warning FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2023 Owners Manual

COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below approximately-13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE
WARNING: If you are driving inslippery conditions that require tirechains or cables, then it is critical thatyou drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,allow for longer stopping distances andavoid aggressive steering to reduce thechances of a loss of vehicle controlwhich can lead to serious injury or death.If the rear end of your vehicle slides whilecornering, steer in the direction of theslide until you regain control of yourvehicle.
On ice and snow, you should drive moreslowly than usual. Your vehicle has a fourwheel anti-lock brake system, do not pumpthe brake pedal. See Anti-Lock BrakingSystem Limitations (page 197).
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 mi (480 km). Duringthis time, your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
PERFORMANCE VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
•Verify correct tire pressures.
•Inspect wheels and tires for wear anddamage. Replace any damaged wheelsor tires.
•Do not operate your vehicle at highspeeds with more than two passengersor while carrying cargo.
•It is recommended to cross speedbumps or driveway inclines slowly andat a 45° angle to reduce the risk ofvehicle damage.
•Do not drive through car washes withthe vehicle heavily loaded withpassengers or luggage.
•Use only commercial car washeswithout mechanical tracks or handwash to avoid potential damage.
•Put your vehicle in stay in neutral modewhen entering an automatic car wash.See Selecting a Drive Mode (page260).
DRIVING IN SPECIAL
CONDITIONS
EMERGENCY MANEUVERS
In an unavoidable emergency where youmust make a sudden sharp maneuver, turnthe steering wheel only as rapidly and asfar as required to avoid the emergency.Apply smooth pressure to the acceleratorpedal or brake pedal as needed. Avoidabrupt steering, acceleration and brakingchanges. Abrupt changes could increasethe risk of vehicle roll over, loss of vehiclecontrol and personal injury. If possible, useany available road surfaces to bring yourvehicle under control.
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Preconditioning Your Vehicle
You can precondition your vehicle by usingdeparture and comfort settings to warmor cool your cabin and the high voltagebattery when your vehicle is plugged in. Byusing energy from your charging sourceprior to your departure, batterytemperature can be managed for bestdriving performance and less energy willbe needed for heating or cooling of thecabin at the start of your drive. This helpsmaximize your driving range. See Settingthe Charging Schedule and Preferences(page 184).
Note:You can also access departure andcomfort settings using the FordPass App.
Note:Lower cabin temperature settings onthe climate control system results in bettertrip range.
Parking Your Vehicle
At temperatures just above the freezingpoint and lower, plug your vehicle in whennot in use to maintain high voltage batteryperformance.
When possible park your vehicle under acovered area or in a garage. This will helpto moderate temperatures which affectperformance of the high voltage batteryand require energy to heat or cool thecabin.
Driving Style
Range is reduced when driving aggressivelyor at consistently high speeds. Aggressivedriving for extended periods could alsoresult in reducing your battery’s efficiencyand lifespan. Use the trip application onyour touchscreen to see your driving scores.See Trip Data (page 133).
DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER
Pack a small supply kit with a 12 V jumpbox, blanket, snow scraper and glovesduring winter.
We recommend winter tires with sufficienttread depth for traction.
Clear snow and ice from the roof, hood, allwindows and mirrors. Remove piled upsnow or ice from the wipers and washernozzles. Allow time for windows to defrostand interior controls to warm up beforedriving.
Preconditioning Your Vehicle
You can precondition your vehicle to warmor cool the cabin and the high voltagebattery when you have your vehicleplugged in. You can charge your vehicle tothe targeted level and also make sure yourvehicle is at a comfortable temperaturefor the occupants.
Note:You can precondition your vehicleprior to your departure using the FordPassapp.
Keep your vehicle fully charged beforeheading out into cold weather.
Note:Using seat heaters is more efficientfor warming occupants than using the heatfrom the climate control.
Note:Lower cabin temperature settings onthe climate control system results in bettertrip range.
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER
WARNING: Do not attempt tocross a deep or flowing body of water.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
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Note:Driving through standing water cancause vehicle damage.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,check the depth. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom of the frontrocker area of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle.Your brake performance and traction couldbe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthe steering power assist works.
Check the function of the following:
•Horn
•Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor matdesigned to fit the footwell of yourvehicle that does not obstruct the pedalarea. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannotmove freely can cause loss of vehiclecontrol and increase the risk of seriouspersonal injury.
WARNING: Secure the floor matto both retention devices so that itcannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Do not place additionalfloor mats or any other covering on topof the original floor mats. This couldresult in the floor mat interfering with theoperation of the pedals. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Always make sure thatobjects cannot fall into the driver footwell while your vehicle is moving. Objectsthat are loose can become trappedunder the pedals causing a loss ofvehicle control.
