2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E traction control

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
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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The side parking aid may not function if:
•
Your vehicle remains stationary for over
two minutes.
• The anti-lock brake system activates.
• The traction control system activates.
• Your vehicle is in park (P).
• The steering wheel angle information
is not available. You must drive at least
492 ft (150 m) above 19 mph
(30 km/h) to reset the steering wheel
angle information.
Note: If you switch traction control off, the
side sensing system also turns off.
To reinitialize the system, drive the length
of your vehicle.
The side parking aid does not detect an
object that is moving toward the side of
your vehicle, for example another vehicle
moving at a low speed, if it does not pass
a front or rear parking aid sensor.
If the transmission is in reverse (R), the side
sensing system provides audible warnings.
When your vehicle is moving slowly,
obstacles are detected within
24 in
(60 cm) and are inside the driving path of
your vehicle. Once your vehicle reaches a
standstill condition, the audible warning
stops after a few seconds. Visual indication
is always present in reverse (R).
If your vehicle is in neutral (N), the side
sensing system provides visual indication
only when your vehicle is moving slowly
and there is a front or rear park aid
obstacle detected, and the side obstacle
is within
24 in (60 cm) from the side of
your vehicle. Once your vehicle reaches a
stop, the visual indication stops after a few
seconds. If the transmission is in drive (D) or any
other forward gear, the side sensing system
provides audible and visual warnings.
When your vehicle is moving slowly,
obstacles are detected within
24 in
(60 cm) and are inside the driving path of
your vehicle. Once your vehicle reaches a
standstill condition, the audible warning
and visual indication stops after a few
seconds.
LOCATING THE SIDE PARKING AID
SENSORS The side parking sensors are in the front
and rear bumpers on both sides of the
vehicle.
SIDE PARKING AID AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
When the side parking aid detects an
object within the coverage area and the
driving path of your vehicle, an audible
warning sounds. As your vehicle moves
closer to the object, the rate of the tone
increases.
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3. Select parallel park exit.
4. Use the turn signal to choose the
direction to exit the parking space.
5. Press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Release the steering wheel and shift into neutral (N).
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Press and hold the active park assist button.
9. Release the brake pedal to allow your vehicle to move.
Note: After active park assist drives your
vehicle to a position where you can exit the
parking space in a forward movement, a
message appears instructing you to take full
control of your vehicle.
10. Take control of your vehicle.
Note: You can slow down your vehicle at
any time by pressing the brake pedal. ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
The system
requires service.
Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does active park assist not
operate correctly? The system is unable to detect a
vehicle, curb or object to park next to
or in between. The system needs
boundary objects to operate correctly.
Why does active park assist not search
for a parking space? You have switched traction control off.
Why does active park assist not search
for a parking space? The transmission is in reverse (R). Your
vehicle must be moving forward to be
able to detect a parking space.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? The sensors could be blocked. For
example, snow, ice or large
accumulations of dirt. Blocked sensors
can affect how the system functions.
Why does active park assist not offer
a parking space? The sensors in the front or rear bumper
could be damaged.
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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
The system may cancel if:
•
The tires lose traction.
• You apply the parking brake.
The system may cancel and set the parking
brake if:
• You unbuckle the seatbelt and open
the driver door after you stop your
vehicle.
• Your vehicle is at a stop continuously
for more than three minutes.
The system may deactivate or prevent
activating when requested if:
• The vehicle has a blocked sensor.
• The brake temperature is too high.
• There is a failure in the system or a
related system.
SETTING THE ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL SPEED
Drive to the speed you prefer. Press the toggle button upward
or downward to set the current
speed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The indicator, current gap setting and set
speed appear in the instrument cluster
display. A vehicle image illuminates if there is a
vehicle detected in front of you.
Note:
When adaptive cruise control is
active, the speedometer may vary slightly
from the set speed displayed in the
instrument cluster display.
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed
from a Complete Stop Press the toggle button upward
or downward while keeping the
brake pedal fully pressed.
