2008 Ford Mustang Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing

MUSTANG QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2008

8R3J 19G217 BA

FORD MUSTANG

OCTOBER 2007

SECOND PRINTING

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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ESSENTIAL

INFORMATION

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FUSES

If your electrical components are not working properly,

a fuse may have blown. For more detailed information,

please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH

This device stops the electric fuel pump from

sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a

substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine

cranks but does not start, this switch may have been

activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in

the driver’s footwell, by the hood release, please refer

to your Owner’s Guide.

CHANGING THE TIRES

Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare

tire, which is smaller than a regular tire and designed

for emergency use only. The jack, spare tire, jack handle

and the lug nut wrench are located in the wheel well

underneath the trunk ±oor.

TIRE PRESSURE

Safe operation of your Mustang requires your tires be

properly in±ated. The Ford recommended in±ation

pressure is found on the Tire Label or the Safety

Compliance Certi²cation Label on the edge of the

driver’s door. At least once a month and before long

trips, inspect each tire and check the air pressure

with a digital or dial-type tire gauge. Don’t forget

the spare. Air pressure should be checked when the

tires are cold. In±ate all tires to the in±ation pressure

recommended by Ford Motor Company.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

Your tank holds 16 gallons (60.6L) of fuel. For optimum

performance use “Regular” unleaded fuel with a pump

(R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

In addition to your New Vehicle Limited Warranty,

Ford

provides

new

vehicle

owners

with

a

complimentary roadside assistance program. This

service is available 24 hours, seven days a week.

It covers changing a ±at tire, jump starts, limited

fuel delivery, lockout assistance, winch out and

towing of your vehicle.

1

POWER / VOLUME

Press to turn ON or OFF. Turn the knob to increase or

decrease volume.

2

LOAD BUTTON

(IF EQUIPPED)

Press to begin the CD load sequence. When the radio

prompts to select a slot, use the preset button to select the

desired slot to load the CD. When the radio prompts to load

a CD, insert the CD label side up. Press and hold to auto

load up to 6 CDs in sequence.

3

SEEK BUTTONS

Press to access the previous or next strong station

or track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press to

seek to the previous / next channel.

4

TEXT / SCAN BUTTON

In radio or CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for a brief

sampling of stations or tracks. In CD/MP3 mode, press

and release to display track, title, artist name, disc

title and ²lename (if available). In satellite radio mode

(if equipped), press and release to display the current

song title.

5

TUNE / DISC SELECTOR

Press to manually move up or down the radio frequency

or

to the desired disc. Press and hold for fast advance.

6

MENU BUTTON

Use the MENU button to cycle through the possible

modes (Bass, Treble, Fade, and Balance, among others).

Then use SEEK or

/

to adjust the setting. Fade

adjusts audio between the front and rear speakers

and Balance adjusts between left and right speakers.

SETTING THE CLOCK:

Press MENU until SELECT HOUR

or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press SEEK or

/

to

adjust hours / minutes.

SATELLITE RADIO CONTROLS:

(if equipped)

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AUX

Press to cycle through SAT1, SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio

mode if equipped) or LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode).

Once Satellite Radio mode is activated you may use the

following functions:

Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to

access. Press OK to enter into the SATELLITE RADIO

MENU. Press

/

to cycle through the following options:

CATEGORY, SAVE SONG, DELETE SONG, DELETE ALL

SONGS, ENABLE ALERTS/ DISABLE ALERTS.

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SETTING MEMORY PRESETS

To set a station, select the desired radio station or

satellite radio channel (if equipped), then press and

hold a preset button (1-6) until sound returns.

9

MP3 TRACK / FOLDER MODE

Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. Press to

access previous / next folder.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system.

Before loading the map DVD, ensure that the vehicle is in

neutral, with the parking brake applied and your hands

are off the gearshift lever. For further information, refer to

your Navigation Supplement.

1

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Rotate the knob to adjust the temperature of the

air±ow in the vehicle.

2

MODE SELECTOR

Controls the source of air±ow into the vehicle. You can

choose ±oor, instrument panel or windshield defroster

air vents, or combinations of these.

3

FAN SPEED

Rotate the knob to adjust the volume of air circulated

in the vehicle.

4

MAX A/C

Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel

vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air

is more economical and ef²cient. Set the temperature knob

to full cold position. Set to highest fan speed initially, then

adjust to maintain comfort.

5

A/C

Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use

with recirculated air to improve cooling performance.

Engages automatically in MAX A/C,

and

.

6

REAR DEFROST AND DEFOGGING

Ensure that the ignition is in the ON position. Press the

control to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

The LED will illuminate. The rear defroster turns off

automatically after 15 minutes or when the ignition

is turned OFF. To manually turn off the rear defroster,

push the control again.

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DRIVER & PASSENGER HEATED SEATS

(IF EQUIPPED)

Press to activate or deactivate the driver or

passenger heated seat. NOTE: Heated seats will turn

off automatically after 10 minutes of use.

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RECIRCULATED AIR CONTROL

Press to activate/deactivate recirculated air in the

cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of

time required to cool down the interior of the vehicle

and may also help reduce undesired exterior odors

from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated

air engages automatically in MAX A/C or can be

engaged manually in any other mode, except defrost.

REDUCING FOG BUILDUP

Place the air±ow selector in the

or

position.

REDUCING HUMIDITY BUILDUP

Do not drive with the air±ow selector in the OFF position

or with recirculated air engaged.

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner’s Guide which contains more detailed

information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the

risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about

your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.

All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to

change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle speci²cation at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source

for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.

Ford Motor Company

|

Customer Relationship Center

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P.O. Box 6248

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Dearborn, MI 48121

1-800-392-3673 (FORD)

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(TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS

Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror or counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control

in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Return the control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place.

POWER WINDOWS

Push or pull the rocker switches to open or close your windows. Push down and hold the switch to open. Pull up and hold

the switch to close. Express Down and Express Up allows the driver to fully open and close the window without holding the

control down.

Express Down:

Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window

will open fully.

Express Up:

Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The window will

automatically fully close. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop window operation.

AUTOLOCK

(IF EQUIPPED)

On automatic transmission vehicles, this feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when all doors are closed,

the ignition is in the ON position, the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h) and the vehicle speed

increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h). To enable or disable this feature, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

SMART UNLOCKING

When you open the door, lock the vehicle, and then close the door, the driver’s door will automatically unlock,

reminding you that your key is still in the ignition. For more information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

SHORT DROP GLASS

(FRONT WINDOWS ONLY)

In order to improve door efforts and sealing, your vehicle is equipped with short drop glass. This feature lowers

the glass when either door is opened. The glass returns to its closed position when the door is closed. For more

detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle’s doors without a key. It also allows you to release the trunk lid,

activate a personal alarm, and arm or disarm the active anti-theft alarm system (if equipped). Note: The Panic function

will only operate when the ignition is in the OFF / LOCK position; the trunk lid release function only operates when the

vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Up to six remote transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.

CAR FINDER

Press

twice within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp and turn lamps will ±ash. It is recommended that this method be

used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack located in the console bin. This allows you to plug and

play auxiliary audio devices. Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system to access AIJ mode. When LINE

IN appears in the display, plug in your auxiliary audio device. For more detailed information, please refer

to your Owner’s Guide.

AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR

(IF EQUIPPED)

The auto dimming rear view mirror is equipped with a feature that will reduce glare in the rear view mirror

when bright lights are detected. It automatically returns to normal/clear when the vehicle is placed in R

(Reverse). For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.

COMBINATION LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS

For easier access to the front safety belt for the front seat occupant, rotate the presenter arm toward the

front of the vehicle until it locks into place. To access the second row seats, rotate the arm back to its

original position against the trim panel.

CONVERTIBLE

(IF EQUIPPED)

Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break

the rear glass window when the top is lowered. The convertible top can be lowered with the windows down. The

windows automatically lower when lowering or raising the top. Do not lower the top when the top material is wet.

NOTE

The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3.1 mph (5 km/h).

TO LOWER THE CONVERTIBLE TOP

1

Stop the vehicle completely. Turn the key to the ON position. Recommended: Run the vehicle’s engine when

lowering or raising the top to prevent draining the battery.

2

Ensure the convertible top stowage compartment

behind the rear seat is empty and ready to receive the top. Ensure the convertible top outer surface is free of leaves

and debris.

3

Unclamp the top from the windshield header at both the right and left sides by pulling each handle

down and rearward until the handle clears the windshield header.

NOTE

If the top has not been lowered for a

while and sticks to the windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it.

4

Push

the convertible top switch on the overhead console and hold until the windows are completely down and the top

is completely stored.

TO RAISE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP

1

Stop the vehicle completely. Turn the key to the ON position. Recommended: Run the vehicle’s engine when

raising or lowering the top to prevent draining the battery.

2

Push and hold the convertible top switch until the

windows lower completely and the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header.

3

Open both

handles before the top meets the windshield header.

4

Continue to use the convertible top switch to raise the top

until it has reached the fully closed position ±ush to the header. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should

seat in the matching holes in the header.

5

To fasten both handles securely, rotate the handles into the header on the

top until they reach the full forward position and push up on the handle to the stowed position. Pulling down on the

header at the center grip while closing the handles may assist in fastening the top.

6

Raise the rear windows ²rst and

then raise the front windows.

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