2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E Owners Manual

ALERT MODE
WHAT IS ALERT MODE
Alert mode vibrates the steering wheel
when it detects an unintended lane
departure.
HOW DOES ALERT MODE WORK
When in alert mode, the lane keeping
system alerts you by vibrating the steering
wheel. The intensity of the vibration is set
through the lane keeping system menu.
AID MODE
WHAT IS AID MODE
Aid mode provides temporary steering
assistance toward the center of the lane. HOW DOES AID MODE WORK The lane keeping system aids you when
an unintentional lane departure occurs.
The system provides a small steering input
to move the vehicle towards the center of
the lane.
ALERT AND AID MODE
WHAT IS ALERT AND AID MODE
Alert and aid mode uses multiple features
to keep you in your lane. The system first
provides a small steering input to bring
your vehicle back towards the center of
the lane. If your vehicle moves too far out
of the center of the lane the system alerts
you with vibration in the steering wheel.
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HOW DOES ALERT AND AID MODE
WORK
Alert.
A
Aid.B
The lane keeping system detects a lane
departure and provides aid when the
vehicles enters B and applies the
additional alert warning if A is entered. LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
INDICATORS If you switch the lane keeping system on,
a graphic with lane markings appears in
the information display.
When you switch the system off, the lane
marking graphics do not display.
Note:
The overhead vehicle graphic may
still display if adaptive cruise control is
enabled.
While the lane keeping system is on, the
color of the lane markings change to
indicate the system status. Red
Yellow
Green
Gray
Indicates that the
system is providing
or has just provided a lane keeping alert warning.
Indicates that the
system is providing
or has just provided a lane keeping aid intervention.
Indicates that the
system is available
or ready to provide a warning or interven-
tion on the indicated side.
Indicates that the
system is tempor-
arily unavailable to
provide a warning or intervention on the indicated side.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST
Blind spot assist is an extension of the lane
keeping system. It may help you identify adjacent vehicles
during a lane change.
Blind spot assist provides a blind spot
warning and steering assistance to help
during lane changes.
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HOW DOES BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WORK
Blind spot assist is activated and
deactivated using the lane
keeping system button on the
steering wheel.
During lane changes, the design of the
blind spot assist feature detects vehicles
in, or approaching, your blind spot and
provides a warning, plus steering
assistance to direct your vehicle back into
your lane.
When active, this system functions with or
without the use of direction indicators and
hazard flashers.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST LIMITATIONS
All system limitations present in the basic
lane keeping system also apply to blind
spot assist. Blind spot assist does not function under
the following conditions:
•
The system does not detect lane
markings.
• The driver hands are not on the wheel.
• One or both rear radar sensors become
blocked or faulty.
Blind spot assist may have difficulty
detecting hazards under the following
conditions:
• If a vehicle is approaching in an
adjacent lane at a relative speed much
higher than your vehicle.
• Bad weather conditions are present
that obstruct the sensors.
• You attach a bicycle rack to your
vehicle.
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The lane keeping aid warning lamp or
yellow lane marking in your instrument
cluster indicate blind spot assist activation.
In addition, the blind spot information
system alert indicator flashes on the
exterior mirror on the same side as the
detection. For more information See Blind
Spot Information System (page 251).
Blind Spot Assist Information Messages Action
Message
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Trailer
Attached
Displays if the blind spot information system sensors are
blocked.
Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Side Sensor
Blocked
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot Assist Not
Available Side Sensor
Fault
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – TROUBLESHOOTING
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service
Required
The system has detected a condition thathas caused the system to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that
requires you to clean the windshield in order for it to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service Required
The system requests that you keep yourhands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings
on the road?
Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens. A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time. Driving at high speeds in curves.
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago. Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones. Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light. Sudden offset in lane markings.
ABS or AdvanceTrac ™ is active.
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield. You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa. There is standing water on the road.
Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads. Lane width is too narrow or too wide.
You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement. Driving on tight or on uneven roads.
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Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the
Aid, or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds are present. There is a large road crown.
Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.
Heavy, uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure. You changed the tires or modified the suspension.
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WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Blind spot information system detects
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone.
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK
Blind spot information system uses
sensors on both sides of your vehicle,
detecting rearward from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)
beyond the rear bumper. The detection
area extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)
beyond the rear bumper when the vehicle
speed is greater than
30 mph (48 km/h)
to alert you of faster approaching vehicles. BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
Do not use the blind
spot information system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The
blind spot information system is not a
replacement for careful driving. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.
Note: Blind spot information system does
not prevent contact with other vehicles. It
does not detect parked vehicles,
pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Blind spot information system does not
operate in park (P) or reverse (R).
The system may not alert you if a vehicle
quickly passes through the detection zone.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Blind spot information system turns on
when all the following occur:
• You start your vehicle.
• You shift into drive (D).
• The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h)
.
SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
To switch blind spot information system
on or off, use the touchscreen:
1. Access the vehicle drawer.
2. Press
SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
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4. Switch Blind Spot Information
System on or off.
When you switch blind spot information
system off, a warning lamp illuminates and
a message displays. When you switch the
system on or off, the alert indicators flash
twice.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle. Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors may affect system
accuracy.
If the sensors become blocked, a message
may appear in the information display. See
Blind Spot Information System –
Information Messages (page 253). The
alert indicators remain illuminated but the
system does not alert you.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS When blind spot information
system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the
exterior mirror on the side the approaching
vehicle is coming from. If you turn the turn
signal on for that side of your vehicle, the
alert indicator flashes.
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