belt FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owner's Guide

WHAT IS MYKEY
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits.
MYKEY SETTINGS
NON-CONFIGURABLE MYKEYSETTINGS
Seatbelt Reminder or Belt-Minder™
MyKey mutes the audio system until thedrivers, and in some instances, passengers,fasten their seatbelts.
Note:If your vehicle includes an AM/FMradio or a very basic audio system, then theradio may not mute.
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
Satellite radio adult content restrictions.
Early Low Fuel
The low fuel level warning lamp turns onearlier.
Driving and Parking Aids
Parking aids, blind spot information systemand cross traffic alert turn on when youstart the engine and cannot be switchedoff with a MyKey.
Pre-collision assist and lane keeping alertturn on when you start the engine, but canbe switched off with a MyKey.
A new destination in the navigation systemcan only be set using voice commandswhen using a MyKey, and with your vehiclemoving.
Note:MyKey drivers may be able to turnthe lane departure warning feature off, butthis feature turns back on automaticallywith every new key cycle.
CONFIGURABLE MYKEYSETTINGS
You can configure the following settingsafter creating a MyKey. See Creating aMyKey (page 64).
Speed Limit
WARNING: Do not set MyKeymaximum speed limit to a limit that willprevent the driver from maintaining asafe speed considering posted speedlimits and prevailing road conditions. Thedriver is always responsible to drive inaccordance with local laws andprevailing conditions. Failure to do socould result in accident or injury.
You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.Warning messages appear in theinformation display and a tone sounds ifyour vehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed when usinga MyKey.
Speed Reminder
You can set a speed reminder for yourvehicle. Warning messages appear in theinformation display and a tone sounds ifyour vehicle exceeds the set speed.
Audio System Volume Limit
The audio system maximum volume isreduced. A message appears in theinformation display if you attempt toexceed the volume limit. Automaticvolume control turns off.
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Cruise Control Indicator
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
See Switching Cruise ControlOn and Off (page 184).
Direction Indicator
It illuminates when you switchon the left or right directionindicator or the hazard warningflasher. Flashes during operation. Anincrease in the rate of flashing warns of afailed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Lamp
If it illuminates when your vehicleis moving, this indicates that theengine is overheating. Stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so andswitch the engine off. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp
It illuminates and a chimesounds until you fasten theseatbelts.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator
It illuminates when you switchthe high beam headlamps on. Itflashes when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar
It illuminates when the ignitionis on and you do not have thehood completely closed.
Lane Keeping System Lamp
Illuminates when the systemactivates.
Launch Control
Illuminates when this feature isready, including both slip controland engine RPM hold.
Illuminates when only engineRPM hold is active. See TrackUse (page 285).
Low Beam Malfunction
Lights when there is amalfunction with the low beamheadlamp bulb.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp
Illuminates when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, check your tirepressure as soon as possible.
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Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
Trunk Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition ison and you do not have the trunkcompletely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn sounds twice when you exit yourvehicle with the passive key and yourvehicle is in ON, indicating your vehicle isstill on. The horn also sounds twice whenyou exit your vehicle and attempt to lockthe doors manually when the passive keyis still in the vehicle. The doors will not lockif the passive key remains in the vehicle.
Headlamps On Warning Tone
Sounds when you remove the key from thevehicle and you have left the headlampsor parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning Tone
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning tone remains on after you releasethe parking brake, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately.
Transmission Not in Park
Sounds when the gear selector is in anyposition other than park (P), and youswitch the vehicle ignition off or to theaccessory position. If the door is ajar, thetone is continuous. Once you close thedoor, the tone continues for a period oftime.
Direction Indicator Left On
Sounds when the direction indicator doesnot disengage after 2.0 mi (3.2 km) ofdriving.
Beltminder Warning
Sounds when the system detects anunfastened seatbelt in an occupied seatand your vehicle is moving.
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MyKey
ActionMessage
You cannot program a MyKey.MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays thatthe MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited toXX MPH/km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle TopSpeed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.Vehicle at TopSpeed of MyKeySetting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.Check Speed DriveSafely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.Buckle Up toUnmute Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac cannot be disabled.AdvanceTrac On -MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.Traction ControlOn - MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.MyKey Park AidCannot be Deactiv-ated
Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system requires service, have the system checkedas soon as possible.Check Rear ParkAid
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid OnOff
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION
WARNING: Sitting improperly, outof position or with the seatback reclinedtoo far can take weight off the seatcushion and affect the decision of thepassenger sensing system, resulting inserious injury or death in the event of acrash. Always sit upright against yourseat back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING: Do not recline the seatbackrest too far as this can cause theoccupant to slide under the seatbelt,resulting in personal injury in the eventof a crash.
