traction control FORD MUSTANG 2015 6.G Owners Manual

Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................139
Brakes
General Information....................................140
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................140
Parking Brake.................................................140
Hill Start Assist...............................................141
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................142
Using Traction Control................................142
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................143
Using Stability Control...............................144
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
......................................................147
Rear View Camera.......................................148
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................152
Using Cruise Control....................................152
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
.................153
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............159
Steering............................................................163
Collision Warning System
.........................164
Drive Control
..................................................166
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................168
Load Limit
........................................................172
Towing
Towing a Trailer
..............................................179 Recommended Towing Weights............180
Essential Towing Checks
............................181
Transporting the Vehicle............................183
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......183
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top...................185
Closing the Convertible Top.....................186
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Economical Driving......................................188
Driving Through Water...............................188
Floor Mats
.......................................................189
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance....................................191
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................192
Fuel Shutoff....................................................192
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................193
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................195
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............196
In California (U.S. Only)..............................197
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................198
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................198
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................199
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................200
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................201
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................202
Changing a Fuse..........................................209
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Track Apps
Acceleration Timer
VIEW/CLEAR Results
Brake Perform
Brake Perform
Clear Saved Data
Clear All Time Best
Accelerometer Displays your vehicle's rate of acceleration
or deceleration.
The red dot will move toward the area of
acceleration or deceleration.
•
LEFT acceleration or deceleration -
When accelerating or decelerating left,
the red dot will move to the right on the
accelerometer.
• RIGHT acceleration/deceleration -
When accelerating or decelerating
right, the red dot will move to the left
on the accelerometer.
Acceleration Timer
Displays your vehicle ’s rate of acceleration. 1. Choose desired speed or distance.
2.
Choose Automatic Start or Countdown
Start.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Brake Performance
Displays your vehicle ’s rate of deceleration.
1. Choose desired speed to start recording data.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Launch Control (if equipped)
Maximize traction from a standing start.
Line Lock
Locks front brakes while allowing rear
wheels to turn freely.
VIEW/CLEAR Results
View and clear the last and saved results
of the accelerometer, acceleration timer
and brake performance.
Driver Assist
Use the arrow buttons to configure
different driver setting choices.
Note: Some items are optional and may
not appear.
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Action
Message
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
Normal Cruise Active
Automatic Braking Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap
distance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
AdvanceTrac ™ Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
AdvanceTrac Off On
The system is in sport mode.
AdvanceTrac SPORT
MODE
Airbag Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor. Remove blockage.
Occupant Sensor
BLOCKED Remove
Objects Near Passenger Seat
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Action
Message
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
Park Aid Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 147).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake Action
Message
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehiclemore than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you
have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Remote Start Action
Message
A reminder to apply the brake and push the start button todrive your vehicle after a remote start.
To Drive: Press Brake
and Start Button
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Action
Message
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 257).
Tire Pressure LOW
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact an
authorized dealer.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 257).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is inuse. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 257). If
the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Traction Control Action
Message
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off or on. See
Using Traction Control (page 142).
Traction Control Off /
Traction Control On
A spinout has occurred and the hazards are on.
Spinout Detected
Hazards Activated
Transmission Action
Message
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Malfunc-
tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it is possible.
Transmission Over-
heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it is possible.
Transmission Overtem-
perature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
In certain situations (for example, stuck in
snow or mud), you can turn the traction
control off. This may be beneficial as this
allows the wheels to spin with full engine
power.
Turn the traction control system off by
toggling the stability control switch. Your
vehicle may have restrictions regarding this
feature. See Principle of Operation
(page 50). Locate the switch at the lower
center of the instrument panel. System Indicator Lights and
Messages WARNING
If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have
the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and stays on
when you turn the traction control system
off or if a problem occurs in the stability
system.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of the vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the AdvanceTrac
system. In addition, installing any stereo
loudspeakers may interfere with and
adversely affect the AdvanceTrac system.
Install any aftermarket stereo loudspeaker
as far as possible from the front center
console, the tunnel, and the front seats in
order to minimize the risk of interfering with
the AdvanceTrac sensors. Reducing the
effectiveness of the AdvanceTrac system
could lead to an increased risk of loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It’
s always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the
AdvanceTrac system is an indication that
at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this could
reduce the operator ’s ability to control the
vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death. If your AdvanceTrac
system activates, SLOW DOWN. If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have WARNINGS
the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. The stability control light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up and flashes
when a driving condition activates the
stability system. The stability control off light
temporarily illuminates on
engine start-up, and stays on
when you turn the traction control system
off or select alternative stability control
modes.
The AdvanceTrac Control system helps
you keep control of your vehicle when on
a slippery surface. The electronic stability
control portion of the system helps avoid
skids and lateral slides. The traction
control system helps avoid drive wheel
spin and loss of traction. See Using
Traction Control (page 142).
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Vehicle without AdvanceTrac
A skidding off its intended route.
Vehicle with AdvanceTrac
maintaining control on a slippery
surface.