The set speed adjusts to 15 mph when in
imperial units or 20 km/h when in metric
units.
The indicator, current gap setting and set
speed appear in the instrument cluster
display.
Note: The system will activate from a
complete stop only when it detects a lead
vehicle in close proximity.
Manually Changing the Set Speed Press and release the toggle
button upward to increase the
set speed in small increments.
Press and hold the toggle button upward
to increase the set speed in large
increments. Release the button when you
reach the speed you prefer.
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has various drive modes that
you can select for different driving
conditions. Depending on the drive mode
that you select, the system adjusts various
vehicle settings, for example steering,
instrument cluster graphics, ambient
lighting, interior sound, handling and
powertrain response.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE
1. Access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen.
2. Press CONTROLS.
3. Press
Drive Modes.
4. Press
Engage, Unbridled or Whisper.
Note: Drive mode changes may not be
available when your vehicle is off.
DRIVE MODES
ENGAGE - GT, VEHICLES WITH:
ACTIVE DAMPERS
For everyday driving. This mode is the
perfect balance of excitement, comfort
and convenience. Steering and active
damping are tuned for normal driving. The
interior lights and cluster graphics are set
to soft blue and the battery state of charge
gauge displays.
ENGAGE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:
ACTIVE DAMPERS
For everyday driving. This mode is the
perfect balance of excitement, comfort
and convenience. The interior lights and
cluster graphics are set to soft blue and
the battery state of charge gauge displays. UNBRIDLED - GT, VEHICLES WITH:
ACTIVE DAMPERS
Unbridled mode is for sporty driving with
improved performance handling and
response. This mode increases
acceleration response and provides a
strong deceleration rate when you lift off
the accelerator pedal. Unbridled mode
makes your vehicle accelerate faster and
provides sportier steering feel. Steering and
active damping are tuned for performance.
The interior sound increases and the
ambient lights and cluster graphics are set
to orange with a graphic related to your
acceleration and steering inputs.
Unbridled Extend
This feature adjusts unbridled mode to
provide high-performance driving and is
for track and closed course use only. When
activated, this mode provides balanced
power output for lap time consistency. The
accelerator pedal is calibrated for
improved propulsion control. The system
provides more performance orientated
traction and stability control. In this mode,
traction and stability control intervention
is reduced and tuned specifically for track
usage only. The interior sound increases
and the ambient lights and cluster graphics
are set to orange with a graphic related to
your acceleration and steering inputs.
To use this feature, you must be in
unbridled mode with the unbridled extend
slider selected with the battery at
operating temperature. When using this
mode, one pedal drive is not available and
other driver assistance features are
disabled.
Note:
This feature may not be available in
temperatures below
32°F (0°C), or 59°F
(15°C) for the battery.
Note: If the feature is not available, charge
your vehicle until the battery has sufficient
charge, and temperature conditions are met.
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•
You apply direct steering, accelerate
fast or brake hard.
• The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph
(64 km/h).
• The anti-lock brake, stability control or
traction control system activates.
• The lane is too narrow.
• Something is obscuring the camera or
it is unable to detect the lane markings
due to environment, traffic or vehicle
conditions.
The lane keeping system may not correct
lane positioning in any of the following
conditions:
• High winds.
• Uneven road surfaces.
• Heavy or uneven loads.
• Incorrect tire pressure.
SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM ON AND
OFF To activate the lane keeping
system, press the button on the
steering wheel.
To deactivate the lane keeping system,
press the button again.
Note: When switching the system on or off
a message appears in the information and
entertainment display to show the status.
Note: The system stores the on or off
setting until manually changed, unless it
detects a MyKey ™. If the system detects a
MyKey ™, it defaults to the last setting for
that MyKey ™.
Note: If the system detects a MyKey ™,
pressing the button does not affect the on
or off status of the system. You can only
change the mode and intensity settings. SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM MODE
The lane keeping system has different
settings that you can view or adjust using
the information display.
