2021 Ford Bronco Sport Owners Manual

2021 BRONCO SPORT Owner’s Manual2021 BRONCO SPORT Owner’s Manualowner.ford.comford.caAugust 2020First PrintingLitho in U.S.A.Vehicle shown with aftermarket accessories.M1PJ 19A321 AA

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Table of ContentsIntroductionSupplementary RestraintsSystemAbout This Manual .9Symbols Glossary .9Data Recording .11Perchlorate .15Ford Credit .15Replacement Parts Recommendation.1 6Special Notices .16Mobile Communications Equipment.17Export Unique Options .18Principle of Operation .42Driver and Passenger Airbags .43Front Passenger Sensing System .44Side Airbags .46Driver Knee Airbag .47Safety Canopy .48Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .49Airbag Disposal .50911 AssistWhat Is 911 Assist .51Emergency Call Requirements .51Emergency Call Limitations .52EnvironmentProtecting the Environment .19At a GlanceKeys and Remote ControlsInstrument Panel .20General Information on RadioFrequencies .53Remote Control .53Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.58Child SafetyGeneral Information .21Installing Child Restraints .23Booster Seats .28Child Restraint Positioning .30Child Safety Locks .32MyKey Principle of Operation .59Creating a MyKey .60Clearing All MyKeys .61Checking MyKey System Status .61Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems .62MyKey – Troubleshooting .62SeatbeltsPrinciple of Operation .34Fastening the Seatbelts .35Seatbelt Height Adjustment .37Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime .38Seatbelt Reminder .38Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance .40Seatbelt Extensions .40Doors and LocksLocking and Unlocking .64Keyless Entry .67LiftgatePersonal Safety System Opening the Liftgate .69Closing the Liftgate .69Personal Safety System .411Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing

Table of ContentsOpening and Closing the LiftgateWindow .70Ambient Lighting .84Rear Floodlamps .84SecurityAutomatic High Beam ControlPassive Anti-Theft System .71Anti-Theft Alarm .71What Is Automatic High Beam Control.85Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off .85Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.85Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.86Steering WheelAdjusting the Steering Wheel .73Audio Control .73Voice Control .74Cruise Control - Vehicles With: LaneCentering .74Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl .74Information Display Control .74Horn .74Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off .75Windows and MirrorsPower Windows .87Global Opening and Closing .88Exterior Mirrors .88Interior Mirror .89Sun Visors .89Moonroof .90Wipers and WashersWindshield Wipers .76Autowipers .76Windshield Washers .77Rear Window Wiper and Washers .78Instrument ClusterGauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen.9 1Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen.9 2Warning Lamps and Indicators .94Audible Warnings and Indicators .97LightingGeneral Information .79Lighting Control .79Autolamps .80Instrument Lighting Dimmer .80Headlamp Exit Delay .80Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps.8 1Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .81Front Fog Lamps .81Cornering Lamps .82Direction Indicators .83Interior Lamps .83Information DisplaysGeneral Information .98Personalized Settings .102Information Messages .103Remote StartWhat Is Remote Start .117Remote Start Precautions .117Remote Start Limitations .1172Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing

Table of ContentsSwitching Recirculated Air On and Off.124Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.124Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.124Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.124Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff .125Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off .125Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.125Setting the Blower Motor Speed .125Setting the Temperature .125Directing the Flow of Air .126Auto Mode .126Climate Control – Troubleshooting .127Enabling Remote Start .117Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle .117Extending the Remote Start Duration.117Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.118Remote Start Settings .118Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Dual AutomaticTemperature Control(DATC)Identifying the Climate Control Unit .120Switching Climate Control On and Off.120Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.120Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.120Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.120Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.120Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff .121Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off .121Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.121Setting the Blower Motor Speed .121Setting the Temperature .121Directing the Flow of Air .122Auto Mode .122Climate Control – Troubleshooting .123Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControlIdentifying the Climate Control Unit .128Switching Climate Control On and Off.128Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.128Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.128Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.128Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.128Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff .129Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off .129Setting the Blower Motor Speed .129Setting the Temperature .129Directing the Flow of Air .129Climate Control – Troubleshooting .130Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Electronic AutomaticTemperature Control(EATC)Identifying the Climate Control Unit .124Switching Climate Control On and Off.1243Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing

Table of ContentsPower Outlet Precautions - 1.5LEcoBoost .142Locating the Power Outlet .142Power Outlet Indicators .142Interior Air QualityWhat Is the Cabin Air Filter .131Locating the Cabin Air Filter .131Replacing the Cabin Air Filter .131Wireless Accessory ChargerSeatsSitting in the Correct Position .132Head Restraints .132Manual Seats .135Power Seats .136Rear Seats .137Heated Seats .138What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.143Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.143Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.143Charging a Wireless Device .143Rear Occupant Alert SystemStorageCup Holders .145Under Seat Storage .145Glasses Holder .145Map Pocket .145What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.139How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work .139Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.139Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.139Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off .139Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.140Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings .140Starting and Stopping theEngineGeneral Information .147Ignition Switch .147Keyless Starting .147Starting a Gasoline Engine .148Engine Block Heater .150Unique Driving CharacteristicsPower Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power OutletAuto-Start-Stop .152What Is the Power Outlet .141Power Outlet Precautions .141Locating the Power Outlet .141Fuel and RefuelingSafety Precautions .154Fuel Quality .154Fuel Filler Funnel Location .155Running Out of Fuel .155Refueling .157Fuel Consumption .159Power Outlet - Vehicles With:110V Power OutletWhat Is the Power Outlet .142Power Outlet Precautions - 2.0LEcoBoost .1424Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing

Table of ContentsEngine Emission Control180 Degree Camera .190Emission Law .161Catalytic Converter .162Cruise ControlWhat Is Cruise Control .192Switching Cruise Control On and Off.192Setting the Cruise Control Speed .192Canceling the Set Speed .193Resuming the Set Speed .193Cruise Control Indicators .193TransmissionAutomatic Transmission .165Four-Wheel DrivePrinciple of Operation .170Using Four-Wheel Drive .170Adaptive Cruise ControlBrakesHow Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work .194What Is Adaptive Cruise Control WithLane Centering .194What Is Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl .194Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions.194Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations.195Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off .197Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed .198Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap.199Canceling the Set Speed .200Resuming the Set Speed .200Overriding the Set Speed .200Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators .200Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control .201Switching Lane Centering On and Off.201Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off.202Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance .203Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting .203General Information .174Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.174Electric Parking Brake .175Hill Start Assist .176Auto Hold .177Traction ControlPrinciple of Operation .179Using Traction Control .179Stability ControlPrinciple of Operation .180Using Stability Control .181Trail ControlWhat Is Trail Control .182Switching Trail Control On and Off .182Setting the Trail Control Speed .182Canceling the Set Speed .183Trail Control Indicators .183Trail Control – Troubleshooting .184Parking AidsPrinciple of Operation .185Rear Parking Aid .186Rear View Camera .1875Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing

Table of ContentsDriving AidsRoadside EmergenciesDriver Alert .205Lane Keeping System .206Blind Spot Information System .210Cross Traffic Alert .212Speed Sign Recognition .215Steering .217Pre-Collision Assist .217Roadside Assistance .248Hazard Flashers .249Fuel Shutoff .249Jump Starting the Vehicle .250Post-Crash Alert System .251Transporting the Vehicle .251Towing Points .252Drive Mode ControlCustomer AssistanceWhat Is Drive Mode Control .222Selecting a Drive Mode - 1.5L EcoBoost .222Selecting a Drive Mode - 2.0LEcoBoost .223Drive Modes .223Getting the Services You Need .253In California (U.S. Only) .254The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only) .255Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only) .256Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada .256Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.258Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).258Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).258Load CarryingRoof Racks and Load Carriers .225Load Limit .225Luggage CompartmentAdjusting the Luggage CompartmentLoad Floor .231Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider .231FusesFuse Box Locations .260Fuse Specification Chart .260Changing a Fuse .267TowingTowing a Trailer .233Trailer Sway Control .234Recommended Towing Weights .234Essential Towing Checks .235Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .238MaintenanceGeneral Information .269Opening and Closing the Hood .269Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost .270Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost .271Engine Oil Dipstick .272Engine Oil Check .272Oil Change Indicator Reset .273Changing the Engine Air Filter .274Driving HintsOff-Road Driving .239Breaking-In .246Driving Economically .246Floor Mats .2466Bronco Sport (CHD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing