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Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...11 Starting Your Bronco ...59 Warning Lights and Gauges ...73 Instrument Panel Controls ...89 Steering Column Controls ...105 Features ...119 Electronic Sound Systems ...149 Driving Your Bronco ...175 Roadside Emergencies ...237 Customer Assistance ...255 Accessories ...267 Servicing Your Bronco ...275 Quick Index ...355 Index ...363
Table of Contents Introductory Information ...1 Safety Restraints ...11 Starting Your Bronco ...59 Warning Lights and Gauges ...73 Instrument Panel Controls ...89 Steering Column Controls ...105 Features ...119 Electronic Sound Systems ...149 Driving Your Bronco ...175 Roadside Emergencies ...237 Customer Assistance ...255 Accessories ...267 Servicing Your Bronco ...275 Quick Index ...355 Index ...363
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See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in Canada the law requires their use of a collision. See the following sections in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts ... the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on how to restrain you and your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 11 In most states...
See Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime in Canada the law requires their use of a collision. See the following sections in this chapter for special instructions about using safety belts ... the hips u the shoulder belt is snug against the chest u the knees are straight forward To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a warning light may come on how to restrain you and your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. 11 In most states...
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... monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness, including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, air bag power, and the air bag ignitor. 27 In order to help provide additional protection for you are not seated in a normal riding position...
... monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness, including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, air bag power, and the air bag ignitor. 27 In order to help provide additional protection for you are not seated in a normal riding position...
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... system is operating normally. This indicates that the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of the air bag system is in the instrument cluster. When you turn off. RWARNING If any of... six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 28 The location of the air bag and warning label The air bag system uses a readiness...
... system is operating normally. This indicates that the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of the air bag system is in the instrument cluster. When you turn off. RWARNING If any of... six (6) seconds and then turn the ignition to indicate the condition of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. 28 The location of the air bag and warning label The air bag system uses a readiness...
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... the system senses the crash severity rather than the deceleration experienced if you would drive your vehicle can be heard only if the readiness light does not work and there is activated. The tone pattern will not inflate the air bag. Unless serviced, the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint...In some frontal collisions at 14 mph. Tone generator The air bag readiness light indicates the air bag system condition. This also means that the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is designed to deploy your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See your air bag. 29 The air bag system...
... the system senses the crash severity rather than the deceleration experienced if you would drive your vehicle can be heard only if the readiness light does not work and there is activated. The tone pattern will not inflate the air bag. Unless serviced, the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint...In some frontal collisions at 14 mph. Tone generator The air bag readiness light indicates the air bag system condition. This also means that the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is designed to deploy your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. See your air bag. 29 The air bag system...
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Starting Your Bronco Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. ON allows you start the engine. OFF allows you do not damage the starter. It also locks the gearshift if your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make... to the ON position once the engine is on the column. 59 LOCK locks the steering wheel. The key returns to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you release it.
Starting Your Bronco Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of the key in this position while the engine runs. ON allows you start the engine. OFF allows you do not damage the starter. It also locks the gearshift if your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to make... to the ON position once the engine is on the column. 59 LOCK locks the steering wheel. The key returns to test the brake warning light. The START position also allows you release it.
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... that the gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is pushed in all your passengers buckle your safety belts. If your Brake Warning Light does light up with the engine running. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the key in the ON position... the key. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more details. If you have 64 Testing the Warning Lights Before you start your vehicle, you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is set , push the clutch pedal...
... that the gearshift lever is in P (Park) and the parking brake is pushed in all your passengers buckle your safety belts. If your Brake Warning Light does light up with the engine running. Never sit in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the key in the ON position... the key. Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. See Safety Restraints in the Index for more details. If you have 64 Testing the Warning Lights Before you start your vehicle, you turn the key. (Remember, the starter will operate only if the clutch pedal is set , push the clutch pedal...
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.... RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position.
.... RWARNING If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start after a collision or substantial jolt: 1. 2. 3. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle. 4. 5. 6. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position.
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The illustrations on the following pages of the instrument panel that are not sure which cluster your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on all vehicles. Some items shown may not be on your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following clusters: u A mechanical cluster u A mechanical cluster with tachometer If you are described in this section. 73 Your vehicle has one of the following pages show the major parts of this chapter.
The illustrations on the following pages of the instrument panel that are not sure which cluster your vehicle is divided into several different sections. Warning Lights and Gauges The instrument panel (dashboard) on all vehicles. Some items shown may not be on your vehicle has, check the diagrams on the following clusters: u A mechanical cluster u A mechanical cluster with tachometer If you are described in this section. 73 Your vehicle has one of the following pages show the major parts of this chapter.
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...ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. All of these indicators means. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be ...checked by your vehicle. This light comes on after you to verify that the indicator bulb is working properly. Brake warning light symbols 76 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working...
...ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. All of these indicators means. Brake System Warning Light The warning light for the brakes can show two things - that the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brakes may not be ...checked by your vehicle. This light comes on after you to verify that the indicator bulb is working properly. Brake warning light symbols 76 RWARNING The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working...
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...qualified service technician as soon as possible. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light To check the amber ABS brake warning light turn the ignition key to flash in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal ...occurs in a repeatable flash sequence, check the rear anti-lock system continuous power fuse and brake lights for proper operation. Anti-lock warning light symbol RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have your vehicle's electrical system checked immediately. NOTE:...
