2023 FORD BRONCO instrument cluster

CLEANING STRIPES ORGRAPHICS
It is recommended to wash your vehicle byhand however, pressure washing may beused under the following conditions:
•Use a spray with a 40° wide sprayangle pattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to yourvehicle's surface.
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F(82°C).
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES ANDSENSORS
We recommend that you only uselukewarm or cold water and a soft clothto clean the camera lens and sensors.
Note:Do not pressure wash camera lensand sensors.
CLEANING THE HARD TOP
We recommend that you only clean thehard top in the following way:
1.Use a sponge to remove dust and loosedirt on the hard top surface.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.Make sure the surface of your hard topis dry before applying a small amountof conditioner or spray wax.
4.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
Note:Test any conditioner or spray wax onan inconspicuous area before applyingbroadly.
Note:Do not use alcohol containing cleaneror any type of solvent on the hard topsurface.
Note:Do not use power tools, paste waxor polish on the hard top surface.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Regularly clean the underside of yourvehicle using water. Keep body and doordrain holes free of debris or foreignmaterial.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENTPANEL
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel orinstrument panel to avoid contaminationof the airbag system.
We recommend that you only clean theinstrument panel and cluster lens with adamp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
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CLEANING VINYL
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean vinylsurfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOORMATS
We recommend that you only clean yourcarpets in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not over-saturateor the ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean yourfloor mats in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wash rubber floor mats using mildsoap and lukewarm or cold water.
3.Completely dry the floor mat beforeplacing them back in your vehicle.
Cleaning Rubber Floors
1.Remove the floor mats prior to washingout. See Floor Mats (page 327).
Note:Prior to washing out, remove largedebris to prevent clogging the drain.
2.Turn active drain plugs in eachpassenger compartmentcounterclockwise to open.
3.Wash out debris using a standardgarden style hose.
Note:Use caution to not spray seats,console, door interior, electrical connections,instrument cluster display and underside ofthe instrument panel on both driver andpassenger sides.
4.Wipe out remaining water or debrisfrom the floor.
5.Install active drain plugs and turnclockwise to close.
6.Reinstall floor mats.
CLEANING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
1.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
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VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES
Using the instrument clusterdisplay arrow keys navigate to thetruck info section where you canview the tire pressures.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS
The low tire pressure warninglamp has combined functions,as it warns you when your tiresneed air, and when the system is no longercapable of functioning as intended.
Action RequiredPossible CauseWarning Lamp
After inflating your tires to the manufac-turer’s recommended pressure as shownon the tire label, on the edge of driverdoor or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle forat least two minutes over 20 mph(32 km/h) before the light turns off.
One or more tires aresignificantly underinflated
Solid warning lamp
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireand refit it to your vehicle to restoreoperation of the system.
Temporary spare wheelin useSolid warning lampor flashing warninglamp
If the tires are inflated to the recom-mended tire pressures and the temporaryspare wheel is not in use, the systemdetected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire pressure monitoringsystem malfunction
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
It is important that you have your vehicleserviced at the proper times. Theseintervals serve two purposes: first is tomaintain the reliability of your vehicle andthe second is to keep the cost of owningyour vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 461).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceand regularly inspect your vehicle mayresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle Warranty.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Our Genuine Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock our parts and ourauthorized branded remanufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use our authorized parts, theymay not meet our specifications and couldaffect emissions compliance.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle comes with the IntelligentOil-Life Monitor system, a messageappears in the instrument cluster displayat the proper oil change interval. Thisinterval may be up to one year or 10,000 mi(16,000 km), hybrid vehicles could exceed10,000 mi (16,000 km).
When the oil change message appears inthe instrument cluster display, it is time foran oil change. Make sure you perform theoil change within two weeks or 500 mi(800 km) of the message appearing. Makesure to reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorafter each oil change. See Resetting theIntelligent Oil Life Monitor (page 355).
If your instrument cluster display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5,000 mi (8,000 km) fromyour last oil change. Never exceed one yearor 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between oilchange intervals.
You can drive your vehicle in such a waythat may lead to higher oil consumptionincluding extended time at high enginespeeds, high loads, engine braking, hardcornering maneuvers, track and off-roadusage. Under these conditions, oilconsumption of approximately 1 quart per500 miles (1 liter per 800 km) is possible.Check the engine oil level at every refuelingand adjust to maintain proper levels toavoid engine damage.
