2023 FORD MUSTANG MACH E Owners Manual

REVERSE BRAKE ASSIST – TROUBLESHOOTING
REVERSE BRAKE ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DescriptionMessage
Displays when the system applies thebrakes and remains on for a few seconds.Reverse Brake Assist
Make sure that all doors, liftgate or tailgateand hood are closed. Drive the vehicle on astraight road for a short period. Make surethe parking aids and cross traffic alertsystems are on. If the message remains on,have the system checked as soon aspossible.
Reverse Brake Assist Not Available SeeManual
Displays when a system error has occurred.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Reverse Brake Assist Fault
Displays when reverse brake assist is off.Reverse Brake Assist Off
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REVERSE BRAKE ASSIST –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is reverse brake assistunavailable?
•Make sure the reverse brake assist ison. See Switching Reverse BrakeAssist On and Off (page 204).
•Make sure that all doors, liftgate ortailgate and hood are closed. Drive thevehicle on a straight road for a shortperiod. If the message remains, havethe system checked.
•If your vehicle has the cross traffic alertsystem, make sure it is on. SeeSwitching Reverse Brake Assist Onand Off (page 204).
•Make sure the rear parking aid systemis on. See Parking Aids (page 221).
•Make sure the traction control is on.See Switching Traction Control Onand Off (page 213).
•Your vehicle may have sustained a rearend impact. Have the sensors checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
•An anti-lock brake, traction control orstability control event may haveoccurred. Reverse brake assist resumesoperation when the event is complete.
•Make sure the rear view camera and360 degree camera are not dirty orobstructed. If dirty, clean the camera.If the message still appears aftercleaning the camera, wait a short timefor the message to clear. If themessage does not clear, have thesystem checked.
•Make sure the cross traffic alert, rearparking aid and side parking aid sensorsare not blocked or faulty. See Locatingthe Cross Traffic Alert Sensors(page 275). See Locating the RearParking Aid Sensors (page 222). SeeLocating the Side Parking AidSensors (page 224).
•You recently had your vehicle serviced,or the battery disconnected. Drive yourvehicle a short distance to resumesystem operation.
•Reverse brake assist does not functionwhen you connect a trailer. Operationresumes when you disconnect thetrailer.
Note:If the answers to why the system isunavailable do not assist in returning reversebrake assist to available, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
BRAKING
The system is designed to reduce impactdamage or assist in avoiding a collision byusing the sensors on the rear of yourvehicle to detect a possible collision andapplying the brakes.
HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
BRAKING WORK
The system only reacts for vehiclesapproaching from the sides when you shiftinto reverse (R).
If the system detects a vehicle approachingyour vehicle, it provides a warning throughthe cross traffic alert system. See What IsCross Traffic Alert (page 274).
The system only applies the brakes for ashort period of time when an event occurs.Take action as soon as you notice thesystem applying the brakes in order toremain in control of your vehicle, thesystem does not do this for you.
Note:You need to enable cross traffic alertfor the system to function.
CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: To help avoid personalinjury, always use caution when inreverse (R) and when using the sensingsystem.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith accessories that extend beyond thefront or rear of your vehicle, for examplea trailer hitch or bike rack. The system isnot able to make corrections for theadditional length of the accessories.
WARNING: Some situations andobjects prevent hazard detection, forexample, inclement weather,unconventional vehicle types andpedestrians. Apply the brakes whennecessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
Note:If your vehicle sustains damage tothe bumper or fascia leaving it misalignedor bent, it could alter the sensing zonecausing inaccurate measurement ofobstacles or false alerts.
Note:Vehicle loading and suspensionchanges can impact the angle of the sensorsand may change the normal detection zoneof the system resulting in inaccuratemeasurement of obstacles or false alerts.
Note:When you connect a trailer, thesystem may detect the trailer and providean alert, or the system turns off. If thesystem does not turn off, switch the systemoff manually after you connect the trailer.
