warning FORD MUSTANG 2023 Service Manual

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC
HIGH BEAM CONTROL
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. You mayneed to override the system if it does notturn the high beams on or off.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system when approachingother road users.
WARNING: You may need tooverride the system during inclementweather.
Push the lever away from you to switchbetween high beam and low beam.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave childrenunattended in your vehicle and do notlet them play with the power windows.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury.
WARNING: When closing thepower windows, verify they are free ofobstruction and make sure that childrenand pets are not in the proximity of thewindow openings.
Note: You may hear a pulsing noise whenjust one of the windows is open. Lower theopposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.
Note:Use the singular control (if equipped)to open both rear windows.
Press the control to open the window.
Lift the control to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
Bounce-Back
The window will automatically stop andreverse some distance if it detects anobstacle while closing.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING: When you override thebounce-back feature the window willnot reverse if it detects an obstacle. Takecare when closing the windows to avoidpersonal injury or damage to yourvehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold withintwo seconds of the window reaching thebounce-back position. The window willtravel up with no bounce-back protection.The window will stop if you release theswitch before the window is fully closed.
Accessory Delay
The window switches remain operationalfor several minutes when you switch theignition off or until you open either frontdoor.
GLOBAL OPENING
You can use the remote control to openthe windows with the ignition off.
Note:You can enable or disable this featurein the information display, or see anauthorized dealer. See GeneralInformation (page 98).
Note:To operate this feature, accessorydelay must not be active.
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Opening the Windows
You can open the windows for a short timeafter you unlock your vehicle with theremote control. After you unlock yourvehicle, press and hold the remote controlunlock button to open the windows.Release the button once movement starts.Press the lock or unlock button to stopmovement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Left-hand mirrorA
Adjustment controlB
Right-hand mirrorC
To adjust a mirror:
1.Select the mirror you want to adjust.The control will illuminate.
2.Adjust the position of the mirror.
3.Press the mirror switch again.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
See Heated Rear Window (page 131).
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirrorpositions through the memory function.See Power Seats (page 136).
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirrorhousing will blink when you switch on theturn signal.
Projection Lights (If Equipped)
The lights are on the bottom of the mirrorhousings. See Welcome Lighting (page83).
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If
Equipped)
WARNING: Objects in the mirrorare closer than they appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integratedconvex mirror built into the upper outboardcorner of the exterior mirrors. They canincrease your visibility along the side ofyour vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lanechange, then check the blind spot mirror.If the blind spot mirror does not show anyvehicles in its viewing area and the trafficin the adjacent lane is at a safe distance,signal that you intend to change lanes.Glance over your shoulder to verify trafficis clear and carefully change lanes.
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The image of the approaching vehicle issmall and near the inboard edge of themain mirror when it is at a distance. Theimage becomes larger and begins to moveoutboard across the main mirror as thevehicle approaches (A). The image willtransition from the main mirror and beginto appear in the blind spot mirror as thevehicle approaches (B). The vehicle willtransition to your peripheral field of viewas it leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System(page 197).
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING: Do not adjust themirrors when your vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note: Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. A rear centerpassenger or raised rear center headrestraint may also block light from reachingthe sensor.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect ofbright light from behind. It returns tonormal when the bright light from behindis no longer present or if you shift intoreverse (R).
SUN VISORS
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Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the informationdisplay. Registers the accumulateddistance your vehicle has traveled.
Trip Computer
See General Information (page 98).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 98).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty forMyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km),25 mi(40 km),10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Information Bar
Displays information such as compassdirection, outside air temperature,odometer and transmission gear selector.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Gauge Package (If Equipped)
Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Vacuum or Vacuum and Boost Gauge
Indicates the vacuum or vacuum and boostpressure in the intake.
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Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty forMyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km),25 mi(40 km),10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Information Bar
Displays information such as compassdirection, outside air temperature,odometer and transmission gear selector.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Gauge Package (If Equipped)
Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Vacuum or Vacuum and Boost Gauge
Indicates the vacuum or vacuum and boostpressure in the intake.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
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Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator
(If Equipped)
It illuminates when you switchthe system on.
It illuminates white when thesystem is in standby mode. It illuminatesgreen when you set the adaptive cruisespeed.
See Using Adaptive Cruise Control(page 185).
Airbag Warning Lamp
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, continuesto flash or remains on when theengine is running, this indicates amalfunction. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Automatic Headlamp High BeamIndicator (If Equipped)
It illuminates when the systemautomatically turns theheadlamp high beam on.
See What Is Automatic High BeamControl (page 84).
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the systemimmediately checked.
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicator
It illuminates when you switchthe system off.
See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 197).
Brake System Warning Lamp
WARNING: Driving your vehiclewith the warning lamp on is dangerous.A significant decrease in brakingperformance may occur. It may take youlonger to stop your vehicle. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.Driving extended distances with theparking brake engaged can cause brakefailure and the risk of personal injury.
Note:Indicators vary depending on region.
This lamp is a dual function lamp andilluminates when:
•You apply the parking brake with theignition on.
•Your vehicle has a brake fault or lowbrake fluid level, regardless of parkingbrake position.
If the lamp illuminates when youare moving, you may have theparking brake applied. Make surethe parking brake is off. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon aspossible if the lamp continues toilluminate.
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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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It also illuminates momentarily when youswitch the ignition on to confirm the lampis functional. If it does not illuminate whenyou switch the ignition on, or begins toflash at any time, have the system checkedas soon as possible.
Low Washer Fluid Level WarningLamp
Illuminates when the washerfluid is low.
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch theignition on.
If it illuminates when the engineis running this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. If the oil level is sufficient,this indicates a system malfunction. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
See Engine Oil Check (page 262).
Parking Lamps
Illuminate when you switch theparking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when the systemdetects a powertrain fault. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engineis running this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavyacceleration and deceleration) and haveyour vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether your vehicle isready for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the enginecranks and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 160).
Shift Indicator (If Equipped)
Illuminates to inform you thatshifting to a higher gear asindicated may give better fueleconomy and lower CO2emissions. It does not illuminate duringperiods of high acceleration, braking orwhen you press the clutch pedal.
Stability Control and TractionControl Indicator
Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, or remainson when the engine is running, thisindicates a malfunction. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:The system automatically turns offif there is a malfunction.
See Using Stability Control (page 176).See Using Traction Control (page 174).
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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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