WARNING: Do not place objectshigher than the top of the seat backrest.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death in theevent of a sudden stop or crash.
When you use them properly, the seat,head restraint, seatbelt and airbags willprovide optimum protection in the eventof a crash.
We recommend that you follow theseguidelines:
•Sit in an upright position with the baseof your spine as far back as possible.
•Do not recline the seat backrest so thatyour torso is more than 30 degreesfrom the upright position.
•Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead and as far forward as possible.Make sure that you remaincomfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel. Werecommend a minimum of 10 in(25 cm) between your breastbone andthe airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your armsslightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you canpress the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of theseatbelt over the center of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position iscomfortable and that you can maintain fullcontrol of your vehicle.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
WARNING: Fully adjust the headrestraint before you operate your vehicle.This will help minimize the risk of neckinjury in the event of a crash. Do notadjust the head restraint when yourvehicle is moving.
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Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1.Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivoting itforward again will then release it to therearward, un-tilted position.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicleis moving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure the seat fullylocks into place by rocking it backwardand forward.
WARNING: Reclining the seatbackcan cause an occupant to slide under theseat's seatbelt, resulting in severepersonal injuries in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
The front seats may consist of:
A bar to move the seat backwardand forward.A
A lever to adjust the height of theseat.B
A lever to adjust the angle of theseat backrest.C
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•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, orwhen the engine is running but thevehicle is not moving.
On: All electrical circuits are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button once.
Start: Starts the engine.
•Press the brake pedal (automatictransmission) or clutch pedal (manualtransmission), and then press thebutton for any length of time. Anindicator light on the button illuminateswhen the ignition is on and when theengine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK (IF
EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle has an electronicallycontrolled steering wheel lock thatautomatically operates.
The steering wheel will lock shortly afteryou have parked your vehicle and thepassive key is outside it or when you lockyour vehicle.
Note:The steering wheel will not lock whenthe ignition is on or when your vehicle ismoving.
Unlocking the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel unlocks when thesystem detects a valid passive key insideyour vehicle. If the steering wheel relocks,switch the ignition on to unlock it.
Note:You may have to slightly rotate thesteering wheel to assist unlocking it.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases, this helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Note: You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start theengine for at least 15 minutes. After 15minutes, you are limited to a 15-secondengine cranking time. You need to wait 60minutes before you can crank the engine for60 seconds again.
Before starting the engine, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Move the transmission selector leverto park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral (N) (manual transmission)
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in the vehicle in order to shift thetransmission out of position P.
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
2.Press the button.
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TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
- MACH 1
If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact your roadside assistance centeror a professional towing service.
We recommend that your vehicle be towedwith flatbed equipment only. When towingwith a flatbed, race ramps or wood rampsmust be used when loading or unloadingyour vehicle. Wheel baskets are requiredwhen flatbed towing.
Your vehicle could come with a frontrecovery hook to assist in vehicle recoverysituations.
Perform the following when towing yourvehicle:
•Enable manual park override. SeeAutomatic Transmission (page 164).
Note:Do not use the Stay in Neutral Modefor towing.
Note:Do not tow with a slingbelt or wheellift equipment.
Note:If the vehicle is towed incorrectly orby any other means, vehicle damage mayoccur.
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1.Remove the negative (-) jumper cablefrom the disabled vehicle.
2.Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
3.Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4.Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the disabledvehicle battery.
5.Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute.
Installing the Battery Shield
1.Install the battery shield on the vehicle.
2.Install in reverse direction. Tightenthree fasteners by hand.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicatorsand sounds the horn (intermittently) in theevent of a serious impact that deploys anairbag (front, side, side curtain or SafetyCanopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
•You press the hazard control button.
•You press the panic button on theremote entry transmitter (if equipped).
•Your vehicle runs out of power.
•Sounding of the horn is only enabledin specific markets.
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TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,contact a professional towing service or,if you are a member of a roadsideassistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift anddollies or flatbed equipment to tow yourvehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We donot approve a slingbelt towing procedure.If you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or byany other means, vehicle damage mayoccur.
The rear wheels must be on a tow dollywhen towing your vehicle from the frontusing wheel lift equipment. This preventsdamage to the transmission.
The front wheels must be on a tow dollywhen towing your vehicle from the rearusing wheel lift equipment. This preventsdamage to the front fascia.
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