wheel FORD MUSTANG MACH E 2023 Owners Manual

Contacting Us
Contacting Us..................................................15
Introduction
About This Publication.................................17
Using This Publication.................................18
Symbols Glossary
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................19
Data Privacy
Data Privacy.....................................................22
Service Data....................................................23
Event Data........................................................23
Settings Data..................................................24
Connected Vehicle Data.............................24
Mobile Device Data.......................................25
Emergency Call System Data...................25
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................26
Visual Search
Steering Wheel...............................................27
Instrument Panel - Excluding: GT...........28
Instrument Panel - GT.................................29
Center Console - GT....................................30
Vehicle Interior - Excluding: GT.................31
Vehicle Interior - GT......................................32
Front Exterior - Excluding: GT...................33
Front Exterior - GT........................................34
Rear Exterior - Excluding: GT....................35
Rear Exterior - GT..........................................36
Child Safety
Child Safety Precautions............................37
Child Restraint Anchor Points..................38
Child Restraints..............................................39
Installing Child Restraints..........................40
Booster Seats.................................................45
Child Safety Locks.........................................47
Seatbelts
Seatbelt Precautions...................................48
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts..........................................................................49
Sensitive Locking Mode..............................50
Automatic Locking Mode...........................50
Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy.....................................................51
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................51
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................51
Checking the Seatbelts...............................53
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................54
Personal Safety System™
What Is the Personal Safety System..........................................................................55
How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork...............................................................55
Personal Safety System Components..........................................................................55
Airbags
How Do the Front Airbags Work..............56
How Do the Side Airbags Work...............56
How Do the Knee Airbags Work...............57
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work...........................................................................57
Airbag Precautions.......................................58
Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats........................................59
Children and Airbags...................................59
Front Passenger Sensing System...........60
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......63
Disposing of Airbags....................................64
Pedestrian Alert System
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System..........................................................................65
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Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work...........................................................................91
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff....................................................................91
Liftgate - Vehicles With:Hands-Free Liftgate/PowerLiftgate
Liftgate Precautions.....................................92
Opening the Liftgate....................................92
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height..........................................................................94
Closing the Liftgate......................................94
Stopping the Liftgate Movement...........96
Liftgate Obstacle Detection.....................96
Liftgate – Troubleshooting.......................96
Liftgate - Vehicles With:Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate...................................99
Closing the Liftgate......................................99
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.......................101
Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................101
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......102
Security – Troubleshooting.....................103
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.................105
Horn..................................................................105
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off.................................................105
Wipers and Washers
Wipers.............................................................106
Autowipers....................................................106
Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off........................................................107
Reverse Wipe.................................................107
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................108
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades........108
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades.........108
Washers..........................................................109
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting..........................................................................110
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control.............................111
Headlamps.......................................................111
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................112
Autolamps.......................................................112
Exterior Lamps...............................................113
Automatic High Beam Control................114
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting........................................116
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................117
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................117
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................117
Interior Lamp Function...............................117
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness...................................................118
Ambient Lighting..........................................118
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.......118
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows.......119
Global Opening and Closing....................119
Window Bounce-Back..............................120
Locking the Rear Window Controls......120
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions........................122
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror..................122
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High Voltage Battery – Troubleshooting.........................................................................167
Charging Your Vehicle
What is AC Charging..................................168
What is DC Charging..................................168
Charging Your Vehicle Precautions......168
Charging Equipment..................................168
Locating the Charge Port...........................177
Charge Port Indicators................................177
AC Charging...................................................179
DC Charging....................................................181
Setting the Charging Schedule andPreferences...............................................184
Using FordPass and Charging................189
Charging Your Vehicle Hints....................189
Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................189
Electric Motor
Electric Motor Precautions.......................192
Selector Positions.......................................192
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............193
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................193
Automatic Return to Park (P)................194
Electric Motor Audible Warnings...........194
All-Wheel Drive
How Does All-Wheel Drive Work..........196
All-Wheel Drive Precautions...................196
All-Wheel Drive Limitations....................196
All-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting......196
Brakes
Brake Precautions.......................................197
Anti-Lock Braking System........................197
Brake Over Accelerator..............................197
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........197
Checking the Brake Fluid..........................197
Brake Fluid Specification.........................198
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................198
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake......200
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.....200
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency................................................200
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake...........................................................200
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake..........................................200
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................201
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge.........................................................201
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................201
Reverse Brake Assist
What Is Reverse Brake Assist.................203
How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work........................................................................203
Reverse Brake Assist Precautions........203
Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff................................................................204
Overriding Reverse Brake Assist...........204
Reverse Brake Assist Indicators............204
Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................205
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking.................207
How Does Cross Traffic Braking Work........................................................................207
Cross Traffic Braking Precautions........207
Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff................................................................208
Overriding Cross Traffic Braking...........208
Cross Traffic Braking Indicators............208
Cross Traffic Braking – Troubleshooting.......................................................................208
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Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover.............................297
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentLoad Floor.................................................299
Luggage Compartment Anchor Points........................................................................299
Luggage Compartment –Troubleshooting.....................................299
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions.................300
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions.......................301
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................301
Breaking-In.....................................................301
Performance Vehicle Precautions........301
Driving in Special Conditions..................301
Electric Vehicle............................................302
Driving Through Shallow Water............303
Floor Mats.....................................................304
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance................................306
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................307
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................307
