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Index P Parental MyKey programming ...93 Parking brake ...204 Parts (see Motorcraft௡ parts) ...303 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor ...124 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...228 Power mirrors ...76 Power point ...72 Power steering ...210 fluid, refill capacity ...304 fluid, specifications ...304 Power Windows ...72 R Radio ...27 6-CD in dash ...27 Rear-view camera system ...217 Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ...151 Relays ...224 Remote entry system ...103-104 illuminated entry ...107 locking/unlocking doors ...104-105 opening the trunk ...105 panic alarm ...105 replacement/additional transmitters ...107 replacing the batteries ...106 Roadside assistance ...222 344 S Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..123, 126-127, 129, 131 Safety Canopy ...145 Safety defects, reporting ..258-259 Safety restraints ...123, 126-127, 129, 131 Belt-Minder௡ ...132 extension assembly ...131 for adults ...127, 129, 131 for children ...149 Occupant Classification Sensor ...124 warning light and chime ...132 Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ...157 Safety seats for children ...153 Safety Compliance Certification Label ...309 Satellite Radio Information ...42 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log ...325 What Maintenance Schedule Should You Follow? ...321 Seats ...114 child safety seats ...153 cleaning ...266 climate control ...49 front seats ...117 heated ...46, 120 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...108 Servicing your vehicle ...269 Setting the clock ...28 SOS Post Crash Alert ...148 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
Congratulations	4
Safety and Environment Protection	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
Perchlorate material	5
Breaking-in your vehicle	5
Special Notices	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Data Recording	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Cell phone use	8
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	17
Message center	18
Info	19
System check and vehicle feature customization	20
System warnings	24
Entertainment Systems	27
Audio systems	27
AM/FM CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system	27
Setting the clock	28
AM/FM Radio	28
RDS Radio	29
CD/MP3 Player	30
Satellite Radio (if equipped)	32
Sound Adjustments	35
Extra Features	36
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	36
USB port (if equipped)	38
General audio information	39
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	42
Navigation system (if equipped)	45
SYNC (if equipped)	45
Climate Controls	46
Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)	46
Operating tips	47
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (navigation based – if equipped)	49
Touchscreen functions	51
Voice commands in climate mode	51
Operating tips	52
Rear window defroster	53
Cabin air filter	53
Lights	54
Headlamp Control	54
Automatic instrumentation illumination	54
Autolamp control (if equipped)	54
Autolamps - programmable exit delay	55
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	55
High beams	56
Flash-to-pass	56
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	57
Aiming the headlamps	57
Vertical aim adjustment	57
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	59
Interior Lamps	59
Map lamps	59
Bulb Replacement	59
Lamp assembly condensation	59
Using the right bulbs	60
Replacing interior bulbs	61
Replacing exterior bulbs	61
Replacing headlamp bulbs	61
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	61
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 rear sidemarker lamp bulbs	65
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (GT) (if equipped)	65
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (GT-CS) (if equipped)	66
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (V6) (if equipped)	66
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	66
Driver Controls	67
Multi-function lever	67
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	67
Tilt Steering Wheel	68
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	68
Flexible visor storage system (if equipped)	69
Electronic compass (if equipped)	69
Compass zone adjustment	70
Compass calibration adjustment	70
Center console	71
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	72
Power Windows	72
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	73
Restoring the one-touch up functionality (front windows only)	73
Bounce-back (front windows only)	73
Bounce-back override (front windows only)	73
Short drop glass (front windows only)	74
Rear power windows (convertible only)	74
Rear power windows manual override (convertible only)	74
Accessory delay	75
Interior mirror	75
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	75
Exterior Mirrors	76
Power side view mirrors	76
Blind spot mirrors	76
Speed control	76
Using speed controls	76
Setting speed control	77
Disengaging speed control	77
Resuming a set speed	77
Increasing speed while using speed control	78
Reducing speed while using speed control	78
Turning off speed control	78
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	78
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	79
Car2U Home Automation System (if equipped)	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
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	85
Positive Retention Floor Mat	85
Convertible (If equipped)	86
Lowering the convertible top	86
Installation of the boot (if equipped)	88
Raising the convertible top	89
Roller blind sun shade (if equipped)	91
Interior trunk control	91
Locks and Security	92
Keys	92
MyKey™	93
Power door locks	99
Smart locks	99
Autolock (if equipped)	99
Deactivating/activating autolock	100
Power door unlock/lock procedure	100
Autounlock (if equipped)	101
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
Opening the trunk	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 (if equipped)	111
Arming the system	112
Disarming the system	113
Triggering the anti-theft system	113
Seating and Safety Restraints	114
Front seating	114
Adjustable head restraints	114
Adjusting the manual seats (if equipped)	117
Four-way seat adjust (driver side only)	118
Adjusting the power seats (if equipped)	118
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	120
Heated seats (if equipped)	120
Rear seat entry/exit	121
Rear seats	121
Non-adjustable head restraints	121
Safety restraints	123
Personal Safety System™	123
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	123
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	124
Front crash severity sensor	124
Driver’s seat position sensor	124
Front passenger sensing system	124
Front safety belt usage sensors	125
Front safety belt pretensioners	125
Front safety belt energy management retractors	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
Energy management feature	131
Safety belt pretensioner	131
Safety belt extension assembly	131
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	132
Conditions of operation	132
Belt-Minder	132
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	135
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	137
Important SRS precautions	137
Children and airbags	139
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	139
