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Introduction
11
201
1
05+
Mustang
(197)
Owners
Guide,
2nd
Printing
USA
(fus)
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Safety and Environment Protection
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Perchlorate Material
5
Protecting the Environment
5
Warning Symbols on Your Vehicle
5
Data Recording
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
7
Cell Phone Use
8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Service Engine Soon
13
Brake System Warning Light
13
Anti-Lock Brake System
14
Airbag Readiness
14
Safety Belt
14
Charging System
14
Engine Coolant Temperature
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning
15
Advancetrac /Traction Control Active
15
Low Fuel
15
Speed Control
16
Door Ajar
16
Anti-Theft System
16
Electronic Throttle Control
16
Gauges
17
Base V6 Engine Instrument Cluster
17
Optional V6 and GT Instrument Cluster
17
Message Center
18
Battery Voltage Gauge
18
Odometer and Trip Odometer
18
Info
19
Trip A/B
19
MYKEY MILES (Km)
19
MILES (Km) to E
19
MPG (L/Km)
20
Timer
20
Blank Screen
20
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization
20
Reset for System Check
21
Oil Life
21
Halo Light
21
Ambient Light
22
Ambient DIM
22
Units
23
Autolamp (Sec)
23
Autolock
23
Autounlock
23
System Warnings
24
Accessory Delay
27
AM/FM CD/MP3 Satellite Compatible Sound System
27
Audio Systems
27
Entertainment Systems
27
AM/FM Radio
28
Setting the Clock
28
CAT (Category) / FOLD
29
RDS Radio
29
CD/MP3 Player
30
Eject
30
Load
30
Satellite Radio
32
Satellite Radio Menu
33
Sound Adjustments
35
Speed Compensated Volume
35
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
36
Extra Features
36
Required Equipment
37
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
37
USB Port
38
General Audio Information
39
Radio Frequencies
39
Radio Reception Factors
39
CD/CD Player Care
40
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
41
Sample MP3 Structure
42
Satellite Radio Channels
42
Satellite Radio Information
42
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
42
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
43
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
43
Navigation System
45
Sync
45
Climate Controls
46
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
46
Operating Tips
47
For Maximum Cooling Performance in MAX A/C Mode
48
For Maximum Cooling Performance in Panel or Panel/Floor Modes
48
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
48
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
49
Temperature Conversion
49
Navigation System Based Climate Control
49
Touchscreen Functions
51
Voice Commands in Climate Mode
51
Rear Window Defroster
53
Cabin Air Filter
53
Autolamp Control
54
Automatic Instrumentation Illumination
54
Headlamp Control
54
Lights
54
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay
55
Fog Lamp Control
55
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
56
Flash-To-Pass
56
High Beams
56
Aiming the Headlamps
57
Panel Dimmer Control
57
Vertical Aim Adjustment
57
Bulb Replacement
59
Interior Lamps
59
Lamp Assembly Condensation
59
Turn Signal Control
59
Using the Right Bulbs
60
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
61
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs
61
Halogen Headlamp
62
HID Headlamp
62
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
62
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulb
63
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Rear Turn Signal Lamps
63
Replacing Backup Bulbs
64
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (GT)
65
Replacing Rear Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs
65
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (GT-CS)
66
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (V6)
66
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
66
Driver Controls
67
Multi-Function Lever
67
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
67
Illuminated Visor Mirror
68
Slide-On-Rod Feature
68
Steering Wheel Adjustment
68
Tilt Steering Wheel
68
Electronic Compass
69
Flexible Visor Storage System
69
Compass Calibration Adjustment
70
Compass Zone Adjustment
70
Center Console
71
Auxiliary Power Point (12V DC)
72
Power Windows
72
Bounce-Back (Front Windows Only)
73
Bounce-Back Override (Front Windows Only)
73
One-Touch up or down (Front Windows Only)
73
Restoring the One-Touch up Functionality (Front Windows Only)
73
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)
74
Rear Power Windows Manual Override (Convertible Only)
74
Short Drop Glass (Front Windows Only)
74
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
75
Interior Mirror
75
Base Controls
76
Exterior Mirrors
76
Power Side View Mirrors
76
Using Speed Controls
76
Disengaging Speed Control
77
Resuming a Set Speed
77
Setting Speed Control
77
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control
78
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
78
Steering Wheel Controls
78
Turning off Speed Control
78
Car2U Home Automation System
79
Universal Garage Door Opener
79
Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
80
Rolling Code Programming
81
Fixed Code Programming
83
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
84
Positive Retention Floor Mat
85
Convertible
86
Lowering the Convertible Top
86
Installation of the Boot
88
Raising the Convertible Top
89
Storing the Boot
89
To Raise the Convertible Top
90
Interior Trunk Control
91
Roller Blind Sun Shade
91
Locks and Security
92
Keys
92
Mykey
93
Mykey Restricted Features
93
Standard Settings – These Settings Cannot be Changed
93
Optional Settings – These Settings Can be Changed
93
Create a Mykey
94
Programming Mykey Optional Settings
94
Clear Mykey
95
Check Mykey System Status
95
Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems
95
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
96
Vehicles Equipped with an Intelligent Access Key
96
Troubleshooting
97
Power Door Locks
99
Locking and Unlocking with Keys
99
Smart Locks