Post-Crash Alert System.........................309
Post-Collision Braking...............................310
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................310
Transporting the Vehicle............................311
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions...........312
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle.........................................................................312
Emergency Towing......................................312
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................................................313
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.........................................314
Under Hood Fuse Box................................314
Battery Fuse Box.........................................320
Body Control Module Fuse Box..............321
Identifying Fuse Types..............................324
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................324
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................325
Opening and Closing the Hood.............325
Under Hood Overview...............................325
Checking the Coolant...............................326
12V Battery....................................................328
12V Battery – Troubleshooting..............328
Adjusting the Headlamps........................329
Exterior Bulbs...............................................330
Interior Bulbs................................................330
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................331
Cleaning Products.......................................331
Cleaning the Exterior..................................331
Cleaning the Interior..................................333
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............335
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................335
Body Styling Kits
Body Styling Kit Precautions..................336
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage.......337
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................338
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................339
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades................................339
Information on the Tire Sidewall.........340
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Glossary of Tire Terminology.................345
Tire Replacement Requirements.........346
Using Summer Tires..................................348
Using Winter Tires......................................349
Using Snow Chains....................................349
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures....................351
Inflating the Tires.........................................351
Inspecting the Tire for Wear...................352
Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............352
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......353
Tire Rotation.................................................353
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
What Is the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................355
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Precautions........................................................................355
Locating the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................355
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit Components........................................................................355
Using the Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit........................................................................356
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem........................................................361
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview.....................................................361
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions...............................................362
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations................................................362
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................363
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting......................................363
Changing a Road Wheel
Wheel Nuts...................................................365
Capacities and Specifications
Motorcraft Parts.........................................366
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification............................................366
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification............................................367
Washer Fluid Specification.....................368
Brake Fluid Specification........................368
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number...............370
Installing the Vehicle Identification Card........................................................................370
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................372
Connected Vehicle Requirements........372
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............372
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork......................................................372
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork......................................................372
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................373
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot..........375
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.................................376
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting........................................................................376
Audio System
Audio System Precautions......................377
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........................................................................377
Selecting the Audio Source.....................377
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source.........................................................................377
Adjusting the Volume................................377
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example batterycharge level and tire pressure.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 372).
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SERVICE DATA
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas the high voltage battery, throttle, andsteering or brake systems. In order toproperly diagnose and service your vehicle,Ford Motor Company (Ford of Canada inCanada), and service and repair facilitiesmay access or share among them vehiclediagnostic information received through adirect connection to your vehicle whendiagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Fordof Canada, in Canada) may, wherepermitted by law, use vehicle diagnosticinformation for vehicle improvement orwith other information we may have aboutyou, for example, your contact information,to offer you products or services that mayinterest you. Data may be provided to ourservice providers such as part suppliersthat may help diagnose malfunctions, andwho are similarly obligated to protect data.We retain this data only as long asnecessary to perform these functions or tocomply with law. We may provideinformation where required in response toofficial requests to law enforcement orother government authorities or thirdparties acting with lawful authority or courtorder, and such information may be usedin legal proceedings. For U.S. only (ifequipped), if you choose to use connectedapps and services, you consent that certaindiagnostic information may also beaccessed electronically by Ford MotorCompany and Ford authorized servicefacilities, and that the diagnosticinformation may be used to provideservices to you, personalizing yourexperience, troubleshoot, and to improveproducts and services and offer youproducts and services that may interest
you, where permitted by law. For Canadaonly, for more information, please reviewthe Ford of Canada privacy policy atwww.ford.ca, including our U.S. datastorage and use of service providers inother jurisdictions who may be subject tolegal requirements in Canada, the UnitedStates and other countries applicable tothem, for example, lawful requirements todisclose personal information togovernmental authorities in thosecountries.
EVENT DATA
This vehicle is equipped with an event datarecorder. The main purpose of an eventdata recorder is to record, in certain crashor near crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle; this data will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systemsperformed. The event data recorder isdesigned to record data related to vehicledynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle isdesigned to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehiclewere operating.
•Whether or not the driver andpassenger seatbelts werebuckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or thebrake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
•Where the driver was positioning thesteering wheel.
This data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances inwhich crashes and injuries occur.
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
BlueCruise Data (If Equipped)
If BlueCruise is active in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle, the system may record driverattentiveness, based on the direction ofeyes and duration, and photographs of thedriver seat area.
Note:No data is recorded under normaldriving conditions.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe.
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 372).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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STEERING WHEEL
See Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off (page 238).A
See Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed (page 239).B
See Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap (page 240).C
See Using Ford Assistant (page 389).D
See Adjusting the Volume (page 377).E
See Selecting an FM Radio Station (page 379).F
See Making and Receiving a Phone Call (page 394).G
See Switching Lane Centering On and Off (page 245).H
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The Safety Canopy deploys duringsignificant side crashes or when a certainlikelihood of a rollover event is detectedby the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopyis mounted to the roof side rail sheet metal,behind the headliner, above each row ofseats.
In certain sideways crashes or rolloverevents, the Safety Canopy activates,regardless of which seats are occupied.The Safety Canopy is designed to inflatebetween the side window area andoccupants to further enhance protectionprovided in side impact crashes androllover events.
The system consists of:
•Safety Canopy curtain airbags abovethe trim panels over the front and rearside windows. They are identified by alabel or wording on the headliner orroof pillar trim.
•A flexible headliner which opens abovethe side doors to allow air curtaindeployment
•Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith a readiness indicator. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator (page63).
Properly restrain children 12 years old andunder in the rear seats. The Safety Canopyairbags will not interfere with childrenrestrained using a properly installed childor booster seat because it is designed toinflate downward from the headliner abovethe doors along the side window opening.
AIRBAG PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Airbags do not inflateslowly or gently, and the risk of injuryfrom a deploying airbag is the greatestclose to the trim covering the airbagmodule.
WARNING: All occupants of yourvehicle, including the driver, shouldalways properly wear their seatbelts,even when an airbag supplementalrestraint system is provided. Failure toproperly wear your seatbelt couldseriously increase the risk of injury ordeath.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not place your armson the airbag cover or through thesteering wheel. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injury.
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