DRIVE CONTROL (If Equipped)
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.
See Steering (page 134).
• Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving. See Stability
Control (page 115).
• Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your driving
input.
• Adaptive dampers (if equipped).
• Active exhaust adjusts the sound
characteristics of your vehicle (if
equipped).
Using Selectable Drive Modes
Note: Your vehicle may have some of the
drive modes that follow.
To change the drive mode
setting, press the mode button
on the instrument panel under
the display. The first press illuminates the
selected mode, subsequent presses
change the selected mode.
Note: Mode changes are not available when
the ignition is off or when the transmission
is in reverse (R). Some modes may be
unavailable when the transmission is in drive
(D) or sport (S).
Modes:
• Normal – Best suited for everyday
driving. If your vehicle is equipped with
adaptive dampers, the suspension
delivers a balanced combination of
comfort and handling. Selectable
steering defaults to Normal but can be
changed using the steering button.
• Sport – Engages when you shift your
automatic transmission into sport (S).
Sport mode increases throttle
response and helps your vehicle
accelerate faster, but does not change
the vehicle dynamics or stability
system.
• Sport + – Best suited for spirited
driving. This mode increases throttle
response, and if your vehicle is
equipped with active exhaust, it takes
on a more powerful tone. If your vehicle
is equipped with adaptive dampers, the
suspension becomes stiffer. This mode
has less body motion and more precise
steering. Selectable steering defaults
to Sport but can be changed using the
steering button.
• Track – Provides a performance driving
experience. Throttle response
increases, and if your vehicle is
equipped with active exhaust, it takes
on a more powerful tone. A
performance oriented traction control
mode is automatically utilized. In this
mode, traction control intervention is
reduced and tuned specifically for track
usage only. This mode is not intended
for public roads. See Using Stability
Control (page 116). If your vehicle is
equipped with adaptive dampers, the
suspension is optimized for transient
handling maneuvers. This mode offers
maximum control and confidence in
handling on road courses or auto-cross
style events. Selectable steering
defaults to Sport but can be changed
using the steering button.
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Mustang (CZG) Australia, Vehicles Built From: 07-08-2017, JR3J 19A321 ZAB enAUS, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing
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