Ford Mustang (2018 year). Manual — part 39

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Coverage area of up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There may be decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.

The system detects certain objects while
the transmission is in reverse (R) :
•

Your vehicle is moving toward a
stationary object at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is not moving, but a
moving object is approaching the rear
of your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.

•

Your vehicle is moving at a speed of
less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and a moving
object is approaching the rear of your
vehicle at a speed of less than 3 mph
(5 km/h).

The system provides audio warnings only
when your vehicle is moving or when your
vehicle is stationary and the detected
obstacle is less than 12 in (30 cm) away
from the bumper.

Obstacle Distance Indicator

(If

Equipped)

The system provides obstacle distance
indication through the information display.
The distance indicator displays when the
transmission is in reverse (R).

The indicator displays:
•

As the distance to the obstacle
decreases the indicator blocks
illuminate and move towards the
vehicle icon.

•

If there is no obstacle detected, the
distance indicator blocks are grayed
out.

REAR VIEW CAMERA

WARNINGS

The rear view camera system is a
reverse aid supplement device that
still requires the driver to use it in

conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage.

Objects that are close to either
corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the

screen due to the limited coverage of the
camera system.

Reverse your vehicle as slow as
possible, higher speeds may limit
your reaction time to stop your

vehicle.

Use caution when the rear cargo door
is ajar. If the rear cargo door is ajar,
the camera will be out of position

and the video image may be incorrect. All
guidelines disappear when the rear cargo
door is ajar. Some vehicles may not come
equipped with guidelines.

Do not switch the camera features
on or off when your vehicle is moving.

The rear view camera system provides a
video image of the area behind your
vehicle.

During operation, lines appear in the
display which represent your vehicle’s path
and proximity to objects behind your
vehicle.

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The camera is located on the rear cargo
door.

Using the Rear View Camera
System

The rear view camera system displays
what is behind your vehicle when you place
the transmission in reverse (R).

Note: The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.

The system uses two types of guides to
help you see what is behind your vehicle:
•

Fixed guidelines: Show the actual path
your vehicle is moving in while reversing
in a straight line. This can be helpful
when backing into a parking space or
aligning your vehicle with another
object behind you.

•

Centerline: Helps align the center of
your vehicle with an object.

Note: If the transmission is in reverse (R)
and the luggage compartment is open, no
camera features will display.

The camera may not operate correctly
under the following conditions:
•

Nighttime or dark areas if the reverse
lamps are not operating.

•

Mud, water or debris obstructs the
camera's view. Clean the lens with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.

•

The camera is misaligned due to
damage to the rear of your vehicle.

Camera Guidelines

Note: Active guidelines are only available
when the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: Upon a battery disconnect, the active
guidelines may not be functional until your
vehicle has been driven a short distance and
exceeds a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).

A

B C

D

F

E

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Active guidelines

A

Centerline

B

Fixed guideline: Green zone

C

Fixed guideline: Yellow zone

D

Fixed guideline: Red zone

E

Rear bumper

F

Active guidelines only show with fixed
guidelines. To use active guidelines, turn
the steering wheel to point the guidelines
toward an intended path. If the steering
wheel position changes while reversing,
your vehicle might deviate from the original
intended path.

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guidelines do not show
when the steering wheel position is
straight.

Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of your vehicle.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the full
area behind your vehicle may not
show. Be aware of your surroundings

when using the manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R). When
manual zoom is enabled, only the centerline
is shown.

Selectable settings for this feature are
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-). Press the
symbol in the camera screen to change the
view. The default setting is Zoom OFF.

This feature allows you to get a closer view
of an object behind your vehicle. The
zoomed image keeps the bumper in the
image to provide a reference. The zoom is
only active while the transmission is in
reverse (R). When the transmission shifts
out of reverse (R), the feature
automatically turns off and must be reset
when it is used again.

Camera System Settings

The rear view camera system settings can
be accessed through the display screen.
See General Information (page 88).

Enhanced Park Aids or Park Pilot

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

The system uses red, yellow and green
highlights that appear on top of the video
image when any of the sensing systems
detect an object.

Vehicles equipped with touchscreen

The system will provide an image of your
vehicle and the sensor zones. The zones
will highlight green, yellow and red when
the parking aid sensors detect an object in
the coverage area.

The coverage area is up to 6 ft (1.8 m) from
the rear bumper. There is decreased
coverage area at the outer corners of the
bumper.

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For additional information of the zone
coverage and the rear sensing system. See
Principle of Operation (page 158).

Rear Camera Delay

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

The default setting for the rear camera
delay is OFF.

When shifting the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear other than
park (P), the camera image remains in the
display until:
•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently
increases.

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

•

You pull the hand brake on vehicles
with a manual transmission.