Ford Mustang (2024 year). Manual in english

WHAT IS CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT

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

HOW DOES CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT WORK

Cross traffic alert detects vehicles that
approach at a speed between 4–37 mph
(6–60 km/h). Coverage decreases when
the sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed.

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The sensor on the left-hand side is only
partially obstructed and zone coverage on
the right-hand side is maximized.

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Zone coverage also decreases when
parking at narrow angles. The sensor on
the left-hand side is mostly obstructed and
zone coverage on that side is severely
reduced.

Note:

Slowly reversing helps increase the

coverage area and effectiveness.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
PRECAUTIONS

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.

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
LIMITATIONS

Cross traffic alert may not correctly
operate when any of the following occur:
•

Something is blocking the sensors.

•

Adjacently parked vehicles or objects
are obstructing the sensors.

•

Vehicles approach at speeds less than
4 mph (6 km/h) or greater than 37 mph
(60 km/h).

•

Your vehicle speed is greater than
7 mph (12 km/h).

•

You reverse out of an angled parking
space.

SWITCHING CROSS TRAFFIC
ALERT ON AND OFF

To switch cross traffic alert on or off use
the touchscreen.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

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Cross Traffic Alert

3. Switch

Cross Traffic Alert

on or off.

When you switch the system on or off, the
alert indicators flash twice.

Note:

The system switches on every time

you switch the ignition on.

LOCATING THE CROSS
TRAFFIC ALERT 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 may affect system

accuracy.

Note:

Bike and cargo racks could cause

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

If something is blocking the sensors, a
message may appear in the information
display when you shift into reverse (R).

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
INDICATORS

When the cross traffic alert detects an
approaching vehicle, a tone sounds, a
warning lamp illuminates in the relevant
exterior mirror and arrows appear in the
instrument cluster display to show from
which side the vehicle is approaching.

If the system malfunctions, a warning lamp
illuminates in the instrument cluster and
a message appears in the instrument
cluster display. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

Note:

In some conditions, the system could

alert you, even when there is nothing in the
detection zone, for example a vehicle
passing further away from your vehicle.

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CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Displays instead of indication arrows when

the system detects a vehicle. Check for

approaching traffic.

Cross Traffic Alert

Indicates blocked cross traffic alert system
sensors. Clean the sensors. If the message

continues to appear, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor Blocked

See Manual

The system has malfunctioned. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Cross Traffic System Fault

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WHAT IS PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST

Pre-collision assist detects and warns of
approaching hazards in the roadway. The
system provides multiple levels of
assistance to help avoid a collision if your
vehicle is rapidly approaching another
stationary vehicle, a vehicle traveling in the
same direction as yours, or a pedestrian or
cyclist within your driving path.

HOW DOES PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST WORK

The system warns the driver of potential
hazards by providing three levels of
assistance.

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If your vehicle is rapidly approaching
potential hazards the system provides the
following levels of functionality:

Alert.

2. Brake support.

3. Automatic emergency braking.

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Alert

: When active, a flashing

visual warning appears and an
audible warning tone sounds.

Brake Support

: The system helps reduce

the impact speed by preparing the brakes
for rapid braking. The system does not
automatically apply the brakes. If you press
the brake pedal, the system may apply
additional braking up to maximum braking
force, even if you lightly press the brake
pedal.

Automatic Emergency Braking

Automatic emergency braking may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent.

Note:

If the pre-collision assist alerts are

too frequent or disturbing, you can reduce
the alert sensitivity. Setting the low
sensitivity results in fewer and later
warnings of a potential forward collision.
The manufacturer recommends using the
high sensitivity setting where possible.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking

performance is not affected by the
sensitivity setting.

Each system has various levels of
detection capabilities. See

Pre-Collision

Assist Limitations

(page 250).

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS

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:

The system does not

detect vehicles moving in a different
direction or animals. Apply the brakes
when necessary. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

The system does not

operate during hard acceleration or
steering. Failure to take care may lead
to a crash or personal injury.

