Driving Aids; Drive Control - Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020 Supplement Manual

DRIVE CONTROL

Selectable Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes deliver a
customized driving experience using a
variety of electronic vehicle systems. The
systems optimize vehicle dynamics and
powertrain response based on your
selected mode. Systems associated with
selectable drive modes are:
• Electronically power assisted steering.
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving.
• Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your driving
input.
• Electronic transmission controls
enhance the powertrain response to
your driving input, optimized for the
specific drive mode.
• MagneRide™ dampers.
• Active exhaust adjusts the sound
characteristics of your vehicle.
Toggle the mode switch on the center
stack under the display screen to change
the drive mode.
Mustang (CZG) GT500, United States of America, Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package, enUSA, First-Printing

Driving Aids

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Drive Modes
Note: Drive mode changes are not available
when the ignition is off or when the
transmission is in reverse (R).
• Normal – Used for normal, every day
on road driving. Vehicle response tuned
for all-around street driving. Best for
fuel economy and smoothness.
• MyMode – A custom drive mode the
driver can modify. See the section that
follows for additional information.
• Sport – Used for spirited on road
driving. Vehicle response tuned for on
road performance.
• Track – Used for spirited, aggressive
and limit handling while at race tracks
or auto crosses. Wheel spin and yaw
limits opened up to not interfere with
a skilled driver, while retaining some
system aids.
• Drag Strip — Used at the drag strip.
Can use in conjunction with launch
control. Optimized for drag strip
launches.
• Slippery— Used for wet conditions on
public roads. System limits yaw and
wheel spin to tighter limits than
Normal mode.
Note: In slippery conditions, starting your
vehicle in 2nd gear with slippery drive mode
active may improve pull-away traction.
Using MyMode
You can use MyMode to create a unique
drive mode.
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