change FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2023 Owner's Guide

BLUECRUISE LIMITATIONS
Any of the following conditions could resultin BlueCruise not correctly operating:
•You do not have your vehicle centeredin the lane.
•The lane is too narrow or too wide.
•The system does not detect at leastone lane marking or when lanes mergeor split.
•You are applying a low amount ofsteering input.
•You are using the system in areas underconstruction.
•If you make any aftermarketmodifications to the steering system.
•You are using a spare tire.
The driver-facing camera may not operatecorrectly due to any of the following:
•You have a pre-existing eye condition,such as an eye misalignment, or havehad eye surgery.
•You cover your facial features by amask, hat or other items.
•The lighting conditions changesignificantly.
•You are not in the field of view of thecamera.
•You position or tilt yourself to one side.
•You are moving around extensively.
•You are wearing glasses or sunglassesthat are too dark or reflective.
Note:The system has limited steeringassistance and may not be sufficient for alldriving situations.
Note:In exceptional conditions, such asinclement weather or direct sunlight, thesystem could deviate from the center line.
Note:The information provided by thenavigation map data could be inaccurate orout of date.
BLUECRUISE SETTINGS
Enabling BlueCruise
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Lane Centering withHands-Free.
Enabling Activation Prompts
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Activation Prompts.
SWITCHING BLUECRUISE ON
AND OFF
Switching BlueCruise On
The controls are on the steering wheel.
Using Activation Prompts
When the prompt appears, pressthe button to switch BlueCruiseon.
The indicator appears in the instrumentcluster. When the system is on, the colorof the indicator changes to indicate thesystem status.
Note:You must enable activation promptsin the touchscreen.
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vehicle to low speeds while maintainingsteering control. If your vehicle slows downand you resume control, a messageappears to prompt you to press theaccelerator pedal to allow the system toresume.
Note:The system disables until the vehicleis turned off and back on if it detectsrepeated inactivity.
BLUECRUISE INDICATORS
When on, the color of theindicator changes to indicate thestatus.
Gray indicates BlueCruise is on but inactive.
Green indicates BlueCruise is active andapplying continuous steering support.
Blue indicates BlueCruise is active andhands-free driving mode is available.
Hands-On Driving SupportAvailable
When this indicator is present, you mustkeep your hands on the steering wheel.
Hands-Free Driving SupportAvailable
A graphic in the instrument cluster of asteering wheel without hands indicates thehands-free driving mode is available.
When this indicator is present, you canremove your hands from the steeringwheel.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
HOW DOES LANE CHANGE ASSISTWORK
Lane change assist can automaticallyperform a single lane change when yourequest the lane change using the turnsignal lever. This feature is available downto 40 mph (65 km/h).
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WARNING: Do not use the lanechange assist system as a replacementfor using the interior and exterior mirrorsor looking over your shoulder beforechanging lanes. The lane change assistsystem is not a replacement for carefuldriving.
1.Make sure the lane you are requestingis clear of traffic or obstacles.
2.Tap or latch the lever in the directionof your planned lane change.
3.Once the lane change is complete,move the turn signal lever back to themiddle position if necessary.
Note: When using lane change assist youcan tap or latch the lever.
Lane Change Suggestion
If you are approaching or have beenfollowing a slower moving vehicle, thesystem may suggest a lane change to passthat vehicle using an available passinglane.
LANE CHANGE ASSISTLIMITATIONS
Lane change assist will not perform therequested maneuver if traffic is identifiedin the selected lane.
SWITCHING LANE CHANGEASSIST ON AND OFF
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Cruise Control.
4.Press Lane Change Assist to togglethe system on and off.
LANE CHANGE ASSISTCANCELLATION
To cancel lane change assist, manuallysteer your vehicle or return the turn signallever to the middle position.