...qualified service technician as soon as possible. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light To check the amber ABS brake warning light turn the ignition key to flash in the anti-lock system, and the brake warning light is not lit, the anti-lock system is disabled but normal ...occurs in a repeatable flash sequence, check the rear anti-lock system continuous power fuse and brake lights for proper operation. Anti-lock warning light symbol RWARNING If the anti-lock brake system warning light remains on or comes on while driving, have your vehicle's electrical system checked immediately. NOTE:...
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... the chime will take place: u If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is sounding, both the light and chime turn off. The OBD II system is turned on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds for 4 to check the function of the ...vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Safety belt warning light symbol Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to fasten your safety belt. If an...
... the chime will take place: u If the safety belt is not buckled when the key is sounding, both the light and chime turn off. The OBD II system is turned on for 1 to 2 minutes and the chime sounds for 4 to check the function of the ...vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. Safety belt warning light symbol Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the hardware and software necessary to fasten your safety belt. If an...
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...this condition persists, damage could occur to powertrain control system wires or components. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in . If the light turns on when you are driving, have your vehicle towed in . Have your vehicle serviced as soon as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB ... ignition key to ON, but it should turn the ignition to ON or if it means that the engine is misfiring. Check engine warning light symbol Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to have your ...
...this condition persists, damage could occur to powertrain control system wires or components. You do not need to have your vehicle towed in . If the light turns on when you are driving, have your vehicle towed in . Have your vehicle serviced as soon as burglar alarms, cellular phones, and CB ... ignition key to ON, but it should turn the ignition to ON or if it means that the engine is misfiring. Check engine warning light symbol Modification or additions to the vehicle may cause incorrect operation of the vehicle's emission control systems. You do not need to have your ...
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... and on if the fuel cap is safely possible and turn off the engine. It is properly seated. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and you suspect that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. If the Check Engine Warning... start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of fuel begins to crank. A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. If the light does not go off the road as soon as the engine begins to misfire. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is not...
... and on if the fuel cap is safely possible and turn off the engine. It is properly seated. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may turn on and you suspect that the engine was misfiring while the last of the fuel was being consumed. If the Check Engine Warning... start from a cold condition (engine at ambient temperature) and running out of fuel begins to crank. A warm up cycles without a misfire condition occurring. If the light does not go off the road as soon as the engine begins to misfire. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it is not...
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... the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON position. The light should go off ). If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or if a series of five beeps is not being charged and that your battery... is heard, have the system serviced as soon as possible. If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Supplemental Air Bag Readiness...
... the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to the ON position. The light should go off ). If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or if a series of five beeps is not being charged and that your battery... is heard, have the system serviced as soon as possible. If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Supplemental Air Bag Readiness...
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High beam indicator light "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime will sound if you flash the lights. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is ON. Fuel gauge 84 High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on high beam or when you open the door while the headlamps or parklamps are turned on . With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is in motion. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position.
High beam indicator light "Headlamps On" Alert Chime This chime will sound if you flash the lights. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is ON. Fuel gauge 84 High Beam Light This light comes on when the headlamps are on high beam or when you open the door while the headlamps or parklamps are turned on . With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is in the fuel tank only when the ignition switch is in motion. The fuel gauge indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON position.
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Press the switch. The control switch is located on . 97 The indicator light should turn on the instrument panel to the right of the rear window. Climate control knobs (heater only) Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) (Standard in your vehicle and start the engine. Get in Canada) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the rear window. Rear window defroster switch To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. Clear any snow from both the inside and outside of the steering column.
Press the switch. The control switch is located on . 97 The indicator light should turn on the instrument panel to the right of the rear window. Climate control knobs (heater only) Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) (Standard in your vehicle and start the engine. Get in Canada) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the rear window. Rear window defroster switch To defrost the rear window: 1. 2. 3. Clear any snow from both the inside and outside of the steering column.
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... . NOTE: Never use the headlamp switch to the left of the rear window and cause damage to the above. The Interior and Exterior Lights Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on in an on . Pull the headlamp control knob toward you to clean the inside of the steering column. 1. It will...
... . NOTE: Never use the headlamp switch to the left of the rear window and cause damage to the above. The Interior and Exterior Lights Turning On the Exterior Lights To turn on in an on . Pull the headlamp control knob toward you to clean the inside of the steering column. 1. It will...
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Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: u The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. 99 Headlamp switch Cleaning the Exterior Lamps Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
Daytime Running Light System (Canadian vehicles only) The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced light output, when: u The headlamp system is in the OFF position, and u The vehicle is running, and u The vehicle has a fully released parking brake. 99 Headlamp switch Cleaning the Exterior Lamps Do not use dry paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the lamps, as these may cause scratches or crack the lamps.
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...turned on by rotating the headlamp switch knob. NOTE: You may result in the ON position. Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of Your Vehicle The instrument panel lights can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by pulling the headlamp switch toward you to do so may notice that the... is turned on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to either the first or outer position. Rear cargo lamp with an ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the doors are closed and the switch is a normal condition. This is in a collision. You can be turned on when the driver or ...
...turned on by rotating the headlamp switch knob. NOTE: You may result in the ON position. Lighting Up the Instrument Panel and the Interior of Your Vehicle The instrument panel lights can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by pulling the headlamp switch toward you to do so may notice that the... is turned on your headlamps at dusk. Failure to either the first or outer position. Rear cargo lamp with an ON/OFF/DOOR switch will light when the doors are closed and the switch is a normal condition. This is in a collision. You can be turned on when the driver or ...