To install the floor mats, position the floormat eyelet over the retention post andpress down to lock in position.
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The service is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week.
This program is separate from the NewVehicle Limited Warranty, but the coverageis concurrent with the powertrain coverageperiod of your vehicle. Canadian roadsidecoverage and benefits may differ from theU.S. coverage.
If you require more information, please callus in Canada at 1-800-665-2006, or visitour website at www.ford.ca.
SWITCHING THE HAZARD
FLASHERS ON AND OFF
The hazard flashers operate with thepower on or off. The battery loses chargeand may have insufficient power to restartyour vehicle.
The hazard flasher button is onthe center console. Press thebutton to turn on the hazardflashers if your vehicle is creating a safetyhazard for other road users.
When you switch the hazard flashers on,all front and rear direction indicators flash.
Press the button again to switch them off.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
JUMP STARTING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Connect batteries withonly the same nominal voltage.
WARNING: Use only adequatelysized cables with insulated clamps.
Note:This procedure is only for the 12 voltunder hood battery.
Note:Your vehicle has a 12 volt battery thatis easily accessible under the hood. The 12volt battery controls the switches andcontacts that engage the high voltagebattery. Do not jump start the high voltagebattery using a standard 12 volt battery. Towyour vehicle to an authorized dealer if thehigh voltage battery does not accept aregular charge.
Note:Do not attempt to push start yourvehicle. You could cause transmissiondamage.
Note:Do not disconnect the 12 volt batteryfrom your vehicle electrical system.
PREPARING THE VEHICLE
Opening the Front LuggageCompartment With No VehiclePower
If the vehicle has no power, you will beunable to open the front luggagecompartment. To open the front luggagecompartment follow the steps below:
1.Use an external power supply such asa 12 volt jump box.
2.Remove the cover at the front of yourvehicle below the headlight. Pressfirmly on the top right of the coversedge, then pull the raised section onthe bottom left toward you.
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3.Pull both wires out of the opening toreveal both terminals.
4.Connect the external power supply tothe terminals
Note:Be sure to match the red positivecable (A) to the red positive terminal andthe black negative cable (B) to the blacknegative terminal.
5.Turn on the external power supply.
Note:Refer to the manufacturer'sinstructions for external power supply use.
Note:If performed correctly, the frontluggage compartment latches immediatelyrelease, and you have access to the frontluggage compartment.
6.Disconnect the external power supplywhen it is no longer required.
7.To reinstall the cover, reverse theremoval procedure.
To Connect the Booster Cables
WARNING: Do not connect thenegative jumper cable to any other partof your vehicle. Use the ground point.
To access the booster cable connectionpoints, remove the rear and left side frontluggage compartment covers. SeeInstalling and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover (page 297).
Note:Make sure that the cables are clearof any moving parts.
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FUSE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always disconnect thebattery before servicing high currentfuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk ofelectrical shock, always replace thecover to the power distribution boxbefore reconnecting the battery orrefilling fluid reservoirs.
WARNING: Always replace a fusewith one that has the specifiedamperage rating. Using a fuse with ahigher amperage rating can cause severewire damage and could start a fire.
UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
LOCATING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
ACCESSING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
1.Remove the luggage compartmentcover. See Installing and Removingthe Luggage Compartment Cover(page 297).
2.Pull the latch toward you and removethe top cover.
3.Pull the connector lever upward.
4.Pull the connector upward to removeit.
5.Pull both latches toward you andremove the fuse box.
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Motor electronic coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 326).A
Battery coolant reservoir. See Checking the Coolant (page 326).B
Brake fluid reservoir. See Checking the Brake Fluid (page 197).C
Under hood fuse box. See Under Hood Fuse Box (page 314).D
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See Adding Washer Fluid (page 110).E
Note:Some of these components areunderneath the luggage compartment coverand cannot be seen unless the cover isremoved. See Installing and Removingthe Luggage Compartment Cover (page297).
CHECKING THE COOLANT
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the vehicleis on or the cooling system is hot. Wait10 minutes 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.
WARNING: Do not put coolant inthe windshield washer reservoir. Ifsprayed on the windshield, coolant couldmake it difficult to see through thewindshield.
WARNING: Do not add coolantfurther than the MAX mark.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Your vehicle has a battery cooling systemand a motor electrical cooling system. SeeUnder Hood Overview (page 325). Theluggage compartment covers need to beremoved in order to access the reservoirs.See Installing and Removing theLuggage Compartment Cover (page 297).
