2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Owners Manual - Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL



ALamps off. BParking lamps on. CAutolamps on. DHeadlamps on.

Rotate the control to make a selection.

Note:   The lighting control defaults to autolamps every time you switch your vehicle on.

Headlamps

USING THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS



  Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.

Slightly pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the headlamps.

Note:   Continuous activation only with headlamps on.

SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY ON AND OFF

To switch headlamp exit delay on, pull the turn signal lever toward you after switching your vehicle off.

To switch headlamp exit delay off, pull the turn signal lever toward you again or switch your vehicle on.

Note:   The headlamps turn off after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door closes.

HEADLAMP INDICATORS

Lamps On

Illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps on.

Headlamp High Beam

Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.

HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is there condensation in the headlamps?

• Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.

How much condensation is acceptable?

• The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.

How long does it take for the acceptable condensation to clear?

• Clearing time can take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.

How much condensation is unacceptable?

• A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.

What should I do if unacceptable condensation is present?

• Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Why do my headlamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?

• The battery saver turns the headlamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.

WHAT ARE AUTOLAMPS

WARNING:  The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the headlamps on in low visibility conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low light situations or when the windshield wipers operate.

AUTOLAMP SETTINGS

To set the amount of time that the headlamps remain on after you switch your vehicle off:

1.   Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Press Autolamp Delay.
5. Press a setting.

Exterior Lamps

USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS



  Push the lever up or down to switch the turn signal lamps on.

Set the lever to the middle position to switch the turn signal lamps off.

Note:   Tap the lever up or down to make the turn signal lamps flash three times.

Turn Signal Lamp Indicator

  It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note:   An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF

WARNING:  The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

1.   Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You switch the vehicle on.
• The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or you release the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions.
• The lighting control is in the autolamps position.
• The headlamps are off.

Note:   Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)

WARNING:  The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

Daytime running lamps are always on unless you switch on the headlamps or your vehicle is in park (P).

SWITCHING WELCOME LIGHTING ON AND OFF

Welcome lighting slowly turns on the exterior lamps when you approach your vehicle with an authenticated device or unlock the doors.

1.   Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Welcome Lighting on or off.

EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS

Turn Signal Lamp

  It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note:   An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLE WARNING

Sounds when you open the driver door and the exterior lamps are on.

Automatic High Beam Control

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL WORK

Automatic high beam control turns the high beams on if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns the high beams off.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.

AWithout automatic high beam control. BWith automatic high beam control.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:  The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off.    WARNING:  The system may not switch the high beams off if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles, for example guard rails.    WARNING:  You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.    WARNING:  In situations with poor visibility, such as fog, heavy rain or other inclement weather, you may need to override or completely switch off the system.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

The system turns the high beams on if all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
• The ambient light level is low enough that you require high beams.
• There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL LIMITATIONS

The system turns the high beams off if any of the following occur:

• You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough that you do not require high beams.
• The system detects an approaching vehicle's headlamps or a leading vehicle's tail lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF

1.   Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Auto Highbeam on or off.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INDICATORS

Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL



Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beams off.

Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch automatic high beam control back on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES