2023 FORD Bronco Sport Wipers and Lighting Operation
Introduction
Welcome to the cutting-edge Ford Bronco Sport of 2023, where cutting-edge technology combines with tough performance. In this introduction, we’ll look at how the lighting and wiper systems operate simply and how they effortlessly combine utility and innovation to improve your driving experience. The Bronco Sport’s wipers can detect precipitation on the windshield and change their speed accordingly since they are outfitted with cutting-edge rain-sensing technology. Forget about constantly adjusting the wiper controls; the Bronco Sport’s rain-sensing wipers adjust to the intensity of the rain, keeping your attention firmly fixed on the road.
The automated headlights on the Bronco Sport are unaffected by nightfall. When the sun sets, these adaptive lights effortlessly switch from daytime running lights to headlights using sensors to detect changes in the ambient lighting environment. With its potent off-road illumination, the Bronco Sport is prepared when the less-travelled path calls. Your surroundings will be well-illuminated thanks to powerful LED spotlights and fog lights, enabling you to easily negotiate difficult terrain even in low light. With the help of interior ambient lighting, the Bronco Sport’s cabin offers a variety of mood settings. With a variety of colour selections that match your style and driving situations, you can create the right atmosphere or improve visibility.
Wipers and Washers
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Push the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers.
- A. Single wipe.
- B. Intermittent wipe.
- C. Normal wipe.
- D. High-speed wipe.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washers before wiping a dry windshield.
Intermittent Wipe
- A. Shortest wipe interval.
- B. Intermittent wipe.
- C. Longest wipe interval.
Use the rotary control to adjust the intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the interval between wipes decreases.
AUTO WIPERS
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice, snow or salty road mist can cause inconsistent and unexpected wiping or smearing.
- A. High sensitivity.
- B. Auto wipers On.
- C. Low sensitivity.
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the auto wipers. When you select low sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a large amount of water on the windshield. When you select high sensitivity, the wipers operate when the sensor detects a small amount of water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
- Lower the sensitivity of the auto wipers to reduce the amount of smearing on the windshield.
- Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
- Switch auto wipers off.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the windshield, clean the windshield and the wiper blades. If that does not resolve the issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch auto lamps and auto wipers on, the headlamps turn on when the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Auto wipers Settings
Auto wipers defaults to on and remains on until you switch it off in the information display. When you switch off autowipers, the wipers operate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward you to operate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers operate for a short time. When activated, a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after the wipers stop to clear any remaining washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or off in the information display. See Information Displays.
Note: Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.
Front Camera Washer
Operating the windshield washer also turns on the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
A Intermittent wipe.
B Continuous wipe.
C Rear window wiper off.
Depending on your vehicle, when you switch on the front wipers and move the gearshift lever to reverse (R), the rear intermittent wipe may turn on.
Note: Make sure you switch the rear window wiper off before entering a car wash.
Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operate the rear window washer. When you release the lever, the wipers operate for a short time.
Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty. This could cause the washer pump to overheat.
Rear Camera Washer
Switching on the rear washer also turns on the rear camera washer.
Lighting
GENERAL INFORMATION
Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
- The presence of a fine mist (no streaks, drip marks or large droplets).
- A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
Examples of unacceptable condensation are:
- A water puddle inside the lamp.
- Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.
- If you see any unacceptable condensation, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting Control Selections
Lamps off.
Parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Auto lamps.
Headlamps on.
Note: The lighting control defaults to autolamps every time you switch your vehicle on.
Switching High Beam Headlamps On and Off
Push the lever away from you to switch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the headlamps on in low visibility conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low light situations or when the wipers operate.
- Switch the lighting control to the auto-lamps position.
Note: The lighting control defaults to auto lamps each time you switch your vehicle on.
The headlamps remain on for some time after you switch the ignition off. Use the touchscreen to adjust the period that the headlamps remain on.
Note: If you switch the auto lamps on, you cannot switch the high beams on until the system turns the low beams on.
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
When you switch the auto-lamps on, the headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of switching the wipers on. They turn off approximately 60 seconds after you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the wipers:
- During a single wipe.
- When using the windshield washers.
- If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch the auto lamps and the auto wipers on, the headlamps turn on when the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons are on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of the buttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed. You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator lever toward you again or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamps on or off using the touchscreen:
- Select Settings. See Settings
- Select Vehicle.
- Select Lighting.
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
- The lamps are on in the information display.
- You switch the ignition on.
- The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or you release the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions.
