2023 FORD MUSTANG MACH E battery

WHAT IS THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
The electric parking brake is used to holdyour vehicle on slopes and flat roads.
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: If you drive extendeddistances with the parking brake applied,you could cause damage to the brakesystem.
WARNING: The electric parkingbrake does not operate if the vehiclebattery has run out of charge.
The electronic parking brakeswitch is on the center console.
Pull the switch up to apply the electricparking brake. The red warning lampflashes, then steadily illuminates when theparking brake is applied.
Note:You can apply the electric parkingbrake when the ignition is off.
Note:The electric parking brake couldautomatically apply when you shift into park(P). See Park (P) (page 192).
APPLYING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IN AN
EMERGENCY
You can use the electric parking brake toslow or stop your vehicle in an emergency.
Pull the switch up and hold it.
The red warning lamp illuminates, a tonesounds and the stoplamps turn on whenyou use the electric parking brake in anemergency.
The electric parking brake continues toslow your vehicle down unless you releasethe switch.
Note:Do not apply the electric parkingbrake when your vehicle is moving, exceptin an emergency. If you repeatedly use theelectric parking brake to slow or stop yourvehicle, you could cause damage to thebrake system.
MANUALLY RELEASING THE
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
1.Switch the power on.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Push the switch down.
The red warning lamp turns off.
AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING
THE ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
1.Close the driver door.
2.Shift into gear.
3.Press the accelerator pedal and pullaway in a normal manner.
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ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when the parking brake is on andyour vehicle is moving. If the warning tonecontinues after you have released theparking brake, this indicates a malfunction.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
RELEASING THE ELECTRIC
PARKING BRAKE IF THE
VEHICLE BATTERY HAS RUN
OUT OF CHARGE
See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page309).
See Jump Starting the Vehicle (page309).
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE –WARNING LAMPS
Brake System
It illuminates red when you applythe parking brake and yourvehicle is on. If the lamp flasheswhen the parking brake has beenreleased, this indicates theparking brake system requiresservice. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
Electric Parking Brake
When the lamp illuminatesyellow, it indicates a malfunctionin the electric parking brake.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Note:Lamps may vary depending on region.
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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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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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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The electric powersteering system has diagnostic checksthat continuously monitor the system. Ifa fault is detected, a message displaysin the information display. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.Switch the vehicle off. After at least 10seconds, switch the vehicle on andwatch the information display for asteering system warning message. If asteering system warning messagereturns, have the system checked assoon as possible.
WARNING: If the system detectsan error, you may not feel a difference inthe steering, however a serious conditionmay exist. Have your vehicle checked assoon as possible. Failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Adapt your speed and driving behavioraccording to reduced steering assist.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort to steer. This occurs to preventinternal overheating and damage to thesteering system. If this occurs, you will notlose the ability to steer your vehiclemanually nor will it cause damage to thesystem. Normal steering and driving allowsthe system to cool down and steeringassist returns to normal.
Note:There is no fluid reservoir to check orfill.
ELECTRIC POWER STEERINGADAPTIVE STEERING
Adaptive Learning (If Equipped)
Adaptive learning helps correct roadirregularities and improves overall handlingand steering. It communicates with thebrake system to help operate advancedstability control and crash avoidancesystems.
Note:When the battery is disconnected ora new battery is installed, you must driveyour vehicle a short distance before thesystem relearns the strategy and reactivatesall systems.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•An improperly inflated tire.
•Uneven tire wear.
•Loose or worn suspensioncomponents.
•Improper vehicle alignment.
Note:A high crown in the road or highcrosswinds could also make the steeringwander or pull.
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Why does active park assist not offera parking space?
You recently disconnected or replacedthe battery. After you reconnect thebattery you must drive your vehicle ona straight road for a short period oftime.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
An irregular curb along the parkingspace prevents the system fromcorrectly aligning your vehicle.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
Vehicles or objects bordering thespace could not be correctly parked.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
Your vehicle stopped too far past theparking space.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
The tires are not correctly installed ormaintained. For example, using a sparetire, not inflated correctly, impropersize, or of different sizes.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
A repair or alteration changed thedetection capabilities.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
A parked vehicle has a highattachment. For example, a saltsprayer, snowplow or moving truckbed.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
The parking space length, or positionof parked objects, changes after yourvehicle passes the space.