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WARNING:

The system may

operate with reduced function during
cold and inclement weather conditions.
Snow, ice, rain, spray and fog can
adversely affect the system. Keep the
front camera and radar free of snow and
ice. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Take additional care if

your vehicle is heavily loaded or you are
towing a trailer. These conditions could
result in reduced performance of this
system. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

The system cannot

help prevent all crashes. Do not rely on
this system to replace driver judgment
and the need to maintain a safe distance
and speed.

WARNING:

System performance

could be reduced in situations where the
vehicle camera has limited detection
capability. These situations include but
are not limited to direct or low sunlight,
vehicles at night without tail lights,
unconventional vehicle types,
pedestrians or cyclists with complex
backgrounds, running pedestrians or fast
moving cyclists, partly obscured
pedestrians or cyclists, pedestrians or
cyclists that the system cannot
distinguish from a group. Failure to take
care may result in the loss of control of
your vehicle, personal injury or death.

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST
LIMITATIONS

Pre-collision assist depends on the
detection ability of its camera and sensors.
Any obstructions or damage to these areas
can limit detection or prevent the system
from functioning. See

Locating the

Pre-Collision Assist Sensors

(page 251).

The system is active at 3 mph (5 km/h)
and above.

Note:

Brake support and automatic

emergency braking are active up to the
maximum speed of the vehicle.

Pedestrian Detection Limitations

Pedestrian detection is active at speeds
up to 50 mph (80 km/h).

Pedestrian detection functions optimally
when detected hazards are clearly
identifiable. System performance may
reduce in situations where pedestrians are
running, partly obscured, have a complex
background, or cannot be distinguished
from a group.

Cyclist Detection Limitations

Cyclist detection is active at speeds up to
50 mph (80 km/h).

Cyclist detection functions optimally when
detected hazards are clearly identifiable.
The system’s detection level may be less
in situations where cyclists are moving fast,
partly hidden, have a complex background,
or the system cannot distinguish the cyclist
from a group.

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Intersection Assist

The pre-collision assist system may
operate in a scenario where you are turning
across the path of an oncoming vehicle, or
with crossing pedestrians and cyclists.
Detection of vehicles driving in an
oncoming direction is active if your vehicle
is driving at speeds up to 50 mph
(80 km/h). Detection of crossing
pedestrians and cyclists at an intersection
is active if your vehicle is driving at speeds
up to 19 mph (30 km/h).

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SWITCHING PRE-COLLISION
ASSIST ON AND OFF

You cannot switch the system off.

Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings

You can adjust the following settings by
using the controls in the pre-collision assist
menu:
•

Change alert and distance alert
sensitivity to one of three possible
settings.

•

Switch distance indication and alert on
or off.

•

If required, switch automatic
emergency braking on or off.

•

If required, switch evasive steering
assist on or off.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking and

evasive steering assist automatically turn
on every time you start your vehicle.

Note:

If you switch automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist switches
off.

LOCATING THE PRE-
COLLISION ASSIST SENSORS

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Camera.

Radar sensor (if equipped).

If a message regarding a blocked sensor
or camera appears in the instrument
cluster display, something is obstructing
the radar signals or camera images. The
radar sensor is behind the fascia cover in
the center of the lower grille. With a
blocked sensor or camera, the system may
not function, or performance may reduce.
See

Pre-Collision Assist – Information

Messages

(page 255).

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Note:

Proper system operation requires a

clear view of the road by the camera. Repair
any windshield damage in the area of the
camera's field of view.

Note:

If something hits the front end of your

vehicle or damage occurs and your vehicle
has a radar sensor, the radar sensing zone
could change. This could cause missed or
false vehicle detections. Have your vehicle
serviced to have the radar checked for
proper coverage and operation.

