key FORD MUSTANG MACH-E 2021 Owner's Guide

STARTING AND POWERING
OFF PRECAUTIONS
•
The system may not function if the
remote control is close to metal
objects or electronic devices, for
example, keys or a cell phone.
• A valid remote control must be inside
your vehicle to switch the power on and
start your vehicle.
• Remote controls left inside your vehicle
when locked are disabled. A message
may appear in the information display
indicating that there is no key detected
when you try to start your vehicle.
Press the unlock button on the remote
control to enable it, and then start your
vehicle.
• Make sure all occupants fasten their
seat belt.
• Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
• Make sure the parking brake is on.
• Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
STARTING THE VEHICLE
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.2. Press the push button start. You can also start your vehicle using Valet
Mode or a Backup Start Passcode. See
Phone as a Key (page 70).
POWERING OFF WARNING:
Do not switch off your
vehicle when it is moving. This results in
a significant decrease in braking and
steering assistance. If the vehicle is
switched off, some electrical circuits, for
example airbags, could also turn off.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
Note: If you unintentionally switch your
vehicle off, shift into neutral (N) and restart
your vehicle.
When your vehicle is not moving and is
started, or the power is in accessory mode,
press and release the push button start
without pressing the brake pedal. This
shuts off the vehicle and all electrical
accessories.
When your vehicle is moving, press the
push button start three times within two
seconds, or press and hold for at least one
second. Shift into neutral (N) and use the
brakes to bring your vehicle to a safe stop.
When your vehicle comes to a complete
stop, shift into park (P).
RESTARTING THE VEHICLE
AFTER POWERING OFF
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 10 seconds of
switching it off, even if it does not detect
a valid remote control.
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Within 10 seconds of switching your vehicle
off, press the brake pedal and press the
push button start. After 10 seconds, you
can no longer start your vehicle if it does
not detect a valid remote control.
Once your vehicle starts, it remains on until
you press the push button start, even if it
does not detect a valid remote control.
If you open and close a door while your
vehicle is on, the system searches for a
valid remote control. You cannot start your
vehicle if the system does not detect a
valid remote control within 10 seconds.
ACCESSING THE PASSIVE KEY
BACKUP POSITION
If you are unable to start your vehicle,
follow the steps below.
1. Open the floor console storage
compartment lid.
2. Place the remote control in the slot as shown with the buttons facing upward. 3.
With the remote control in this position,
press the brake pedal, then press the
push button start to switch the power
on and start your vehicle.
STARTING AND POWERING
OFF – TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING AND POWERING OFF
– FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Why does the vehicle not start? The system does not function if the
remote control frequencies are
jammed, or if the remote control
battery has no charge. See Accessing
the Passive Key Backup Position
(page 156).
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage. WARNING:
Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit power, which may
result in difficulty maintaining speed in
traffic and could lead to serious injury. WARNING:
Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
vehicle off and remove the key or remote
control before you leave your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P) WARNING:
Move the transmission
selector lever to park (P) only when your
vehicle is stationary.
This position locks the driveline and
prevents the wheels from turning. Come
to a complete stop before putting your
vehicle into and out of park (P). A tone
sounds when you shift to park (P). The electric parking brake could apply
when you shift to park (P) without the
brake pedal fully pressed. The electric
parking brake applies when you shift to
park (P) on large slopes. The electric
parking brake releases with the drive away
release function or manually. See Electric
Parking Brake
(page 190).
Note: A warning tone sounds if you open
the driver door and you have not shifted the
transmission selector to park (P).
REVERSE (R) WARNING:
Move the transmission
selector lever to reverse (R) only when
your vehicle is stationary.
This position allows your vehicle to move
backward. Come to a complete stop
before shifting into and out of reverse (R).
NEUTRAL (N) WARNING:
In neutral (N) your
vehicle is free to roll.
This position allows your vehicle to roll
free. Hold the brake pedal down when in
this position.
Note: You can start your vehicle in this
position.
DRIVE (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position, and
allows your vehicle to move forward.
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WHAT IS TRACTION CONTROL
The traction control system helps to avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
HOW DOES TRACTION
CONTROL WORK
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces power at the
same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces power in order to
increase traction.
SWITCHING TRACTION
CONTROL ON AND OFF
WARNING: Operating your vehicle
with the traction control disabled could
lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death.
The traction control system turns on each
time you switch the power on.
The switch for the stability and traction
control system is on the instrument panel.
When you switch the system off, a
message and an illuminated icon appear
on the instrument cluster.
Use the switch again to return the traction
control system to normal operation. If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Your vehicle could have MyKey restrictions
regarding this feature. See
What Is
MyKey (page 73).
TRACTION CONTROL
INDICATOR
System Indicator Lights TRACTION CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRACTION CONTROL – WARNING
LAMPS
System Messages
The traction control light
temporarily illuminates on
start-up and flashes when
activated by a driving condition.