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Note:You may experience reduced systemperformance on road surfaces that limitdeceleration. For example, roads with ice,loose gravel, mud or sand.
SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
BRAKING ON AND OFF
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Cross Traffic Braking on oroff.
OVERRIDING CROSS TRAFFIC
BRAKING
There could be instances whenunexpected or unwanted braking occurs.Firmly pressing the accelerator pedal orswitching the feature off overrides thesystem.
CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING
INDICATORS
If the system determines that a collisionwith an obstacle may occur, full brakingmay apply. Bring your vehicle to a stop asafe distance away from the obstacle.
A message and warningindicator appear when thesystem applies the brakes.
CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING – TROUBLESHOOTING
CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Drive the vehicle on a straight road for ashort period. Make sure the parking aids andcross traffic alert systems are on. If themessage remains on, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Reverse Brake Assist Not Available SeeManual
Displays when a system error has occurred.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Reverse Brake Assist Fault
Displays when cross traffic braking is off.Reverse Brake Assist Off
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CROSS TRAFFIC BRAKING –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is cross traffic braking unavailable?
•Make sure the cross traffic alert systemis on. See Cross Traffic Alert (page274).
•The vehicle has sustained a rear endimpact. Contact an authorized dealerto have the sensors checked for propercoverage and operation.
•An ABS, traction control or stabilitycontrol event may have occurred. Crosstraffic braking resumes operation whenthe event is complete.
•Make sure there are no blocked orfaulted sensors. See Cross TrafficAlert (page 274).
•You recently had your vehicle serviced,or the battery disconnected. Drive yourvehicle a short distance to resumesystem operation.
Note:If the answers to why the system isunavailable do not assist in returning crosstraffic braking to available, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist makes it easier for you topull away when your vehicle is on a slopewithout using the parking brake.
HOW DOES HILL START
ASSIST WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brakepedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakesrelease when you apply the acceleratorpedal and the vehicle begins to moveforward, or the vehicle is stationary beyondthe hill start assist hold time.
HILL START ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When youleave your vehicle, always apply theparking brake.
WARNING: You must remain inyour vehicle when the system turns on.At all times, you are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle, supervising thesystem and intervening, if required.Failure to take care may result in the lossof control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
WARNING: The system turns off ifthere is a malfunction.
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HOW DOES AUTO HOLD WORK
Auto hold applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stop.This can help when waiting on a hill or intraffic.
SWITCHING AUTO HOLD ON
AND OFF
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When youleave your vehicle, always apply theparking brake.
WARNING: You must remain inyour vehicle when the system turns on.At all times you are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle, supervising thesystem, and intervening if required.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Auto Hold on or off.
Note:You can only switch the system onafter you close the driver door.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
Note:When using one pedal drive or anautomatic car wash, make sure to switchauto hold off, or shift to neutral (N) with thebrake pedal applied to ensure auto hold isnot active.
USING AUTO HOLD
1.Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.The auto hold active indicatorilluminates in the information display.
2.Release the brake pedal. The systemholds your vehicle at a standstill. Theauto hold active indicator remainsilluminated in the information display.
3.Apply the accelerator and drive off ina normal manner. The system releasesthe brakes and the auto hold activeindicator switches off.
Note:The system only activates if youapply enough brake pressure on the brakepedal to bring the vehicle to a standstill.
Note:Under certain conditions, the systemcould apply the electric parking brake. Thebrake system warning lamp illuminates. Theelectric parking brake releases when youpress the accelerator pedal. SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 200).
Note:Auto hold cancels if you shift intoreverse (R), or neutral (N), and press thebrake pedal.
There could be actions that can cause theauto hold system not to work when thefollowing occur:
•When you use active park assist.
•The driver door is open.
•You shift into reverse (R), or neutral(N) before the system is active.
•Your vehicle is in temporary neutralmode.
AUTO HOLD INDICATORS
Illuminates when the system isactive.
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Illuminates when the system ison but cannot hold your vehicleat a standstill at this particulartime.
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