2023 FORD BRONCO display

WHAT IS START IN GEAR
Crank in gear allows the driver to restartthe engine and launch the vehicle afterstalling in four-wheel drive low (4L). Usethe instrument cluster display to direct youwhen to apply the brake and push the startbutton. While driving off road, it is possibleto stall the engine trying to maneuverterrains. Trying to restart your vehicle byusing the clutch or shifting into neutral torestart the engine can be difficult andcause potential roll back situations whendriving uphill.
Note:Crank in gear is an alternate namefor the feature.
START IN GEAR
PRECAUTIONS
Always press the brake pedal whenstarting the vehicle to prevent unwantedvehicle movement, and release afterstarting to drive away. Start in gear is onlypossible with the brake pedal pressed.
START IN GEAR LIMITATIONS
You can only use start in gear in four-wheeldrive low (4L).
USING START IN GEAR
When driving difficult terrains in four-wheeldrive low (4L), it is possible to stall theengine when your vehicle is not able tomaintain speed. To easily start the engineand launch your vehicle, perform thefollowing steps:
1.After the vehicle stalls an informationmessage displays in the cluster,Tostart in gear select YES and pressOK.
2.Firmly press the brake pedal when ingear and press and hold the Startbutton.
3.When the engine starts and yourvehicle begins to move, release thebrake pedal.
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START IN GEAR –
TROUBLESHOOTING
START IN GEAR – INFORMATIONMESSAGES
ActionMessage
After stalling yourvehicle, a messagecan displayprompting you startin gear is now avail-able.
Do you want tostart in gear?
For use with pushbutton vehicles,press the brakepedal and press thepush to start buttonto begin start ingear.
Press Brake andHold Start Buttonto Start in Gear
After stalling infour-wheel drivelow (4L), if yourvehicle does notmeet all therequirements or youmake any otherinputs, a messagecan display in theinstrument cluster.
Start in GearCanceled
After stalling infour-wheel drivelow (4L), amessage candisplay if you haveincorrectlyattempted a startin gear situation orhave attemptedtoo many times.
Start in Gear LimitReached NormalStart Available
START IN GEAR – FREQUENTLYASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use start in gear in reverse?
You can use start in gear in anyforward or reverse gear.
Will this start my vehicle?
Upon following the maneuvers, theengine starts, runs and launches thevehicle in gear.
If my vehicle stalls, do I have to usestart in gear?
After your vehicle stalls in four-wheeldrive low (4L), you do not have to usestart in gear. You can still start yourvehicle normally with use of the clutch.
How hard does the brake need pressingfor start in gear?
The brake requires a hard press at thetime you press the push button, andthen you need to release it to allow thevehicle to move.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on thebrake pedal and the transmission in drive(D).
RESTARTING THE ENGINE -
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Press the clutch pedal.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display if the system requires youto take action.
ActionConditionMessage
Press the accelerator pedal,brake pedal or clutch pedalto restart the engine.
The system needs to restartthe engine but requires yourconfirmation.
Auto StartStop Press aPedal to Start Engine
Shift into neutral to restartthe engine.The system needs to restartthe engine but cannotbecause the transmission isin gear.
Auto StartStop SelectNeutral To Start Engine
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RESTARTING THE ENGINE -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display if the system requires youto take action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when theengine stops. It flashes amberand a message appears when you need totake action.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates gray with astrikethrough when the systemis not available.
Note:You can display the reason why thesystem is not available in the informationdisplay.
AUTO-START-STOP – TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTO-START-STOP – INFORMATION MESSAGES - MANUALTRANSMISSION
ActionConditionMessage
Restart the engine yourself.The system is not func-tioning.Auto StartStop ManualRestart Required
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AUTO-START-STOP –INFORMATION MESSAGES -AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A message appears in the informationdisplay if the system requires you to takeaction.
ActionConditionMessage
Press the brake pedal torestart the engine.The system needs to restartthe engine but requires yourconfirmation.
Auto StartStop Press Braketo Start Engine
Press the brake pedal or theaccelerator pedal to restartthe engine.
The system needs to restartthe engine but requires yourconfirmation.
Auto StartStop Press aPedal to Start Engine
Shift in park (P) and restartthe engine.The System is not func-tioning.Auto StartStop Shift to P,then Restart Engine
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Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
FUEL AND REFUELING –
TROUBLESHOOTING
FUEL AND REFUELING –WARNING LAMPS
If it illuminates when you aredriving, refuel as soon aspossible.
FUEL AND REFUELING –INFORMATION MESSAGES
Refueling System Warning
If the fuel tank filler valve does not fullyclose, a message could appear in theinstrument cluster display.
Message
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
If the message appears, do the following:
1.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safeto do so and switch the engine off.
2.Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
3.Apply the parking brake.
4.Fully open the fuel filler door.
5.Check the fuel tank filler valve for anydebris that may be restricting itsmovement.
6.Remove any debris from the fuel tankfiller valve.
7.Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or thefuel filler funnel provided with yourvehicle into the fuel filler pipe. SeeLocating the Fuel Filler Funnel(page 180). This action should dislodgeany debris that may be preventing thefuel tank filler valve from fully closing.
8.Remove the fuel pump nozzle or fuelfiller funnel from the fuel filler pipe.
9.Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note:The message may not immediatelyreset. If the message continues to appearand a warning lamp illuminates, have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
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MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page191).
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 307).
SPORT (S)
In sport (S) your vehicle holds gears longer.
Note:We recommend using this mode fora sportier feel or when driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
1.Fully press down on the brake pedal.
2.Press the front button on the shifterand move the gearshift lever into thedesired gear.
3.When you finish driving, come to acomplete stop.
4.Press the front button on the shifter,move the gearshift lever and securelylatch it in park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLESHIFTERS - RAPTOR
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if you do not pull eitherpaddle.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE SELECTOR LEVER
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive(D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegears.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
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