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LANE CHANGE ASSIST - TROUBLESHOOTING
LANE CHANGE ASSIST - INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The lane you have selected to enter has avehicle or obstacle.Lane is busy
A lane is not recognized or available toperform the requested maneuver.No lane detected
The driver has manually overridden the lanechange.Driver canceled
The requested lane change is beingperformed.Changing lanes
If desired, press the turn signal lever in thedirection indicated by the lane changesuggestion to initiate the lane change.
Lane change suggested
Note:The instrument cluster display mayabbreviate or shorten certain messages.
IN-LANE REPOSITIONING
HOW DOES IN-LANEREPOSITIONING WORK
BlueCruise with in-lane repositioning usesthe vehicle's front and corner radar sensorstogether with the front windshield camerasensor to operate.
Using these sensors, the systemautomatically adjusts your vehicle’sposition in the lane based on the currentdriving situation.
Note:In-lane repositioning is active onlywhen BlueCruise is enabled while travelingon divided highways and when any of thefollowing occur:
•Passing or being passed by adjacentlane vehicles in close proximity.
•In a curve.
•Driving in outer lanes.
Note:In certain situations, the vehicle maybias without showing the indicators.
Note:Keep the front of your vehicle free ofdirt, metal badges or objects. Vehicle frontprotectors, aftermarket lights, additionalpaint or plastic coatings could also degradesensor performance.
Note:The radar sensor has a limited fieldof view. It may not detect vehicles at all ordetect a vehicle later than expected in somesituations.
SWITCHING IN-LANEREPOSITIONING ON AND OFF
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
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WHAT IS DRIVE MODE
CONTROL
Your vehicle has various drive modes thatyou can select for different drivingconditions. Depending on the drive modethat you select, the system adjusts variousvehicle settings, for example steering,instrument cluster graphics, ambientlighting, interior sound, handling andpowertrain response.
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press CONTROLS.
3.Select an available drive mode.
Note:Drive mode changes may not beavailable when your vehicle is off.
DRIVE MODES
ENGAGE - VEHICLES WITH:ACTIVE DAMPERS
For everyday driving. This mode is theperfect balance of excitement, comfortand convenience. Steering and activedamping are tuned for normal driving. Theinterior lights and cluster graphics are setto soft blue and the battery state of chargegauge displays.
ENGAGE - VEHICLES WITHOUT:ACTIVE DAMPERS
For everyday driving. This mode is theperfect balance of excitement, comfortand convenience. Steering is tuned fornormal driving. The interior lights andcluster graphics are set to soft blue andthe battery state of charge gauge displays.
UNBRIDLE - VEHICLES WITH:ACTIVE DAMPERS
Unbridle mode is for sporty driving withimproved performance handling andresponse. This mode increasesacceleration response and provides astrong deceleration rate when you lift offthe accelerator pedal. Steering is tuned forperformance. The interior sound increases,and the ambient lights and cluster graphicsare set to orange with a graphic that growsbased on your acceleration and steeringinputs.
Unbridle Extended
This feature adjusts unbridle mode toprovide high-performance driving and isfor track and closed course use only. Whenactivated, this mode provides balancedpower output for lap time consistency. Theaccelerator pedal calibrates for improvedpropulsion control. The system providesmore performance orientated traction andstability control. In this mode, traction andstability control intervention reduces andtunes specifically for track usage only. Theinterior sound has increased presence andthe ambient lights and cluster graphics areset to orange with a graphic related to youracceleration and steering inputs.
To use this feature, you must be in unbridlemode with the unbridle extend sliderselected with the battery at operatingtemperature. When using this mode, onepedal drive is not available and other driverassistance features disable.
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•You apply direct steering, acceleratefast or brake hard.
•The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph(64 km/h).
•The anti-lock brake, stability control ortraction control system activates.
•The lane is too narrow.
•Something is obscuring the camera orit is unable to detect the lane markingsdue to environment, traffic or vehicleconditions.
The lane keeping system may not correctlane positioning in any of the followingconditions:
•High winds.
•Uneven road surfaces.