Front passenger sensing system	141
Seat-mounted side airbag system	145
How does the side airbag system work?	146
Determining if the system is operational	148
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	148
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	148
Safety restraints for children	149
Important child restraint precautions	149
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	151
Transporting children	152
Safety seats for children	153
Infant and/or toddler seats	153
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	154
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	157
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	159
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	159
For Coupe only:	160
For Convertible only:	161
Child booster seats	163
When children should use booster seats	164
Types of booster seats	164
The importance of shoulder belts	166
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	166
Tires, Wheels and Loading	168
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	168
Treadwear	168
Traction AA A B C	168
Temperature A B C	169
Tires	169
Glossary of tire terminology	169
Inflating your tires	170
Tire care	172
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	172
Tire wear	173
Damage	173
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	174
Tire replacement requirements	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
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	181
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
When inflating your tires	186
How temperature affects your tire pressure	186
Snow tires and chains	187
Summer tires	188
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	188
Trailer towing	195
Preparing to tow	195
Hitches	195
Safety chains	196
Trailer brakes	196
Trailer lamps	196
Driving while you tow	196
Servicing after towing	197
Trailer towing tips	197
Recreational towing	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 (if equipped)	202
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
Steering	210
Traction-Lok™ axle (if equipped)	210
Brake-shift interlock	210
Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)	212
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission	212
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	214
Manual transmission operation (if equipped)	214
Using the clutch	214
Recommended shift speeds	215
Skip Shift (if equipped) (V8 engines only)	216
Reverse	216
Parking your vehicle	217
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	217
Blind spot mirrors	220
Driving through water	221
Roadside Emergencies	222
Roadside Assistance	222
Getting roadside assistance	222
Using roadside assistance	223
Hazard flasher control	223
Fuel Pump Shut-off	223
Fuses and relays	224
Fuses	224
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	225
Passenger compartment fuse panel	225
Power distribution box	228
Auxiliary relay with heated seats (if equipped)	231
Changing the tires	232
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	232
Stopping and securing the vehicle	234
Tire change procedure	234
Temporary Mobility Kit (if equipped)	237
General information	238
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit	239
What to do when a tire is punctured	240
First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air	240
Second stage: Checking tire pressure	242
What to do after the tire has been sealed	243
Wheel lug nut torque specifications	246
Running out of fuel	247
Jump starting	247
Preparing your vehicle	247
Connecting the jumper cables	248
Jump starting	249
Removing the jumper cables	249
Wrecker towing	250
Emergency towing	251
Customer Assistance	252
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	252
Away from home	252
Additional assistance	253
In California (U.S. only)	254
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. only)	255
Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada only)	256
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	256
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	258
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	258
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only)	258
Reporting safety defects (Canada only)	259
Cleaning	260
Washing the exterior	260
Waxing	261
Paint chips	261
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	261
Engine	262
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 (if equipped, except for the King Ranch edition)	266
Leather seats for the King Ranch edition only (if equipped)	266
Underbody	267
Ford and Lincoln Mercury car care products	268
Maintenance and Specifications	269
Service recommendations	269
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	269
Working with the engine off	269
Working with the engine on	269
Opening the hood	270
Identifying components in the engine compartment	271
Windshield washer fluid	273
Changing the wiper blades	274
Engine oil	274
Checking the engine oil	274
Adding engine oil	276
Engine oil and filter recommendations	276
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	277
Battery	277
Engine coolant	280
Checking engine coolant	280
Adding engine coolant	281
Recycled engine coolant	283
Coolant refill capacity	283
Severe climates	283
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	284
How fail-safe cooling works	284
When fail-safe mode is activated	284
Fuel Filter	285
What you should know about automotive fuels	285
Important safety precautions	285
Refueling	287
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system	287
Choosing the right fuel	289
Octane recommendations	289
Octane recommendations (5.0L V8 engine)	290
Fuel quality	290
Cleaner air	290
Running out of fuel	290
Refilling with a portable fuel container	291
Essentials of good fuel economy	292
Measuring techniques	292
Filling the tank	292
Calculating fuel economy	293
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	293
Habits	293
Maintenance	294
Conditions	294
Emission control system	295
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	296
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	297
Brake/clutch fluid	298
Transmission fluid	298
Checking automatic transmission fluid	298
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	299
Air filter	300
Changing the air filter element	300
Vehicle storage	301
Motorcraft part numbers	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 Custom Accessories for your vehicle	312
Exterior style	312
Interior style	312
Lifestyle	313
Peace of mind	313
Ford Extended Service Plan	315
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)	315
Ford ESP Extended Service Plans (Canada Only)	318
Scheduled Maintenance Guide	319
General maintenance information	319
Why maintain your vehicle?	319
Protecting your investment	319
Oil, fluids and flushing	320
Genuine Ford parts and service	320
Convenience	321
Factory-trained technicians	321
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts	321
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	321
Which maintenance schedule should you follow?	321
Owner checks and services	321
Multi-point inspection	322
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log	325
Maintenance schedule log	329
Special operating conditions	332
Special operating condition log	335
Exceptions	337
Coolant change record	338
Engine coolant change log	339

