2021 FORD MUSTANG steering

Cross Traffic Alert Indicator
When the system detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone
sounds, a warning lamp
illuminates in the relevant exterior mirror
and arrows appear in the information
display to show which side the
approaching vehicle is coming from.
Note: If arrows do not display, a message
appears in the information display. If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the information
display. Have your vehicle checked as soon
as possible.
Note:
In exceptional conditions, the system
could alert you, even when there is nothing
in the detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages Action
Message
Displays instead of indication arrows when the system
detects a vehicle. Check for approaching traffic.
Cross Traffic Alert
Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system sensors. Clean
the sensors. If the message continues to appear, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See
Manual
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
Displays if you attach a trailer to your vehicle.
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10 seconds, switch the ignition on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.
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If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
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.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
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:
Some situations and
objects prevent hazard detection. For
example low or direct sunlight, inclement
weather, unconventional vehicle types,
and pedestrians. Apply the brakes when
necessary. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
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DRIVE CONTROL - MACH 1 (IF
EQUIPPED)
Selectable Drive Modes
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 201).
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving.
See Stability
Control (page 175).
• Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your driving
input.
• Adaptive dampers, if your vehicle
comes with them.
• Active exhaust, if provided on your
vehicle, adjusts the sound
characteristics of your vehicle.
Using Selectable Drive Modes 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).
Note: Your vehicle may have some of the
drive modes that follow.
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. The automatic transmission
holds lower gears and a higher RPM
when lifting off the accelerator. The
automatic transmission downshifts to
a higher RPM when braking
aggressively.
• 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 your vehicle configuration, you may
be able to change the selectable
steering setting by pressing the steering
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button. The automatic transmission
holds lower gears and a higher RPM
when lifting off the accelerator. The
automatic transmission downshifts to
a higher RPM when braking
aggressively.
• 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
specifically for track usage only. This
mode is not intended for public roads.
See Using Stability Control (page
176). If your vehicle has 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 your vehicle configuration, you could
change the selectable steering setting
by pressing the steering button. The
automatic transmission holds lower
gears and a higher RPM and downshifts
more aggressively under braking than
in sport mode. •
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 your vehicle configuration, you could
change the selectable steering setting
by pressing the steering button. The
automatic transmission is calibrated
to shift very aggressively to provide a
performance kick when driven at
maximum throttle.
• 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 your 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.
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To create or save MyMode, press the
button on the steering wheel and access
the menu. See General Information
(page 99). The available systems display.
Choose 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 202).
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 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. Note:
The steering setting defaults to
normal if the battery is disconnected or
removed.
Active Exhaust
(If Equipped) Use the information 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 smoother driving
experience, particularly during a downshift
event. This is accomplished by a shift
position prediction that commands a quick
engine RPM match to the selected gear.
You can switch this feature on and off
through the information display. See
General Information
(page 99).
Note: The system remembers your last
selection through ignition cycles.
Note: Rev match is only available with a
manual transmission.
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No Lift Shift
This feature provides you with the ability
to keep the accelerator pedal firmly
pressed down during high engine speed,
wide open throttle accelerations. During
wide open throttle gear shifts, the engine
controller prevents the engine speed from
flaring with the clutch disengaged during
a rapid upshift. This allows reduced
manual transmission upshift time, resulting
in quicker acceleration and smoother no
lift shifts.
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 201).
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving.
See Stability
Control (page 175).
• 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
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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
specifically for track usage only. This
mode is not intended for public roads.
See Using Stability Control (page
176). 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.
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To create or save MyMode, press the
button on the steering wheel and access
the menu. See General Information
(page 99). 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 202).
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. 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.
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