2020 FORD MUSTANG traction control

Vehicle without stability control
A skidding off its intended route.
Vehicle with stability control
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Electronic Stability Control
The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on. 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 electronic 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 157). ESC 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
ESC disabled
Button pressed
and held more than fiveseconds
Enabled
Enabled
Off
ESC fully
enabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
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AA
B
BB
B

Note:
Do not use the Sport stability control
setting on public roadways.
Some models may also come equipped
with a sport mode which allows the driver
to reduce normal electronic stability
control system intervention and provide a
more spirited driving experience. To enter
sport mode, toggle the stability control
button twice rapidly. The message appears
in the information display that the system
is now in sport mode.
For vehicles equipped with the selectable
drive mode feature, electronic stability
control sport mode is not available. You
can utilize the performance oriented
electronic stability control mode by
selecting track drive mode. In this mode,
electronic stability control intervention is
reduced and tuned specifically for track
use only and is not for use on public roads.
In all of the selectable drive modes, you
can disable traction control and electronic
stability control with the electronic stability
control switch.
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DRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable Drive Modes
(If Equipped)
Selectable drive modes deliver a
customized driving experience using a
variety of electronic vehicle systems. The
systems optimize vehicle dynamics and
powertrain response based on your
selected mode. Systems associated with
selectable drive modes are:
• Electronically power assisted steering.
See
Steering (page 184).
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving.
See Stability
Control (page 158).
• Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your driving
input.
• Adaptive dampers (if equipped).
• Active exhaust adjusts the sound
characteristics of your vehicle (if
equipped).
Using Selectable Drive Modes
Note: Your vehicle may have some of the
drive modes that follow. To change the drive mode setting, press
the mode button on the instrument panel
under the display. The first press
illuminates the selected mode, subsequent
presses change the selected mode.
Note:
Mode changes are not available when
the ignition is off or when the transmission
is in reverse (R). Some modes may be
unavailable when the transmission is in drive
(D) or sport (S).
Modes:
• Normal
– Best suited for everyday
driving. If your vehicle has adaptive
dampers, the suspension delivers a
balanced combination of comfort and
handling. Selectable steering defaults
to
Normal but can be changed using
the steering button.
• Sport
– Engages when you shift your
automatic transmission into sport (S).
Sport mode increases throttle
response and helps your vehicle
accelerate faster, but does not change
the vehicle dynamics or stability
system.
• Sport +
– Best suited for spirited
driving. This mode increases throttle
response, and if your vehicle has active
exhaust, it takes on a more powerful
tone. If your vehicle has adaptive
dampers, the suspension becomes
stiffer, body motion reduces and the
steering becomes more precise.
Selectable steering defaults to
Sport.
Depending on vehicle configuration,
you may be able to change the
selectable steering setting by pressing
the steering button.
• Track – Provides a performance driving
experience. Throttle response
increases, and if your vehicle has active
exhaust, it takes on a more powerful
tone. A performance oriented traction
control mode is automatically utilized.
In this mode, traction control
intervention is reduced and tuned
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING: Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING: Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top
of the original floor mats. This could
result in the floor mat interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Always make sure that
objects cannot fall into the driver foot
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control. To install the floor mats, position the floor
mat eyelet over the retention post and
press down to lock in position.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
Note:
Regularly check the floor mats to
make sure they are secure.
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Note:
The Track Exhaust Mode setting is
only for use at tracks and not for use on
public roadways. Use of this setting results
in increased exterior noise, which may not
meet state and local laws and regulations.
It is the obligation of the driver to operate
the vehicle in a manner that complies with
state and local requirements. Only use the
Track Exhaust Mode
setting at a
competition track or an off-road course
where elevated exterior vehicle noise is
acceptable.
Lap Timer
Gives you the ability to record lap times at
three separate tracks.
Launch Control (If Equipped)
Maximizes your vehicle's traction from a
standing start.
Use launch control, follow these steps:
1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Make sure launch control is enabled. The indicator illuminates in the
instrument display when launch control
is enabled.
See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 85).
3. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
4. Shift the transmission into 1st gear.
5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
allow the engine RPM to stabilize.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
Line Lock
Line lock is a feature intended for use at
tracks only and should not be used on
public roadways. Use of this feature may
result in significantly increased rear tire
wear. It is intended to condition the rear
tires to maximize traction prior to track use.
Line lock maintains brake force at the front
wheels, allowing the rear wheels to spin
with minimal vehicle movement. This feature is located in the
Track Apps
menu. Make selections through the 5-way
information display control and OK button
located on the steering wheel.
Using
Line Lock
There are three line lock stages:
• Initiated.
• Engaged.
• Off.
Initiating
Line Lock
The initiation stage verifies that the vehicle
is ready for line lock function, and confirms
driver intent. Follow the prompts in the
information display to initiate line lock.
The following conditions must be met to
initialize line lock:
• The vehicle is on a level surface.
• The engine is running.
• The vehicle is traveling less than
25 mph (40 km/h)
.
• Selectable drive mode is not in wet
mode (if equipped).
• There are no electronic stability control
faults.
If you want to cancel line lock once it is
initialized, press the left information
display control. Once initiated, line lock is
prepared for activation and remains
initiated up to 25 mph (40 km/h). If vehicle
speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h), line lock
automatically cancels.
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U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear 1 ½ times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C WARNING:
The traction
grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING:
The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire ’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
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J.
Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used: Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. See the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
*
Treadwear: The treadwear
grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified
government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as
well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. *
Traction: The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA, A,
B, and C. The grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
*
Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturers' maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver ’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be
set lower than the recommended
pressure on the vehicle label.
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Inflate the winter tires to the same tire
pressures as those listed in the tire
pressures table. See Technical
Specifications (page 295). WARNING:
Snow tires must be the
same size, load index and speed rating
as those originally provided by Ford. Use
of any tire or wheel not recommended
by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
Follow the Ford recommended tire
inflation pressure found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (on the
door hinge pillar, door latch post or the
door edge that meets the door latch
post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING:
Aggressive driving in
any road conditions can cause you to
lose control of your vehicle increasing
the risk of severe personal injury or
property damage. The traction control
activating is an indication that at least
some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road; this may lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. If you experience a severe
road event, slow down
. The tires on your vehicle could have
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. In some climates you will
need to use snow tires and chains on your
vehicle in emergency situations or if
required by law.
Note:
The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.
Do not remove these components from your
vehicle when using snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and chains:
• When possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.
• Chains could damage aluminum
wheels.
• Use ultra low profile cables, 10 mm or
less in dimension as measured on the
sidewall of your tire, with 235/55R 17,
235/50R18 and 255/40R19 on the rear
axle only.
• Do not use snow chains or cables with
265/40R19, 275/40R19 and
265/35R20 tires.
• Not all S-class snow chains or cables
meet these restrictions. Chains of this
size restriction will include a tensioning
device.
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions. The snow
chains or cables must be mounted in
pairs on the front or the rear tires only.
• Do not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h) if
recommended by the chain
manufacturer while using snow chains.
• Install cables securely, verifying that
the cables do not touch any wiring,
brake lines or fuel lines.
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