Ford Mustang (2022 year). Manual in english

CANCELING THE SET SPEED

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Press the button, or tap the
brake pedal to cancel the set
speed.

Note:

The system remembers the set

speed.

Note:

The system cancels if the vehicle

speed drops below 10 mph (16 km/h) under
the set speed when driving uphill.

RESUMING THE SET SPEED

Press the button.

CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATORS

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Illuminates when you switch the
system on.

USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL

(IF EQUIPPED)

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:

Pay close attention to

changing road conditions such as
entering or leaving a highway, on roads
with intersections or roundabouts, roads
without visible lanes of travel, roads that
are winding, slippery, unpaved, or steep
slopes.

WARNING:

The system only warns

of vehicles detected by the radar sensor.
In some cases there may be no warning
or a delayed warning. Apply the brakes
when necessary. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

Do not use the system

in poor visibility, for example fog, heavy
rain, spray or snow.

WARNING:

Do not use tire sizes

other than those recommended because
this can affect the normal operation of
the system. Failure to do so may result
in a loss of vehicle control, which could
result in serious injury.

WARNING:

The system may not

detect stationary or slow moving
vehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).

WARNING:

The system does not

detect pedestrians or objects in the road.

WARNING:

The system does not

detect oncoming vehicles in the same
lane.

WARNING:

The system is not a

crash warning or avoidance system.

The system adjusts your vehicle speed to
maintain the set gap between you and the
vehicle in front of you in the same lane.
You can select four gap settings.

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The system uses a radar sensor that
projects a beam directly in front of your
vehicle.

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The adaptive cruise controls are on the
steering wheel.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
On

Press and release

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The indicator, current gap setting
and set speed appear in the
information display.

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Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed

Drive to a desired speed.

2. Press and release

SET+

SET-

3. A green indicator light, the current gap

setting and your set speed appear in
the information display.

4. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

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5. A vehicle image illuminates if the

system detects a vehicle in front of you.

Note:

The desired set speed must be equal

to or greater than 20 mph (30 km/h)

Note:

When adaptive cruise control is

active, the speedometer may vary slightly
from the set speed displayed in the
information display.

Following a Vehicle

WARNING:

When following a

vehicle that is braking, your vehicle does
not always decelerate quickly enough to
avoid a crash without driver intervention.
Apply the brakes when necessary. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system only warns

When a vehicle ahead of you enters the
same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in
the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts
to maintain a preset gap distance. A
vehicle graphic illuminates in the
instrument cluster.

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Cruise Control

Your vehicle maintains a consistent gap
from the vehicle ahead until:
•

The vehicle in front of you accelerates
to a speed above the set speed.

•

The vehicle in front of you moves out
of the lane you are in.

•

Your vehicle speed falls below 12 mph
(20 km/h).

•

You set a new gap distance.

The system applies the brakes to slow your
vehicle to maintain a safe gap distance
from the vehicle in front. The system only
applies limited braking. You can override
the system by applying the brakes.

If the system determines that its maximum
braking level is not sufficient, an audible
warning sounds, a message appears in the
information display and an indicator
flashes when the system continues to
brake. Take immediate action.

Note:

When you are following a vehicle and

you switch on a direction indicator, adaptive
cruise control may provide a small
temporary acceleration to help you pass.

Note:

The brakes may emit noise when

applied by the system.

Setting the Gap Distance

You can decrease or increase the distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front by pressing the gap control.

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The selected gap appears in the
information display as shown by the bars
in the image.

Adaptive Cruise Control Gap Settings

Dynamic

Behavior

Distance Gap

Graphic

Display,

Bars Indic-

ated

Between

Vehicles

Sport.

Closest.

Normal.

Close.

Normal.

Medium.

Comfort.

Far.

Each time you switch the system on, it
selects the last chosen gap setting.

Note:

The gap setting is time dependent

and therefore the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed.

Note:

It is your responsibility to select a gap

appropriate to the driving conditions.

Overriding the Set Speed

WARNING:

If you override the

system by pressing the accelerator
pedal, it does not automatically apply
the brakes to maintain a gap from any
vehicle ahead.

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Cruise Control

When you press the accelerator pedal, you
override the set speed and gap distance.

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When you override the system,
the green indicator light
illuminates and the vehicle

image does not appear in the information
display.