Note:

If your vehicle detects excessive heat

at the camera or a potential misalignment
condition, a message could display in the
information display indicating temporary
sensor unavailability. When operational
conditions are correct, the message
deactivates. For example, when the ambient
temperature around the sensor decreases
or the sensor recalibrates successfully.

DISTANCE INDICATION

WHAT IS DISTANCE INDICATION

Distance indication displays the gap
between your vehicle and the vehicle
ahead of you.

Note:

The graphic does not display if you

switch on cruise control or adaptive cruise
control.

Time Gap

Distance Gap

Distance Indic-

ator Color

System Sensit-

ivity

Vehicle Speed

Greater than 0.9

seconds.

Greater than
82 ft (25 m).

Blue.

Normal.

62 mph

(100 km/h).

0.6-0.9

seconds.

56–82 ft

(17–25 m).

Yellow.

Less than 0.6

seconds.

Less than 56 ft

(17 m).

Red.

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SWITCHING DISTANCE
INDICATION ON AND OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Distance Indication

on or off.

DISTANCE INDICATION
INDICATOR

The indicator displays the time gap
between your vehicle and vehicles traveling
in the same direction ahead of you.

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DISTANCE ALERT

WHAT IS DISTANCE ALERT

The system alerts you with a warning lamp
if the distance to the vehicle ahead is
small.

Note:

The warning lamp does not

illuminate if cruise control or adaptive cruise
control is active.

ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF
DISTANCE ALERT

To adjust the sensitivity of the system, use
the touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Press

Alert Sensitivity

5. Select a setting.

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
BRAKING

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC
EMERGENCY BRAKING

Automatic emergency braking may
activate if the system determines that a
collision is imminent. The system may help
to reduce impact damage or avoid the
crash completely.

Automatic emergency braking is only
available up to certain speeds. See

Pre-Collision Assist Limitations

(page

250).

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SWITCHING AUTOMATIC
EMERGENCY BRAKING ON AND
OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Press

Auto Emergency Braking

5. Switch the feature on or off.

EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST

WHAT IS EVASIVE STEERING
ASSIST

If your vehicle is rapidly approaching a road
user, evasive steering assist helps you steer
around the road user.

After you turn the steering wheel in an
attempt to avoid a crash with the road
user, the system applies additional steering
torque to help you steer around the road
user. After you pass the road user, the
system applies steering torque when you
turn the steering wheel to steer back into
the lane. The system deactivates after you
fully pass the road user.

Note:

Road users are defined as

pedestrians or bicyclists in your vehicle's
path or another stationary vehicle in the
same lane or a vehicle traveling in the same
lane in the same direction as you. See

Pre-Collision Assist Precautions

(page

249).

EVASIVE STEERING ASSIST
LIMITATIONS

Evasive steering assist only activates when
all the following occur:
•

Automatic emergency braking and
evasive steering assist are on.

•

The system detects a road user ahead
and starts to apply the brakes.

•

You significantly turn the steering
wheel to steer around a road user.

Note:

Evasive steering assist does not

automatically steer around a road user. If
you do not turn the steering wheel, evasive
steering assist does not activate.

Note:

Evasive steering assist does not

activate if the distance to the road user
ahead is too small and the system cannot
avoid a crash.

SWITCHING EVASIVE STEERING
ASSIST ON AND OFF

To switch the system on or off, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Pre-Collision Assist

4. Switch

Evasive Steering

on or off.

Note:

If you switch automatic emergency

braking off, evasive steering assist turns off.

Note:

Automatic emergency braking and

evasive steering assist turn on every time
you start your vehicle.

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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
WARNING LAMPS

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A telltale illuminates in the
instrument cluster display to
indicate if the system is disabled,

unavailable, or temporarily degraded due
to external environmental conditions.

Note:

No action is needed if the telltale

illuminates without a corresponding
information message. See

Pre-Collision

Assist Precautions

(page 249).

