ignition FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owners Manual

All safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts andhave vehicle sensitive locking mode. Inaddition, the front outboard passenger andrear seat seatbelts have the automaticlocking mode.
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
This is the normal retractor mode, whichallows free shoulder belt lengthadjustment to your movements andlocking in response to vehicle movement.For example, if the driver brakes suddenlyor turns a corner sharply, or the vehiclereceives an impact of about 5 mph(8 km/h) or more, the seatbelts lock tohelp reduce forward movement of thedriver and passengers.
In addition, the retractor is designed to lockif you pull the webbing out too quickly. Ifthe seatbelt retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract. If the retractor does not unlock,pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed asmall length of webbing back toward thestowed position. For rear seatbelts, reclinethe rear seat backrest or push the seatbackrest cushion away from the seatbelt.Feed a small length of webbing backtoward the stowed position.
Automatic Locking Mode
In this mode, the shoulder beltautomatically pre-locks. The belt stillretracts to remove any slack in theshoulder belt. The automatic locking modeis not available on the driver seatbelt.
When to Use the Automatic LockingMode
Use this mode any time a child restraint,except a booster, is installed in passengerfront or rear seating positions. Properlyrestrain children 12 years old and under ina rear seating position whenever possible.See Child Safety (page 25).
How to Disengage the AutomaticLocking Mode
Unbuckle the lap and shoulder belt andallow it to retract completely to disengagethe automatic locking mode and activatethe vehicle sensitive (emergency) lockingmode.
SEATBELT WARNING LAMP
AND INDICATOR CHIME
This lamp illuminates and anindicator chime will sound if thedriver seatbelt has not beenfastened when the vehicle's ignition isturned on.
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Conditions of operation
ThenIf
The seatbelt warning lamp illuminates andthe indicator chime sounds for a fewseconds.
The driver seatbelt is not buckled beforethe ignition switch is turned to the on posi-tion...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime turn off.The driver seatbelt is buckled while thewarning lamp is illuminated and the indic-ator chime is sounding...
The seatbelt warning lamp and indicatorchime remain off.The driver seatbelt is buckled before theignition switch is turned to the on position...
SEATBELT REMINDER
WARNING: The system will onlyprovide protection when you use theseatbelt correctly.
This system monitors all seating positionsand provides audio and graphic feedback.
This lamp illuminates and awarning tone sounds if you donot fasten your seatbelt whenyou switch the ignition on. The lamp andtone switch off when you fasten yourseatbelt or about one minute has elapsed.
When the initial warning expires for thedriver, more warnings are provided for thedriver and front passenger. This lampilluminates and a warning tone sounds ifyou or your front passenger do not fastenthe seatbelt buckle and the vehicle speedexceeds 6 mph (9.7 km/h). To deactivatethe warning, see Deactivating andActivating the Belt-Minder.
Note:To avoid inadvertent warnings, donot place large objects on the seat.
This lamp illuminates when youswitch the ignition on, identifyingthe number of seating positionswith fastened buckles. It illuminates againwhen a seating position changes fromunfastened to fastened.
This warning displays and a tone soundsif an occupant unfastens the rear seatbeltbuckle or it becomes unfastened.
Note:If a rear seat is unoccupied, or anoccupant never fastens the seatbelt buckleto begin with, the warning will not display.
Note:Front seating positions appear in thiswarning display. Warnings for unfastenedfront seatbelt buckles appear in the initialwarning lamp.
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Seatbelt Status
To view the seatbelt status, use theinformation display controls on thesteering wheel.
Seatbelt fastened.A
Seatbelt not fastened.B
Seatbelt recently unfastened.C
Fault.D
Deactivating and Activating theSeatbelt Reminder - Front Seats Only
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch on and off independently.When you perform this procedure for oneseating position, do not buckle the otherposition as this terminates the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 before starting theprocedure.
Make sure that:
•You set the parking brake.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•You close all vehicle doors.
•You unbuckle the driver and frontpassenger seatbelts.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.Wait until the seatbelt warning lampturns off (about one minute). AfterStep 2, wait an additional five secondsbefore proceeding with Step 3. Whenyou start Step 3, you must completethe procedure within 30 seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, buckle then unbuckle theseatbelt three times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unbuckled state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lampturns on.
