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Driving The Traction Control௢ switch, located above the radio, illuminates when the system is off. The Traction Control௢ system will automatically turn on every time the ignition is turned OFF and ON. If you should become stuck in snow or ice or on a very slippery road surface, try switching the Traction Control௢ system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to "dig" the vehicle out and enable a successful "rocking" maneuver. The traction control on/off status is shown by an indicator lamp on the traction control switch. If the system is off, the indicator will be illuminated. If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will illuminate, the Traction Control௢ button will also illuminate and will not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer. Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control௢ event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN. TRACTION-LOKி AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok௢ axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a Traction-Lok௢ rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to the driver. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed. 156 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	19
AM/FM STEREO/ SINGLE CD SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	19
SHAKER 500 — AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	22
SHAKER 1000 — AUDIOPHILE IN-DASH SIX CD/MP3 SOUND SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	22
MP3 TRACK AND FOLDER STRUCTURE	26
ACCESSORY DELAY	27
RADIO FREQUENCIES	27
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS	27
CD PLAYER CARE	27
AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE	28
Climate Controls	29
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	29
Operating tips	30
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (R )	31
CABIN AIR FILTER	31
Lights	32
HEADLAMP CONTROL	32
Foglamp control (if equipped)	32
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	32
High beams	33
Flash to pass	33
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	33
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	33
Headlamp vertical aim adjustment	34
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	35
INTERIOR LAMPS	35
Map lamps	35
BULB REPLACEMENT	35
Headlamp Condensation	35
Interior bulbs	35
Replacing exterior bulbs	35
Using the right bulbs	36
Replacing headlamp bulbs	36
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	37
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	37
Replacing foglamp bulbs	38
Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamp bulbs	38
Replacing backup bulbs	39
Replacing rear sidemarker lamp bulbs	40
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	40
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	41
Driver Controls	42
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	42
Changing the wiper blades	43
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	43
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	44
POWER WINDOWS	44
Accessory delay	45
Bounce Back (Front windows only)	45
Bounce Back Override (Front windows only)	46
Restoring the Express up functionality (Front windows only)	46
Short drop glass (Front windows only)	46
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)	46
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	47
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	47
Setting speed control	47
Disengaging speed control	48
Resuming a set speed	48
Increasing speed while using speed control	48
Reducing speed while using speed control	48
Turning off speed control	49
CENTER CONSOLE	49
Cell phone use	49
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	50
Selectable features	50
Reset	50
Setup menu	50
System check	51
Display color	51
Units (English/Metric)	52
Display Mode	52
Language	53
Info menu	53
Odometer/Trip odometer	53
Distance to empty (DTE)	53
Average fuel economy (AFE)	54
Instantaneous fuel economy	55
Fuel Used	55
Trip elapsed drive time	55
Average speed	55
Blank Display	55
System warnings	56
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	59
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)	59
Lowering the convertible top	59
Installation of the boot (if equipped)	61
Raising the convertible top	63
Locks and Security	64
KEYS	64
POWER DOOR LOCKS	64
Smart locks	64
Autolock (if equipped)	65
Relock	65
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	65
Central locking and unlocking feature	65
Power door trim switch inhibit (if equipped)	66
Deactivating/activating the power door trim switch inhibit feature	66
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	66
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	68
Unlocking the doors	68
Locking the doors	69
Sounding a panic alarm	69
Opening the trunk	69
Replacing the battery	69
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	70
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	71
Illuminated entry	71
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	72
Theft indicator	72
Automatic arming	73
Automatic disarming	73
Replacement keys	73
Programming spare keys	74
ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	75
Arming the system	76
Disarming the system	76
Seating and Safety Restraints	77
SEATING	77
Adjustable head restraints	77
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	78
Four-way seat adjust (driver side only)	79
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	79
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	80
Rear seat entry/exit	81
REAR SEATS	82
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	82
Personal Safety System	82
How does the Personal Safety System work?	83
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	83
Front crash severity sensor	83
Driver’s seat position sensor	83
Front passenger sensing system	84
Front safety belt usage sensors	84
Front safety belt pretensioners	85
Front safety belt energy management retractors	85
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	85
Safety restraints precautions	86
Combination lap and shoulder belts	87
Energy Management Feature	88
Vehicle sensitive mode	88
Automatic locking mode	89
When to use the automatic locking mode	89
How to use the automatic locking mode	89
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	90
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	90
Conditions of operation	91
BeltMinder	91
One time disable	94
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	94
Safety belt extension assembly	95
Safety belt maintenance	96
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	96
Important SRS precautions	97
Children and airbags	98
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	99
Front passenger sensing system	100
Side airbag system (if equipped)	103
How does the side airbag system work?	103
Determining if the system is operational	105
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	105
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	105
Important child restraint precautions	105
Children and safety belts	106
Child booster seats	106
Types of booster seats	107
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	109
Child and infant or child safety seats	109
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	110
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	113
For Coupe only:	114
For Convertible only:	114
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	117
Tires, Wheels and Loading	119
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	119
Treadwear	119
Traction AA A B C	119
Temperature A B C	120
TIRES	120
Glossary of tire terminology	120
INSPECTING AND INFLATING YOUR TIRES	121
Inspecting your tires	122
Inflating your tires	122
TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS	124
CHANGING THE TIRES	124
Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information	125