PRE-COLLISION ASSIST – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

You have a blocked sensor due to bad

weather, ice, mud or water in front of the

radar sensor. You can typically clean the

sensor to resolve.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available Sensor

Blocked

A fault with the system has occurred. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Pre-Collision Assist Not Available

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PRE-COLLISION ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Camera Troubleshooting

The windshield in front of the camera
is dirty or obstructed.

Clean the outside of the windshield in
front of the camera.

The windshield in front of the camera
is clean, but the message remains in
the instrument cluster display.

Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the camera to detect that
there is no obstruction.

Radar Troubleshooting

The surface of the radar in the grille is
dirty or obstructed.

Clean the grille surface in front of the
radar or remove the object causing the
obstruction.

The surface of the radar in the grille is
clean, but the message remains in the
instrument cluster display.

Wait a short time. It could take several
minutes for the radar to detect that
there is no obstruction.

Heavy rain, spray or fog is interfering
with the radar signals.

The pre-collision assist system is
temporarily disabled. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after
the weather conditions improve.

Swirling water or snow or ice on the
surface of the road is interfering with
the radar signals.

The pre-collision assist system is
temporarily disabled. Pre-collision
assist reactivates a short time after
the weather conditions improve.

Radar is out of alignment due to a front
end impact.

Have your vehicle serviced to have the
radar checked for proper coverage and
operation.

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WHAT IS SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION

Speed sign recognition detects speed limit
signs to inform you of the current speed
limit. Detected speed signs appear in the
instrument cluster display.

HOW DOES SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION WORK

Speed sign recognition uses a sensor
behind the interior mirror to detect speed
signs.

If your vehicle has speed sign recognition
with navigation, stored speed sign data
may influence the indicated speed limit
value.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

You are responsible for

WARNING:

In cold and severe

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

WARNING:

The system may not

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

WARNING:

Do not perform

windshield repairs in the area
surrounding the sensor.

WARNING:

The system may not

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

WARNING:

Not all traffic signs can

be recognized by the system and
displayed correctly.

Note:

Always fit our original parts when

replacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs may
reduce system performance.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
LIMITATIONS

Speed sign recognition may not operate
correctly due to:

•

Outdated map data.

•

Incorrect recognition of speed limits by
the sensor of signs on parallel roads or
exit ramps.

•

Missed recognition of faded, dirty, or
distorted signs.

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(If Equipped)

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION
INDICATORS

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When the system detects a speed limit
sign, it appears in the instrument cluster
display.

Note:

Sign indicator image may vary based

on your vehicle's display type.

SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
WARNING

To set the speed warning, use the
touchscreen:

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Speed Limit Assist

4. Select to switch the feature on or off.

SETTING THE SPEED SIGN
RECOGNITION SPEED
TOLERANCE

To set the tolerance of the speed warning,
use the touchscreen.

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Press

Speed Limit Assist

4. Press

Tolerance

5. Use the slider bar to select the required

level.

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – TROUBLESHOOTING

SPEED SIGN RECOGNITION – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

The traffic sign data provided by the navig-
ation system is unavailable due to weak or
no signal. Wait for a short period of time for

the signal to improve. If the message

continues to appear, have the system

checked as soon as possible.

Traffic Sign Reduced Performance See

Manual

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(If Equipped)

WHAT IS DRIVER ALERT

Driver alert alerts you if it determines that
you are becoming drowsy or if your driving
deteriorates.

HOW DOES DRIVER ALERT
WORK

Driver alert determines your alertness level
based on your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
using the front windshield camera.

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DRIVER ALERT PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

You are responsible for

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.

WARNING:

The system may not

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

Note:

If something is blocking the camera

or damaged the windshield, Driver Alert may
not function.

DRIVER ALERT LIMITATIONS

Driver alert may not function correctly if:
•

The sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.

•

Your vehicle's speed is less than
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).

SWITCHING DRIVER ALERT ON
AND OFF

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

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2. Press

Driver Assistance

3. Switch

Driver Alert

on or off.

