2022 FORD BRONCO software updates

Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe.
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 417).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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WHAT IS THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The wireless accessory charger allows youto charge one compatible Qi wirelesscharging device on the charging area.
WIRELESS ACCESSORY
CHARGER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Wireless chargingdevices can affect the operation ofimplanted medical devices, includingcardiac pacemakers. If you have anyimplanted medical devices, werecommend that you consult with yourphysician.
Keep the charging area clean and removeforeign objects prior to charging a device.
Do not place items with a magnetic stripor radio-frequency identification chip, forexample passports, parking tickets,transportation passes or credit cards, nearthe charging area when charging a device.Damage could occur to the magnetic stripor radio-frequency identification chip.
Do not place metal objects, for exampleremote controls, coins and candywrappers, on or near the charging areawhen charging a device. Metal objects mayheat up and degrade the chargingperformance, in addition to causinginterruptions in charging.
Charging could be interrupted, degraded,or could stop if any of the following occur:
•The system detects a foreign object.
•The device is misaligned on thecharging area.
•The device moves on the activecharging area when the vehicle is inmotion.
•The vehicle ambient temperature is toohigh.
•You attempt to charge a non-Qicompatible device on the wirelesscharger.
Note:During charging, the device and thecharger could heat up, this is normal. If thebattery gets hotter than usual, the devicemay stop charging.
LOCATING THE WIRELESS
ACCESSORY CHARGER
The charging area is on thecenter console or in the mediabin below the instrument panel.
CHARGING A WIRELESS
DEVICE
Place the device on the center of thecharging surface with the charging sidedown. The charging stops after your devicereaches a full charge.
You can use the charger when the vehicleis in accessory mode, when the vehicle isrunning, or when SYNC is on.
Displays on the status bar whenwireless charging is in progress.
Note:The charging performance may beaffected if your device is in a case. It may benecessary to remove the case to wirelesslycharge your device.
Note:Software and firmware updates mayaffect device compatibility, including theuse of unofficial software or firmware.Customers should verify chargingfunctionality with their specific devicesin-vehicle.
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Why does the software not updatewhen the system seems to connectto a Wi-Fi network and the signalstrength is excellent?
•No software update is available at thistime.
•Select automatic updates option in thesettings menu to enable automaticsoftware update or contact anauthorized dealer.
•There could be a connection problem.Test the network using another device.
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UPDATING THE VEHICLE
SYSTEMS WIRELESSLY
Over the air system updatesallow you to update your vehiclesystem software wirelessly. Tomake sure you receive all updates, set arecurring schedule and connect to Wi-Fi.Updates may take longer if not connectedto Wi-Fi, or may not download at all. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 417).
Over the Air System UpdateRequirements
Before updating, reference this list to makesure your vehicle is ready be updated. Ifthese requirements are not met during ascheduled update, the update will becanceled and you can reschedule.
•Your vehicle is not running.
•Your vehicle is stopped.
•Your vehicle is parked.
•The hazard indicators are switched off.
•The alarm is not sounding.
•The doors are closed.
•The parking lights are switched off.
•You are not pressing the brake pedal.
•An emergency call is not in progress.
•Your vehicle is not in limp mode.
Enabling Over the Air Updates
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Software Update.
3.Switch Automatic Updates on or off.
Note:Over the air updates are enabled bydefault.
Note:If you do not want to receive over theair updates you can turn them off. You willnot be notified of new updates.
Scheduling an Update
Scheduling an update allows you to set aconvenient time for the update tocomplete. We recommend updatingovernight when your vehicle is not in use.Ensure Vehicle Connectivity and AutomaticUpdates are enabled. Once you completethese steps, your schedule will be savedfor future updates. As long as an update isnot in process you can adjust yourschedule.
Note:Some updates may be appliedoutside of your set schedule. Informationabout the unscheduled update appears onthe touchscreen after it is applied.
Using the Settings Menu
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Software Update.
3.Press Schedule Updates.
4.Use the controls to set the time andday of the update.
5.Save the schedule.
Note:You can set the updates to occur atany time.
Using the Status Bar Icon
When an update is available, tapthe notification icon and followthe prompts on the screen.
Applying an Over the Air Update
You can see the progress of the update onthe touchscreen. An update cannot becanceled once it has been started.
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•Additional Software/Services: TheSOFTWARE may permit FORD MOTORCOMPANY, third party software andservice suppliers, its affiliates and/orits designated agent to provide or makeavailable to you SOFTWARE updates,supplements, add-on components, orInternet-based services componentsof the SOFTWARE after the date youobtain your initial copy of theSOFTWARE ("SupplementalComponents".) SOFTWARE updatesmay cause you to incur additionalcharges from your wireless serviceprovider. If FORD MOTOR COMPANYor third party software and servicessuppliers provide or make available toyou Supplemental Components andno other EULA terms are providedalong with the SupplementalComponents, then the terms of thisEULA shall apply. FORD MOTORCOMPANY, its affiliates and/or itsdesignated agent reserve the right todiscontinue without liability anyInternet-based services provided toyou or made available to you throughthe use of the SOFTWARE.
•Links to Third Party Sites: TheSOFTWARE may provide you with theability to link to third party sites. Thethird party sites are not under thecontrol of FORD MOTOR COMPANY,its affiliates and/or its designatedagent. Neither FORD MOTORCOMPANY nor its affiliates nor itsdesignated agent are responsible for(I) the contents of any third party sites,any links contained in third party sites,or any changes or updates to thirdparty sites, or (ii) webcasting or anyother form of transmission receivedfrom any third party sites. If theSOFTWARE provides links to thirdparty sites, those links are provided toyou only as a convenience, and theinclusion of any link does not imply anendorsement of the third party site byFORD MOTOR COMPANY, its affiliatesand/or its designated agent.
•Obligation to Drive Responsibly:You recognize your obligation to driveresponsibly and keep attention on theroad. You will read and abide with theDEVICES operating instructionsparticularly as they pertain to safetyand you agree to assume any riskassociated with the use of theDEVICES.
UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA:If the SOFTWARE is provided by FORDMOTOR COMPANY separate from theDEVICES on media such as a ROM chip,CD ROM disk(s) or via web download orother means, and is labeled "For UpgradePurposes Only" or "For Recovery PurposesOnly" you may install one (1) copy of suchSOFTWARE onto the DEVICES as areplacement copy for the existingSOFTWARE, and use it in accordance withthis EULA, including any additional EULAterms accompanying the upgradeSOFTWARE.
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