Rear Occupant Alert System (If Equipped) - How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work

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How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work

The system monitors when rear doors have been opened and closed to indicate the potential presence of an occupant in the rear seat.

A message displays in the information and entertainment display screen and an audible warning sounds when you switch the ignition off after any of the following conditions have been met:

A rear door is opened or closed while the ignition is on.
You switch the ignition on within 15 minutes of a rear door opening and closing.
You switch the ignition on within 15 minutes of the alert having displayed or sounded.

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2021 Bronco Owner's Manual