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Emergency Equipment. Accident Notification System. Transporting the Vehicle. Towing Points

In this manual: Emergency Equipment. Accident Notification System. Transporting the Vehicle. Towing Points
Introduction — 1Quick Reference — 1Child restraint systems — 1Seat belts — 1Supplemental Restraint System. Function Description. Driver Airbag. Passenger Airbag — 1Supplemental Restraint System. Occupant Classification System. Side Airbags. Driver and Passenger Knee Airbag — 1Restraint System. Side Airbags - Coupe. Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator — 1Pedestrian Protection — 1Keys and remote transmitters — 1MyKey™ — 1Doors and Locks. Locking and Unlocking — 1Doors and Locks. Keyless Entry — 1Safety — 1Steering wheel — 1Wiper/Washer System — 1Lighting — 1Windows and Mirrors — 1Instrument cluster. Displays — 1Instrument cluster. Warning lights and displays. Audible warnings and messages — 1Information Displays — 1Air conditioning — 5Seats — 1Auxiliary Power Outlets — 1Storage Area — 1Starting the Engine. General Information. Keyless Start System. Steering Wheel Lock — 1Starting the Engine. Starting the Gasoline Engine — 1Starting the Engine. Engine Block Heater — 1Fuel and Refueling. Safety Information. Fuel Quality — 1Fuel and Refueling. Running the Fuel System Dry — 1Fuel and Refueling. Catalytic Converter. Refueling. Fuel Consumption — 1Transmission — 1Rear axle — 1Brakes — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aid. Function Description. Rear Parking Aid — 1Parking Assist. Rear View Camera — 1Cruise control — 1Driver Assistance — 1Carrying Cargo — 1Towing — 1Convertible Top — 1Driving Notes — 1Emergency equipment. Hazard warning lights. Fuel shut-off — 1Emergency equipment. Jump-starting the vehicle — 1Emergency Equipment. Accident Notification System. Transporting the Vehicle. Towing Points — 1Fuses — 1Maintenance — 12Vehicle Care. Exterior Cleaning — 1Vehicle Care. Interior Cleaning — 1Vehicle care. Cleaning leather seats. Repairing minor paint damage. Cleaning alloy wheels. Cleaning the convertible top. — 1Wheels and tires — 10Technical data — 1Audio System. General Information. Audio Unit - Vehicles Equipped with Premium AM/FM/CD. Digital Broadcasting — 1Audio System. USB Port — 1SYNC™ 3 — 14Appendices. Electromagnetic Compatibility — 1Appendix. License Agreement — 1Appendix. Type Approvals — 1
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Whether in an accident or a breakdown, this section explains how the automatic notification system in the Ford Mustang works and which measures are required in an emergency. It also explains how a Mustang is correctly transported and towed. The information on towing points and the use of towing hooks is particularly helpful. With clear illustrations and practical tips, this guide is essential reading for all drivers who want to be prepared for emergencies. It ensures that the vehicle is handled properly to avoid damage and maintain safety.

Accident Notification System

The system flashes the turn signals when a severe collision deploys an airbag (front, side or head airbags) or the seat belt pretensioners.

Switch off the ignition.

  • The hazard warning switch has been pressed.
  • Press the panic button (if equipped) on the remote control.
  • The vehicle is no longer supplied with power.

Transporting the Vehicle

If your vehicle needs to be towed, contact a professional towing service or the roadside assistance of an automobile club if you are a member of one.

For towing your vehicle, we recommend using a tow bar and dolly or a flatbed tow truck. Do not tow your vehicle with a sling strap. Ford Motor Company has not approved towing with a sling strap. Improper or otherwise incorrect towing may damage the vehicle.

Ford Motor Company has produced a towing guide for all authorized towing service operators. Make sure the towing service operator consults this guide so that your vehicle is correctly attached and towed.

A front-wheel-drive vehicle may be towed from the front if the front wheels are lifted off the ground using a suitable tow bar. When towing in this way, the rear wheels may remain on the ground.

On front-wheel-drive vehicles, when towing from the rear with a tow bar, the front wheels must be placed on a dolly. This prevents damage to the transmission.

When towing a vehicle with automatic or part-time all-wheel drive, no wheel may have ground contact. For this reason, a tow bar and dolly or a flatbed tow truck must be used. This prevents damage to the transmission, the automatic or part-time all-wheel-drive system and the vehicle.

Tow Points

Due to different requirements in each country, some vehicles may be equipped with a tow hook.

Installation Position of the Tow Hook

If the vehicle has a screw-in tow hook, it is located in the spare wheel kit.

Installing the Tow Hook

A tow hook mount is located behind the bumper trim.

Note: The screw-in tow hook has a left-hand thread. To install, turn clockwise. Make sure the tow hook is tightened securely.

Pry off the tow hook cover with a screwdriver or similar tool.

Note: Wrap the lever tool with a soft cloth. This reduces the risk of scratching the vehicle paint.

The emergency equipment and crash signaling system of the Ford Mustang (6th gen, 2014–2023) are designed for maximum safety. When an airbag or seat belt pretensioner is deployed, the hazard warning lights switch on automatically to alert other road users immediately to a crash. Here the Ford Mustang 2014–2023 demonstrates its engineering maturity and responsibility on the road.

The Ford Mustang 6th generation also relies on professional solutions when transporting and towing the vehicle, in order to prevent damage to the vehicle. The clear instructions on using tow hooks and on correct securing protect the vehicle and its occupants.

These systems underline the claim of the Ford Mustang (6th gen, 2014–2023) to be not only sporty but also responsible and safe on the road.

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