99
Deactivating/Activating Autolock
100
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure
100
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock
101
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure
101
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
102
Remote Entry System
103
Unlocking the Doors/Two-Stage Unlock
104
Locking the Doors
105
Car Finder
105
Sounding a Panic Alarm
105
Replacing the Battery
106
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
107
How to Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
107
Illuminated Entry
107
Illuminated Exit
107
Battery Saver
108
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
108
Anti-Theft Indicator
109
Automatic Arming
109
Automatic Disarming
109
Replacement of Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) and Coded Keys
109
Programming Spare Keys
110
Active Anti-Theft System
111
Arming the System
112
Disarming the System
113
Triggering the Anti-Theft System
113
Adjustable Head Restraints
114
Front Seating
114
Seating and Safety Restraints
114
To Adjust the Head Restraint
115
To Reinstall the Adjustable Head Restraint
116
To Remove the Adjustable Head Restraint
116
Adjusting the Manual Seats
117
Adjusting the Power Seats
118
Four-Way Seat Adjust (Driver Side Only)
118
Heated Seats
120
Using the Power Lumbar Support
120
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints
121
Rear Seat Entry/Exit
121
Rear Seats
121
2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat
122
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
123
Personal Safety System
123
Safety Restraints
123
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
124
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
124
Front Crash Severity Sensor
124
Front Passenger Sensing System
124
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
125
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
125
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
125
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
126
Safety Restraints Precautions
126
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
127
Restraint of Pregnant Women
129
Safety Belt Locking Modes
129
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
129
Automatic Locking Mode
130
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
130
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
130
Energy Management Feature
131
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
131
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
131
Safety Belt Pretensioner
131
Belt-Minder
132
Conditions of Operation
132
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
132
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
135
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)
137
Important SRS Precautions
137
To Properly Position Yourself Away from the Airbag
138
Children and Airbags
139
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
139
If the Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit
145
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
145
How Does the Side Airbag System Work?
146
Determining if the System Is Operational
148
Disposal of Airbags and Airbag Equipped Vehicles
148
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
148
Important Child Restraint Precautions
149
Safety Restraints for Children
149
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
150
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
151
Transporting Children
152
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
153
Safety Seats for Children
153
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
154
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments
157
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
159
Child Booster Seats
163
Types of Booster Seats
164
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
164
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
166
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
166
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
168
Tires, Wheels and Loading
168
Traction AA a B C
168
Treadwear
168
Glossary of Tire Terminology
169
Temperature a B C
169
Tires
169
Inflating Your Tires
170
Tire Inflation
170
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
172
Tire Care
172
Damage
173
Tire Wear
173
Tire Replacement Requirements
174
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
174
Safety Practices
175
Highway Hazards
176
Tire and Wheel Alignment
176
Tire Rotation
176
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
177
Information on “P” Type Tires
178
Information on “T” Type Tires
182
Location of the Tire Label
182
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
183
Changing Tires with TPMS
184
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
184
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
184
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
185
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
186
When Inflating Your Tires
186
Snow Tires and Chains
187
Base Curb Weight
188
Summer Tires
188
Vehicle Curb Weight
188
Vehicle Loading – with and Without a Trailer
188
Tires, Wheels and Loadingpayload
189
Cargo Weight
190
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
190
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
191
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
191
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
191
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
193
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
194
Hitches
195
Preparing to Tow
195
Trailer Towing
195
Driving While You Tow
196
Safety Chains
196
Trailer Brakes
196
Trailer Lamps
196
Recreational Towing
197
Servicing after Towing
197
Trailer Towing Tips
197
Driving
198
Starting
198
Positions of the Ignition
198
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
198
Important Safety Precautions
199
Starting the Engine
201
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
201
Important Ventilating Information
201
Engine Block Heater
202