The system resumes operation when you
release the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
speed decreases to the set speed, or a
lower speed if following a slower vehicle.

Changing the Set Speed

Press and release the button to
increase the set speed in small
increments. Press and hold the

button to increase the set speed in large
increments. Release the button when the
set speed is equal to your desired speed.

Press and release the button to
decrease the set speed in small
increments. Press and hold the

button to decrease the set speed in large
increments. Release the button when the
set speed is equal to your desired speed.

You can use the accelerator or brake pedal
to adjust the set speed. Press either button
to set the speed.

The system may apply the brakes to slow
the vehicle to the new set speed. The set
speed displays continuously in the
information display when the system is
active.

Canceling the Set Speed

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Press and release the button.
The set speed does not erase.

Note:

For vehicles with manual

transmission, if you press the clutch pedal
for an extended period, this action also
cancels the set speed.

Resuming the Set Speed

Press and release the button.
Your vehicle speed returns to the
previously set speed and gap

setting. The set speed displays
continuously in the information display
when the system is active.

Note:

Only use resume if you are aware of

the set speed and intend to return to it.

Automatic Cancellation

The system does not operate below
12 mph (20 km/h).

Note:

If the engine speed drops too low, an

audible warning sounds and a message
appears in the information display.
Automatic braking releases.

Hilly Condition Usage

Select a lower gear when the system is
active in situations such as prolonged
downhill driving on steep slopes, for
example in mountainous areas. The
system needs additional engine braking in
these situations to reduce the load on the
vehicle’s regular brake system to prevent
it from overheating.

Note:

An audible alarm sounds and the

system shuts down if it applies brakes for
an extended period of time. This allows the
brakes to cool. The system functions
normally again after the brakes cool.

Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off

Press and release

OFF

, or on vehicles with

speed limiter, the speedometer icon when
the system is in standby mode to switch
the system off.

Note:

You erase the set speed and gap

setting when you switch the system off.

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Detection Issues

WARNING:

On rare occasions,

detection issues can occur due to the
road infrastructures, for example bridges,
tunnels and safety barriers. In these
cases, the system may brake late or
unexpectedly. At all times, you are
responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening,
if required.

WARNING:

If the system

malfunctions, have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

The radar sensor has a limited field of view.
It may not detect vehicles at all or detect
a vehicle later than expected in some
situations. The lead vehicle graphic does
not illuminate if the system does not
detect a vehicle in front of you.

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Detection issues can occur:

When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.

With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.

There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming out
of a bend or curve in the road.

In these cases, the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. You should stay alert and
take action when necessary.

If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could
cause missed or false vehicle detection.

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Cruise Control

System Not Available

The system may not turn on if there is:
•

A blocked sensor.

•

High brake temperature.

•

A failure in the system or a related
system.

Blocked Sensor

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A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is in the lower grille. The system
cannot detect a vehicle ahead and does
not function when something blocks the
sensor.

Note:

You cannot see the sensor. It is

behind the bumper fascia.

Possible Causes and Actions for This Message Displaying:

Action

Cause

Clean the grille surface in front of the radar
or remove the object causing the obstruc-
tion.

The surface of the radar is dirty or
obstructed.

Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is free
from obstruction.

The surface of the radar is clean but the
message remains in the display.

Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.

Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
radar signals.

Do not use the system in these conditions
because it may not detect any vehicles
ahead.

Water, snow or ice on the surface of the
road may interfere with the radar signals.

Due to the nature of radar technology, it is possible to get a blockage warning with no
actual block. This happens, for example, when driving in sparse rural or desert
environments. A false blocked condition either self clears, or clears after you restart your
vehicle.

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Switching to Normal Cruise
Control

WARNING:

Normal cruise control

will not brake when your vehicle is
approaching slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have selected
and apply the brakes when necessary.

You can change from adaptive cruise
control to normal cruise control through
the information display. See

General

Information

(page 109).

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The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you

select normal cruise control. The gap
setting does not display, and the system
does not respond to lead vehicles.
Automatic braking remains active to
maintain set speed.

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DRIVER ALERT

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

The system may not

function if the sensor is blocked.

WARNING:

Take regular rest

breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for
the system to warn you.

WARNING:

Certain driving styles

may result in the system warning you
even if you are not feeling tired.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.