Note:

The system remains on or off

depending on how it was last set.

Resetting Driver Alert

You can reset the system by either:
•

Switching your vehicle off and on.

•

Opening and closing the driver door
when your vehicle is stationary, and it
is safe to do so.

DRIVER ALERT INDICATORS

System Warnings

The warning system has two stages:

A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.

2. If you do not rest and the system

continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the instrument cluster
display until you cancel it.

Note:

The system does not warn you if the

vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).

DRIVER ALERT – TROUBLESHOOTING

DRIVER ALERT – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.

Driver Alert Warning Rest Now

Take a rest soon.

Driver Alert Warning Rest Suggested

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LOAD CARRYING
PRECAUTIONS

Keep your loaded vehicle weight
within its design rating capability,
with or without a trailer. Properly
loading your vehicle provides
maximum return of vehicle design
performance. Before you load your
vehicle, become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

WARNING:

The

appropriate loading capacity of
your vehicle can be limited either
by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the
vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum
payload of your vehicle, do not
add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.

WARNING:

Exceeding the

Safety Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not use

replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations.

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.

WARNING:

Exceeding any

vehicle weight rating can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.

WARNING:

When loading

the roof racks, we recommend
you evenly distribute the load,
as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may

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handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions,
such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance,
when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.

The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating.

LOCATING THE SAFETY
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
LABELS

Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:

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The Safety Compliance Certification label
is located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seating position.

WHAT IS THE GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)

GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label.

WHAT IS THE GROSS VEHICLE
WEIGHT RATING

GVWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
This includes all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo.
It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.

WHAT IS THE GROSS
COMBINED WEIGHT RATING

Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) is the maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle
and the loaded trailer, including
all cargo and passengers, that the
vehicle can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)

Note:

Your vehicle is not designed

for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your vehicle.

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CALCULATING PAYLOAD

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label

is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.

Note:

Your vehicle is not designed

for trailer towing. Never tow a
trailer with your vehicle.

CALCULATING THE LOAD
LIMIT

Steps for determining the correct
load limit:

1. Locate the statement "The

combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed

XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle’s placard.

2. Determine the combined

weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding
in your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight

of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.

4. The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there will
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

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5. Determine the combined

weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.

6. If your vehicle will be towing a

trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your
vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.

Helpful examples for
calculating the available
amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity

Suppose your vehicle has a

1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You decide
to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, four of your
friends and all the golf bags? You
and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and
the golf bags weigh approximately
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You and
one of your friends decide to pick
up cement from the local home
improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for
the past two years. Measuring the
inside of the vehicle with the rear
seat folded down, you have room
for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
the calculation would be: 1400 -
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440
- 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do
not have enough cargo capacity
to carry that much weight. In

metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
You will need to reduce the load
weight by at least 240 pounds
(104 kilograms). If you remove
three 100-pound (45-kilogram)
cement bags, then the load
calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x
220) - (9 x 100) = 1400 - 440 -
900 = 60 pounds. Now you have
the load capacity to transport the
cement and your friend home. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (9 x 45 kilograms) =
635 - 198 - 405 = 32 kilograms.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Keep vehicle doors and

luggage compartment locked and keep
keys and remote transmitters out of a
child's reach. Unsupervised children
could lock themselves in the luggage
compartment and risk injury. Children
should be taught not to play in vehicles.

WARNING:

People should never

climb inside the luggage compartment.
Never shut the luggage compartment
when a person is inside.

WARNING:

The appropriate

loading capacity of your vehicle can be
limited either by volume capacity (how
much space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the vehicle
should carry). Once you have reached
the maximum payload of your vehicle,
do not add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle can
contribute to loss of vehicle control and
vehicle rollover.

WARNING:

Do not load any objects

on the shelf that may obstruct your vision
or strike occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.

