2023 FORD BRONCO SPORT Owners Manual

The OBD-II system checks the emissioncontrol system during normal driving. Acomplete check may take several days.
If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,you can perform the following driving cycleconsisting of mixed city and highwaydriving:
1.15 minutes of steady driving on anexpressway or highway followed by 20minutes of stop-and-go driving with atleast four 30-second idle periods.
2.Allow your vehicle to sit for at leasteight hours with the ignition off. Then,start the vehicle and complete theabove driving cycle. The vehicle mustwarm up to its normal operatingtemperature. Once started, do not turnoff the vehicle until the above drivingcycle is complete.
If the vehicle is still not ready for I/Mtesting, you need to repeat the abovedriving cycle.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds limits vehicle performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
Understanding the Shift Positionsof Your Automatic Transmission
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
Your vehicle has an electronic transmissionshifter. The transmission selector is on thecenter console, below the climate controlsystem.
To place the vehicle in gear from park (P):
1.Press and hold the brake pedal whenshifting out of park (P).
2.Rotate the outer ring of thetransmission selector clockwise frompark (P), until the desired gearilluminates on the transmissionselector.
Note:Your vehicle cannot shift from drive(D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation.Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) todrive (D) with a counterclockwise rotation.
3.Release the brake pedal and thetransmission remains in the selectedgear.
The instrument cluster also displays thecurrent gear.
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Park (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the 12 V battery has run out of charge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when you power your vehicle on withthe selector in park (P).
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) without fullypressing the brake pedal.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply if you shift to park (P) on a slope.
Note:Do not manually release the parkingbrake when the selector is in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P)if you attempt to exit your vehicle withoutthe vehicle in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work.
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
Automatic Return to Park
What is Automatic Return to Park (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if youattempt to exit your vehicle without thetransmission in park (P).
How Does Automatic Return to Park (P)Work
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when yourvehicle is stationary and any of thefollowing occur:
•You switch the vehicle off.
•You open the driver door with the driverseatbelt unfastened.
•You unfasten the driver seatbelt whenthe driver door is open.
Note:Do not use automatic return to park(P) when your vehicle is moving, except inan emergency. See Starting and Stoppingthe Engine (page 165).
Automatic Return to Park (P) Limitations
Automatic return to park (P) may not workif the door ajar sensor or seatbelt sensorare malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of thefollowing occur:
•Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tonesounds with the seatbelt fastened.
•Door ajar indicator does not illuminatewith the driver door open.
•Door ajar indicator illuminates with thedriver door closed.
•Transmission not in park messageappears, with the driver door closed,after you shift out of park (P).
Reverse (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
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Neutral (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
Temporary Neutral Mode
What is Temporary Neutral Mode
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral(N), for a limited time, when you exit yourvehicle or switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
How does Temporary Neutral Mode Work
Use this mode to keep your vehicle inneutral (N) when you exit your vehicle orswitch your vehicle off. For example, if youexit your vehicle before an automatic carwash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) isdelayed when your vehicle is in this mode.See What Is Automatic Return to Park.
Temporary Neutral Mode Limitations
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after30 minutes, or when the vehicle batterycharge level is low. Prolonged use of thismode can cause the vehicle battery to runout of charge.
Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in vehicle damage not covered bythe vehicle warranty.
Entering Temporary Neutral Mode
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Power your vehicle on.
4.Shift into neutral (N).
Note:An instructional message appears.
5.Press the manual (M), or low (L)button.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
6.Release the brake pedal.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
7.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:The neutral (N) indicator on thetransmission selector may flash in thismode.
Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P), or power yourvehicle on and shift into drive (D), orreverse (R).
Drive (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Manual (M) (If Equipped)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears.
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 254).
With your vehicle in drive (D), press themanual (M) button to activate manualmode.
In manual (M), you can upshift ordownshift using the paddle shifters.
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Manually Shifting Gears
Shifting Using Paddle Shifters
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle does not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily changegear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither paddle is pulled.
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 254).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
Low(L) (If Equipped)
In low (L) your vehicle holds low gears.
Press the low (L) button when your vehicleis in drive (D) to enter or exit mode.
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 254).