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You can also drive your vehicle in such away that dilutes and increases the level ofoil by frequent short trips that do not allowthe engine to get to operating temperature,extended idling and low speed driving forlong periods of time.
It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The air filter restriction gauge.1
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the instrument cluster
display.1
The holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.1
1 Diesel vehicles only.
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Other Maintenance Items 1
Replace the cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)Inspect the accessory drive belt(s).2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change the manual transmission fluid.
Change the front axle fluid.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid.
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Change the engine coolant.3At 200,000 mi(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil andfilter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.3 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every 5 years or100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the oil changerequired message appearing in theinstrument cluster display.
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Closing the Tailgate.......................................93Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................93Clutch Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................188Cold Weather Precautions.......................326Connected Navigation................................514Connected Vehicle......................................483Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting...........................................484Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork............................................................483Connected Vehicle Data..............................25Connected Vehicle Limitations..............483Connected Vehicle Requirements........483Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting.......................................484Connected Vehicle – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................484Connecting a Bluetooth® Device...........510Connecting a Trailer...................................305Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting...........................................306Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........305Connecting a Trailer –Troubleshooting.......................................306Connecting a Trailer – InformationMessages........................................................306Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.......................................................483Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........483Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........483What Is the Modem..........................................483Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.......................................................483Connecting Your Phone............................505Contacting Us...................................................16Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.3L EcoBoost™.........472Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.0LEcoBoost™.................................................473Crash and BreakdownInformation.................................................328Automatic Crash Shutoff................................332Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................329Post-Crash Alert System.................................331Post Impact Braking..........................................331
Recovery Towing................................................332Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........75Crawler Gear..................................................186Using Crawler Gear............................................186What Is Crawler Gear........................................186Creating a MyKey...........................................85Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........486Cross Traffic Alert........................................283Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting............................................285Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................284Cross Traffic Alert Limitations................283Cross Traffic Alert Precautions...............283Cross Traffic Alert –Troubleshooting........................................285Cross Traffic Alert – InformationMessages.........................................................285Cruise Control...............................................250Cruise Control Indicators...........................251Customer Information...............................538Radio Frequency CertificationLabels................................................................542Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay............................................................127
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Data Privacy.....................................................23Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades..................................430Digital Radio...................................................491Digital Radio Indicators...................................492Digital Radio Limitations.................................491How Does Digital Radio Work.......................491Switching Digital Radio Reception On andOff......................................................................492What Is Digital Radio........................................491Directing the Flow of Air.............................132Disposing of Airbags.....................................76Distance Indication.....................................289Distance Indication Indicator........................290Switching Distance Indication On andOff......................................................................290What Is Distance Indication..........................289Doors and Locks.............................................88Autolock..................................................................89Autounlock.............................................................88Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting.............89
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Heated Seats.................................................146Heated Seat Precautions................................146Switching the Heated Seats On andOff.......................................................................146HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control...............131See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control....................................136Hill Descent Control....................................235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting............................................236Hill Descent Control Indicator.................235Hill Descent Control Precautions..........235Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting........................................236Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages.........................................................236Hill Start Assist..............................................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting..............216Hill Start Assist Precautions.....................216Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting........216Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................216Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........349See: Opening and Closing the Hood -Raptor...............................................................350Horn....................................................................99How Does 911 Assist Work...........................77How Does Adaptive Cruise ControlWork...............................................................252How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................279How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork..............................................................283How Does Driver Alert Work....................293How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement.................195How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode...............195How Does G.O.A.T. Mode ControlWork..............................................................260How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................235How Does Hill Start Assist Work............216How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................286
How Does Stability Control Work...........219How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork...............................................................247How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................272How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................67How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work...............................................150How Does the Safety Canopy™Work.................................................................69How Does Traction Control Work...........217How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork................................................................313How Do the Front Airbags Work..............68How Do the Side Airbags Work................68
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Identifying Fuse Types..............................348Identifying the Audio Unit........................488Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Excluding: Raptor.....................................524Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring -Raptor...........................................................525Identifying the Climate Control Unit......131Inflating the Tires..........................................441Information On Demand Screen -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............499Information on the Tire Sidewall............431Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............442Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................442Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................443Installing Child Restraints...........................53Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................56Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................56Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................55Using Seatbelts.....................................................53Using Tether Straps.............................................57Instrument Cluster Display.......................126Personalized Settings.......................................128Trip Computer.......................................................127Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Excluding: Raptor......................................126
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