2023 FORD Bronco Sport Owner’s Manual

Meet the highly anticipated 2023 FORD Bronco Sport LONG, a bold and rugged addition to the legendary Bronco lineup that embodies the spirit of adventure and travel. Building on its famous history, the Bronco Sport LONG takes its predecessor’s abilities and flexibility to a new level, giving fans a compelling mix of off-road capability and on-road comfort. This small SUV has a unique look with strong lines and a dominating presence. It is built to be able to handle any terrain with confidence. With a longer wheelbase, the Bronco Sport LONG has more space inside, so there’s plenty of room for people and cargo without affecting how well it can handle off-road. The 2023 FORD Bronco Sport LONG is set to change expectations, whether it’s in the backcountry or on city streets. It will offer an unmatched driving experience that captures the thrill of the untamed wilderness while offering modern features and cutting-edge technology for a smooth journey.

Instrument Cluster

GAUGES – VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY SCREEN

• A Tachometer.
• B Information display.
• C Speedometer.
• D Fuel gauge.
• E Engine coolant temperature gauge.

Information Display
Information that appears depends on your vehicle settings. See General Information (page 104).

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

WARNING: Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10 minutes for the cooling system to cool down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent the possibility of scalding and slowly remove the cap. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much fuel is in the fuel tank.

The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump symbol indicates on which side of your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note: The fuel gauge can vary slightly when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.

Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and sounds when the distance to empty reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km) for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at different fuel gauge positions depending on fuel economy conditions. This variation is normal.

Climate Control

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• Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
• You may feel a small amount of air from the footwell air vents regardless of the air distribution setting.
• To reduce humidity build-up inside your vehicle, do not drive with the system switched off or with recirculated air always switched on.
• Do not place objects under the front seats as this may interfere with the airflow to the rear seats.
• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.
• To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents.

Quickly Heating the Interior

1. Adjust the blower motor speed to the highest speed setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the highest setting.
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Recommended Settings for Heating

1. Adjust the blower motor speed to the center setting..
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
3. Direct air to the footwell air vents.

Quickly Cooling the Interior

1. Press MAX A/C.
2. Drive with the windows open for a short period of time.

Recommended Settings for Cooling

1. Adjust the blower motor speed to the center setting.
2. Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the cold settings.
3. Direct air to the instrument panel air vents.

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather

1. Direct air to the instrument panel and windshield air vents.
2. Press and release A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to the setting you prefer.
4. Adjust the blower motor speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct air toward the side windows.
6. Close the instrument panel air vents.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Ignition Modes
The keyless starting system has three modes:
Off: Turns the ignition of
Without applying the brake pedal, press and release the button once when the ignition is in the on mode, or when the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving.

Start: Starts the engine.
Press the brake pedal, and then press and hold the button until the engine starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases. This helps to warm up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Before starting the engine, check the following:

• Make sure all occupants fasten their seatbelts.
• Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park (P).

Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Turn the key to the start position to start your vehicle.
   Note: The engine may continue cranking for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
   Note: If you cannot start the engine on the first try, wait for a short period and try again.

Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button ignition switch until the engine starts.
   The system does not function if:

    

   • The passive key frequencies are jammed.
   •  The key battery has no charge.
     If you are unable to start your vehicle, do the following:
3. Place the key in the middle of the tray as shown.
4. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal, then press the push-button ignition switch to switch the ignition on and start your vehicle.

Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to restart your vehicle within 20 seconds of switching it off, even if it does not detect a valid passive key.
Within 20 seconds of switching the engine off, press the brake pedal and press the push button ignition switch. After 20 seconds, you can no longer start your vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive key.
Once your vehicle starts, it remains running until you press the push button ignition switch, even if your vehicle does not detect a valid passive key. If you open and close a door while your vehicle is running, the system searches for a valid passive key. You cannot start your vehicle if the system does not detect a valid passive key within 20 seconds.

Failure to Start
If you cannot start your vehicle after three attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
5. Attempt to start your vehicle and wait until the engine stops cranking.
6. Release the accelerator pedal.
7. Start the engine.

Automatic Engine Shutdown
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this automatically shuts down your vehicle if it has been idling for an extended period. The ignition also turns off to save battery power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a message appears in the information display showing a timer counting down. If you do not intervene within 30 seconds, your vehicle shuts down. Another message appears in the information display to inform you that your vehicle has shut down to save fuel. Start your vehicle as normal.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
You can stop the shutdown, or reset the timer at any point before the 30 second countdown expires by doing any of the following:

• Interacting with your vehicle, for example, pressing the brake or accelerator pedal.
• Use the vehicle settings on the touchscreen to switch 30min Max Idle on or off.
• Pressing the OK or RESET button to temporarily switch the feature off for the current ignition cycle only.
  Note: You cannot permanently switch off the automatic shutdown. When you switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the next ignition cycle.

Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Shift into park (P).
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the key to the off position.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1. Shift into park (P).
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
   Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits, and all warning lamps and indicators turn off.
    

WARNING: Switching off the engine when your vehicle is still moving results in a significant decrease in braking assistance. Higher effort is required to apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle. A significant decrease in steering assistance could also occur. The steering does not lock, but higher effort could be required to steer your vehicle. When you switch the ignition off, some electrical circuits, for example airbags, also turn off. If you unintentionally switch the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the engine.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1. Switch the ignition off.
2.  Shift into neutral and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. When your vehicle stops, shift into park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1. Press and hold the push button ignition switch, or press it three times within two seconds.
2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. When your vehicle stops, shift into park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.

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