2023 FORD MUSTANG power steering

Adaptive Learning (If Equipped)
The electronic power steering systemadaptive learning helps correct roadirregularities and improves overall handlingand steering feel. It communicates withthe brake system to help operateadvanced stability control and accidentavoidance systems. Additionally, wheneverthe battery is disconnected or a newbattery installed, you must drive yourvehicle a short distance before the systemrelearns the strategy and reactivates allsystems.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST (IF
EQUIPPED)
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 does notdetect vehicles that are driving in adifferent direction, cyclists or animals.Apply the brakes when necessary. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: The system does notoperate during hard acceleration orsteering. Failure to take care may leadto a crash or personal injury.
WARNING: The system may fail oroperate with reduced function duringcold and severe weather conditions.Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog canadversely affect the system. Keep thefront camera and radar free of snow andice. Failure to take care may result in theloss of control of your vehicle, seriouspersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Some situations andobjects prevent hazard detection. Forexample low or direct sunlight, inclementweather, unconventional vehicle types,and pedestrians. Apply the brakes whennecessary. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: The system cannothelp prevent all crashes. Do not rely onthis system to replace driver judgmentand the need to maintain a safe distanceand speed.
Using the Pre-Collision AssistSystem
The system is active at speeds above3 mph (5 km/h) and pedestrian detectionis active at speeds up to 50 mph(80 km/h).
If your vehicle is rapidly approachinganother stationary vehicle, a vehicletraveling in the same direction as yours, ora pedestrian within your driving path, thesystem provides three levels offunctionality:
1.Alert.
2.Brake support.
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DRIVE CONTROL - MACH 1 (IF
EQUIPPED)
Selectable Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes deliver acustomized driving experience using avariety of electronic vehicle systems. Thesystems optimize vehicle dynamics andpowertrain response based on yourselected mode. Systems associated withselectable drive modes are:
•Electronically power assisted steering.See Steering (page 202).
•Electronic stability control and tractioncontrol maintain your vehicle controlin adverse conditions or highperformance driving. See StabilityControl (page 175). See TractionControl (page 174).
•Electronic throttle control enhancesthe powertrain response to your drivinginput.
•Adaptive dampers, if your vehiclecomes with them.
•Active exhaust, if provided on yourvehicle, adjusts the soundcharacteristics of your vehicle.
Using Selectable Drive Modes
To change the drive mode setting, pressthe mode button on the instrument panelunder the display. The first pressilluminates the selected mode, subsequentpresses change the selected mode.
Note:Mode changes are not available whenthe ignition is off or when the transmissionis in reverse (R). Some modes may beunavailable when the transmission is in drive(D) or sport (S).
Note:Your vehicle may have some of thedrive modes that follow.
Modes:
•Normal – Best suited for everydaydriving. If your vehicle has adaptivedampers, the suspension delivers abalanced combination of comfort andhandling. Selectable steering defaultsto normal but you can change it usingthe steering button.
•Sport – Engages when you shift yourautomatic transmission into sport (S).Sport mode increases throttleresponse and helps your vehicleaccelerate faster, but does not changethe vehicle dynamics or stabilitysystem. The automatic transmissionholds lower gears and a higher RPMwhen lifting off the accelerator. Theautomatic transmission downshifts toa higher RPM when brakingaggressively.
•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 yourvehicle has adaptive dampers, thesuspension becomes stiffer, bodymotion reduces and the steeringbecomes more precise. Selectablesteering defaults to sport. Dependingon your vehicle configuration, you maybe able to change the selectablesteering setting by pressing the steering
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button. The automatic transmissionholds lower gears and a higher RPMwhen lifting off the accelerator. Theautomatic transmission downshifts toa higher RPM when brakingaggressively.
•Track – Provides a performance drivingexperience. Throttle responseincreases, and if your vehicle has activeexhaust, it takes on a more powerfultone. This mode automatically utilizesperformance oriented traction control.In this mode, traction controlintervention reduces and tunesspecifically for track usage only. We donot intend for you to use this mode onpublic roads. See Using StabilityControl (page 176).If your vehicle hasadaptive dampers, the suspension isoptimized for transient handlingmaneuvers. This mode offersmaximum control and confidence inhandling on road courses or auto-crossstyle events. Selectable steeringdefaults to sport. Depending on yourvehicle configuration, you could changethe selectable steering setting bypressing the steering button. Theautomatic transmission holds lowergears and a higher RPM and downshiftsmore aggressively under braking thanin sport mode.
•Drag Strip - Provides a performancedriving experience tailored to drivingon a drag strip. The engine respondsdirectly to your inputs, and if yourvehicle has active exhaust, it takes ona more powerful tone. We do notintend for you to use this mode onpublic roads. If your vehicle hasadaptive dampers, the settingoptimizes for straight line maximumacceleration. Selectable steeringdefaults to sport. Depending on yourvehicle configuration, you could changethe selectable steering setting bypressing the steering button. Theautomatic transmission calibrates toshift very aggressively to provide aperformance kick when driven atmaximum throttle.
•Snow/Wet - Provides a confidenthandling driving experience during poorweather. If your vehicle has adaptivedampers, the suspension delivers abalanced combination of comfort andhandling. Selectable steering defaultsto normal. Depending on your vehicleconfiguration, you could change theselectable steering setting by pressingthe steering button.
Using MyMode (If Equipped)
You can use MyMode to create a uniquedrive mode.
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No Lift Shift (If Equipped)
This feature provides you with the abilityto keep the accelerator pedal firmlypressed down during high engine speed,wide open throttle accelerations. Duringwide open throttle gear shifts, the enginecontroller prevents the engine speed fromflaring with the clutch disengaged duringa rapid upshift. This allows reducedmanual transmission upshift time, resultingin quicker acceleration and smoother nolift shifts.
DRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable Drive Modes (If Equipped)
Selectable drive modes deliver acustomized driving experience using avariety of electronic vehicle systems. Thesystems optimize vehicle dynamics andpowertrain response based on yourselected mode. Systems associated withselectable drive modes are:
•Electronically power assisted steering.See Steering (page 202).
•Electronic stability control and tractioncontrol maintain your vehicle controlin adverse conditions or highperformance driving. See StabilityControl (page 175).
•Electronic throttle control enhancesthe powertrain response to your drivinginput.
•Adaptive dampers (if equipped).
•Active exhaust adjusts the soundcharacteristics of your vehicle (ifequipped).
Using Selectable Drive Modes
Note:Your vehicle may have some of thedrive modes that follow.
To change the drive mode setting, pressthe mode button on the instrument panelunder the display. The first pressilluminates the selected mode, subsequentpresses change the selected mode.
Note:Mode changes are not available whenthe ignition is off or when the transmissionis in reverse (R). Some modes may beunavailable when the transmission is in drive(D) or sport (S).
Modes:
•Normal – Best suited for everydaydriving. If your vehicle has adaptivedampers, the suspension delivers abalanced combination of comfort andhandling. Selectable steering defaultsto normal but can be changed usingthe steering button.
•Sport – Engages when you shift yourautomatic transmission into sport (S).Sport mode increases throttleresponse and helps your vehicleaccelerate faster, but does not changethe vehicle dynamics or stabilitysystem.
•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 yourvehicle has adaptive dampers, thesuspension becomes stiffer, body
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motion reduces and the steeringbecomes more precise. Selectablesteering defaults to sport. Dependingon vehicle configuration, you may beable to change the selectable steeringsetting by pressing the steering button.
•Track – Provides a performance drivingexperience. Throttle responseincreases, and if your vehicle has activeexhaust, it takes on a more powerfultone. A performance oriented tractioncontrol mode is automatically utilized.In this mode, traction controlintervention is reduced and tunedspecifically for track usage only. Thismode is not intended for public roads.See Using Stability Control (page176).If your vehicle is equipped withadaptive dampers, the suspension isoptimized for transient handlingmaneuvers. This mode offersmaximum control and confidence inhandling on road courses or auto-crossstyle events. Selectable steeringdefaults to sport. Depending on vehicleconfiguration, you could change theselectable steering setting by pressingthe steering button.
•Drag Strip - Provides a performancedriving experience tailored to drivingon a drag strip. The engine respondsdirectly to your inputs, and if yourvehicle has active exhaust, it takes ona more powerful tone. This mode is notintended for public roads. If yourvehicle has adaptive dampers, thesetting is optimized for straight linemaximum acceleration. Selectablesteering defaults to sport. Dependingon vehicle configuration, you couldchange the selectable steering settingby pressing the steering button.
•Snow/Wet - Provides a confidenthandling driving experience during poorweather. If your vehicle has adaptivedampers, the suspension delivers abalanced combination of comfort andhandling. Selectable steering defaultsto normal. Depending on vehicleconfiguration, you could change theselectable steering setting by pressingthe steering button.
Using MyMode (If Equipped)
You can use MyMode to create a uniquedrive mode.
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Front Suspension
Insert the top of the spring spacer onto thespring first, then snap the bottom of thespacer into place.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has asteering wheel lock make sure theignition is in the accessory or on positionwhen being towed.
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicletransport trailer, it can be flat-towed withall wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain and transmission configuration,under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•Place the transmission in neutral (N).If you cannot shift the transmission intoneutral (N), you may need to overridethe gear shifter. See Transmission(page 163). Failing to do so may resultin damage to the transmission.
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. You must recreational tow yourvehicle with all four wheels off the groundsuch as when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
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•Follow the recommended maintenanceschedule and carry out therecommended checks.
•Plan your journey and check the trafficbefore you set off. It is more efficientto combine errands into a single tripwhenever possible.
•Avoid idling the engine in cold weatheror for extended periods. Start theengine only when you are ready to setoff.
•Do not carry unnecessary weight in yourvehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.
•Do not add unnecessary accessoriesto the exterior of your vehicle, forexample running boards. If you use aroof rack, remember to fold it down orremove it when not in use.
•Do not shift into neutral when you arebraking or when your vehicle is slowingdown.
•Shut all windows when driving at highspeeds.
•Switch off all electric systems whennot in use, for example air conditioning.Make sure that you unplug anyaccessories from the auxiliary powerpoints when not in use.
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER
WARNING: Do not attempt tocross a deep or flowing body of water.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction couldbe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
•Horn
•Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor matdesigned to fit the footwell of yourvehicle that does not obstruct the pedalarea. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannotmove freely can cause loss of vehiclecontrol and increase the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or RelayNumber
Convertible top master motor (base).20A217
Not used (GT500).—
Not used.—18
Steering column lock relay (base).20A3
19Transmission control unit (GT500).10A3
Brake on-off switch.10A320
Horn.20A321
Powertrain control module relay.10A322
Air conditioning clutch.10A323
Voltage quality module.30A224
Steering column lock relay (GT500).20A225
Not used (base).—
Windshield wiper motor.25A226
Not used.—27
Automatic brake system valve.30A228
Not used.—29
Starter motor solenoid.30A230
Not used.—31
Latch relay coil.10A332
Run/start (base).15A3
33Left-hand high-intensity discharge head-lamps (GT500).20A3
Exhaust valves.15A334
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