WARNING:

The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING:

The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.

Note:

Keep the windshield free from

obstructions. For example, bird droppings,
insects and snow or ice.

Note:

If the camera is blocked or if the

windshield is damaged, the system may not
function.

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The system automatically monitors your
driving behavior using various inputs
including the front camera sensor.

If the system detects that your driving
alertness is reduced below a certain
threshold, the system will alert you using
a tone and a message in the information
display.

Using Driver Alert

Switching the system on and off

You may switch the system on or off
through the information display. See

General Information

(page 99). When

activated, the system will monitor your
alertness level based upon your driving
behavior in relation to the lane markings
and other factors.

System Warnings

Note:

The system does not issue warnings

below approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).

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Driving Aids

The warning system is in two stages. At
first the system issues a temporary warning
that you need to take a rest. This message
will only appear for a short time. If the
system detects further reduction in driving
alertness, another warning may be issued
which will remain in the information display
for a longer time. Press OK on the steering
wheel control to clear the warning

System Display

When active the system will run
automatically in the background and only
issue a warning if required.

Note:

If the camera sensor cannot track the

road lane markings or if your vehicle speed
drops below approximately 40 mph
(64 km/h), the system does not issue
warnings.

Resetting the System

You can reset the system by either:

•

Switching the ignition off and on.

•

Stopping the vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver’s door.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

Always drive with due

care and attention when using and
operating the controls and features on
your vehicle.

WARNING:

In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can all
limit sensor performance.

WARNING:

The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the
road lane markings.

WARNING:

The sensor may

incorrectly track lane markings as other
structures or objects. This can result in
a false or missed warning.

WARNING:

Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor
performance.

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.

WARNING:

If damage occurs in the

immediate area surrounding the sensor,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

WARNING:

The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted
with a suspension kit not approved by
us.

Note:

The system works above 40 mph

(64 km/h).

Note:

The system works as long as the

camera can detect one lane marking.

Note:

The system may not function with a

blocked camera, or with a damaged or dirty
windshield.

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Note:

When you select aid or both modes

and the system detects no steering activity
for a short period, the system alerts you to
put your hands on the steering wheel.

The

system may detect a light grip or touch
on the steering wheel as hands off
driving.

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When you switch the system on and it
detects an unintentional drift out of your
lane is likely to occur, the system notifies
or assists you to stay in your lane through
the steering system and information
display. In Alert mode, if your vehicle
comes with it, the system provides a
warning by vibrating the steering wheel. In
Aid mode, the system provides steering
assistance by gently counter steering your
vehicle back into the lane.

When the system is functioning in the
combined Alert and Aid mode, the system
first provides steering assistance by gently
counter steering your vehicle back into the
lane, followed by a warning by vibrating
the steering wheel if the vehicle is still out
of the lane markings.

Switching the System On and Off

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Press the button on the direction indicator
stalk to switch the system on or off.

Note:

The system on or off setting remains

stored until you manually change it unless
the system detects a MyKey. If the system
detects a MyKey, it defaults to on and the
mode sets to alert, if your vehicle comes
with it.

System Settings

The system allows you to change the Mode
and Intensity settings. See

Settings

(page

431). The system stores the last-known
selection for each of these settings. You
do not need to readjust your settings each
time you switch on the system.

Mode:

This setting allows you to select

which of the system features you can
enable.

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Alert only, if your vehicle comes with it –
Provides a steering wheel vibration when
the system detects an unintended lane
departure.

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Aid only – Provides steering assistance
toward the lane center when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.

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Alert.

Aid.

Alert + Aid – Provides steering assistance
toward the lane center.

If your vehicle continues drifting out of the
lane after the lane keeping aid corrects the
vehicle, the system provides a steering
wheel vibration.

Note:

The alert and aid diagrams illustrate

general zone coverage. They do not provide
exact zone parameters.

Intensity:

This setting affects the intensity

of the steering wheel vibration used for the
alert, if your vehicle comes with it, and alert
+ aid modes.

This setting does not

affect the aid mode.

•

Low.

•

Normal.

•

High.

System Display

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If you switch the system on, a graphic with
lane markings appears in the information
display.

Note:

Graphics can vary depending on the

instrument cluster available in your vehicle.

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If you have adaptive cruise control enabled
and you are following a vehicle, additional
graphics appear in the display.

