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The following refer
to 2001 vehicle safety information. Safety information on 2002 model
year vehicles will be provided as soon as it is available.
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Safety
/ Security
With Mustang, you can enjoy a free-spirited driving experience
without sacrificing safety or security. That's why Mustang continues
to offer many safety systems to help protect the occupants or to
help the driver avoid an accident in the first place.
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Brakes - Four-wheel Disc Brakes
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All Mustang models have standard Four-wheel Disc Brakes, which
are more resistant to fade than systems with rear drum brakes. A
large brake booster helps provide low-effort stopping power.
Aluminum twin-piston front brake calipers provide better pedal feel.
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Brakes - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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When computer-controlled sensors indicate wheel lockup during
hard braking, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) electronically
"pumps" the brakes several times per second. As a result,
this system helps drivers to maintain steering control in emergency
or other hard braking situations such as when avoiding a stalled car
or a car backing into the roadway - especially when road conditions
are slippery.
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Second Generation Driver and Right
Front Passenger Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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The standard Second Generation Driver and Right Front Passenger
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) supplement the
three-point lap/shoulder safety belts for front-seat occupants.
Airbags help protect front-seat occupants in certain
moderate-to-severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. Occupants
should always wear safety belts, even in vehicles equipped with
airbags, and place children in the rear seat, properly restrained. A
rear-facing child-safety seat should never be placed in front of an
airbag.
Structure
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Crumple Zones
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Mustang is designed with crumple zones in the front and rear of
the vehicle. The sheet metal is designed to progressively fold, or
crumple, in the event of a front or rear impact. This helps absorb
and divert the energy of the crash before it gets to the passenger
compartment.
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Locks
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Remote Keyless/Illuminated Entry System
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For added convenience and security, Mustang is available with a Remote
Keyless/Illuminated Entry System. The two remote key fob transmitters can
be used to lock and unlock the doors and unlock the trunk from up to 10
metres away. When the UNLOCK button is pressed, interior lights illuminate
for added peace of mind when entering the vehicle at night.
Anti-Theft System
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SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System
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The SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System uses an electronically
coded ignition key with billions of possible codes to start the vehicle.
If the key doesn't have the correct code, the vehicle will not start.
SecuriLock™ is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off and
is disarmed when the correct key is inserted into the ignition and the
ignition is turned ON. When the ignition is OFF, a theft indicator light,
located in the instrument cluster, will flash briefly every 2 seconds to
indicate that a security system is in use. When the ignition is turned to
ON or START, the theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then go out.
If the light stays on for a long time or flashes rapidly, bring the
vehicle to the dealership for service.
Engineering Insights
The SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system provides an advanced
level of vehicle theft protection. The vehicle's engine can only be
started with a special SecuriLock™ electronically coded ignition key
provided with the vehicle. The key is sent a different code every time it
is inserted into the ignition. Each time the vehicle is started, the
SecuriLock™ key is read by the system within the vehicle. If the key's
encrypted code response matches the anti-theft system code stored in the
vehicle, the engine will start. If the key's identification code does not
match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLock™ key is not
detected (as in a vehicle theft situation), the vehicle will not start.
The SecuriLock™ system still works when there are multiple sets
of keys or multiple drivers sharing the vehicle. Remember that each
SecuriLock™ key is programmed to the vehicle. When Driver 1 starts the
vehicle in the morning, the system sends the key a part of the code it
needs to "know." Then the key responds with the full code, which
allows the vehicle to start. In the evening when Driver 2 starts the
vehicle, the system sends part of the new code to this different key. The
key returns the proper response because it is programmed to the vehicle,
and the vehicle starts.
Safety Belts
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Child's Safety Seat Tether Anchors
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Child's Safety Seat Tether Anchors enable parents to more securely
install front-facing child's safety seats. This also helps to reduce the
risk of head injury for the child by holding the top of the child-safety
seat more securely in place. The tether anchor points are located just
above and behind the rear seatbacks in Mustang Coupe models and on the
seatback for Convertible models.
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Belt-Minder™ System
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After the engine is started, the Belt-Minder™ System waits until the
existing belt reminder stops sounding. If the driver is still unbelted,
the Belt-Minder™ chimes and flashes the safety belt warning light. It
flashes and chimes for 6 seconds, pauses for 30 seconds, then repeats. The
cycle continues for 5 minutes or until the driver fastens the safety belt.
While annoying to some, this sends a strong message - safety belts are the
most important occupant-protection system in the vehicle - buckle up.
Other
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Emergency Decklid Release Handle
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The Emergency Decklid Release Handle provides a means of escape in case
anyone becomes accidentally locked in the trunk. The T-shaped handle glows
in the dark for up to eight hours after receiving only minimal exposure to
sunlight.
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Vehicle Control
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All-speed Traction Control
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The available All-Speed Traction Control uses components of the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to monitor wheel slippage at any
speed. The system improves traction on slippery or loose driving
surfaces by using a combination of brake and/or engine control:
| Braking at one or both drive wheels
| Fuel injection cutoff
| Ignition spark retard
| Air/fuel ratio control |
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Traction Control helps provide a stable
driving experience under adverse road conditions.
When the traction control system is activated at speeds of 56
km/h or higher, the braking system is deactivated and only engine
control is used to limit wheel spin.
Traction control helps provide a confident driving experience
under adverse road conditions - improving vehicle traction and
steering control - without sacrificing dry-pavement performance.
Something you'll appreciate in any driving situation:
| When the lane is slippery on one or both sides
| As the vehicle pulls out from icy parking lots or highway
shoulders
| During acceleration when cornering |
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The system is tuned specifically for the Mustang driver,
adjusting control when cornering or accelerating to provide traction
when you need it.
Traction Control may be switched off when more
performance-oriented driving is desired. The system defaults to ON
when the engine is started. The Traction Control switch is easily
accessible in the shifter bezel in front of the gearshift lever.
When Traction Control is operating, you will see the light in the
instrument cluster.
Engineering Insights
Unique to Mustang, the Power Start feature allows optimum
wheel spin from a standing start on dry pavement. The Traction
Control system is designed to recognize when the driver is
accelerating hard, it then goes into a performance programming mode.
As long as the vehicle accelerates forward, the Power Start feature
stays engaged.
Traction Control may not significantly improve traction when
both drive wheels are on a slippery surface. However, it optimizes
the use of available traction to give the driver greater steering
control. By controlling excess wheel slip, the system allows the
vehicle to make full use of whatever traction is available to the
tires.
Traction Control's brake intervention works best on road
surfaces that may be wet or slippery at the shoulder and dry in the
center. The system brakes the drive wheel that shows the greater
tendency to slip, slowing it down to a predetermined slip rate.
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Lighting
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Halogen Headlamps
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Mustang has standard complex-reflector Halogen Headlamps with
integrated park/turn lamps, which emit a bright, white beam for
excellent visibility at night or in inclement weather conditions.
They have a stylish, aerodynamic appearance that enhances the looks
of Mustang.
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Fog Lamps
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Mustang GT models have standard Fog Lamps to help improve
visibility in certain inclement weather conditions. They also add
sporty styling cues to the Mustang exterior. The fog lamps can be
turned on when the low-beam headlamps are on.
Fog Lamps add sporty styling cues to the
Mustang exterior
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