2015 FORD MUSTANG traction control

Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................139
Brakes
General Information....................................140
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................140
Parking Brake.................................................140
Hill Start Assist...............................................141
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................142
Using Traction Control................................142
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................143
Using Stability Control...............................144
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
......................................................147
Rear View Camera.......................................148
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................152
Using Cruise Control....................................152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.................153
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............159
Steering............................................................163
Collision Warning System
.........................164
Drive Control
..................................................166
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................168
Load Limit
........................................................172
Towing
Towing a Trailer
..............................................179 Recommended Towing Weights............180
Essential Towing Checks
............................181
Transporting the Vehicle............................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......183
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top...................185
Closing the Convertible Top.....................186
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Economical Driving......................................188
Driving Through Water...............................188
Floor Mats
.......................................................189
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................191
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................192
Fuel Shutoff....................................................192
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................193
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............196
In California (U.S. Only)..............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................198
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................198
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................202
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
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Track Apps
Acceleration Timer
VIEW/CLEAR Results
Brake Perform
Brake Perform
Clear Saved Data
Clear All Time Best
Accelerometer Displays your vehicle's rate of acceleration
or deceleration.
The red dot will move toward the area of
acceleration or deceleration.
•
LEFT acceleration or deceleration -
When accelerating or decelerating left,
the red dot will move to the right on the
accelerometer.
• RIGHT acceleration/deceleration -
When accelerating or decelerating
right, the red dot will move to the left
on the accelerometer.
Acceleration Timer
Displays your vehicle ’s rate of acceleration. 1. Choose desired speed or distance.
2.
Choose Automatic Start or Countdown
Start.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Brake Performance
Displays your vehicle ’s rate of deceleration.
1. Choose desired speed to start recording data.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Launch Control (if equipped)
Maximize traction from a standing start.
Line Lock
Locks front brakes while allowing rear
wheels to turn freely.
VIEW/CLEAR Results
View and clear the last and saved results
of the accelerometer, acceleration timer
and brake performance.
Driver Assist
Use the arrow buttons to configure
different driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear.
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Action
Message
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
Normal Cruise Active
Automatic Braking Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap
distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
The system is in sport mode.
AdvanceTrac SPORT
MODE
Airbag Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. Remove blockage.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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Action
Message
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
Park Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 147).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehiclemore than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you
have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Remote Start Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the start button todrive your vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Start Button
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 257).
Tire Pressure LOW
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 257).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is inuse. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 257). If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off or on. See
Using Traction Control (page 142).
Traction Control Off /
Traction Control On
A spinout has occurred and the hazards are on.
Spinout Detected
Hazards Activated
Transmission Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it is possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it is possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations (for example, stuck in
snow or mud), you can turn the traction
control off. This may be beneficial as this
allows the wheels to spin with full engine
power.
Turn the traction control system off by
toggling the stability control switch. Your
vehicle may have restrictions regarding this
feature. See Principle of Operation
(page 50). Locate the switch at the lower
center of the instrument panel. System Indicator Lights and
Messages WARNING
If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on
when you turn the traction control system
off or if a problem occurs in the stability
system.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of the vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the AdvanceTrac
system. In addition, installing any stereo
loudspeakers may interfere with and
adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system.
Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker
as far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats in
order to minimize the risk of interfering with
the AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It’
s always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
AdvanceTrac system is an indication that
at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator ’s ability to control the
vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac
system activates, SLOW DOWN. If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have WARNINGS
the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up, and stays on
when you turn the traction control system
off or select alternative stability control
modes.
The AdvanceTrac Control system helps
you keep control of your vehicle when on
a slippery surface. The electronic stability
control portion of the system helps avoid
skids and lateral slides. The traction
control system helps avoid drive wheel
spin and loss of traction. See Using
Traction Control (page 142).
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Vehicle without AdvanceTrac
A skidding off its intended route.
Vehicle with AdvanceTrac
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
USING STABILITY CONTROL
AdvanceTrac ™
The system automatically activates when
you start your engine. The electronic
stability control portion of the system is
disabled when the transmission is in
reverse (R) or, on some models, if you
press and hold the stability control button
for more than five seconds when you apply
the brakes and the vehicle is at a stop. You
can switch off the traction control portion
of the system independently. See Using
Traction Control (page 142). AdvanceTrac features
Traction
control system
Electronic
stabilitycontrol
Stability
control off light
Mode
Button func-
tions
Enabled
Enabled
On during bulb
check
-
Default at start-
up
Disabled
Enabled
On
Traction control
off
Button pressed
momentarily
Enabled
Enabled
On
Sport mode (if
equipped)
Button pressed
twice rapidly
Disabled
Disabled
On
AdvanceTrac
disabled
Button pressed
and held more than fiveseconds
Enabled
Enabled
Off
AdvanceTrac
fully enabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Note: Do not use Sport mode on public
roadways.
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B
BB
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