- The lighting control is in the auto-lamps position.
- The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in the information display, the lamps stay off in all switch positions.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylight conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the lighting control to any position except headlamps.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Using the Front Fog Lamps
To switch the lamps on or off:
- Set the lighting control to the parking lamps, headlamps or auto lamps position.
Note: When the lighting control is in the auto-lamps position, you cannot switch the fog lamps on unless the low-beam headlamps are on. 
Press the button on the lighting control to switch the front fog lamps on or off.
- Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running lamps may decrease when the front fog lamps are on.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.
CORNERING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
The cornering lamps illuminate the inside of a corner when you are turning the steering wheel or when you switch the turn signal lamps on. They turn on when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
Note: Only the cornering lamp on the side your vehicle is turning illuminates.
Note: Cornering lamps do not operate if you switch the front fog lamps on.
A Headlamp beam.
B Cornering lamp beam.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off
Push the lever up or down to switch the direction indicators on.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position to switch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator
Flashes when you switch the direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed indicator bulb.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On
Fully press the button on the overhead console towards the icon.
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Off
Fully press the button on the overhead console towards the icon.
Interior Lamp Function
Switching the Interior Lamp Function On
The switch is on the overhead console.
Set the switch to the middle position.
When you switch the interior lamp function on, the interior lamps turn on if:
- Switch all lamps on.
- Switch lamps on and off by door.
- Switch all lamps off.
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off
Press the edge of the lamp lens
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
If you switch the ignition off, the reading lamps turn off after a short time.
Note: This is to prevent the vehicle battery from losing charge.
AMBIENT LIGHTING
Use the touchscreen to select the following:
Select the settings option on the feature bar.
Select Vehicle.
Select ambient lighting
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Drag the slider above zero brightness.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the slider left or right.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Drag the slider left to zero brightness.
REAR FLOODLAMPS
- Open the liftgate or liftgate window.
- Press the button on the left-hand side of the cargo area to switch the rear floodlamps on and off.
Note: The rear floodlamps turn off approximately 45 minutes after you switch them on.
Note: After the floodlamps time out twice, you need to start your vehicle before you can switch them on again.
Note: The rear floodlamps turn off when you close the liftgate or liftgate window.
The rear floodlamps can be rotated to direct light closer or further away from the rear of the vehicle.
FAQs
Find the wiper control stalk on the right side of the steering column to turn on the front windshield wipers. The wipers are turned on by pushing the stalk upward. Utilize the control ring at the stalk’s tip to change the wiper speed.
Yes, by turning the control ring at the end of the wiper control stalk, you can change the intermittent wiper settings. You can adjust the time between wipes in this way.
Find the rear wiper control button on the dashboard’s centre console to turn on the rear wiper. To activate the rear wiper, press the button. You can modify the intermittent setting as well.
The Ford Bronco Sport from 2023 does indeed have automated headlights. Depending on the surrounding lighting, the headlights will come on and go off.
Yes, you can manually adjust the headlight knob on the headlight control stalk to off the automated headlights. Set it to “Off,” “Parking Lights,” or “On” by rotating it.
The headlights’ “Auto” setting enables them to change their brightness depending on the surrounding lighting. This guarantees maximum visibility at night without dazzling other vehicles.
Press the fog light button, which is situated on the dashboard close to the headlight switch, to turn on the fog lights after setting the headlight control knob to the “Parking Lights” or “On” position.
The inside lighting can be changed. Using the settings on the dashboard, you can change the ambient lighting’s brightness.
By pushing the dome light’s lens’s centre, you can switch it on.
Yes, automatic rain-sensing wipers are available for the 2023 Bronco Sport. When activated, the wipers will turn on and change their speed in response to the amount of precipitation.
Yes, you can turn the wiper control stalk to a different position, such as “OFF” or a particular wiper speed, to deactivate the rain-sensing wipers.
The wiper control stalk must be turned to the “AUTO” position to engage the rain-sensing wiper feature. The windshield moisture will be detected by the rain sensor, and the wiper speed will be adjusted accordingly.
Yes, using the rear wiper control button on the centre console, you can change the intermittent rear wiper feature. To cycle among various intermittent settings, press it repeatedly.
Yes, depending on the trim level and extra packages, the Bronco Sport might be fitted with different lighting elements including LED accent lighting, puddle lamps, and more. For more specific information on these features, consult the owner’s handbook.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2023 FORD Bronco Sport| Auto User Guide
Download Manual: Ford Vehicle Owner Manuals | Ford
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