OPENING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT

OPENING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT FROM INSIDE
YOUR VEHICLE - CONVERTIBLE

Using the Instrument Panel Button

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Press the button on the instrument panel
to open the luggage compartment.

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Unlocking the Rear Luggage
Compartment

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If the decklid does not open because of a
discharged battery, pull the rear left-hand
side seatback cushion aside, insert the
mechanical key blade into the key slot and
turn the key to release the decklid latch.

OPENING THE REAR LUGGAGE

COMPARTMENT FROM INSIDE
YOUR VEHICLE - COUPE

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Press the button on the instrument panel
to open the luggage compartment.

OPENING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT FROM OUTSIDE
YOUR VEHICLE

Note:

Be careful when opening the luggage

comprtment in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the decklid.

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Press the exterior release button hidden
above the license plate. You need to have
your vehicle unlocked or have an intelligent
access key within 3.3 ft (1 m) of the
luggage compartment.

OPENING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

Note:

Be careful when opening the luggage

compartment in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the decklid.

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CLOSING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT

CLOSING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT FROM OUTSIDE
YOUR VEHICLE

Lower the decklid and apply light pressure
as it drops to manually close the luggage
compartment.

Note:

Before driving off, check the

instrument cluster for a trunk ajar message
or warning indicator. Failure to do so could
result in unintentionally leaving the luggage
compartment open while driving. An
unlatched decklid may block your rear view.

USING THE REAR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT EMERGENCY
RELEASE

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Your vehicle is equipped with a release
handle that provides a means of escape if
you become locked inside the luggage
compartment. The handle is located inside
the luggage compartment on the decklid.
The material around the handle glows
after a brief exposure to ambient light.

Pull the handle and push up on the decklid
to open from within the luggage
compartment.

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT –
TROUBLESHOOTING

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT –
WARNING LAMPS

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Illuminates when the the ignition
is on and the luggage
compartment is not completely

closed.

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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS - BASE/GT

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.

WARNING:

Towing trailers

beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury.

TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS - DARK HORSE

WARNING:

Your vehicle is

not approved for trailer towing.
Never tow a trailer with your
vehicle.

LOADING YOUR TRAILER

To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight. The
trailer tongue weight should
never exceed 10% of the
maximum towing capacity.

•

Select a ball mount with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.

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OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

When you use the top, you must first
unlatch it from the windshield and then
use the convertible top control.

Note:

The convertible top does not operate

unless the vehicle is stationary or traveling
under 3 mph (5 km/h). A chime sounds and
a warning message appears in the
instrument panel. When you slow down, the
top operates.

Note:

When you latch or unlatch the

convertible top, the audio system mutes
briefly. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

To unlatch the convertible top:
1.

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
The ignition must be on. We
recommend that the vehicle remains
running when you open the top to
prevent draining the battery.

2. Check the convertible top stowage

compartment behind the rear seat to
be sure it is empty. Make sure the
convertible top outer surface is free of
debris.

3. Move the latch handle, above the

interior mirror, down toward the
windshield and rotate the handle
clockwise to release the convertible
top.

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The windows open automatically when
you press the convertible top control.

To open the convertible top:
1.

Press and hold the convertible top
control on the overhead console, until
the windows are completely down and
the top stores completely.

2. Release the convertible top control.

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Note:

Do not store articles behind the rear

seat. Articles in the convertible top stowage
compartment may break the rear glass
window when you open the top.

Note:

Opening the convertible top when

the top material is wet may cause mold or
mildew.

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(If Equipped)

CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

Closing the Convertible Top

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop
and make sure to leave the ignition on.
We recommend that your vehicle
remains running when you open the
top to prevent draining the battery.

Note:

The convertible top does not operate

unless your vehicle is stationary or traveling
under 3 mph (5 km/h). A tone sounds and
a warning message appears in the
instrument panel. When you slow down, the
top operates.