4.When the seatbelt warning lamp is on,buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lampflashes for confirmation.
•This switches the feature off if it iscurrently on.
•This switches the feature on if it iscurrently off.
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The front passenger sensing system usesa passenger airbag status indicator thatilluminates indicating that the frontpassenger frontal airbag is either on(enabled) or off (disabled).
The indicators are on the overheadconsole.
Note:The passenger airbag status indicatorlamps illuminate for a short period of timewhen you first switch the ignition on toconfirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger frontal airbag when thefront passenger seat is unoccupied, or arear facing infant seat, a forward-facingchild restraint, or a booster seat isdetected. Even with this technology,parents are strongly encouraged toalways properly restrain children in the rearseat.
•When the front passenger sensingsystem disables (will not inflate) thefront passenger frontal airbag, thepassenger airbag status indicatorilluminates the off lamp and stays litto remind you that the front passengerfrontal airbag is disabled.
•If you install the child restraint and thepassenger airbag status indicatorilluminates the on lamp, switch thevehicle off, remove the child restraintfrom the vehicle and reinstall therestraint following the child restraintmanufacturer's instructions.
The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to enable (may inflate) the frontpassenger frontal airbag anytime thesystem senses that a person of adult sizeis sitting properly in the front passengerseat.
•When the front passenger sensingsystem enables the front passengerfrontal airbag (may inflate), thepassenger airbag status indicatorilluminates the on lamp and remainsilluminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the frontpassenger seat, but the airbag off indicatorlamp is lit, it is possible that the person isnot sitting properly in the seat. If thishappens:
•Switch the vehicle off and ask theperson to place the seat backrest in anupright position.
•Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson’s legs comfortably extended.
•Restart the vehicle and have the personremain in this position for about twominutes. This allows the system todetect that person and enables (mayinflate) the passenger frontal airbag.
•If the indicator off lamp remains liteven after this, advise the person toride in the rear seat.
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CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of theairbag system, increasing the risk ofinjury. This includes the hood, bumpersystem, frame, front body structure, towhooks, hood pins, push bar andsnowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors. These sensors provideinformation to the restraints controlmodule which activates the following:
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Front seatbelt pretensioners.
•Adaptive steering column.
•Knee airbag(s).
•Seat mounted side airbags.
•Safety Canopy airbags.
Based on the type of crash, the restraintscontrol module deploys the appropriatesafety devices.
The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. The readiness of the safetysystem is indicated by a warning indicatorlight in the instrument cluster or by abackup tone if the warning light is notworking. Routine maintenance of theairbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after youswitch the ignition on.
•The readiness light either flashes orstays lit.
•You will hear a series of five tones. Thetone pattern repeats periodically untilthe problem, the light or both arerepaired.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced at an authorizeddealer immediately. Unless serviced, thesystem may not function properly in theevent of a crash.
The seatbelt pretensioners and the frontairbag supplemental restraint system aredesigned to activate when the vehiclesustains frontal deceleration sufficient tocause the restraints control module todeploy a safety device.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensionersor front airbags did not activate for bothfront seat occupants in a crash does notmean that something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the restraintscontrol module determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, belt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.
•The front airbags activate only infrontal and near-frontal crashes. Frontairbags may activate in rollovers, sideimpacts or rear impacts if the crashcauses sufficient frontal deceleration.
•The seatbelt pretensioners activate infrontal, near-frontal and side crashes,and in rollovers.
•The knee airbag(s) may deploy basedon crash severity and occupantconditions.
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3.Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of remote control batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Theremote control should operate normally.
4.Install a new battery with the + facingupward.
5.Reinstall the battery cover and the keyblade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. The horn soundsand the direction indicatorsflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent accesskey to recall memory positions. SeeMemory Function (page 136).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle.
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Emergency Assistance
If you set emergency assistance to alwayson, you cannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Do Not Disturb
If you set do not disturb to always on, youcannot switch it off with a MyKey.
Note:If a phone is connected using AppleCarPlay or Android Auto while driving witha MyKey, the driver can receive phone callsand text messages even if the do not disturbrestriction is on. If the vehicle comes withsatellite radio, the adult content is notrestricted.
Traction Control
If you set traction control to always on, youcannot switch it off with a MyKey.
