE WINDSHIELD WASHER
Press and hold the button at theend of the lever to operate thewindshield washer.
Note:A courtesy wipe occurs a short timeafter the wipers stop to clear any remainingwasher fluid when switched on. SeeSwitching the Courtesy Wipe On and Off(page 93).
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