The traction control off light temporarily
illuminates on start-up and stays on:
• When you switch the traction control
system off.
• When you select an alternative stability
control mode.
• If a problem occurs in the system.
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PARKING AID PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: To help avoid personal
injury, always use caution when in
reverse (R) and when using the sensing
system. WARNING:
The system may not
detect objects with surfaces that absorb
reflection. Always drive with due care
and attention. Failure to take care may
result in a crash. WARNING: Traffic control systems,
fluorescent lamps, inclement weather,
air brakes, external motors and fans may
affect the correct operation of the
sensing system. This may cause reduced
performance or false alerts. WARNING:
The system may not
detect small or moving objects,
particularly those close to the ground. WARNING:
The parking aid system
can only assist you to detect objects
when your vehicle is moving at parking
speeds. To help avoid personal injury you
must take care when using the parking
aid system. WARNING:
The system may not
function if the sensor is blocked. WARNING:
In cold and severe
weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance. WARNING:
If damage occurs in the
immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible. Note:
If your vehicle sustains damage
leaving the sensors misaligned, this will
cause inaccurate measurements or false
alerts.
When you connect a trailer to your vehicle,
the rear parking aid detects the trailer and
provides an alert. Disable the parking aid
when you connect a trailer to prevent the
alert.
Note: Certain add-on devices installed
around the bumper or fascia may create
false alerts, for example, large trailer
hitches, bike or surfboard racks, license plate
brackets, bumper covers or any other device
that could block the normal detection zone
of the parking aid system. Aftermarket spare
tires or spare tire covers mounted to the rear
tailgate could cause false alerts from the
park aid system. Remove the add-on device
to prevent false alerts.
Note: Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt. If the
sensors are covered, the system's accuracy
can be affected.
Do not clean the sensors with sharp
objects.
Note: When using a programmed MyKey
you cannot switch this off. See
MyKey ™
(page 73).
SWITCHING PARKING AID ON
AND OFF Press the parking aid button and
use the menu to turn the system
on and off.
The system can also be turned off using
the pop-up message that appears when
you are in reverse (R).
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REAR PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE REAR PARKING AID
Rear parking sensors detect objects behind
your vehicle when in reverse (R).
REAR PARKING AID LIMITATIONS
There is a decreased coverage area at the
outer corners.
When using a programmed MyKey, you
cannot switch the rear parking aid off.
The rear parking aid sensors are active
when your vehicle is in reverse (R) and the
vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The sensor coverage area is up to
71 in
(180 cm) from the rear bumper.
The rear parking aid detects large objects
when you shift into reverse (R) and any of
the following occur:
• Your vehicle is moving backward at a
low speed.
• Your vehicle is stationary but an object
is approaching the rear of your vehicle
at a low speed.
• Your vehicle is moving backward at a
low speed and an object is moving
towards your vehicle, for example
another vehicle at a low speed. LOCATING THE REAR PARKING
AID SENSORS The rear parking aid sensors are in the rear
bumper.
REAR PARKING AID AUDIBLE
WARNINGS
A warning tone sounds when your vehicle
approaches an object. As your vehicle
moves closer to an object, the rate of the
tone increases. The warning tone
continuously sounds when an object is 12 in
(30 cm)
or less from the rear bumper.
If your vehicle remains stationary for a few
seconds, the audible warning turns off. If
your vehicle moves backward the tone
sounds again.
Note: When the parking aid system sounds
a tone, the audio system could reduce the
set volume.
FRONT PARKING AID
WHAT IS THE FRONT PARKING
AID
Front parking sensors detect objects in
front of your vehicle.
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WHAT IS ACTIVE PARK
ASSIST
Assists you with parking in and out of
parking spaces.
HOW DOES ACTIVE PARK
ASSIST WORK
Active park assist uses sensors to detect
parking spaces. Active park assist controls
steering, acceleration, braking and shifting
as required to maneuver into or out of a
parking space when activate.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: You must remain in
your vehicle when the system turns on.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising the
system and intervening, if required.
Failure to take care may result in the loss
of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death. WARNING:
The sensors may not
detect objects in heavy rain or other
conditions that cause interference. 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:
Do not use the system
with accessories that extend beyond the
front or rear of your vehicle, for example
a trailer hitch or bike rack. The system is
not able to make corrections for the
additional length of the accessories.
SWITCHING ACTIVE PARK
ASSIST ON AND OFF Press the active park assist
button, then press the active
park assist icon on the
touchscreen to bring up full screen
notifications.
Press the soft keys on the touchscreen to
switch between the parallel park in,
perpendicular park in, or parallel park out
parking modes.
Cancelling Active Park Assist
To cancel parking assistance at any time,
shift out of neutral (N).
Pausing Active Park Assist
To pause parking assistance at any time,
release the active park assist button.
If you open the passenger or rear doors,
active park assist pauses.
