2023 FORD BRONCO Owners Manual

REAR EXTERIOR - RAPTOR
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 449).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel (page 387).B
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).C
See Unique Features (page 47).D
See Accessing the Rear Towing Point (page 334).E
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REAR EXTERIOR - 2-DOOR
See Changing a Flat Tire (page 449).A
See Removing and Installing the Rear Roof Panel (page 390).B
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).C
See Storing the Roof Panels (page 419).D
See Recommended Towing Weights (page 311).E
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Pillar Braces
WARNING: Do not remove ormodify the B-Pillar brace or trim. Doingso could affect safety systemperformance, including safety canopy
and front seat mounted side airbags,during a crash or rollover.
Do not remove or modify the C-pillar brace.
Your vehicle has additional braces addedfor structural support.
B-pillar brace and interior trim.A
C-pillar brace.B
The B-pillar brace and interiortrim contains the followingsymbols.
Accessory Mounting Points
Your vehicle has built in accessorymounting points.
Note:Remove the plugs before use.
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Spare Tire Carrier Reinforcement
Your vehicle comes with a spare tire carrierreinforcement that has an accessory-readyspot to add your own gear to the rear swinggate. This is intended for light accessoriessuch as a flagpole, a camera or a light.
One attachment point is intended for upto 3 lb (1.4 kg) loads.
The attachment hole is an M6x1mm with1.38 in (35 mm) thread depth. Select afastener that equals the thickness of yourmounting bracket plus 0.79–1.18 in(20–30 mm) into the accessory mountinghole.
We recommend at least a Grade 10.9fastener when selecting a mountingfastener. Please use at least 7.4 lb.ft(10 Nm) of torque when installing.
Guidance for Door Swing
The rear swing gate opens to 120°, whichleaves very limited space when fullyopened. Make sure items fit within thespace provided otherwise tail lampdamage can occur.
1.57 in (40 mm).A
7.87 in (200 mm).B
Rear Wheel Stone Guard
The rear wheel flares on your vehicle havereplaceable stone guard panels on theforward lower portion of the wheel flareon each side of the vehicle. Replacing thecomplete wheel flare assembly is notnecessary if the stone guard is damagedduring use. See your authorized dealer formore information.
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CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always carefully followthe instructions and warnings providedby the manufacturer of any childrestraint to determine if the restraintdevice is appropriate for your child's size,height, weight, or age. Follow the childrestraint manufacturer's instructions andwarnings provided for installation anduse in conjunction with the instructionsand warnings provided by your vehiclemanufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit thechild may increase the risk of seriousinjury or death.
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WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows,books or towels to boost your child'sheight. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the childto put the shoulder section of theseatbelt under their arm or behind theirback. Failure to follow this instructioncould reduce the effectiveness of theseatbelt and increase the risk of injury ordeath in a crash.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Put the seatbelt in the automaticlocking mode.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
POINTS
WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINTANCHOR POINTS
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren)
Anchor points allow you to quickly andsafely install a child restraint.
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTLOWER ANCHOR POINTS
2-Door
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4-Door
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTTOP TETHER ANCHOR POINTS
2-Door
4-Door
CHILD RESTRAINTS
CHILD RESTRAINT POSITIONINFORMATION
Install the child restraint tightly against thevehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift orremove the head restraint.
Rear Facing Child Restraints
Seatbelt OnlyLATCH (Lower AnchorsOnly)Combined Weight of Childand Child Restraint
XXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)
XOver 65 lb (29 kg)
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Forward Facing Child Restraints
Seatbelt and LATCH(Lower Anchors andTop Tether Anchor)
Seatbelt and TopTether AnchorLATCH (LowerAnchors and TopTether Anchor)
Combined Weight ofChild and ChildRestraint
XXXUp to 65 lb (29 kg)
XXOver 65 lb (29 kg)
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