•
Alert (If Equipped)
• Aid
• Alert and Aid
The system permanently stores the last
known selection for each setting.
To change the lane keeping system mode,
access the vehicle drawer on the
touchscreen:
1. Press
SETTINGS.
2. Press
Driver Assistance.
3. Press
Lane-Keeping System.
4. Press
Lane-Keeping Mode.
5. Select a setting.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
SETTINGS
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Vibration Intensity
1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
2. Press
SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Lane-Keeping System.
5. Press
Lane-Keeping Intensity.
6. Select a setting.
Note: This setting is not available in all
modes.
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DRIVING THROUGH MUD AND
WATER
Mud
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even all-wheel drive and four-wheel
drive vehicles can lose traction in mud. If
your vehicle slides, steer in the direction of
the slide until you regain control of your
vehicle. After driving through mud, clean
off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts
and tires. Excess residue can cause an
imbalance that could damage drive
components.
Note:
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud, it
could be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Water
If you must drive through water approach
it cautiously. See Driving Through
Shallow Water (page 282).
DRIVING ON HILLY OR SLOPING
TERRAIN
Although natural obstacles could make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should try to drive
straight up or straight down.
Note: Avoid turning on steep slopes or hills.
A danger lies in losing traction, slipping
sideways and possible vehicle roll over.
Whenever driving on a hill, determine
beforehand the route you can use. Do not
drive over the crest of a hill without seeing
what conditions are on the other side. Do
not drive in reverse over a hill without the
aid of an observer. Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power causes the
tires to slip, spin or lose traction, and you
could lose control of your vehicle. When
descending a steep hill, do not descend
the hill in neutral. Avoid sudden hard
braking to keep the front wheels rolling and
to maintain your vehicle's steering.
Note:
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes,
apply the brakes steadily. Do not pump the
brakes.
Note: If your vehicle gets stuck driving on
hilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked out
by shifting between forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in
each gear.
DRIVING IN SAND
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Shift to a lower gear and drive steadily
through the terrain. Apply the accelerator
slowly and avoid excessive wheel slip. Do
not drive your vehicle in deep sand for an
extended period of time. This could
overheat the system. A message appears
in the information display. See All-Wheel
Drive – Information Messages
(page
186).
Note: If your vehicle gets stuck driving on
hilly or sloping terrain, it could be rocked out
by shifting between forward and reverse
gears, stopping between shifts in a steady
pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in
each gear.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
MAXIMIZING YOUR DRIVING
RANGE
Driving in Cold Weather
Keep your vehicle charged before heading
out into cold weather.
Use the heated seats and steering wheel
for comfort along with moderate cabin
temperature and fan settings to reduce
energy needed for climate control.
Preconditioning Your Vehicle
You can precondition your vehicle by using
departure and comfort settings to warm
or cool your cabin and the high voltage
battery when your vehicle is plugged in. By
using energy from your charging source
prior to your departure, battery
temperature can be managed for best
driving performance and less energy will
be needed for heating or cooling of the
cabin at the start of your drive. This helps
maximize your driving range. See Setting
the Charging Schedule and Preferences
(page 174).
Note: You can also access departure and
comfort settings using the FordPass App.
Note: Lower cabin temperature settings on
the climate control system results in better
trip range.
Parking Your Vehicle
At temperatures just above the freezing
point and lower, plug your vehicle in when
not in use to maintain high voltage battery
performance.
When possible park your vehicle under a
covered area or in a garage. This will help
to moderate temperatures which affect
performance of the high voltage battery
and require energy to heat or cool the
cabin. Driving Style
Range is reduced when driving aggressively
or at consistently high speeds. Aggressive
driving for extended periods could also
result in reducing your battery
’s efficiency
and lifespan. Use the trip application on
your touchscreen to see your driving scores.
See
Trip Data (page 124).
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER WARNING:
Do not attempt to
cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction could
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
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