To resume parking, press and hold the
button again.
ENTERING A PARALLEL
PARKING SPACE
1. Press the active park assist button.
Note: The system detects other vehicles
and curbs to find a parking space.
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If your vehicle starts to slow
down, you must provide steering
input to the wheel and press and
release the button to regain full system
performance.
Automatic cancellation can also occur if:
• The lane becomes too wide or too
narrow.
• The system cannot detect valid lane
markings.
• Lane markings cross over one another.
Note: The system disables until the next
key cycle if your vehicle slows down due to
driver inactivity twice within a key cycle.
LANE CENTERING INDICATORS Illuminates when you switch
lane centering on. The color of
the indicator changes to indicate
the system status.
Gray indicates the system is on but
inactive.
Green indicates the system is active and
applying steering torque assistance input
to keep your vehicle in the center of the
lane.
Amber with an audible tone and then gray
indicates a system automatic cancellation. INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL
HOW DOES INTELLIGENT
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
WORK
Intelligent adaptive cruise control
combines speed sign recognition with
adaptive cruise control to adjust the cruise
set speed to the speed limit detected by
the speed sign recognition system. As the
system detects new speed signs, the set
speed updates.
Note:
The adaptive cruise control gap
setting operates normally.
INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL 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.
INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
Traffic sign recognition must be enabled
for intelligent adaptive cruise control to be
active.
INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL LIMITATIONS
The speed limit information provided by
the navigation map data could be
inaccurate or out of date.
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2. Press SETTINGS.
3. Press
Driver Assistance.
4. Press
Cruise Control.
5. Press
Activation Prompts.
SWITCHING ACTIVE DRIVE
ASSIST ON AND OFF
Switching Active Drive Assist On
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Using Activation Prompts When the prompt appears, press
the button to switch active drive
assist on.
The indicator appears in the instrument
cluster. When the system is on, the color
of the indicator changes to indicate the
system status.
Note: Activation prompts must be enabled
in the touchscreen.
Using Steering Wheel Controls Using the adaptive cruise control
and lateral support buttons,
ensure both systems are active.
Active drive assist activates.
Switching Active Drive Assist Off Press either the lateral support
or adaptive cruise control button
when system is active or in
standby mode.
Active drive assist turns off
through each ignition cycle. ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST ALERTS
When active drive assist is providing
hands-on driving or transitioning to
hands-on driving from hands-free driving
and detects no steering activity for a
certain period of time, the system alerts
you with a message in the instrument
cluster to put your hands on the steering
wheel. After the first alert, the system
alerts you with a message in the
instrument cluster and an audible warning.
When active drive assist is providing
hands-on or hands-free driving and detects
you are not looking at the road for a certain
period of time, the system alerts you to
return your eyes to the road. Depending on
where you are looking, the alert can be a
message in the instrument cluster and an
audible warning.
If you do not react to the warnings, active
drive assist cancels, quickly activates and
releases the brakes, and slows your vehicle
down to low speeds while maintaining
steering control.
If your vehicle slows down and you resume
control, a message appears to prompt you
to press the accelerator pedal to allow the
system to resume.
Note:
The system disables until the next
key cycle if repeated inactivity is detected.
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
AUTOMATIC CANCELLATION
When an external condition cancels active
drive assist, for example, no lane markings
available, a tone sounds and a message
appears in the instrument cluster. If your vehicle starts to slow
down, you must take control of
steering and press and release
the button to reactivate active drive assist.
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System cancellation can also occur if:
•
The lane becomes too narrow.
• The system cannot detect valid lane
markings.
• Lane markings are crossed.
• Your eyes are not on the road or your
hands are not the steering wheel.
If you have your hands on the steering
wheel and your eyes are on the road when
the feature is active and a cancellation
occurs, the system sounds a tone and
displays a cancelled graphic in the
instrument cluster.
If you are not paying attention to the road
or your hands are not on the steering wheel
and a cancellation occurs, the system will
display a message and a tone sounds until
you resume control. If you do not resume
control in time, active drive assist quickly
activates and releases the brakes, and
slows your vehicle down to low speeds
while maintaining steering control. If your
vehicle slows down and you resume
control, a message appears to prompt you
to press the accelerator pedal to allow the
system to resume.
Note: The system disables until the next
key cycle if repeated inactivity is detected.
ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST
INDICATORS When on, the color of the
indicator changes to indicate the
status.
Gray indicates active drive assist is on but
inactive.
Green indicates active drive assist is active
and applying continuous steering support.
Blue indicates active drive assist is active
and hands-free driving mode is available. Hands-On Driving Support
Available
When this indicator is present, you must
keep your hands on the steering wheel.
Hands-Free Driving Support
Available
A graphic in the instrument cluster of a
steering wheel without hands indicates the
hands-free driving mode is available.
When this indicator is present, you can
remove your hands from the steering
wheel.
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