Transmission Not in Park (P)Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door beforeshifting into park (P).
Park Selection Audible Warning
Sounds when you shift into park (P).
Manual Park Release (If Equipped)
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.
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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.
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle until you verify that thestoplamps are working.
Use the manual park release to move yourtransmission from the park (P) position inthe event of an electrical malfunction oremergency.
Activating the Manual Park ReleaseCable
1.Apply the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 194).
Note:If the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge, use an external power source toapply the parking brake.
2.Locate the manual park release cableaccess cover on the lower instrumentpanel dash to the bottom left-handside of the steering column.
3.Remove the access cover using aplastic wedge or pry tool.
Note:Do not pull the tether until you are inthe driver seat.
4.Power your vehicle on without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
Note:Do not attempt this procedure whenthe engine is running. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
5.Once in the driver seat, press and holdthe brake pedal. Do not release. Pullthe orange tether towards the driverseat until the tether locks in theoverride position. Leave the tether.
6.If done correctly, a Park Not Available,Transmission Not in Park, or ShiftSystem Fault appears in the instrumentcluster display.
Note:Your vehicle is now out of the park(P) position and is free to roll.
7.With your foot still fully applied on thebrake pedal, disengage the parkingbrake. See Electric Parking Brake(page 194).
8.Switch off the ignition.
9.Disconnect the negative battery cablefrom the battery.
Note:If your vehicle detects wheelmovement before you disconnect thebattery the electric parking brake couldapply.
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Returning Your Vehicle to NormalMode
1.Once it is safe to do so, reconnect thenegative (black) battery cable to thebattery.
2.Apply the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 194).
Note:If your vehicle detects wheelmovement, the electric parking brake couldapply.
Note:If the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge, use an external power source toapply the parking brake.
3.Sit in the driver seat.
4.Press and hold the brake pedal. Do notstart your vehicle.
5.Pull the orange tether towards you untilyou feel a hard stop. Release thetension and return the tether to thestowed position.
6.The cable releases and retracts backto its original rest position.
7.Stow the manual park release cabletether back inside the instrument paneldash hole and press the access coverback into position.
8.With your foot fully applied on thebrake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirmthat your vehicle is in the park (P)position and that the instrumentcluster display indicates park (P).
9.If the instrument cluster is notdisplaying the park (P) position or amessage displays on the instrumentcluster display, make sure you applythe parking brake before exiting yourvehicle. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Shifting Your Immobile VehicleOut of Park (P)
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.
Use this procedure to shift your vehicle outof park (P) if you cannot start the engine.
Note:If the battery is out of charge, use anexternal power source.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.See temporary neutral mode limitationswithin this chapter.
Shifting Your Vehicle Out of Park (P)
1.Apply the parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 194).
Note:If the battery is out of charge, use anexternal power source to apply the parkingbrake.
2.Power your vehicle on without yourfoot on the brake pedal.
3.Press and hold the brake pedal.
4.Press and hold the accelerator pedal.
5.Shift into neutral (N).
6.Press the manual (M) or low (L)button.
7.Attempt to start your vehicle.
Note:A confirmation message appearswhen your vehicle enters the mode.
Note:Complete this procedure within 20seconds. If your vehicle shifts into park (P)attempt the procedure again.
8.Release the accelerator and brakepedals.
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9.Release the parking brake.
Note:Your vehicle is free to roll.
10.Switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Returning Your Vehicle to NormalMode
1.Press the brake pedal.
2.Shift into park (P).
Information Messages
DetailsMessage
The system detects a fault that requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
Transmission Malfunction Service Now
Displays when you shift into neutral (N).Select M To Confirm Stay In Neutral Mode
Displays when you shift into neutral (N).Select L to Confirm Stay in Neutral Mode
Displays to confirm that your vehicle hasentered Stay in Neutral mode.Stay in Neutral Mode Engaged
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mudor Snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,rock it out by shifting between forward andreverse gears, stopping between shifts ina steady pattern. Press lightly on theaccelerator in each gear.
Note:Do not rock the vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission could occur.
Note:Do not rock the vehicle for more thana minute or damage to the transmission andtires could occur, or the engine couldoverheat.
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