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2. Press and hold the convertible top

control. When the convertible latch
handle is within reach, make sure it is
down and that you rotate it clockwise
so the latch is in the fully opened
position. Continue pressing the
convertible top control until the
windows completely lower, and the
top unfolds and moves forward toward
the windshield header.

3. When the top lines up evenly with the

windshield header, release the
convertible top control.

Latching the Convertible Top

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Pull down on the latch handle and
rotate it counter-clockwise to secure
the convertible top.

2. After securing the convertible top fully,

push the latch handle up into the
stowed position to secure the latch.

Note:

When you latch or unlatch the

convertible top, the audio system briefly
mutes. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

Note:

If you keep the top open for an

extended period of time or if the
temperature is low, the top material may
shrink slightly. If this happens, pull on the
latch handle to secure the top.

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(If Equipped)

COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS

The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below approximately
-13°F (-25°C).

DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE

WARNING:

If you are driving in

slippery conditions that require tire
chains or cables, then it is critical that
you drive cautiously. Keep speeds down,
allow for longer stopping distances and
avoid aggressive steering to reduce the
chances of a loss of vehicle control
which can lead to serious injury or death.
If the rear end of your vehicle slides while
cornering, steer in the direction of the
slide until you regain control of your
vehicle.

On ice and snow, you should drive more
slowly than usual. Your vehicle has a four
wheel anti-lock brake system, do not pump
the brake pedal. See

Anti-Lock Braking

System Limitations

(page 181).

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.

DRIVING ECONOMICALLY

The following helps to improve fuel
consumption:
•

Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid
heavy braking.

•

Regularly check your tire pressures and
make sure that they are inflated to the
correct pressure.

•

Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and carry out the
recommended checks.

•

Plan your journey and check the traffic
before you set off. It is more efficient
to combine errands into a single trip
whenever possible.

•

Avoid idling the engine in cold weather
or for extended periods. Start the
engine only when you are ready to set
off.

•

Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.

•

Do not add unnecessary accessories
to the exterior of your vehicle, for
example running boards. If you use a
roof rack, remember to fold it down or
remove it when not in use.

•

Do not shift into neutral when you are
braking or when your vehicle is slowing
down.

•

Shut all windows when driving at high
speeds.

•

Switch off all electric systems when
not in use, for example air conditioning.
Make sure that you unplug any
accessories from the auxiliary power
points when not in use.

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Driving Hints

DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER - BASE/GT

WARNING:

Do not attempt to

cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

Note:

Driving through standing water can

cause vehicle damage.

Note:

Engine damage can occur if water

enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction could
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

•

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

•

Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.

Check the function of the following:

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•

Exterior lights

DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER - DARK HORSE

WARNING:

Do not attempt to

cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

Note:

Driving through standing water can

cause vehicle damage.

Note:

Engine damage can occur if water

enters the air filter.

Your vehicle has aerodynamic devices
attached to the underbody designed to
help control airflow for superior
performance. Therefore, the driver must
be especially careful to avoid driving
through deep or standing water. If driving
through deep or standing water is
unavoidable, do not exceed 10 mph
(16 km/h).

Never drive through water that is higher
than the bottom of the wheel rims. Water
may enter through the air intake due to the
vacuum generated in the engine. Your
vehicle warranty does not cover damage
caused by the intake of water into the
engine.

Before driving through standing water,
check the depth.

•

Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

•

Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.

Check the function of the following:

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•

Horn

•

Exterior lights

FLOOR MATS

WARNING:

Use a floor mat

designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Pedals that cannot

move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury.

WARNING:

Secure the floor mat

to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Do not place additional

floor mats or any other covering on top
of the original floor mats. This could
result in the floor mat interfering with the
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Always make sure that

objects cannot fall into the driver foot
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control.

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To install floor mats that have eyelets,
position the floor mat eyelet over the
retention post and press down to lock in
position. Repeat for all eyelets on the floor
mat.

To remove the floor mats, reverse the
installation procedure.

Note:

Regularly check the floor mats to

make sure they are secure.

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