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When you switch off the system, the lane
marking graphics do not display.

When the system is on, the color of the
lane markings changes to indicate the
system status.

Gray: Indicates that the system is
temporarily unable to provide a warning
or intervention on the indicated side. This
may be because:

•

Your vehicle is under the activation
speed.

•

The direction indicator is active.

•

Your vehicle is in a dynamic maneuver.

•

The road has no or poor lane markings
in the camera field-of-view.

•

You have a blocked camera, or it is
unable to detect the lane markings due
to environmental, traffic or vehicle
conditions. For example, significant sun
angles, shadows, snow, heavy rain or
fog, following a large vehicle that is
blocking or shadowing the lane or poor
headlamp illumination.

See

Troubleshooting

for additional

information.

Green: Indicates that the system is
available or ready to provide a warning or
intervention, on the indicated side.

Yellow or Animated Graphics: Indicate that
the system is providing or has just provided
a lane keeping aid intervention.

Red: Indicates that the system is providing
or has just provided a lane keeping alert
warning.

You can temporarily suppress the system
at any time by the following:

•

Quick braking.

•

Fast acceleration.

•

Using the direction indicator.

•

Evasive steering maneuver.

•

Driving too close to the lane markings.

Troubleshooting

Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings

on the road?

Your vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature.

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.

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 AdvanceTrac™ is active.

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Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings

on the road?

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.

The camera has not been calibrated after a windshield replacement.

Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads.

Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the

Aid 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.

The tires have been changed, or the suspension has been modified.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

WARNING:

Do not use the blind

spot information system as a
replacement for using the interior and
exterior mirrors or looking over your
shoulder before changing lanes. The
blind spot information system is not a
replacement for careful driving.

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.

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The design of the system is to detect
vehicles that may have entered the blind
spot zone. The detection area is on both
sides of your vehicle, extending rearward
from the exterior mirrors to approximately
13 ft (4 m) beyond the rear bumper. The
detection area extends to approximately
59 ft (18 m) beyond the rear bumper when
the vehicle speed is greater than 30 mph
(48 km/h) to alert you of faster
approaching vehicles.

Note:

The system does not prevent contact

with other vehicles. Its design is not to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.

Using the Blind Spot Information
System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

You shift into drive (D).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).

Note:

The system does not operate in park

(P) or reverse (R).

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).

Note:

The system does not operate in

reverse (R).

System Lights and Messages

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When the system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the exterior
mirror on the side the approaching vehicle
is coming from. If you turn the direction
indicator on for that side of your vehicle,
the alert indicator flashes.

Note:

The system may not alert you if a

vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.

Blocked Sensors

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The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.

Note:

Keep the sensors free from snow, ice

and large accumulations of dirt.

Note:

Do not cover the sensors with bumper

stickers, repair compound or other objects.

Note:

Blocked sensors could affect system

performance.

Note:

Bike and cargo racks could cause

false alerts due to the obstruction of the
sensor. We recommend switching the
feature off when using a bike or cargo rack.

If the sensors become blocked, a message
may appear in the information display. See

Information Messages

(page 113). The

alert indicators remain illuminated but the
system does not alert you.

System Errors

If the system detects a fault, a warning
lamp illuminates and a message displays.
See

Information Messages

(page 113).

Switching the System On and Off

You can switch the system off using the
information display. See

General

Information

(page 99). When you switch

the system off, a warning lamp illuminates
and a message displays. When you switch
the system on or off, the alert indicators
flash twice.

Note:

The system remembers the last used

setting when you start your vehicle.

Note:

The system may not correctly operate

when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved
by us, the system turns off when you attach
a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.

To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT

WARNING:

Do not use the cross

traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The
cross traffic alert system is not a
replacement for careful driving.

WARNING:

The system may not

operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.

The system alerts you of vehicles
approaching from the sides behind your
vehicle when you shift into reverse (R).

Using Cross Traffic Alert

The system detects vehicles that approach
at a speed between 4 mph (6 km/h) and
37 mph (60 km/h). Coverage decreases
when the sensors are partially, mostly or
fully obstructed. Slowly reversing helps
increase the coverage area and
effectiveness.

The system turns on when you start the
engine and you shift into reverse (R). The
system turns off when you shift out of
reverse (R).

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