tow bar FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2023 Owners Manual

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:
•Front and rear seatbelt pretensioners.
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Knee airbag(s).
•Front and rear seat mounted sideairbags.
•Adaptive steering column.
•Safety Canopy.
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. This module indicates thereadiness of the safety system bydisplaying a warning indicator light in theinstrument cluster. If the warning light isnot working, the system sounds a tone asa backup. 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 power on.
•The readiness light either flashes orstays on.
•You 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 immediately.Unless serviced, the system may notfunction properly in the event of a crash.
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, seatbelt 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 deploys based oncrash severity and occupant conditions.
•The side airbags inflate in certain sideimpact crashes or rollover events. Sideairbags may activate in other types ofcrashes if the vehicle experiencessufficient sideways motion ordeformation.
•The Safety Canopy inflates in certainside impact crashes or rollover events.The Safety Canopy may activate inother types of crashes if the vehicleexperiences sufficient sideways motionor deformation, or a certain likelihoodof rollover.
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WHAT IS BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
Blind spot information system detectsvehicles that may have entered the blindspot zone.
HOW DOES BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM WORK
Blind spot information system usessensors on both sides of your vehicle,detecting rearward from the exteriormirrors to approximately 13 ft (4 m)beyond the rear bumper. The detectionarea extends to approximately 59 ft (18 m)beyond the rear bumper when the vehiclespeed is greater than 30 mph (48 km/h)to alert you of faster approaching vehicles.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the blindspot information system as areplacement for using the interior andexterior mirrors or looking over yourshoulder before changing lanes. Theblind spot information system is not areplacement for careful driving.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice, heavyrain and spray. Always drive with duecare and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
Note: Blind spot information system doesnot prevent contact with other vehicles. Itdoes not detect parked vehicles,pedestrians, animals or other infrastructure.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
Blind spot information system does notoperate in park (P) or reverse (R).
The system may not alert you if a vehiclequickly passes through the detection zone.
Note:For vehicles without blind spotinformation system with trailer coverage,aftermarket trailer tow modules or tow barsmay interfere with the system. In thissituation it is recommended that you switchthe system off when you attach a trailer. Forvehicles with a trailer tow module and towbar approved by the manufacturer, thesystem automatically turns off when youattach a trailer.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Blind spot information system turns onwhen all the following occur:
•You start your vehicle.
•You shift into drive (D).
•The vehicle speed is greater than6 mph (10 km/h).
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SWITCHING BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM ON
AND OFF
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Blind Spot InformationSystem on or off.
Note:Some vehicles may not have theability to switch the feature on or off.
When you switch blind spot informationsystem off, a warning lamp illuminates.When you switch the system on or off, thealert indicators flash twice.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
LOCATING THE BLIND SPOT
INFORMATION SYSTEM
SENSORS
The sensors are behind the rear bumperon both sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Blocked sensors may affect systemaccuracy.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Bike and cargo racks could causefalse alerts due to obstruction of the sensor.We recommend switching the feature offwhen using a bike or cargo rack.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approvedby us, the system turns off when you attacha trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
If the sensors become blocked, a messagemay appear in the instrument clusterdisplay. See Blind Spot InformationSystem – Information Messages (page273). The alert indicators remainilluminated but the system does not alertyou.
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM INDICATORS
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2.Press and hold a memory preset buttonon the touchscreen.
Note:The audio mutes briefly while thesystem saves the preset and returns once itis stored.
Note:You can save presets from multiplesources to the memory preset bar.
MUTING THE AUDIO
Press to mute the signal. Pressagain to restore the signal.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
SETTINGS
To access the sound settings menu:
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press Sound.
From the menu, you can adjust thefollowing:
•Balance and fade.
•Tone settings.
•Speed compensated volume.
•Volume settings.Occupancy mode.
•Sound mode.
SETTING THE CLOCK AND
DATE
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press General.
3.Press Clock.
4.Set the time.
Note:The AM and PM options are notavailable if 24-hour mode is on.
Switching Automatic TimeUpdates On and Off
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen.
2.Press General.
3.Press Clock.
4.Switch Automatic time zone updateon or off.
FM RADIO
FM RADIO LIMITATIONS
The further you travel from a FM station,the weaker the signal and the weaker thereception.
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges,tunnels, freeway overpasses, parkinggarages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with thereception.
When you pass a ground-based broadcastrepeating tower, a stronger signal mayovertake a weaker one and result in theaudio system muting.
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CONNECTED NAVIGATION (IF
EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped withconnected navigation. Depending on yourversion, you are given a 90 day or 3 yeartrial. After the trial period, you need to signup to continue the experience. Foradditional information, visit ford.com/connectedservices.
Note:If you do not sign up or renew yoursubscription, you can still use navigationthrough a connected device.
ACCESSING NAVIGATION
1.
Press the button on thetouchscreen to open the applicationdrawer.
2.Press Navigation.
Note:As the driver, be aware of all localtraffic regulations and road attributes, andoperate your vehicle in a safe and legalmanner.
NAVIGATION MAP UPDATES
To update your map data over Wi-Fi, yourvehicle must be connected to a Wi-Fiaccess point. For USB updates and otherdetails, contact dealers at1-866-462-8837 in the United States andCanada, or 800-557-5539 in Mexico.
Note:If you find map data errors, you mayreport them by going towww.here.com/mapcreator.
ADJUSTING THE MAP
ZOOMING THE MAP IN AND OUT
You can use pinch gestures to zoom in andout. Place two fingers on the screen andmove them apart to zoom in. Place twofingers on the screen and bring themtogether to zoom out.
CHANGING THE FORMAT OF THEMAP
Press the map format button onthe left side of the map screento toggle between the availableformats.
LIVE TRAFFIC
WHAT IS LIVE TRAFFIC
You can observe real-time road congestionwhen live traffic is on.
SWITCHING LIVE TRAFFIC ONAND OFF
1.Press the tools button on the mapscreen.
2.Press Navigation Settings.
3.Press the Traffic button.
4.Switch Traffic on or off.
SETTING A DESTINATION
SETTING A DESTINATION USINGTHE TEXT ENTRY SCREEN
1.Press the search bar at the top of thescreen.
2.Enter your destination using thekeyboard.
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