2020 FORD MUSTANG steering

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle, this increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning (If Equipped)
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems. PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system does not
detect vehicles that are driving in a
different direction, cyclists or animals.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The system does not
operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead
to a crash or personal injury. WARNING: The system may fail or
operate with reduced function during
cold and severe weather conditions.
Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can
adversely affect the system. Keep the
front camera and radar free of snow and
ice. Failure to take care may result in the
loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
In situations where the
vehicle camera has limited detection
capability, this may reduce system
performance. These situations include
but are not limited to direct or low
sunlight, vehicles at night without tail
lights, unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians with complex backgrounds,
185
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Driving Aids

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
189
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Driving AidsE294773

specifically for track usage only. This
mode is not intended for public roads.
See Using Stability Control (page
159). If your vehicle is equipped with
adaptive dampers, the suspension is
optimized for transient handling
maneuvers. This mode offers
maximum control and confidence in
handling on road courses or auto-cross
style events. Selectable steering
defaults to
Sport. Depending on
vehicle configuration, you could change
the selectable steering setting by
pressing the steering button.
• Drag Strip
- Provides a performance
driving experience tailored to driving
on a drag strip. The engine responds
directly to your inputs, and if your
vehicle has active exhaust, it takes on
a more powerful tone. This mode is not
intended for public roads. If your
vehicle has adaptive dampers, the
setting is optimized for straight line
maximum acceleration. Selectable
steering defaults to
Sport. Depending
on vehicle configuration, you could
change the selectable steering setting
by pressing the steering button.
• Snow / Wet
- Provides a confident
handling driving experience during poor
weather. If your vehicle has adaptive
dampers, the suspension delivers a
balanced combination of comfort and
handling. Selectable steering defaults
to
Normal. Depending on vehicle
configuration, you could change the
selectable steering setting by pressing
the steering button. Using MyMode (If Equipped)
You can use
MyMode to create a unique
drive mode.
To create or save
MyMode, press the
button on the steering wheel and access
the menu. See
General Information
(page 90). The available systems display.
Select your desired settings using the
appropriate buttons and menus. Press and
hold OK to save your settings. MyMode
is
added to the drive mode list and can be
selected the next time you drive your
vehicle.
Note: The system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system to
make sure it properly operates. If a mode is
unavailable due to a system fault or change
in gear position, the selected mode defaults
to
Normal.
Note: Pre-Collision Assist is automatically
disabled when
Track mode is selected. See
Pre-Collision Assist (page 185).
Note: If your vehicle has adaptive dampers,
the steering setting is optimized to work with
each drive mode. Other steering settings
may not be available.
Selectable Steering
Note: The steering setting defaults to
Normal
if the battery is disconnected or
removed.
190
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Driving AidsE294774

Press the steering button on the
instrument panel to change the
steering feel. The first press
illuminates the selected mode. Each time
you press the button, it changes the mode.
Modes:
• Normal - Default factory setting.
• Sport
- Slightly higher effort required
for steering with more road force felt
through the steering wheel.
• Comfort
- Slightly less effort required
for steering with less road force felt
through the steering wheel.
Note: A soft feedback bump in the steering
wheel may be felt after you make a
selection.
Adaptive Dampers
(If Equipped) Press the button on the steering
wheel to adjust the suspension.
The first press illuminates the
current mode. Each time you press the
button, it changes the mode.
Adaptive damper modes:
• Normal
— Available in Normal and
Sport drive modes.
• Sport
— Available in Normal,Sport
and Track drive modes.
• Track
— Available only in Track drive
mode.
• Drag Strip
— Available only in Drag
Strip drive mode.
Active Exhaust
(If Equipped) Press the button on the
instrument panel under the
display to adjust the tone of the
exhaust. Active Exhaust modes:
•
Quiet
- Lowers the noise of the
exhaust.
• Normal
- Default factory setting.
• Sport - Raises the noise of the exhaust.
• Track
- Tunes the exhaust for track
performance.
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.
Rev Match
(If Equipped)
This feature provides a heel and toe driving
experience by predicting shifts and then
quickly matching engine RPM to the new
gear as it performs the shift.
You can switch this feature on or off
through the information display.
See
General Information (page 90).
191
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Driving AidsE174705 E282723 E287122

When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) or neutral (N)
to aid engine and transmission cooling
and to help air conditioning
performance.
• Switch off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a slope. However, if
you must park on a slope:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in park (P) or manual transmission in a
low gear. 4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Any time the rear axle submerges in water,
replace the rear axle lubricant. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which
is not a normal maintenance inspection
item unless there is a possibility of a leak
or other axle repair is required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing WARNING:
If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
when being towed.
200
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Towing

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.
207
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Driving HintsE266447 E142666

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Convertible top master motor (base).
20A 2
17
Not used (GT350, GT500).
—
Not used.
—
18
Steering column lock relay (base, GT350).
20A 3
19 Transmission control unit (GT500).
10A 3
Brake on-off switch.
10A 3
20
Horn.
20A 3
21
Powertrain control module relay.
10A 3
22
Air conditioning clutch.
10A 3
23
Voltage quality module.
30A 2
24
Steering column lock relay (GT500).
20A 2
25
Not used (base, GT350).
—
Windshield wiper motor.
25A 2
26
Not used.
—
27
Automatic brake system valve.
30A 2
28
Electronic fan 1 (GT350).
30A 2
29
Not used (base, GT500).
—
Starter motor solenoid.
30A 2
30
Electronic fan 3 (GT350).
40A 2
31
Not used (base, GT500).
—
Latch relay coil.
10A 3
32
Run/start (base).
15A 3
33
223
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Fuses

Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Left-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamps (GT350, GT500).
20A 3
Exhaust valves.
15A 3
34
Right-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamps (GT350, GT500).
20A 3
35
Not used (base).
—
Alternator sense.
10A 3
36
Not used.
—
37
Vehicle power 1.
20A 3
38
Not used.
—
39
Vehicle power 2.
20A 3
40
Fuel injectors.
15A 3
41
Vehicle power 3.
15A 3
42
Not used.
—
43
Vehicle power 4 (base).
15A 3
44 Vehicle power 4 (GT350, GT500).
30A 3
Not used.
—
45
Differential pump (GT350, GT500).
20A 2
46
Not used (base).
—
Not used.
—
47
Fuel pump #2 (GT350, GT500).
30A 2
48
Not used (base).
—
Fuel pump.
30A 2
49
Steering column lock relay (base, GT500).
—
50
224
Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 15-07-2019, enUSA, Edition date: 201906, Second-Printing Fuses