2023 FORD BRONCO lock

DOORS AND LOCKS –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can accessories such as steps orhandles be used with the latchassembly?
Do not use the door latch assembly toattach any accessory, such as handlesor steps, as this can cause damage toyour vehicle.
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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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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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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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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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