CREATING A MYKEY
1.Remove the rubber covering (A) in thecupholder.
2.Place the remote control in the backupslot (B) with the buttons facing up andthe key ring toward the front of yourvehicle.
3.Switch the ignition on.
4.Using your touchscreen, press Menu.
5.Press Settings.
6.Press Vehicle.
7.Press MyKey.
8.Press Create MyKey.
9.Press Yes if you want to create the keyas MyKey. A confirmation messageappears on the screen.
10.Switch the ignition off.
Note:We recommend that you label thiskey.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
You can only program each MyKey to thesame settings.
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Select Settings and press the menubutton.
3.Select Settings.
4.Select MyKey.
5.Select a setting and press the OKbutton.
6.Configure the setting.
7.Switch the ignition off.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear all MyKeys, you remove allrestrictions and return all MyKeys to theiroriginal admin key status.
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Using your touchscreen, press Menu.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Vehicle.
5.Press MyKey.
6.Press Clearing All MyKeys.
7.Press Yes to clear all MyKeys from yourvehicle.
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CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about thedistance traveled using a MyKey, and thenumber of admin keys and MyKeys createdfor your vehicle.
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
3.Press Vehicle Settings.
4.Press MyKey.
5.Press MyKey Information.
6.Switch the ignition off.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with unapproved,aftermarket remote start systems. If youchoose to install a remote start system,see an authorized dealer for an approvedremote start system.
MYKEY – TROUBLESHOOTING
MYKEY – INFORMATION MESSAGES - VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTONSTART
DescriptionMessage
Displays when trying to create a MyKey and there is no adminkey in the backup position. See Creating a MyKey (page64).
Place Key in BackupLocation
Displays when trying to create a MyKey with a key alreadydesignated as a MyKey.Key is Already a MyKey
Displays to confirm that you have a restricted key after youswitch the ignition off.This Key restricted atNext Key Cycle. LabelKey as MyKey
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MYKEY – FREQUENTLY ASKEDQUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:PUSH BUTTON START
What is an admin key?
•An admin key is a key that you have notcreated as a MyKey. See Creating aMyKey (page 64).
Why am I not able create a MyKey?
•You did not place the admin key in thebackup position. See Creating aMyKey (page 64).
•You did not use an admin key to switchthe ignition on.
•The key used to switch the ignition onis the only admin key. At least one keyneeds to remain as an admin key.
•You did not switch the ignition off aftercreating the last MyKey.
Why am I not able to program aMyKey?
•The admin key is not inside yourvehicle.
•The key used to switch the ignition onis not an admin key.
•You have not created any MyKeys. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 64).
Why am I not able to clear theMyKeys?
•The admin key is not inside yourvehicle.
•The key used to switch the ignition onis not an admin key.
•You have not created any MyKeys. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 64).
Why is the MyKey distance notaccumulating?
•The key used to start the engine is anadmin key.
•An admin key and a MyKey are insideyour vehicle.
•You have not created any MyKeys. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 64).
•You have cleared the MyKeys.
Why am I not able to start theengine with a MyKey?
•An admin key and a MyKey are insideyour vehicle.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock controlor the remote control to lock and unlockyour vehicle.
Note:Do not use the door latch assemblyto attach any accessory, such as handles orsteps, as this can cause damage to yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trimilluminates when you lock the door. Itremains on for up to 10 minutes after youswitch the ignition off.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch no longeroperates after 20 seconds. You mustunlock your vehicle with the remotecontrol, or switch the ignition on, to restorefunction to these switches. You can switchthis feature on or off in the informationdisplay. See General Information (page102).
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at anytime. The luggage compartment releasebutton only works when your vehicle speedis less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock thedriver door. Press the buttonagain within three seconds tounlock all doors. The direction indicatorsflash.
Note:You can unlock the driver door withthe key blade if the remote control is notfunctioning. See Replacing a Lost Key orRemote Control (page 62).
Note:When you leave your vehicleunattended for several weeks, remoteunlocking turns off. Unlock your vehicleusing the key blade, then start your vehicleto restore the remote unlocking function.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can reprogram the unlocking functionso that all doors unlock.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators flash twice to confirm thechange. Driver door mode only unlocks thedriver door when you press the unlock
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