warning FORD MUSTANG MACH-E 2021 Owners Manual

SWITCHING DISTANCE
INDICATION ON AND OFF
To switch the system on or off:
1. Access the vehicle drawer.
2. Press SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Pre-Collision Assist.
5. Switch
Distance Indication on or off.
DISTANCE INDICATION
INDICATOR
The indicator displays the time gap
between your vehicle and vehicles traveling
in the same direction ahead of you. DISTANCE ALERT
WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT
The system alerts you with a warning lamp
if the distance to the vehicle ahead is
small.
Note:
The warning lamp does not
illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF
DISTANCE ALERT
To adjust the sensitivity of the system:
1. Access the vehicle drawer.
2. Press
SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Pre-Collision Assist.
5. Press
Alert Sensitivity.
6. Select a setting.
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
BRAKING
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC
EMERGENCY BRAKING
Automatic emergency braking may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent. The system may help
reduce impact damage to avoid the crash
completely.
Automatic emergency braking is only
available up to certain speeds. See
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
(page
258).
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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
WARNING LAMPS A telltale illuminates in the
cluster to indicate if the system
is disabled or unavailable.
PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
You have a blocked sensor due to bad
weather, ice, mud or water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor
Blocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Pre-Collision Assist Not Available
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WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT
Driver alert alerts you if it determines that
you are becoming drowsy or if your driving
deteriorates.
HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK
Driver Alert calculates your alertness level
based on your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
through use of the front camera sensor
behind the interior mirror.
DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: Take regular rest
breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for
the system to warn you. WARNING:
Certain driving styles
may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system will not
operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. WARNING:
The system may not
correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.
Note: If something is blocking the camera
or damaged the windshield, Driver Alert may
not function.
DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS
Driver alert may not function correctly if:
• The sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
• Your vehicle's speed is less than
approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
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SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF
To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:
1. Access the vehicle drawer.
2. Press SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Switch
Driver Alert on or off.
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
• Switching the ignition off and on.
• Stopping the vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver door. DRIVER ALERT INDICATORS
System Warnings
The warning system has two stages:
1.
A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.
2. If you do not rest and the system continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the instrument cluster
display until you cancel it.
Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h)
.
DRIVER ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVER ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested
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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION
Speed sign recognition detects speed limit
signs to inform you of the current speed
limit. Detected speed signs appear in the
information display.
HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK
Speed sign recognition uses a sensor
behind the interior mirror to detect speed
signs.
If your vehicle has speed sign recognition
with navigation, stored speed sign data
may influence the indicated speed limit
value.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times. The
system is designed to be an aid and does
not relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
the loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death. WARNING: In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction. Note:
Do not carry out windshield repairs
in the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.
Note: If your vehicle has a suspension kit
not approved by us, the system may not
correctly function.
Note: The system may not detect all speed
signs and may incorrectly read signs.
Note: Always fit our original parts when
replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may
reduce system performance.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS
Speed sign recognition may not operate
correctly due to:
• Outdated map data.
• Incorrect recognition of speed limits by
the sensor of signs on parallel roads or
exit ramps.
• Missed recognition of faded, dirty, or
distorted signs.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS When the system detects a speed limit
sign, it appears in the information display.
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SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
WARNING
To set the speed warning, use the
touchscreen.
1. Access the vehicle drawer.
2. Press SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Speed Limit Assist.
5. Select to switch the feature on or off. SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
TOLERANCE
To set the tolerance of the speed warning,
use the touchscreen.
1. Access the vehicle drawer.
2. Press
SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Speed Limit Assist.
5. Press
Tolerance.
6. Use the slider bar to select the required
level.
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – TROUBLESHOOTING
SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – INFORMATION MESSAGES Action
Message
The traffic sign data provided by the navig-ation system is unavailable due to weak or
no signal. Wait for a short period of time for the signal to improve. If the message
continues to appear, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Traffic Sign Reduced Performance See
Manual
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LOAD CARRYING
PRECAUTIONS
Keep your loaded vehicle weight
within its design rating capability,
with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle provides
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before you load your
vehicle, become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle
’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle ’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label. WARNING: The
appropriate loading capacity of
your vehicle can be limited either
by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the
vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum
payload of your vehicle, do not
add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover. WARNING:
Exceeding the
Safety Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
Do not use
replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING:
Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label. WARNING: Exceeding any
vehicle weight rating can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death. WARNING:
When loading
the roof racks, we recommend
you evenly distribute the load,
as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment locked and keep
keys and remote transmitters out of a
child's reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in the luggage
compartment and risk injury. Children
should be taught not to play in vehicles.
Note: Do not leave the front luggage
compartment open while driving. This could
damage the front luggage compartment
and its components.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FRONT LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT WARNING: People should never
climb inside the luggage compartment.
Never shut the luggage compartment
when a person is inside. Opening the Front Luggage
Compartment Using the handle 1. Open the left-hand front door.
2. Pull the release lever and let it retract.
This action releases the primary latch.
3. Pull the release lever a second time. This action fully releases the front
luggage compartment hood.
4. Open the luggage compartment hood.
The struts support the hood.
Opening the Front Luggage
Compartment Using the
Touchscreen
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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Your vehicle is
not approved for trailer towing.
Never tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
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COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below approximately
-13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE WARNING:
If you are driving in
slippery conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,
allow for longer stopping distances and
avoid aggressive steering to reduce the
chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death.
If the rear end of your vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your
vehicle.
On ice and snow, you should drive more
slowly than usual. Your vehicle has a four
wheel anti-lock brake system, do not pump
the brake pedal.
See Anti-Lock Braking
System Limitations (page 187).
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately
300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
PERFORMANCE VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
• Verify correct tire pressures.
• Inspect wheels and tires for wear and
damage. Replace any damaged wheels
or tires. •
Do not operate your vehicle at high
speeds with more than two passengers
or while carrying cargo.
• It is recommended to cross speed
bumps or driveway inclines slowly and
at a
45° angle to reduce the risk of
vehicle damage.
• Do not drive through car washes with
the vehicle heavily loaded with
passengers or luggage.
• Use only commercial car washes
without mechanical tracks or hand
wash to avoid potential damage.
• Put your vehicle in stay in neutral mode
when entering an automatic car wash.
See
What Is Temporary Neutral
Mode (page 184).
DRIVING IN SPECIAL
CONDITIONS
EMERGENCY MANEUVERS
In an unavoidable emergency where you
must make a sudden sharp maneuver, turn
the steering wheel only as rapidly and as
far as required to avoid the emergency.
Apply smooth pressure to the accelerator
pedal or brake pedal as needed. Avoid
abrupt steering, acceleration and braking
changes. Abrupt changes could increase
the risk of vehicle roll over, loss of vehicle
control and personal injury. If possible, use
any available road surfaces to bring your
vehicle under control.
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