How to change a flat tire	125
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	129
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	129
Information on “P” type tires	130
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	133
Information on “T” type tires	134
Location of the tire label	134
TIRE CARE	134
Tire wear	134
Safety practices	135
Highway hazards	136
Tire and wheel alignment	136
Tire rotation	136
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	138
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	139
TRAILER TOWING	145
Preparing to tow	145
Hitches	145
Safety chains	145
Trailer brakes	146
Trailer lamps	146
Driving while you tow	146
Servicing after towing	146
Trailer towing tips	147
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	147
Driving	148
STARTING	148
Positions of the ignition	148
Preparing to start your vehicle	148
Important safety precautions	149
Starting the engine	152
Using the engine block heater (if equipped)	152
Guarding against exhaust fumes	152
Important ventilating information	152
BRAKES	153
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	153
ABS warning lamp	153
Using ABS	153
Brake Assist (if equipped)	154
Parking brake	154
STEERING	154
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	155
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	156
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	156
Brake-shift interlock	156
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission	158
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	160
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	161
Using the clutch	161
Recommended shift speeds	161
Reverse	162
Parking your vehicle	162
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	163
Roadside Emergencies	164
GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	164
USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	164
ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY	165
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	165
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	165
FUSES AND RELAYS	166
Fuses	166
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	166
Passenger compartment fuse panel	167
Power distribution box	169
Auxiliary relay	172
JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE	172
Preparing your vehicle	172
Connecting the jumper cables	173
Jump starting	175
Removing the jumper cables	175
WRECKER TOWING	177
Customer Assistance	178
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	178
At home	178
Away from home	178
Additional Assistance	179
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	180
THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY)	181
What kinds of cases does the Board review?	181
Board membership	182
What the Board needs	182
Oral presentations	183
Making a decision	183
To request a DSB Brochure/Application	183
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	184
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	184
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	185
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	186
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	186
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	186
Cleaning	187
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	187
WAXING	187
PAINT CHIPS	187
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	188
ENGINE	188
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	190
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	190
CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDING	190
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	191
INTERIOR	191
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	192
UNDERBODY	192
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	192
Maintenance and Specifications	194
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	194
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	194
Working with the engine off	194
Working with the engine on	194
OPENING THE HOOD	195
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	196
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	198
ENGINE OIL	198
Checking the engine oil	198
Adding engine oil	200
Engine Oil Recommendations	201
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	201
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	202
BATTERY	203
ENGINE COOLANT	205
Checking engine coolant	205
Adding engine coolant	206
Recycled engine coolant	208
Coolant refill capacity	209
Severe climates	209
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	210
How fail-safe cooling works	210
When fail-safe mode is activated	210
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	211
Important safety precautions	211
Refueling	213
Fuel Filler Cap	213
Choosing the right fuel	214
Octane recommendations	214
Fuel quality	215
Cleaner air	215
Running out of fuel	215
Fuel Filter	215
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	216
Measuring techniques	216
Filling the tank	216
Calculating fuel economy	217
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	217
Habits	217
Maintenance	218
Conditions	218
EPA window sticker	219
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	219
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	220
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	220
POWER STEERING FLUID	221
BRAKE FLUID	222
TRANSMISSION FLUID	222
Checking automatic transmission fluid	222
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	223
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	225
REFILL CAPACITIES	226
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	228
ENGINE DATA	230
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	231
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	232
Certification label	232
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	233
Engine number	233
Transmission/Transaxle code designations	234
Accessories	235
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	235
Exterior style	235
Interior style	236
Lifestyle	236
Peace of mind	236

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The Traction Control

switch,

located above the radio, illuminates

when the system is off. The Traction

Control

system will automatically

turn on every time the ignition is

turned OFF and ON.

If you should become stuck in snow

or ice or on a very slippery road

surface, try switching the Traction

Control

system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the

vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.

The traction control on/off status is shown by an indicator lamp on the

traction control switch. If the system is off, the indicator will be

illuminated. If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light

will illuminate, the Traction Control

button will also illuminate and will

not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an

authorized dealer.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose

control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded

their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss

of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you

experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

TRACTION-LOK

AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)

This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when

one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the

Traction-Lok

axle functions like a standard rear axle.

Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on a

Traction-Lok

rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in

effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving

and should not be noticeable to the driver.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents

the gearshift lever from being moved from P ( Park) when the ignition is

in the ON position unless the brake pedal is depressed.

2005 05+ Mustang

(197)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Driving

156