traction control FORD MUSTANG 2014 5.G User Guide

AVehicle without AdvanceTrac®
skidding off its intended route.
BVehicle with AdvanceTrac®
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
USING ADVANCETRAC®
The system automatically is enabled when you start your engine. The
electronic stability control portion of the system is disabled when the
transmission is in positionRor, on some models, if the stability control
button is pressed and held for more than five seconds when the brakes
are applied and the vehicle is at a stop. The traction control portion of
the system can be turned off independently. See theTraction Control
chapter.
AdvanceTrac® Features
Button
functionsModeIcon
statusESC TCS
Default at
start-up—On during
bulb
checkEnabled Enabled
Button pressed
momentarilyTraction
control offOn Enabled Disabled
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TIRE CARE
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire
Quality Grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example:
•Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has set.
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires.
They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or
temporary use spare tires, light truck or LT type tires, tires with nominal
rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades:The U.S.
Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you
the following information about tire grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1
12times as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
Note:The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
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Letter rating Speed rating - mph (km/h)
W 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y 186 mph (299 km/h)
Note:For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire
manufacturers always use the letters ZR.
H.U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN):This begins with the
letters DOT and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The
next two numbers or letters are the plant code designating where it was
manufactured, the next two are the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example,
the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers
go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of 2001. The
numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability. This
information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall.
I.M+S or M/S:Mud and Snow, or
AT:All Terrain, or
AS:All Season.
J.Tire Ply Composition and Material Used:Indicates the number of
plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and
sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must indicate the ply materials in the
tire and the sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
K.Maximum Load:Indicates the maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the tire. See the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch
post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver’s seating position), for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
L.Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades
•Treadwear:The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1
12) times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
•Traction:The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. The grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING:Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility
of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for
extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle components.
WARNING:Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed
rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Additionally, the use
of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension,
axle, transfer case or power transfer unit failure.
The tires on your vehicle may have all-weather treads to provide traction
in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the
law requires them.
Note:The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using
snow tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
•Use only SAE Class S chains with P225/60R17 tires on the rear of the
vehicle only.
•Do not use tire chains with any other size tires. Use of SAE Class S
chains or other chain types on tires other than a P225/60R17 will
damage the vehicle.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and retighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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Distraction Hazard
Any navigation features may require manual (non-verbal) setup.
Attempting to perform such set-up or insert data while driving can
seriously distract your attention and could cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail
Any navigation features are provided only as an aid. Make your driving
decisions based on your observations of local conditions and existing
traffic regulations. Any such feature is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. Any route suggestions made by this system should never
replace any local traffic regulations or your personal judgment or
knowledge of safe driving practices.
Route Safety
Do not follow the route suggestions if doing so would result in an unsafe
or illegal maneuver, if you would be placed in an unsafe situation, or if
you would be directed into an area that you consider unsafe. The driver
is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle and
therefore, must evaluate whether it is safe to follow the suggested
directions.
Potential Map Inaccuracy
Maps used by this system may be inaccurate because of changes in
roads, traffic controls or driving conditions. Always use good judgment
and common sense when following the suggested routes.
Emergency Services
Do not rely on any navigation features included in the system to route
you to emergency services. Ask local authorities or an emergency
services operator for these locations. Not all emergency services such as
police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics are likely to be contained in the
map database for such navigation features.
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odometer .................................110
trip odometer ..........................110
H
Hazard flashers .........................217
HD Radio™ ...............................394
Headlamps
aiming ..............................253–254
bulb specifications ..................259
flash to pass ..............................80
high beam .................................80
Head restraints .........................139
Heating ..............................131, 133
Hill start assist ..........................176
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................147
Hood ..........................................239
I
Ignition ...............................155, 305
Illuminated visor mirror .............90
Information displays ...................99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................168
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................264
cluster ........................................94
J
Jack ............................................289
positioning ...............................289
storage .....................................289
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ....344Jukebox features .......................409
Jump-starting your vehicle ......218
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................66
Keys .......................................55, 71
positions of the ignition .........155
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................259
headlamps, flash to pass ..........80
interior lamps ...........................84
LATCH anchors ...........................28
Lights, warning and indicator ....94
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................176
Loading pictures .......................384
Load limits .................................194
Locks
autolock .....................................66
doors ..........................................65
Lubricant specifications ...........306
Lug nuts ....................................304
M
Manual transmission .................173
fluid capacities ........................306
lubricant specifications ..........306
reverse .....................................175
Map icons ..................................434
Map mode ..................................433
Map updates ..............................436
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T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......131, 133
Temporary mobility kit .............295
Text messaging .........................346
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....347–348
Tilt steering wheel ......................75
Tires ...................................269, 289
alignment ................................282
care ..........................................269
changing ..........................289, 291
checking the pressure ............278
inflating ...................................276
label .........................................275
replacing ..................................280
rotating ....................................283
safety practices .......................282
sidewall information ...............271
snow tires and chains ............284
spare tire .................................289
Temporary mobility kit ..........295
terminology .............................270
tire grades ...............................270
treadwear ........................269, 278
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................412
Towing .......................201, 205–206
recreational towing .................206
trailer towing ..........................201
wrecker ....................................205
Traction control ........................181
Traction-lok rear axle ...............176Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................357
Transmission
automatic operation ...............169
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....171
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............306
lubricant specifications ..........306
Troubleshooting ........................438
Trunk ...........................................69
remote release ....................66, 68
Turn signal ..................................84
U
USB port ............................127, 362
Using privacy mode ..................344
V
Vehicle health report ................355
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................310
Vehicle loading ..........................194
Ventilating your vehicle ...........157
Visor storage system ..................91
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................363
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................342
Voice recognition ......................385
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