2021 FORD MUSTANG ignition

Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate. Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on. Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•
During a single wipe.
• When using the windshield washers.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control. Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you again
or switching the ignition on.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH:
CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display. See
General Information
(page 109).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the information display.
2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in
all switch positions. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) WARNING:
The daytime running
lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.
The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the
lighting control to any position except
headlamps.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
(IF EQUIPPED)
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On
or Off
Only switch the front fog lamps on during
reduced visibility.
You can switch the front fog lamps on if
any of the following occur:
• You set the lighting control to the
parking lamps position.
• You set the lighting control to the
headlamps position.
• You set the lighting control to the
autolamps position and the headlamps
are on.
The front fog lamp button is on the lighting
control. Press the button to switch the
front fog lamps on or off.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Note: Use the singular control (if equipped)
to open both rear windows.
Press the control to open the window.
Lift the control to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window. Bounce-Back
The window will automatically stop and
reverse some distance if it detects an
obstacle while closing.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING: When you override the
bounce-back feature the window will
not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take
care when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold within
two seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window will
travel up with no bounce-back protection.
The window will stop if you release the
switch before the window is fully closed.
Accessory Delay
The window switches remain operational
for several minutes when you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
GLOBAL OPENING
You can use the remote control to open
the windows with the ignition off.
Note: You can enable or disable this feature
in the information display, or see an
authorized dealer. See
General
Information (page 99).
Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.
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Gauge Package (If Equipped)
Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Vacuum or Vacuum and Boost Gauge
Indicates the vacuum or vacuum and boost
pressure in the intake.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators alert you to a vehicle condition
that may become serious. Some lamps
illuminate when you start your vehicle to
make sure they work. If any lamps remain
on after starting your vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning lamp for further
information.
Note:
Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and operate the
same as a warning lamp but do not
illuminate when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on. It illuminates white when the system is in
standby mode. It illuminates green when
you set the adaptive cruise speed.
See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 185).
Airbag Warning Lamp If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. Your vehicle
continues to have normal braking without
the anti-lock brake system function. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Automatic Headlamp High Beam
Indicator
(If Equipped) It illuminates when the system
automatically turns the
headlamp high beam on.
See
What Is Automatic High Beam
Control (page 84).
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
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Blind Spot Information System
Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
See
Blind Spot Information
System (page 196).
Brake System Warning Lamp WARNING:
Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury.
Note: Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp and will
illuminate when:
• You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates when you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Make sure
the parking brake is off. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible if the lamp continues to
illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Switching Cruise Control
On and Off (page 184). Direction Indicator It illuminates when the left or
right direction indicator or the
hazard warning flasher is turned
on. Flashes during operation. An increase
in the rate of flashing warns of a failed
indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will
illuminate on the windshield in
certain instances when using
adaptive cruise control or the collision
warning system. It will also illuminate
momentarily when you start your vehicle
to make sure the display works.
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Headlamp High Beam Indicator
It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lane Keeping System Lamp (If
Equipped) Illuminates when the system
activates.
Launch Control Illuminates when this feature is
ready, including both slip control
and engine RPM hold.
Illuminates when only engine
RPM hold is active. See
Track
Use (page 276).
Low Beam Malfunction Lights when there is a
malfunction with the low beam
headlamp bulb.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible. It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning
Lamp
Illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient,
this indicates a system malfunction. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 261).
Parking Lamps Illuminate when you switch the
parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain fault.
Contact an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a
malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
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If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration) and have
your vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 161).
Shift Indicator
(If Equipped) Illuminates to inform you that
shifting to a higher gear as
indicated may give better fuel
economy and lower CO2
emissions. It will not illuminate during
periods of high acceleration, braking or
when you press the clutch pedal.
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a malfunction. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system automatically turns off
if there is a malfunction.
See
Using Stability Control (page 176).
See Using Traction Control (page 174). Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp Illuminates when you switch the
system off.
Trunk Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the trunk is not
completely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn sounds twice when you exit your
vehicle with the passive key and your
vehicle is in ON, indicating your vehicle is
still on. The horn also sounds twice when
you exit your vehicle and attempt to lock
the doors manually when the passive key
is still in the vehicle. The doors will not lock
if the passive key remains in the vehicle.
Headlamps On Warning Tone
Sounds when you remove the key from the
vehicle and you have left the headlamps
or parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning Tone
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning tone remains on after you release
the parking brake, have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
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Transmission Not in Park
Sounds when the gear selector is in any
position other than park (P), and you
switch the vehicle ignition off or to the
accessory position. If the door is ajar, the
tone is continuous. Once you close the
door, the tone continues for a period of
time.
Direction Indicator Left On
Sounds when the direction indicator does
not disengage after 2.0 mi (3.2 km) of
driving.
Beltminder Warning
Sounds when the system detects an
unfastened seatbelt in an occupied seat
and your vehicle is moving.
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