2023 FORD BRONCO lock

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINESTOP ON AND OFF
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Switch 30min Max Idle on or off.
Note:You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic shutdown. If you switch it off,it turns on each time you switch the ignitionon.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINESTOP
Note: You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic engine stop feature. Whenyou switch it off temporarily, it turns on atthe next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or resetthe timer, at any point before the30-second countdown has expired bydoing any of the following:
•Pressing the brake pedal or acceleratorpedal.
•Pressing the OK or RESET buttonduring the countdown.
ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION
If you are unable to start the engine, do thefollowing:
1.Open the center console storagecompartment lid.
2.With the buttons facing upward andthe unlock button facing the front ofyour vehicle, place the passive key intothe backup slot.
3.With the key in this position, press thebrake pedal then press the push buttonignition switch to switch the ignition onand start your vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING AND STOPPING THEENGINE – WARNING LAMPS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, the on-boarddiagnostics system is detectinga malfunction of the vehicle emissioncontrol system.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always set the parkingbrake fully and make sure you shift thegearshift lever to first gear. Switch theignition off and remove the key wheneveryou leave your vehicle.
Failure to fully press the clutch pedal tothe floor may cause increased shift efforts,premature wear to transmissioncomponents or damage the transmission.
Do not drive with your foot resting on theclutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to holdyour vehicle at a standstill when waitingon a hill. These actions reduce the life ofthe clutch and could nullify a clutchwarranty claim.
SHIFTING INTO REVERSE
Reverse (R)
1.Press the clutch pedal to the floor todisengage clutch.
2.Shift into reverse (R) by raising thecollar below the gearshift knob up, thenmoving the lever fully to the left, thenforward.
Note:You can only move the gearshift leverto reverse (R) by raising the collar below thegearshift knob up before shifting to reverse.This is a lockout feature which protects thetransmission from accidentally engagingreverse (R) when intending to select first(1).
If reverse (R) is not fully engaged press theclutch pedal, return the gearshift to theneutral position, then release the clutchpedal. Re-apply the clutch pedal, then liftthe gearshift collar and shift into reverse(R) again.
Note:Do not move the transmissionselector lever to reverse (R) gear when yourvehicle is moving. This can cause damageto the transmission.
Note:Make sure that your vehicle is at acomplete stop before you shift into reverse(R). Failure to do so could damage thetransmission.
CRAWLER GEAR
WHAT IS CRAWLER GEAR
Allows you to cruise at ultra low speedswith the clutch fully engaged, when drivingthrough obstacles and jagged terrain.
USING CRAWLER GEAR
Crawler (C)
Shifting into crawler gear:
1.Press the clutch pedal to the floor todisengage clutch.
2.Shift into crawler (C) by raising thecollar below the gearshift knob up, thenmoving the lever fully to the left, thenbackward.
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Note:You can only move the gearshift leverto crawler (C) by raising the collar belowthe gearshift knob up before shifting tocrawler. This is a lockout feature whichprotects the transmission from accidentallyengaging crawler (C) when intending toselect second (2).
If crawler (C) is not fully engaged press theclutch pedal down, return the gearshift tothe neutral position, then release the clutchpedal. Re-apply the clutch pedal, then liftthe gearshift collar and shift into crawler(C) again.
The crawler gear enables an easier start inunusual conditions or terrain. You shouldchange up to first (1) when possible andrefrain from using crawler (C) at highengine speeds as transmission damagecould result. See Manual TransmissionPrecautions (page 186).
In normal use, make sure your vehicle isstationary before selecting crawler (C) asit is primarily a starting gear. If you changedown to crawler (C) from first (1) while thevehicle is moving, make sure the enginespeed is below 1500 rpm, and that theclutch pedal is fully pressed for a smoothtransition to crawler gear.
RECOMMENDED SHIFT
SPEEDS
Recommended Shift Speeds
For best fuel efficiency when driving yourvehicle, shift to the next gear by 3000RPM.