When the electric motor is cold, check theconcentration and level of the coolant atthe intervals listed in the scheduledmaintenance information. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 410).
Maintain coolant concentration within48% to 50%, which equates to a freezepoint between -29–-35°F (-34–-37°C).Check coolant concentration using arefractometer. We do not recommend theuse of hydrometers or coolant test stripsfor measuring coolant concentration.
Adding Coolant
It is very important to use predilutedcoolant approved to the correctspecification in order to avoid plugging thesmall passageways in the electric motorcooling system. See Cooling SystemCapacity and Specification (page 366).
Do not mix different colors or types ofcoolant in your vehicle. Mixing of coolantsor using an incorrect coolant may harm theelectric motor or cooling systemcomponents and may cause damage thatthe vehicle warranty may not cover.
Note:Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets, coolingsystem sealants, or non-specified additivesas they can cause damage to the electricmotor cooling or heating systems.
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Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•It may be necessary to increase thecoolant concentration above 50%.
•A coolant concentration of 60%provides improved freeze pointprotection.
•Coolant concentrations above 60%decrease the overheat protectioncharacteristics of the coolant and maycause damage to the electric motor.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•You can decrease the coolantconcentration to 40%.
•A coolant concentration of 40%provides improved overheat protection.
•Coolant concentrations below 40%decrease the overheat and corrosionprotection characteristics of thecoolant and may cause damage to theelectric motor.
Coolant Change
Change the coolant at specific mileageintervals listed in the scheduledmaintenance information. Add predilutedcoolant approved to the correctspecification. See Cooling SystemCapacity and Specification (page 366).
12V BATTERY
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
If the 12 volt battery needs servicing, seeyour authorized dealer.
CHARGING THE 12V BATTERY
Your vehicle has a high voltage to lowvoltage energy transfer feature that keepsthe 12 volt battery charged by the highvoltage battery. If the 12 volt battery levelis low, the high voltage battery transfersenergy to the 12 volt battery when thevehicle is off.
12V BATTERY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
12V BATTERY – WARNING LAMPS
If it illuminates when the greenready to drive indicator isactivated, this indicates yourvehicle requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
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Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
CLEANING CAMERA LENSES ANDSENSORS
We recommend that you only uselukewarm or cold water and a soft clothto clean the camera lens and sensors.
Note:Do not pressure wash camera lensand sensors.
CLEANING THE UNDERBODY
Flush the complete underside of yourvehicle frequently. Keep body and doordrain holes free from packed dirt.
Rear suspension components may requireregular cleaning with a power washer or athorough rinse with a strong stream ofwater if the vehicle is operated in dusty ormuddy environments. Rear leaf springs orother suspension components may emitsqueaking or popping noises whileoperating the vehicle if particles, such asdirt, rocks, or other debris, are present inthe components.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENTPANEL
WARNING: Do not use chemicalsolvents or strong detergents whencleaning the steering wheel orinstrument panel to avoid contaminationof the airbag system.
We recommend that you only clean theinstrument panel and cluster lens with adamp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,we recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer.
Note:Avoid cleaners or polishes thatincrease the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in thisarea helps protect you from undesirablewindshield reflection.
CLEANING PLASTIC
We recommend that you only use a mildsoap and water solution on a soft cloth.Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.
CLEANING DISPLAYS ANDSCREENS
We recommend that you only use amicrofiber cloth in a circular motion toclean off the fingerprint or dust.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,apply a small amount of alcohol to thecloth and try to clean it again.
Note:Do not pour or spray alcohol onto thetouchscreen.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type ofsolvent to clean the touchscreen.
CLEANING FABRIC
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
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We recommend that you only clean fabricin the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not oversaturateor the ring could set.
CLEANING VINYL
WARNING: On vehicles equippedwith seat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strong detergents.Such products could contaminate theside airbag system and affectperformance of the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean vinylsurfaces in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
CLEANING CARPETS AND FLOORMATS
We recommend that you only clean yourcarpets in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
3.For additional information andassistance, we recommend that youcontact an authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If aring forms on the fabric, clean the entirearea immediately, but do not oversaturateor the ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean yourfloor mats in the following way:
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wash rubber floor mats using mildsoap and lukewarm or cold water.
3.Completely dry the floor mat beforeplacing them back in your vehicle.
CLEANING SEATBELTS
WARNING: Do not use cleaningsolvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle'sseatbelts, as these actions may weakenthe belt webbing.
1.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
CLEANING STORAGECOMPARTMENTS
1.Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
2.Wipe the surface with a soft, dampcloth and a mild soap and watersolution. Dry the area with a clean, softcloth.
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