Why does active park assist notcorrectly position the vehicle into aparking space?
The temperature around your vehiclequickly changes. For example, drivingfrom a heated garage into a coldoutside temperature, or after leavinga car wash.
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has various drive modes thatyou can select for different drivingconditions. Depending on the drive modethat you select, the system adjusts variousvehicle settings, for example steering,instrument cluster graphics, ambientlighting, interior sound, handling andpowertrain response.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press CONTROLS.
3.Select an available drive mode.
Note:Drive mode changes may not beavailable when your vehicle is off.
DRIVE MODES
ENGAGE - VEHICLES WITH:ACTIVE DAMPERS
For everyday driving. This mode is theperfect balance of excitement, comfortand convenience. Steering and activedamping are tuned for normal driving. Theinterior lights and cluster graphics are setto soft blue and the battery state of chargegauge displays.
ENGAGE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:ACTIVE DAMPERS
For everyday driving. This mode is theperfect balance of excitement, comfortand convenience. Steering is tuned fornormal driving. The interior lights andcluster graphics are set to soft blue andthe battery state of charge gauge displays.
UNBRIDLE - VEHICLES WITH:ACTIVE DAMPERS
Unbridle mode is for sporty driving withimproved performance handling andresponse. This mode increasesacceleration response and provides astrong deceleration rate when you lift offthe accelerator pedal. Steering is tuned forperformance. The interior sound increases,and the ambient lights and cluster graphicsare set to orange with a graphic that growsbased on your acceleration and steeringinputs.
Unbridle Extended
This feature adjusts unbridle mode toprovide high-performance driving and isfor track and closed course use only. Whenactivated, this mode provides balancedpower output for lap time consistency. Theaccelerator pedal calibrates for improvedpropulsion control. The system providesmore performance orientated traction andstability control. In this mode, traction andstability control intervention reduces andtunes specifically for track usage only. Theinterior sound has increased presence andthe ambient lights and cluster graphics areset to orange with a graphic related to youracceleration and steering inputs.
To use this feature, you must be in unbridlemode with the unbridle extend sliderselected with the battery at operatingtemperature. When using this mode, onepedal drive is not available and other driverassistance features disable.
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Note:This feature may not be available intemperatures below 32°F (0°C), or 59°F(15°C) for the battery.
Note:If the feature is not available, chargeyour vehicle until the battery has sufficientcharge, and meets temperature conditions.
UNBRIDLE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:ACTIVE DAMPERS
This mode is for sporty driving withimproved performance handling andresponse. This mode increasesacceleration response and provides astrong deceleration rate when you lift offthe accelerator pedal. Steering is tuned forperformance. The interior sound increases,and the ambient lights and cluster graphicsare set to orange with a graphic that growsbased on your acceleration and steeringinputs.
WHISPER - VEHICLES WITHOUT:ACTIVE DAMPERS
Whisper mode is for relaxed driving andadverse weather conditions. This is thebest mode for driving in slippery conditions.This mode decreases accelerator responseat partial inputs. Steering tunes forcomfort. When you release the acceleratorpedal, your vehicle slowly deceleratesallowing for a more comfortable ride. Theinterior sound turns off and the ambientlights and cluster graphics are set to bluewith a graphic that starts to illuminate blueas you drive efficiently at consistentspeeds.
WHISPER - VEHICLES WITH:ACTIVE DAMPERS
Whisper mode is for relaxed driving andadverse weather conditions. This is thebest mode for driving in slippery conditions.This mode decreases accelerator responseat partial inputs. Steering and activedamping tunes for comfort. When yourelease the accelerator pedal, your vehicleslowly decelerates allowing for a morecomfortable ride. The interior sound turnsoff and the ambient lights and clustergraphics are set to blue with a graphic thatstarts to illuminate blue as you driveefficiently at consistent speeds.
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