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Parental MyKey programming ...93

Parking brake

............................

204

Parts (see Motorcraft

parts)

.........................................

303

Passenger Occupant

Classification Sensor

.................

124

Power distribution box (see

Fuses)

........................................

228

Power mirrors

.............................

Power point

.................................

Power steering

..........................

210

fluid, refill capacity

................

304

fluid, specifications

.................

304

Power Windows

...........................

Radio

............................................

6-CD in dash

.............................

Rear-view camera system

.........

217

Recommendations for

attaching safety restraints for

children

......................................

151

Relays

........................................

224

Remote entry system

.......

103–104

illuminated entry

....................

107

locking/unlocking

doors

................................

104–105

opening the trunk

...................

105

panic alarm

.............................

105

replacement/additional

transmitters

.............................

107

replacing the batteries

...........

106

Roadside assistance

..................

222

Safety belts (see Safety

restraints) ..123, 126–127, 129, 131

Safety Canopy

...........................

145

Safety defects, reporting ..258–259

Safety restraints

.......

123, 126–127,

129, 131

Belt-Minder

...........................

132

extension assembly

................

131

for adults

.................

127, 129, 131

for children

.............................

149

Occupant Classification

Sensor

......................................

124

warning light and chime

........

132

Safety restraints - LATCH

anchors

......................................

157

Safety seats for children

..........

153

Safety Compliance

Certification Label

....................

309

Satellite Radio Information

........

Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Normal Scheduled

Maintenance and Log

.............

325

What Maintenance Schedule

Should You Follow?

................

321

Seats

..........................................

114

child safety seats

....................

153

cleaning

...................................

266

climate control

..........................

front seats

...............................

117

heated

................................

46, 120

SecuriLock passive anti-theft

system

........................................

108

Servicing your vehicle

..............

269

Setting the clock

.........................

SOS Post Crash Alert

...............

148

Index

344

2011 05+ Mustang

(197)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)