2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT remote control

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement or additional keys or remotecontrols can be purchased from yourauthorized dealer. Your dealer can programthe transmitters to your vehicle.
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Audio System Volume Limit
The audio system maximum volumereduces. A message appears on thetouchscreen if you attempt to exceed thevolume limit. Automatic volume controlturns off.
911 Assist
If you set 911 assist to always on, youcannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, youcannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:If a phone is connected using AppleCarPlay or Android Auto while driving witha MyKey, the driver can receive phone callsand text messages even if the do not disturbrestriction is on. And if the vehicle comeswith satellite radio, there is no restriction onthe adult content.
Traction and Stability Control
If you set traction control or stabilitycontrol to always on, you cannot switch itoff with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY
1.Remove the mat from the tray locatedabove the center console cup holder.
2.Remove the key blade from the remotecontrol.
3.Place the remote control in the locationshown with the buttons facing upward.
4.Switch the ignition on using the key youwant to create as MyKey.
5.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
6.Press Vehicle Settings.
7.Press MyKey.
8.Press Create MyKey.
9.Press Yes.
10.Switch the ignition off.
Note:You successfully created a MyKey.We recommend that you label this key soyou can distinguish it from the admin keys.
Note:The programmed restrictions applywhen you switch the vehicle off, open andclose the driver door and restart your vehiclewith the programmed key or remote control.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can program any remote control tobecome a restricted MyKey, but you mustleave one unmodified as an admin key.
1.Switch the vehicle on using an adminkey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
5.Select and configure the settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove allrestrictions and return all MyKeys to theiroriginal admin key status.
1.Switch the vehicle on using an adminkey.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Note:Do not use the door latch assemblyto attach any accessory, such as handles orsteps, as this can cause damage to yourvehicle.
Note:Always take your keys and lock alldoors when leaving your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Remote Control
Unlocking the Doors (Two-StageUnlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again withinthree seconds to unlock all doors. Thedirection indicators flash.
With the ignition off, press and hold boththe lock and unlock buttons on the remotecontrol for three seconds to changebetween driver door or all door unlockmode. The direction indicators flash twiceto indicate a change to the unlockingmode. Driver door mode only unlocks thedriver door when you press the unlockbutton once. All door mode unlocks alldoors when you press the unlock buttononce. The unlocking mode applies to theremote control, keyless entry keypad andpassive keys.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors lock again, the hornsounds and the direction indicators flashif all the doors and the luggagecompartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the liftgate is open, or if thehood is open on vehicles with an anti-theftalarm or remote start, the horn soundstwice and the direction indicators do notflash.
Opening the Liftgate
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Opening a Rear Door from theInside
Pull the interior door handle twice tounlock and open a rear door. The first pullunlocks the door and the second pullopens the door.
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Activating Passive Key
General Information
You can unlock and lock your vehiclewithout taking the keys out of your pocketor purse when the passive key is within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle. Passive key uses asensor on the back of the door handle forunlocking and a separate sensor on theface of each door handle for locking.
The system does not function if:
•The vehicle battery has no charge.
•The passive key battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
Note:The system may not operate if thepassive key is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
Note:If the system does not operate, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Remote Control (page 60).
Unlocking Using Passive Key
With the passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the unlock sensor onthe back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful to not touch the locksensor at the same time or pull the doorhandle too quickly. The passive key systemrequires a brief delay to authenticate thepassive key.
Locking Using Passive Key
With the passive key within 3 ft (1 m) ofyour vehicle, touch the outer door handlelock sensor for approximately one secondto lock, being careful to not touch theunlock sensor on the back of the doorhandle at the same time. After locking, youcan immediately pull on the door handleto confirm locking occurred withoutinadvertently unlocking.
At the Liftgate
Press the button in the top of the liftgatepull cup handle to unlatch the liftgate, andthen pull on the outside handle.
Smart Unlocks for Passive Keys
This feature helps to prevent you fromlocking the passive key inside your vehicle’spassenger compartment or rear cargoarea. When you electronically lock yourvehicle with any door open, thetransmission in park (P) and the ignitionoff, the system searches for a passive keyinside your vehicle after you close the lastdoor. If the system finds a key, all doorsimmediately unlock and the horn soundstwice, indicating that a key is inside.
When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock ifthe ignition is on.
Autolock (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
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•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 4 mph (7 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
•You open, then close any door whilethe ignition is on and your vehicle speedis 4 mph (7 km/h) or lower.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 4 mph (7 km/h).
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has beenmoving at a speed greater than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to theaccessory position.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off orto accessory.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
To enable or disable autounlock, see anauthorized dealer.
Auto Relock
If you press the unlock button on theremote control and do not open a doorwithin 45 seconds, your vehicle locks andthe alarm arms.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exteriorlamps illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote control.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lockbutton.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You turn them on with the lampcontrol.
•Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exteriorlamps illuminate when all doors are closedand you switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remainclosed and:
•More than 25 seconds have elapsed.
•You lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forPassive Keys
If you leave the ignition on after leavingyour vehicle, it turns off 15 minutes afteryou close all of the doors.
KEYLESS ENTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until touched andthen it lights up so you can see and touchthe appropriate buttons.
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Erasing a Personal Entry Code Usingthe Keypad
1.Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2.Press and release 1·2 on the keypadwithin five seconds.
3.Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds. Dothis within five seconds of completingStep 2.
All personal codes erase and only thefactory-set five-digit code works.
Creating a Personal Entry Codes Usingthe Touchscreen
You can create or erase your own personalentry code through the touchscreensettings. See Settings (page 393).
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan modeif you enter the wrong code 7 times, or 35button presses. This mode disables thekeypad for one minute and the keypadlamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
•One minute of keypad inactivity.
•Pressing the unlock button on theremote control.
•Switching the ignition on.
•Unlocking the vehicle using intelligentaccess.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or yourpersonal code. You must press eachnumber within five seconds of each other.The interior lamps illuminate.
Note:All doors unlock if you disable thetwo-stage unlocking feature. See Lockingand Unlocking (page 70).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 within five seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the sametime with the driver door closed. You donot need to enter the keypad code first.
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OPENING THE LIFTGATE
OPENING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
Glass.A
Door.B
1.Unlock the liftgate with the remotecontrol or power door unlock control.If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft(1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlockswhen you press the liftgate releasebutton.
2.Press button B.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for examplea bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
OPENING THE LIFTGATE USINGTHE REMOTE CONTROL
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. The liftgateunlocks for 45 seconds, duringwhich time you can open the liftgate usingthe outside control button.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note:Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE
CLOSING THE LIFTGATE FROMOUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: It is extremelydangerous to ride in a cargo area, insideor outside of a vehicle. In a crash, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat is not equipped with seats andseatbelts. Make sure everyone in yourvehicle is in a seat and properly using aseatbelt. Failure to follow this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
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WARNING: Make sure that you fullyclose the liftgate to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. If youare unable to fully close the liftgate,open the air vents or the windows toallow fresh air to enter your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
Use the handles inside the liftgate to helpwith closing.
Note:Make sure that you fully close theliftgate to prevent cargo from falling out.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
LIFTGATE WINDOW
Glass.A
Door.B
1.Unlock the liftgate window with theremote control or power door unlockcontrol. If an intelligent access key iswithin 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, theliftgate window unlocks when youpress the release button.
2.Press button A and then lift to open.
3.Carefully push the window down andpress firmly to latch securely.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate window in a garage or otherenclosed area to avoid damaging the glass.
Note: Do not hang anything, for examplea bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate windowopen while driving. This could damage theliftgate window and its components.
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