2023 FORD BRONCO Owners Manual

TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
1.Unlock the vehicle with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.
Note:If a passive key is within 3 ft (1 m) ofthe tailgate, the tailgate unlocks when youtouch the inside of the tailgate handle.
2.Pull the handle to release the tailgate.
Note:An open tailgate could obstruct theright-hand side tail lamp. Make sure youtake the necessary precautions while parkedon the side of the road with the tailgateopen. Do not drive with the tailgate open.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE
CLOSING THE TAILGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Push the tailgate until fully closed.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
You can lock or unlock your vehicle withthe remote control or power door lockcontrol.
Locking
If a passive key is within 5 ft (1 m) of thetailgate, touch the lock button on thetailgate handle to lock.
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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.
SLIDE OUT TAILGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Do not use or sit on theslide out tailgate when the vehicle ismoving. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
The slide out tailgate is a durable andfunctional surface that slides out from therear load floor.
1.Fully open the tailgate.
2.Locate the release handle.
3.Pull the release handle to unlock andslide out the tailgate.
Note:The slide out tailgate can hold amaximum of 599.66 lb (272 kg).
4.To close the slide out tailgate, squeezethe handle and push forward untillocked in place.
Note:Do not drive with the slide outtailgate in the extended position.
TAILGATE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TAILGATE – WARNING LAMPS
Illuminates when the tailgate isnot completely closed.
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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
DetailsMessage
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
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 140).
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
The vehicle is equipped with protectionfeatures to prevent damage to the wipermotor in case of overheating, usage on drywindshields or obstructions to the wiperblade due to snow or ice accumulation onthe windshield.
In such conditions, the wiper motor mayrestrict its speed, reduce area of cleaningor completely stop operation. Systemreturns back to normal operation modeonce conditions are resolved.
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
Low-speed wipe.B
Auto Wipe/Intermittent wipe.C
Off.D
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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