B
USING STABILITY CONTROL
AdvanceTrac ™
The system automatically activates when
you start your engine. The electronic
stability control portion of the system is
disabled when the transmission is in
reverse (R) or, on some models, if you
press and hold the stability control button
for more than five seconds when you apply
the brakes and the vehicle is at a stop. You
can switch off the traction control portion
of the system independently. See Using
Traction Control (page 142). AdvanceTrac features
Traction
control system
Electronic
stabilitycontrol
Stability
control off light
Mode
Button func-
tions
Enabled
Enabled
On during bulb
check
-
Default at start-
up
Disabled
Enabled
On
Traction control
off
Button pressed
momentarily
Enabled
Enabled
On
Sport mode (if
equipped)
Button pressed
twice rapidly
Disabled
Disabled
On
AdvanceTrac
disabled
Button pressed
and held more than fiveseconds
Enabled
Enabled
Off
AdvanceTrac
fully enabled
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Note: Do not use Sport mode on public
roadways.
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B
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Some models may also come equipped
with a sport mode which allows the driver
to reduce normal AdvanceTrac system
intervention and provide a more spirited
driving experience. To enter sport mode,
toggle the stability control button twice
rapidly. The message appears in the
information display that the system is now
in sport mode.
For vehicles equipped with the selectable
drive mode feature, AdvanceTrac sport
mode is not available. You can utilize the
performance oriented AdvanceTrac mode
by selecting track drive mode. In this mode,
AdvanceTrac intervention is reduced and
tuned specifically for track use only and is
not for use on public roads. In all of the
selectable drive modes, you can disable
traction control and AdvanceTrac with the
AdvanceTrac switch.
Line Lock (If Equipped)
Line Lock is a feature intended for use at
tracks only and should not be used on
public roadways. Use of this feature will
result in significantly increased rear tire
wear. It is intended to condition the rear
tires to maximum traction prior to track
use. Line Lock maintains brake force at the
front wheels, allowing the rear wheels to
spin with minimal vehicle movement.
This feature is located in the Track Apps
menu. Make selections through the 5-way
information display control and OK button
located on the steering wheel.
Using Line Lock
There are three Line Lock stages:
• Initiated.
• Engaged.
• Off. Initiating Line Lock
The initiation stage verifies that the vehicle
is ready for Line Lock function, and
confirms driver intent. Follow the prompts
in the information display in to initiate Line
Lock.
The following conditions must be met to
initialize Line Lock:
•
The vehicle is on a level surface.
• The engine is running.
• The vehicle is traveling less than 25
mph (40 km/h).
• Selectable Drive Mode is not in wet
mode (if equipped).
• There are no AdvanceTrac faults.
If you want to cancel Line Lock once it is
initialized, press the left information
display control. Once initiated, Line Lock
is prepared for activation and will remain
initiated up to 25 mph (40 km/h). If vehicle
speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h), Line
Lock will be automatically canceled.
Engaging Line Lock
Follow the prompts in the information
display to engage Line Lock after it is
initialized. To engage, firmly apply the
brakes. Then press the OK button. Once
engaged, release the brake pedal. The
front brakes will remain applied and the
rear brakes will release. At this point, the
engagement timer is initiated and shown
on the driver information display.
The following conditions must be met to
engage Line Lock:
• The vehicle is on a level surface.
• The engine is running.
• The vehicle is stopped.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The driver door is closed.
• The transmission is in a forward gear.
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System Limitations
WARNING
The collision warning system
’s brake
support can only help reduce the
speed at which a collision occurs if
the driver applies the vehicle ’s brakes. The
brake pedal must be pressed just like any
typical braking situation. Due to the nature of radar technology,
there may be certain instances where
vehicles do not provide a collision warning.
These include:
•
Stationary vehicles or vehicles moving
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Pedestrians or objects in the roadway.
• Oncoming vehicles in the same lane.
• Severe weather conditions (see
blocked sensor section).
• Debris build-up on the grille near the
headlamps (see blocked sensor
section).
• Small distance to vehicle ahead.
• Steering wheel and pedal movements
are large (very active driving style).
If the front end of the vehicle is hit or
damaged, the radar sensing zone may be
altered causing missed or false collision
warnings. See your authorized dealer to
have your collision warning radar checked
for proper coverage and operation.
DRIVE CONTROL
Selectable Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes delivers a driving
experience through a suite of sophisticated
electronic vehicle systems. These systems
optimize steering, handling and powertrain
response. This provides a single location
to control multiple systems performance
settings. Selectable drive modes consists of the
following systems:
•
Electronically power-assisted steering
adjusts steering effort and feel based
on your selected mode. See Steering
(page 163).
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving. See
Stability
Control (page 143).
• Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your inputs.
Using Selectable Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes automatically
tailors your vehicle configuration for each
mode selected. To change the drive mode
setting, toggle the mode
button/switch on the instrument
panel under the display. The first press of
the mode button/switch illuminates the
selected mode, subsequent presses will
change the selected mode.
Note: Mode changes are not available when
the vehicle ignition is off or reverse (R) gear
is selected. In gear position drive (D), the
available modes are Normal, Sport+, Track
and Snow/Wet. In gear position sport (S)
Snow/Wet and Normal mode are
unavailable.
Modes:
• Normal – Delivers a balanced
combination of comfort and handling.
This mode provides an engaging drive
experience and a direct connection to
the road without sacrificing any of the
composure demanded from your
vehicle.
• Sport+ – Provides a sportier steering
feel and throttle response. Sport+
mode is ideal for use during more
spirited driving.
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