2023 FORD BRONCO tow bar

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of theairbag system, increasing the risk ofinjury. This includes the hood, bumpersystem, frame, front body structure, towhooks, hood pins, push bar andsnowplows.
Your vehicle is equipped with multiplecrash and occupant sensors. These sensorsprovide information to the restraintscontrol module which activates thefollowing:
•Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners.
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Seat mounted side airbags.
•Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraintscontrol module which, in the event of acrash, activates the following:
The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. The readiness of the safetysystem is indicated by a warning indicatorin the instrument cluster or by a backuptone if the warning indicator is not working.Routine maintenance of the airbag is notrequired.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after youswitch the ignition on.
•The readiness light either flashes orstays on.
•You hear a series of five tones. Thetone pattern repeats periodically untilthe problem, the light or both arerepaired.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced immediately.Unless serviced, the system may notfunction properly in the event of a crash.
The fact the seatbelt pretensioners or frontairbags did not activate for both front seatoccupants in a crash does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system.Rather, it means the restraints controlmodule determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.
•The front airbags activate only infrontal and near-frontal crashes. Frontairbags may activate in rollovers, sideimpacts or rear impacts if the crashcauses sufficient frontal deceleration.
•The seatbelt pretensioners activate infrontal, near-frontal and side crashes,and in rollovers.
•The side airbags inflate in certain sideimpact crashes or rollover events. Sideairbags may activate in other types ofcrashes if the vehicle experiencessufficient sideways motion ordeformation.
•The Safety Canopy inflates in certainside impact crashes or rollover events.The Safety Canopy may activate inother types of crashes if the vehicleexperiences sufficient sideways motionor deformation, or a certain likelihoodof rollover.
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Stability Control and TractionControl
See Stability Control (page219). See Traction Control(page 217).
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect
See Stabilizer Bar Disconnect(page 229).
Trail Control
See Trail Control (page 222).
Trail Turn Assist
See Trail Turn Assist (page227).
Tow Haul
See Towing a Trailer (page 307).
Turn Signal Lamps
See Exterior Lamps (page 105).
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS - RAPTOR
Adaptive Cruise Control
See Adaptive Cruise Control(page 252).
Automatic Headlamp High Beam
See Automatic High BeamControl (page 108).
Auto-Start-Stop
See Auto-Start-Stop (page174).
Blind Spot Monitor
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 279).
Cruise Control
See Cruise Control (page 250).
Differential Lock
See Electronic LockingDifferential (page 203).
Exhaust Modes
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode (page261).
Normal mode.
Baja mode.
Quiet mode.
Sport mode.
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SPORT - ADVANCED 4X4 WITH 4AMODE, EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
For sporty driving with improvedperformance handling andresponse. This mode increasesaccelerator pedal response and providesa sportier steering feel. The powertrainsystem holds onto lower gears longer,helping your vehicle accelerate faster.
Four-wheel drive auto (4A) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drivelow (4L) is not selectable in sport mode.
The front electronic locking differential isnot available in sport mode. The rearelectronic locking differential is availablebelow 25 mph (40 km/h).
The stabilizer bar disconnect is notavailable in sport mode.
SPORT - 4X4 WITH PART TIMEENGAGEMENT
For sporty driving with improvedperformance handling andresponse. This mode increasesaccelerator pedal response and providesa sportier steering feel. The powertrainsystem holds onto lower gears longer,helping your vehicle accelerate faster.
Two-wheel drive high (2H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drivelow (4L) is not selectable in sport mode.
The front electronic locking differential isnot available in sport mode. The rearelectronic locking differential is availablebelow 25 mph (40 km/h).
The stabilizer bar disconnect is notavailable in sport mode.
SPORT - RAPTOR
For sporty driving with improvedperformance, handling andresponse.
This mode increases accelerator pedalresponse and provides a sportier steeringfeel. The powertrain system holds ontolower gears longer, helping your vehicleaccelerate faster.
Two-wheel drive high (2H) is the defaultfour-wheel drive mode. Four-wheel drivelow (4L) is not available in sport mode.Sport is the default steering, suspensionand exhaust modes, and the stabilizer baris connected by default.
The system tunes the engine andtransmission controls to sport mode. Thesystem tunes the stability and tractioncontrols to normal mode.
The rear electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h), butthe front electronic locking differential isnot available. See Switching theElectronic Locking Differential On andOff (page 203).
TOW/HAUL - RAPTOR
For improved transmissionoperation when towing a traileror a heavy load. This modemoves upshifts to higher engine speeds toreduce the frequency of transmissionshifting.
Tow/haul mode also provides enginebraking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount of pressureyou apply to the brake pedal.
The following apply to tow/haul mode:
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•All four-wheel drive modes areselectable. There is no defaultfour-wheel drive mode and theprevious selection is maintained whenthe vehicle is restarted.
•Normal is the default for the steering,exhaust and suspension modes.
•Off-road steering mode is notavailable.
•Sport suspension is available.
•Off-road suspension mode is notavailable.
•Stabilizer bar cannot be disconnected.
The system tunes the engine andtransmission controls to tow mode. Thesystem tunes the stability and tractioncontrols to normal mode.
The rear electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h) andthe front electronic locking differential isavailable in four-wheel drive low (4L). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 203).
