Stability Control; Principle Of Operation - Ford 2016 Mustang Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS
Vehicle modifications involving
braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system,
tire construction and wheel and tire size
may change the handling characteristics
of the vehicle and may adversely affect
the performance of the stability control
system. In addition, installing any stereo
loudspeakers may interfere with and
adversely affect the stability control
system. Install any aftermarket stereo
loudspeaker as far as possible from the
front center console, the tunnel, and the
front seats in order to minimize the risk of
interfering with the stability control
sensors. Reducing the effectiveness of the
stability control system could lead to an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Remember that even advanced
technology cannot defy the laws of
physics. It's always possible to lose
control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Aggressive
driving on any road condition can cause
you to lose control of your vehicle
increasing the risk of personal injury or
property damage. Activation of the stability
control system is an indication that at least
some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road; this could reduce
the operator's ability to control the vehicle
potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. If your stability control system
activates, SLOW DOWN.
If a failure has been detected within
the traction control system, the
stability control light will illuminate
steadily. Verify that the traction control
system was not manually disabled using
the stability control button. If the stability
control light still illuminates steadily, have
Mustang (CZG) Vehicles Built From: 13-07-2015, GR3J 19A321 AKA enGBR, Edition date: 06/2015, First Printing

Stability Control

the system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Operating your vehicle
with traction control disabled could lead
to an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death.
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driving condition activates either of the
systems.
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The stability control system helps you keep
control of your vehicle when on a slippery
surface. The electronic stability control
portion of the system helps avoid skids and
lateral slides. The traction control system
helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction. See Using Traction Control
(page 117).
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WARNINGS
The stability and traction control
light temporarily lights on engine
start-up and flashes when a
The stability and traction control
off light temporarily lights on
engine start-up and stays on:
When you switch the traction control
system off.
When you select an alternative stability
control mode.
If a problem occurs in either of the
systems.