2025 FORD Mustang Mach E Exterior and Interior Lighting User Guide
This blog offers insight into the 2025 FORD Mustang Mach-E external and interior lighting, featuring current illumination technologies. It helps you understand smart lighting functions, visibility benefits, and beautiful design aspects.
Exterior Lighting
- A Lamps off.
- B Parking lamps on.
- C Autolamps on.
- D Headlamps on.
Rotate the control to make a selection.
Note: The lighting control defaults to auto lamps every time you switch your vehicle on.
HEADLAMPS
USING THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS
Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.
Slightly pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the headlamps.
Note: Continuous activation only with headlamps on.
SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY ON AND OFF
To switch the headlamp, exit delay on, pull the turn signal lever toward you after switching your vehicle off.
To switch headlamp exit, delay-off, pull the turn signal lever toward you again or switch your vehicle on.
Note: The headlamps turn off after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door closes.
HEADLAMP INDICATORS
Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam
HEADLAMPS TROUBLESHOOTING
HEADLAMPS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there condensation in the headlamps?
- Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.
How much condensation is acceptable?
- The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
How long does it take for the acceptable condensation to clear?
- Clearing time can take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
How much condensation is unacceptable?
- A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks, drip marks or large droplets are present on the interior of the lens.
What should I do if unacceptable condensation is present?
- Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Why do my headlamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?
- The battery saver turns the headlamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.
AUTOLAMPS
WHAT ARE AUTO LAMPS
WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the headlamps on in low visibility conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low-light situations or when the windshield wipers operate.
AUTOLAMP SETTINGS
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Press Lighting.
- Press Auto lamp Delay.
- Press a setting.
EXTERIOR LAMPS
USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
Push the lever up or down to switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to switch the turn signal lamps off.
Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the turn signal lamps flash three times.
Turn Signal Lamp Indicator
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle Settings.
- Press Lighting.
- Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.
The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:
- You switch the system on.
- You switch your vehicle on.
- The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or you release the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions.
- The lighting control is in the auto lamps position.
- The headlamps are off.
Note: Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.
Daytime running lamps are always on unless you switch on the headlamps or your vehicle is in park (P).
USING THE FRONT FOG LAMPS (If Equipped)
To switch the lamps on or off:
- Set the lighting control to the parking lamps, headlamps or autolamps position.
Note: When the lighting control is in the autolamps position, you cannot switch the fog lamps on unless the low beam headlamps are on. - Press
the button on the lighting control to switch the front fog lamps on or off.
Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on during reduced visibility.
Note: The brightness of the daytime running lamps may decrease when the front fog lamps are switched on.
Note: The front fog lamps lights switch off automatically when high beams are activated.
Front Fog Lamps IndicatorIt illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.
SWITCHING WELCOME LIGHTING ON AND OFF
The system turns on the exterior lamps when you approach your vehicle with an authenticated device, unlock your vehicle or interact with any of the doors. If you open or close any door, the lamps stay on for a short period of time to provide courtesy lighting.
Note: Welcome lighting still displays when you use your remote control to unlock your vehicle or interact with any of the doors.
To switch the system on or off:
- From the settings menu, press Vehicle.
- Press Lighting.
- Switch Welcome Lighting on or off.
Note: Depending on your vehicle’s configuration, you may not have the option to switch the feature on and off.
To conserve power, the system may not work when you are approaching your vehicle if:
- The 12-volt battery is low.
- The system was triggered 10 times prior to starting the vehicle.
- The vehicle is left unused for a few days.
EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when you open the driver door and the exterior lamps are on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL WORK
Automatic high beam control turns the high beams on if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns the high beams off.
A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off
- A: Without automatic high beam control.
- B: With automatic high beam control.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off.
WARNING: The system may not switch the high beams off if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles, for example guard rails.
WARNING: You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.
WARNING: In situations with poor visibility, such as fog, heavy rain or other inclement weather, you may need to override or completely switch off the system.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The system turns the high beams on if all of the following occur:
- You switch the system on.
- You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
- The ambient light level is low enough that you require high beams.
- There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
- The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL LIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if any of the following occur:
- You switch the system off.
- You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
- The ambient light level is high enough that you do not require high beams.
- The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or a leading vehicle’s tail lamps.
- The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
- The system detects street lighting.
- The camera has reduced visibility.
- The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF
- Press Settings on the touchscreen.
- Press Vehicle.
- Press Lighting.
- Switch Auto High Beam on or off.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL
Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.
Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch the automatic high beam control back on.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INFORMATION MESSAGES
| Message | Details |
| Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen | The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
| Front Camera Temporarily Not Available | The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
| Front Camera Malfunction Service Required | The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
SWITCHING ALL OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On
The lamps turn on under the following conditions:
- You open any door.
- You press a button on the remote control.
- You press the all lamps on button on the overhead console.
SWITCHING THE FRONT INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The front interior lamp switches are on the overhead console.
Note: The position of each button on the overhead console depends on your vehicle.
Individual Map Lamps
Press to switch the left-hand individual dome lamp on and off.
Press to switch the right-hand individual dome lamp on and off.
SWITCHING THE INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION ON AND OFF
The switch is on the overhead console.
The rear interior lamps may be above the rear seat or above the rear windows.
Press to switch the lamps on or off.
Note: If you switch the rear lamps on through the overhead console, you cannot switch them off with the rear lamp switch.
INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
WHAT IS THE INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
The interior lamp function switches the courtesy and door lamps on or off.
SWITCHING THE INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION ON AND OFF
Press to switch the interior lamp function on and off.
Note: The indicator lamp illuminates amber when the door function is off.
ADJUSTING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING BRIGHTNESS
The instrument lighting dimmer buttons are on the lighting control.
AMBIENT LIGHTING
SWITCHING AMBIENT LIGHTING ON AND OFF
- From the settings menu, press General.
- Scroll down to the Ambient Lighting menu.
- Press to switch ambient lighting on or off.
ADJUSTING AMBIENT LIGHTING
- From the settings menu, press General.
- Scroll down to the Ambient Lighting menu.
- Drag the slider to the desired brightness.
INTERIOR LIGHTING TROUBLESHOOTING
INTERIOR LIGHTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my courtesy lamps or interior lamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?
- The battery saver turns the courtesy lamps and interior lamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.
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