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
203
Brakes
203
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
204
Using ABS
204
ABS Warning Lamp
204
Parking Brake
204
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System
205
Traction Control System (TCS)
207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
208
Switching off Advancetrac
208
Advancetrac Features
209
Advancetrac Sport Mode
209
Steering
210
Traction-Lok Axle
210
Brake-Shift Interlock
210
Automatic Transmission Operation
212
Driving with a 6–Speed Automatic Transmission
212
Forced Downshifts
214
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
214
Using the Clutch
214
Recommended Shift Speeds
215
Upshifts When Accelerating
215
Skip Shift (V8 Engines Only)
216
Reverse
216
Rearview Camera System
217
Parking Your Vehicle
217
Image Delay if Displayed through the Rearview Mirror
218
Image Delay if Displayed through the Navigation Screen
218
Night Time and Dark Area Use
219
Servicing
219
Blind Spot Mirrors
220
Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
220
Driving through Water
221
Roadside Emergencies
222
Getting Roadside Assistance
222
Hazard Flasher Control
223
Fuel Pump Shut-Off
223
Fuses and Relays
224
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
225
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
225
Fuses Codes
226
Power Distribution Box
228
High-Current Fuses
229
Auxiliary Relay with Heated Seats
231
Changing the Tires
232
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
232
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
234
Tire Change Procedure
234
Temporary Mobility Kit
237
General Information
238
Tips for Use of the Temporary Mobility Kit
239
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured
240
First Stage
240
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure
242
What to Do after the Tire Has Been Sealed
243
Removal of the Sealant Canister from the Temporary Mobility Kit
244
Installation of the Sealant Canister to the Temporary Mobility Kit
245
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
246
Running out of Fuel
247
Jump Starting
247
Preparing Your Vehicle
247
Connecting the Jumper Cables
248
Removing the Jumper Cables
249
Wrecker Towing
250
Emergency Towing
251
Customer Assistance
252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
258
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
259
Cleaning
260
Exterior Chrome
260
Washing the Exterior
260
Aluminum Wheels and Wheel Covers
261
Paint Chips
261
Waxing
261
3.7L V6 Engine
262
Engine
262
5.0L V8 Engine
263
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts
263
Windows and Wiper Blades
263
Convertible Top and Padded Molding
264
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
264
Interior
265
Leather Seats
266
Leather Seats for the King Ranch Edition Only
266
Conditioning
267
Scratches
267
Underbody
267
Ford and Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products
268
Maintenance and Specifications
269
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
269
Service Recommendations
269
Working with the Engine off
269
Opening the Hood
270
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
271
Engine Shield
273
Windshield Washer Fluid
273
Changing the Wiper Blades
274
Checking the Engine Oil
274
Adding Engine Oil
276
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
276
Battery
277
Use SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil
277
Checking Engine Coolant
280
Engine Coolant
280
Adding Engine Coolant
281
Coolant Refill Capacity
283
Recycled Engine Coolant
283
Severe Climates
283
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
284
What You Should Know about Fail-Safe Cooling
284
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
284
Fuel Filter
285
Fuel Information
285
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
285
Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
287
Refueling
287
Choosing the Right Fuel
289
Octane Recommendations
289
Cleaner Air
290
Fuel Quality
290
Octane Recommendations (5.0L V8 Engine)
290
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
291
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
292
Filling the Tank
292
Measuring Techniques
292
Calculating Fuel Economy
293
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
293
Habits
293
Conditions
294
Maintenance
294
Emission Control System
295
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
296
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
297
Brake/Clutch Fluid
298
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
298
Transmission Fluid
298
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
299
Air Filter
300
Changing the Air Filter Element
300
Vehicle Storage
301
Motorcraft Part Numbers
303
Removing Vehicle from Storage
303
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
304
Engine Data
308
Engine Drivebelt Routing
308
Identifying Your Vehicle
309
Safety Compliance Certification Label
309
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
310
Transmission Code Designations
311
Accessories
312
Ford Extended Service Plan
315
General Maintenance Information
319
Protecting Your Investment
319
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
319
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
319
Oil, Fluids and Flushing
320
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
325
Maintenance Schedule Log
329
Special Operating Conditions
332
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
332
Exclusive Use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
334
Operating in Dusty Conditions such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
334
California Fuel Filter Replacement
337
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
337
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance
337
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance
337
Engine Coolant – 3.7L and 5.0L Engines
338
Engine Coolant – 5.4L Supercharged Engine
338
Engine Coolant Change Log
339
Index
340
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