G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL –WARNING LAMPS
Some drive modes reducetraction and stability controlperformance and the indicatorilluminates in the instrument cluster.
G.O.A.T. MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
Displays when the system switches tonormal mode to support towing perform-ance.
Changing to Normal Drive Mode forImproved Towing Performance
Displays when you select a drive mode thatis not available. Select a different drivemode.
Drive Mode Not Available
Displays when you select a drive mode thatis not available. Check the four-wheel drivemode, electronic locking differential andstabilizer bar before selecting a drive mode.
Drive Mode Preconditions Not Met
Displays when you select a drive mode thatis not available. Have the system checked.Drive Mode Selection Reduced due toSystem Fault
Displays when you select an off-road drivemode.Off-Road Use Only
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WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Blind spot information system detectsvehicles that may have entered the blindspot zone.
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK
Blind spot information system usessensors on both sides of your vehicle,detecting rearward from the exteriormirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)beyond the rear bumper. The detectionarea extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)beyond the rear bumper when the vehiclespeed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the blindspot information system as areplacement for using the interior andexterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. Theblind spot information system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
Note: Blind spot information system doesnot prevent contact with other vehicles. Itdoes not detect parked vehicles,pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Blind spot information system does notoperate in park (P) or reverse (R).
The system may not alert you if a vehiclequickly passes through the detection zone.
Note:For vehicles without blind spotinformation system with trailer coverage,aftermarket trailer tow modules or tow barsmay interfere with the system. In thissituation it is recommended that you switchthe system off when you attach a trailer. Forvehicles with a trailer tow module and towbar approved by the manufacturer, thesystem automatically turns off when youattach a trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
The blind spot information system turnson when all the following occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into neutral or any forwardgear.
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
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WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LOADEDTRAILER WEIGHT
The maximum loaded trailerweight is the highest possibleweight of a fully loaded trailer thevehicle can tow.
CALCULATING THE MAXIMUMLOADED TRAILER WEIGHT FORYOUR VEHICLE
1.Start with the gross combinedweight rating for your vehiclemodel and axle ratio.
2.Subtract all of the followingthat apply to your vehicle:
•Vehicle curb weight.
•Hitch hardware weight, forexample a draw bar, ball, locksor weight distributing hardware.
•Driver weight.
•Passenger weight.
•Payload, cargo and luggageweight.
•Aftermarket equipment weight.
This equals the maximum loadedtrailer weight for this combination.
Note:The trailer tongue load isconsidered part of the payload foryour vehicle. Reduce the totalpayload by the final trailer tongueweight.
Note:Consult an authorized dealerto determine the maximum trailerweight allowed for your vehicle ifyou are not sure.
TOWING A TRAILER – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING A TRAILER – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The trailer sway control detects trailersway. Reduce the vehicle's speed.Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
Verify the trailer brake connections aresecure and that the aftermarket trailerbrake controller device is correctly installed.Perform a trailer brake and trailer lightcheck if possible. If the message persists,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Trailer brake system fault See manual
Perform a trailer brake and trailer lightcheck if possible. If the message persists,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Trailer brake module fault
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Driveline control module.40 A54
Trailer tow park lamp relay.30 A55
Trailer tow backup lamps.20 A58
Upfitter switch #1 (Base).30 A60Upfitter switch #3 (Raptor).
Upfitter switch #2.15 A61
Upfitter switch #3 (Base).10 A62Upfitter switch #1 - off-roaddriving lights (Raptor).
Upfitter switch #4.10 A63
Upfitter switch #5.10 A64
Upfitter switch #6.10 A65
Stability bar disconnectmodule.10 A66
Front windshield wiper.30 A69
Rear windshield wiper.30 A71
Integrated wheel end(Raptor).10 A80
Trailer tow light module.40 A91
Left-hand headlamps.20 A100
Right-hand headlamps.20 A101
Trailer tow battery charge.30 A107
Fuel injectors (2.7L, Raptor).10 A120
Not used (spare).5 A124
USB smart charger 1.10 A125
USB smart charger 2.5 A139
Not used (spare).5 A140
Not used (spare).5 A141
Amplifier.20 A146
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Wi-Fi connected.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle data sharing off.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle locationsharing on.
Vehicle Software Update
See Software Update Indicators (page518).
Wireless Accessory Charger
Wireless accessory chargeractive.
FEATURE BAR
The feature bar is located on the bottomof the display and allows you to accessvehicle features.
Press to use the radio, a USB, amedia player or a Bluetooth®device.
Press to make calls and accessthe phonebook on your cellphone.
Press to use the navigationsystem.
Press to replace this button witha shortcut to a feature or setting.
Press to search for and usecompatible apps on your iOS orAndroid device.
Press to adjust system settings.
Press to view features.
Note:The icon may be different dependingon your vehicle.
INFORMATION ON DEMAND
SCREEN - VEHICLES WITH: 12
INCH SCREEN
The information on demand screendisplays cards on the side of the displayand allows you to see information fromdifferent features.
Press the button to view the nextcard.
Press the button to view theprevious card.
Press the button to viewavailable cards.
You can swipe toward the main screen tomove the content into the main screen.
Note:This can only be done with someinformation on demand screens.
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