2021 FORD MUSTANG MACH-E steering wheel

ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
REQUIREMENTS
Active drive assist only activates when all
of the following occur:
•
Active drive assist is enabled in your
information and entertainment screen.
See Active Drive Assist Settings
(page 236).
• Adaptive cruise control is on.
• The system detects both lane
markings.
• Your hands are on the steering wheel.
• Your eyes are on the road.
Note: Certain location requirements must
be met for the hands-free mode of active
drive assist to work.
Note: Updated software is required for
hands-free mode. See
Vehicle System
Updates (page 385).
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
LIMITATIONS
Any of the following conditions could result
in active drive assist not operating
correctly:
• Your vehicle is not centered in the lane.
• The lane is too narrow or too wide.
• The system does not detect at least
one lane marking or when lanes merge
or split.
• Steering input is limited.
• Using the system in areas under
construction.
• If any aftermarket modifications to the
steering system have been made.
• When using a spare tire. The driver-facing camera may not operate
correctly due to any of the following:
•
If you have a pre-existing eye condition,
such as an eye misalignment, or have
had eye surgery.
• Your facial features are covered by a
mask, hat or other items.
• The lighting conditions change
significantly.
• You are not in the field of view of the
camera.
• You are positioned or tilted to one side.
• You are moving around extensively.
• You are wearing glasses or sunglasses
that are too dark or reflective.
Note: The steering assistance is limited and
may not be sufficient for all driving
situations.
Note: In exceptional conditions, such as
inclement weather or direct sunlight, the
system could deviate from the center line.
Note: The information provided by the
navigation map data could be inaccurate or
out of date.
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
SETTINGS
Enabling Active Drive Assist
1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
2. Press
SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Cruise Control.
5. Press
Lane Centering with
Hands-Free.
Enabling Activation Prompts
1. Access the vehicle drawer on the touchscreen.
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2. Press SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Cruise Control.
5. Press
Activation Prompts.
SWITCHING ACTIVE DRIVE
ASSIST ON AND OFF
Switching Active Drive Assist On
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Using Activation Prompts When the prompt appears, press
the button to switch active drive
assist on.
The indicator appears in the instrument
cluster. When the system is on, the color
of the indicator changes to indicate the
system status.
Note: Activation prompts must be enabled
in the touchscreen.
Using Steering Wheel Controls Using the adaptive cruise control
and lateral support buttons,
ensure both systems are active.
Active drive assist activates.
Switching Active Drive Assist Off Press either the lateral support
or adaptive cruise control button
when system is active or in
standby mode.
Active drive assist turns off
through each ignition cycle. ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST ALERTS
When active drive assist is providing
hands-on driving or transitioning to
hands-on driving from hands-free driving
and detects no steering activity for a
certain period of time, the system alerts
you with a message in the instrument
cluster to put your hands on the steering
wheel. After the first alert, the system
alerts you with a message in the
instrument cluster and an audible warning.
When active drive assist is providing
hands-on or hands-free driving and detects
you are not looking at the road for a certain
period of time, the system alerts you to
return your eyes to the road. Depending on
where you are looking, the alert can be a
message in the instrument cluster and an
audible warning.
If you do not react to the warnings, active
drive assist cancels, quickly activates and
releases the brakes, and slows your vehicle
down to low speeds while maintaining
steering control.
If your vehicle slows down and you resume
control, a message appears to prompt you
to press the accelerator pedal to allow the
system to resume.
Note:
The system disables until the next
key cycle if repeated inactivity is detected.
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
When an external condition cancels active
drive assist, for example, no lane markings
available, a tone sounds and a message
appears in the instrument cluster. If your vehicle starts to slow
down, you must take control of
steering and press and release
the button to reactivate active drive assist.
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System cancellation can also occur if:
•
The lane becomes too narrow.
• The system cannot detect valid lane
markings.
• Lane markings are crossed.
• Your eyes are not on the road or your
hands are not the steering wheel.
If you have your hands on the steering
wheel and your eyes are on the road when
the feature is active and a cancellation
occurs, the system sounds a tone and
displays a cancelled graphic in the
instrument cluster.
If you are not paying attention to the road
or your hands are not on the steering wheel
and a cancellation occurs, the system will
display a message and a tone sounds until
you resume control. If you do not resume
control in time, active drive assist quickly
activates and releases the brakes, and
slows your vehicle down to low speeds
while maintaining steering control. If your
vehicle slows down and you resume
control, a message appears to prompt you
to press the accelerator pedal to allow the
system to resume.
Note: The system disables until the next
key cycle if repeated inactivity is detected.
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
INDICATORS When on, the color of the
indicator changes to indicate the
status.
Gray indicates active drive assist is on but
inactive.
Green indicates active drive assist is active
and applying continuous steering support.
Blue indicates active drive assist is active
and hands-free driving mode is available. Hands-On Driving Support
Available
When this indicator is present, you must
keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Hands-Free Driving Support
Available
A graphic in the instrument cluster of a
steering wheel without hands indicates the
hands-free driving mode is available.
When this indicator is present, you can
remove your hands from the steering
wheel.
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ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST –
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Depending on your vehicle options and
instrument cluster type, not all messages
display or are available. Details
Message
Make sure you return your hands to the
steering wheel and provide steering input.
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel
The system is going to cancel and you musttake control.
Resume Control
Return your attention to the road.
Watch the Road
Conditions exist preventing the system frombeing available. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Active Drive Assist Not Available
Press the accelerator pedal and follow theprompts.
Press Accelerator Pedal to Resume
Make sure your facial features are visible
and in the field of view of the driver facing camera.
Driver monitor camera cannot detect face
See manual
It is possible that the steering column ispositioned too high or low for the driver facing camera to see you, adjust the
steering column or seat so your face is in the field of view.
Make sure your hands, arms or other objects are not obscuring the camera.
Driver monitor camera is blocked See
manual
Conditions exist preventing the system frombeing available. If the message continues to display, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Driver monitor camera fault See manual
Note: Certain messages could be
abbreviated or shortened depending on
which cluster type you have.
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WHAT IS THE LANE KEEPING
SYSTEM
The lane keeping system alerts you by
providing temporary steering assistance
or steering wheel vibration when it detects
an unintended lane departure.
HOW DOES THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM WORK
The lane keeping system uses a forward
looking camera mounted on the windshield
to monitor vehicle movement within the
travel lane.
When the camera detects a drift out of the
travel lane, the lane keeping system alerts
the driver by vibrating the steering wheel,
or aids the driver by providing a small
steering input to move the vehicle back
into the travel lane.
The driver can select one of three modes:
•
Alert (If Equipped)
• Aid
• Alert + Aid
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings. WARNING:
The sensor may
incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us. WARNING:
Large contrasts in
outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
LIMITATIONS
The lane keeping system only operates
when the vehicle speed is greater than
40 mph (64 km/h)
.
The system works when the camera can
detect at least one lane marking.
The lane keeping system may not correctly
operate in any of the following conditions:
• The lane keeping system does not
detect at least one lane marking.
• You switch the turn signal on.
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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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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 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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