Shifting at a higher RPM such as3000-6000 RPM can increase theperformance capabilities of the vehicle.However, higher engine and transmissionspeeds can increase wear and reduce fueleconomy.
When downshifting your vehicle, alwaysshift at the lowest engine RPM possible tomatch your driving conditions. This isusually under 2000 RPM for all forwardgears, except for downshifting into thecrawler (C) gear which you should dobelow 1500 RPM. See ManualTransmission Precautions (page 186).
Note:Always fully depress the clutch pedalbetween gear shifts.
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•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Hold the (+) button for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither button is pressed.
Manually Shifting Gears in Sport(S)
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).
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Hold the (+) button for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
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.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
WHAT IS BRAKE SHIFTINTERLOCK
Brake shift interlock allows you to shiftyour vehicle out of park (P) in the event ofan electrical malfunction or emergency.
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCKPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle until you verify that thestoplamps are working.
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,apply the parking brake prior to doingthis procedure. Use wheel chocks ifappropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warninglamp remains illuminated, the brakesmay not be working properly. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
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USING BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK
1.Insert a screwdriver between the shifterboot material and trim ring to accessthe retainer tabs from the top paneltrim ring.
2.Lift the shifter boot upward.
3.Locate the release lever on the side ofthe transmission selector lever.
4.Using a screwdriver, move the releaselever toward the front of thetransmission selector lever.
5.When holding the release lever in theforward position, move thetransmission selector lever out of thepark (P) position and into another gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park(P)Audible Warning
Sounds if any of the following occur:
•You switch your vehicle off beforeshifting into park (P).
•You open the driver door before shiftinginto park (P).
•You unlatch your seatbelt beforeshifting into park (P) when the driverdoor is removed.
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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT
Bronco 4x4 Systems
4x4 With Part Time Engagement (If
Equipped)
This system offers the driver two-wheeldrive high, four-wheel drive high, andfour-wheel drive low as available modesof operation. When you select eitherfour-wheel drive high or four-wheel drivelow, the system provides mechanicallylocked four-wheel drive power to both thefront and rear wheels for use in off-road orslippery conditions such as deep snow,sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drivelow also provides additional gearing forincreased torque multiplication forconditions like deep sand, steep slopes, orpulling heavy objects.
Additionally, the system is capable ofrecreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into neutral (N). SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 338).
HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - ADVANCED 4X4
WITH 4A MODE (IF EQUIPPED)
Bronco 4x4 Systems
Advanced 4x4 With Automatic OnDemand Engagement
This system monitors various vehiclesensory inputs to provide an increasedlevel of performance. This system offerstwo-wheel drive high, four-wheel driveauto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheeldrive low as available modes of operation.When you select four-wheel drive auto, thesystem continuously varies power to the
front wheels for optimum performance forall on-road conditions. When you selecteither four-wheel drive high or four-wheeldrive low, the system provideselectronically locked power to the frontand rear wheels for use in off-road orslippery conditions such as deep snow,sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drivelow also provides additional gearing forincreased torque multiplication forconditions like deep sand, steep slopes, orpulling heavy objects.
Additionally, the system is capable ofrecreational flat towing by putting thetransfer case into neutral (N). SeeRecreationally Towing Your Vehicle(page 338).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not becomeoverconfident in the ability of four-wheeldrive vehicles. Although a four-wheeldrive vehicle may accelerate better thana two-wheel drive vehicle in low tractionsituations, it won't stop any faster thantwo-wheel drive vehicles. Always driveat a safe speed.
WARNING: Vehicles with a highercenter of gravity (utility and four-wheeldrive vehicles) handle differently thanvehicles with a lower center of gravity(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,excessive speed and abrupt steering inthese vehicles. Failure to drive cautiouslyincreases the risk of losing control of yourvehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injuryand death.
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS
Do not use four-wheel drive high orfour-wheel drive low mode on dry, hardsurfaced roads. Doing so can produceexcessive noise, increase tire wear and candamage driveline components. Four-wheeldrive high or four-wheel drive low mode isonly for use on consistently slippery orloose surfaces. Use of four-wheel drive lowmode on these surfaces could producesome noise, such as occasional clunks, butshould not damage driveline components.
For vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, the drivelinecould become mechanically blocked whenattempting to shift out of a four-wheeldrive mode on dry, hard surfaced roads.
Note:When your vehicle comes with the4x4 part-time selectable engagementtransfer case and you are transitioning fromconsistently loose or slippery surfaces, besure the four-wheel drive system is notmechanically blocked once you are on dry,hard surfaced roads in two-wheel drive high.
Note: In certain scenarios, where thefour-wheel drive system has difficultyengaging, a To Engage 4x4 Slow to 3 MPHor To Engage 4x4 Slow to 5 km/hmessage could appear in the instrumentcluster. You can also see this messagewhen engaging the four-wheel drive systemin extreme cold climates at the beginningof the drive cycle. Once the driveline warmsup, shifting to four-wheel drive can resumeas normal.
Operating Four-Wheel Drive witha Spare or Mismatched Tires
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size ofthe spare tire can affect the four-wheeldrive system.
If there is a significant difference betweenthe size of the spare tire and the remainingtires, you could have limited four-wheeldrive functionality, added noise, discomfortand driveline damage.
Due to normal tire wear, your spare tire isnot necessarily the same size as youron-road tires, which makes your spare tirea dissimilar size. Use the spare tire on alimited basis only.
When driving with a dissimilar wheel andtire assembly do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) whenoperating in a four-wheel drive mode.
•Select a four-wheel drive mode unlessthe vehicle is stationary.
•Use a four-wheel drive mode on drypavement.
You could have limited four-wheel drivefunctionality when driving with a dissimilarwheel and tire assembly, especially whendriving in a mechanically locked four-wheeldrive mode. You can experience thefollowing:
•Additional noise from the transfer caseor other drive components.
•Difficulty shifting in and out of amechanically locked four-wheel drivemode.
•Driveline component damage.
Mechanical Shift Blocking
On vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, the transfercase distributes torque to the front wheelsby mechanically interlocking the front andrear driveshafts together. Various externalfactors can affect shifting performance ofthis type of system including, but notlimited to:
•Vehicle acceleration.
•Dissimilar tire sizes.
•High steering input.
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For vehicles with an electronicshift-on-the-fly transfer case, whenshifting into two-wheel drive high on dry,hard surfaced roads, we recommend thatyou follow the following procedure toreduce the likelihood of a mechanical shiftblock:
1.When driving straight, come to acomplete stop on a flat, horizontalsurface.
2.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into park (P). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,press the clutch.
3.Select 2H and wait for the 2H LED tobecome solid.
4.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into reverse (R). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,select reverse (R) and release theclutch. Let the vehicle roll backward upto 3 ft (1 m) and press the brake.
5.For vehicles with an automatictransmission, shift into drive (D). Forvehicles with a manual transmission,press the clutch in again, select aforward gear and release the clutch.Let the vehicle roll forward up to 3 ft(1 m).
If the system is mechanically blocked, oneor more of the following actions can relievethe mechanical shift block:
•Momentary acceleration.
•Momentary braking.
•Bringing the vehicle to a stop.
•Shifting the transmission to neutral andback to drive.
•Shifting the transmission to reverseand back to drive.
•Driving the vehicle around a tight turnat a slow speed.
SWITCHING FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE ON AND OFF
A vehicle that comes with four-wheel drive,when selected, has the ability to use allfour wheels to power itself. This increasestraction, which may enable you to safelydrive over terrain and road conditions thata conventional two-wheel drive vehiclecannot.
On some four-wheel drive models, theinitial shift from two-wheel drive tofour-wheel drive while the vehicle ismoving can cause a momentary clunk andratcheting sound. These sounds are normalas the front drivetrain comes up to speedand are not cause for concern.
SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - 4X4 WITH PART
TIME ENGAGEMENT
To select a four-wheel drive mode, pushthe button.
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