•Heavy or uneven loads.
•Incorrect tire pressure.
SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM ON AND
OFF
To activate the lane keepingsystem, press the button on thesteering wheel.
To deactivate the lane keeping system,press the button again.
Note:When switching the system on or offa message appears in the information andentertainment display to show the status.
Note:The system stores the on or offsetting until manually changed, unless itdetects a MyKeyâ„¢. If the system detects aMyKeyâ„¢, it defaults to the last setting forthat MyKeyâ„¢.
Note: If the system detects a MyKeyâ„¢,pressing the button does not affect the onor off status of the system. You can onlychange the mode and intensity settings.
SWITCHING THE LANE
KEEPING SYSTEM MODE
The lane keeping system has differentsettings that you can view or adjust usingthe information display.
•Alert (If Equipped)
•Aid
•Alert and Aid
The system permanently stores the lastknown selection for each setting.
To change the lane keeping system mode:
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Lane-Keeping System.
4.Press Lane-Keeping Mode.
5.Select a setting.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
SETTINGS
Adjusting the Steering WheelVibration Intensity
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Press Lane-Keeping System.
4.Press Lane-Keeping Intensity.
5.Select a setting.
Note:This setting is not available in allmodes.
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HOW DOES ALERT AND AID MODEWORK
Alert.A
Aid.B
The lane keeping system detects a lanedeparture and provides aid when thevehicles enters B and applies theadditional alert warning if A is entered.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
INDICATORS
If you switch the lane keeping system on,a graphic with lane markings appears inthe information display.
When you switch the system off, the lanemarking graphics do not display.
Note:The overhead vehicle graphic maystill display if adaptive cruise control isenabled.
While the lane keeping system is on, thecolor of the lane markings change toindicate the system status.
RedYellowGreenGray
Indicates that thesystem is providingor has just provideda lane keeping alertwarning.
Indicates that thesystem is providingor has just provideda lane keeping aidintervention.
Indicates that thesystem is availableor ready to provide awarning or interven-tion on the indicatedside.
Indicates that thesystem is tempor-arily unavailable toprovide a warning orintervention on theindicated side.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST
WHAT IS BLIND SPOT ASSIST
Blind spot assist is an extension of the lanekeeping system.
It may help you identify adjacent vehiclesduring a lane change.
Blind spot assist provides a blind spotwarning and steering assistance to helpduring lane changes.
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HOW DOES BLIND SPOT ASSISTWORK
Activate and deactivate thesystem using the lane keepingsystem button on the steeringwheel.
During lane changes, the design of theblind spot assist feature detects vehiclesin, or approaching, your blind spot andprovides a warning, plus steeringassistance to direct your vehicle back intoyour lane.
When active, this system functions with orwithout the use of turn signals and hazardflashers.
You must keep your hands on the steeringwheel at all times.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST LIMITATIONS
All system limitations present in the basiclane keeping system also apply to blindspot assist.
Blind spot assist does not function underthe following conditions:
•No lane markings are detected.
•One or both rear radar sensors becomeblocked or faulty.
•Attaching bike or cargo racks couldcause false alerts due to obstructionof the sensor.
Blind spot assist may have difficultydetecting hazards under the followingconditions:
•If a vehicle is approaching in anadjacent lane at a speed higher thanyour vehicle.
•Bad weather obstructing the sensors.
BLIND SPOT ASSIST INDICATORS
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LANE KEEPING SYSTEM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markingson the road?
Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
Your vehicle stays too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.
Driving at high speeds in curves.
The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.
Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.
Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.
Sudden offset in lane markings.
ABS or AdvanceTracâ„¢ is active.
There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.
You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.
There is standing water on the road.
Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.
Lane width is too narrow or too wide.
You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.
Driving on tight or on uneven roads.
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Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in theAid, or Aid + Alert mode?
High cross winds are present.
There is a large road crown.
Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.
Heavy, uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.
You changed the tires or modified the suspension.
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