2023 FORD BRONCO remote control

PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control tobecome a restricted MyKey, but you mustleave one unmodified as an admin key.
1.Switch the vehicle on using an adminkey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
5.Select and configure the settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove allrestrictions and return all MyKeys to theiroriginal admin key status.
1.Switch the vehicle on using an adminkey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
5.Press Clear All MyKeys.
6.Press Yes.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about thedistance traveled using a MyKey, and thenumber of admin keys and MyKeys createdfor your vehicle.
1.Switch the vehicle on.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
5.Press MyKey Information.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED)
MyKey is not compatible with unapproved,aftermarket remote start systems. If youchoose to install a remote start system,see an authorized dealer for an approvedremote start system.
MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
MYKEY – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
Displays when trying to create a MyKey and the admin key isnot placed in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey(page 85).
Place Key in BackupLocation
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key alreadydesignated as a MyKey.Key is Already a MyKey
Displays to confirm that the key is restricted after you switchthe ignition off.This Key restricted atNext Key Cycle. LabelKey as MyKey
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OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM OUTSIDE YOUR
VEHICLE
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THEDOORS USING THE REMOTECONTROL
You can only use the remote control whenyour vehicle is stationary.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock alldoors. One long flash of the turnsignal lamps confirms that yourvehicle has unlocked.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. One short flash of theturn signal lamps confirms thatyour vehicle has locked.
OPERATING THE DOORS
FROM INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THEDOORS USING THE CENTRALLOCKING
The power door lock control is on the frontdoors.
Press the button to unlock alldoors.
Press the button to lock alldoors.
Note:The central locking only operates ifthe front doors are fully closed.
OPENING THE DOORS FROMINSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
AUTOUNLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOUNLOCK
Autounlock is an unlocking feature thatunlocks the vehicle doors when yourvehicle comes to a stop.
AUTOUNLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autounlock unlocks all the doors after allof the following occur.
1.All the doors are closed and yourvehicle is moving at a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
2.Your vehicle comes to a stop.
3.You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto the accessory position.
Note:If you open the driver door after 10minutes, Autounlock does not unlock allother doors.
SWITCHING AUTOUNLOCK ONAND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Locks.
4.Switch Autounlock on or off.
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AUTOLOCK
WHAT IS AUTOLOCK
Autolock is a locking feature that locksyour vehicle doors when you start driving.
AUTOLOCK REQUIREMENTS
Autolock locks all the doors when all of thefollowing occur:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
WHAT IS MISLOCK
Mislock is a locking feature that warns youif your vehicle has not locked.
MISLOCK LIMITATIONS
When you press the lock button once, theturn signals do not flash if:
•Any door or the tailgate is open.
•The hood is open.
If you switch mislock off, the horn does notsound if you press the lock button on theremote control when a door is open.
SWITCHING MISLOCK ON ANDOFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Locks.
4.Switch Mislock Chirp on or off.
DOORS AND LOCKS –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DOORS AND LOCKS – WARNINGLAMPS
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch theignition on and remains on if anydoor or the hood is open.
DOORS AND LOCKS – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if a door is open. Fully close the door.Driver Door Ajar
Passenger Door Ajar
Rear Left Door Ajar
Rear Right Door Ajar
Displays if a hood is open. Fully close the hood.Hood Ajar
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WHAT IS KEYLESS ENTRY
The system allows you to lock and unlockyour vehicle without taking the passive keyout of your pocket or purse.
KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft(1 m) from the front door handles and thetailgate.
The system could not function if:
•The remote control remains stationaryfor about a minute.
•The vehicle battery has no charge.
•The remote control battery has nocharge.
•There is interference causing issueswith the remote control frequencies.
•The remote control is too close tometal objects or electronic devices, forexample keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On andOff
1.Switch the ignition on using an originalkey that has not been created as aMyKey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press Locks.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can enable two-stage unlockingfunction allowing you to unlock only thedriver door when you touch the unlocksensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for fourseconds to disable or enable two-stageunlocking.
If you program the unlocking function sothat only the driver door unlocks, you canunlock all of the other doors from insideyour vehicle using the power door lockcontrol. You can unlock individual doorsby pulling the interior door handles onthose doors.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the unlock sensor onthe back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful not to touch the locksensor at the same time or pull on the doorhandle too quickly. The intelligent accesssystem requires a brief delay toauthenticate your passive key.
Locking the Doors
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With your passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the outer door handlelock sensor for approximately one secondto lock, being careful not to touch theunlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handleto confirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keyless entry system notfunction?
If the system does not function it maybe limited. See Keyless EntryLimitations (page 91). If the systemstill does not function use the remotecontrol or the key blade to lock andunlock your vehicle.
Why can I not lock my vehicle?
If you electronically lock your vehiclewith a rear door or the tailgate open,the system searches for a passive keyinside your vehicle after you close thelast door. If the system detects a key,all doors unlock indicating that a keyis inside. Your vehicle locks if anotherpassive key is within the detectionrange after you close the last door.
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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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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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2.Press Zone Lighting.
On and off button.A
Settings menu.B
Exterior lamp indicators.C
Individual zones on and off.D
All zones on and off.E
You can use zone lighting when yourvehicle is on or off. When it is off, thelighting turns off after a certain period oftime.
You can also use individual zone controlsto switch on each zone.
Note:Make sure to remove exterior lightingcovers when using zone lighting.
Note:When your vehicle is off and the timerhas one minute remaining, the turn signalsflash six times.
Note:Indicators on the touchscreenilluminate when the lights outside of thezone lighting control are on.
Note:You can remotely control the zonelighting using the FordPass app.
Note:Vehicles without spot lamps onlyhave two zones.
EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTINGSETTINGS
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Zone Lighting.
3.Press the settings menu in the upperright-hand corner.
4.Press a setting.
Enable Autolamp Override
This setting allows your vehicle to overridethe autolamps when using zone lighting.
When you access zone lighting for the firsttime, you can choose this setting. You canchange this setting at any time.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGHBEAM CONTROL WORK
Auto High Beams
Automatic high beam control turns thehigh beams on if it is dark enough and noother traffic is present. If it detects anapproaching vehicle’s headlamps or taillamps, or street lighting ahead, the systemturns the high beams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle,continuously monitors conditions to turnthe high beams on and off.
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