2023 FORD BRONCO four wheel drive

Using Start in Gear.......................................172
Start in Gear – Troubleshooting.............173
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................174
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions - ManualTransmission.............................................174
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions -Automatic Transmission.......................174
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off.........................................................................174
Stopping the Engine - ManualTransmission.............................................174
Stopping the Engine - AutomaticTransmission.............................................175
Restarting the Engine - ManualTransmission.............................................175
Restarting the Engine - AutomaticTransmission.............................................176
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators......................176
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting.........................................................................176
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............179
Fuel Quality...................................................180
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............180
Running Out of Fuel....................................181
Refueling.........................................................182
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................183
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.........................................................................184
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............185
Catalytic Converter Precautions............185
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................................................185
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Precautions.......186
Shifting Into Reverse..................................186
Crawler Gear.................................................186
Recommended Shift Speeds..................187
Checking the Manual Transmission FluidLevel.............................................................188
Checking the Clutch Fluid Level............188
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................188
Clutch Fluid Capacity and Specification........................................................................188
Manual Transmission – Troubleshooting........................................................................189
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................190
Automatic Transmission Positions......190
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............191
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators.....................................................191
Manually Shifting Gears.............................191
Brake Shift Interlock...................................193
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................194
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - 4x4with Part Time Engagement...............195
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode.............195
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............195
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................196
Switching Four-Wheel Drive On and Off.........................................................................197
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode - 4x4with Part Time Engagement...............197
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Advanced 4x4 with 4A Mode.............198
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................199
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators..................200
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................200
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.......................................................................200
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CENTER CONSOLE - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 160).A
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 197).B
See Shifting Into Reverse (page 186). See Recommended Shift Speeds(page 187). See Using Crawler Gear (page 186).C
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).D
See Opening and Closing the Windows (page 113).E
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CENTER CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
See Locating the Power Outlets (page 160).A
See Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear (page 191).B
See Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode (page 197).C
See Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors (page 116).D
See Opening and Closing the Windows (page 113).E
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Drive Modes
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control(page 260).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page195).
Note:Some indicators will appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 68).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 106).
Headlamp High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 104).
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control (page235).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System(page 272).
One Pedal Drive
See Trail One Pedal Drive(page 223).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page104).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page286).
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Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page195).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 68).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 106).
G.O.A.T Modes
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control (page 260).
Baja mode.
Normal mode.
Off-road mode.
Rock crawl mode.
Slippery mode.
Sport mode.
Tow/Haul mode.
Headlamp High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 104).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System(page 272).
MyMode
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode(page 261).
One Pedal Drive
See Trail One Pedal Drive(page 223).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page104).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page286).
Stability Control and TractionControl
See Stability Control (page219). See Traction Control(page 217).
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If it flashes, engine misfire could beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates apowertrain or four-wheel drivefault. If it flashes when you are driving,immediately reduce the vehicle speed.Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,and have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engineis running, stop your vehicle as soon as itis safe to do so. Continuing to drive yourvehicle could cause reduced power or theengine to stop. Switch the ignition off andattempt to restart the engine. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannotattempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot startthe engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctlycoded key. The system has detected a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.No Key Detected
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2023 Bronco (TG1) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202208, DOMStarting and Stopping the Engine

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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