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Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5-speed automatic transmission This vehicle is equipped with an Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy. This Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. When the vehicle's battery has been disconnected for any type of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. The Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters. This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; during this learning process, slightly firmer shifts may occur. After this learning process, normal shift feel and shift scheduling will resume. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear 153 2006 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	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	15
Entertainment Systems	19
AUDIO 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)	23
MP3 track and folder structure	27
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	27
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
High beams	32
Flash to pass	33
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	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
Using the right bulbs	35
Replacing exterior bulbs	36
Replacing headlamp bulbs	36
Replacing front turn signal bulbs	37
Replacing front parking lamp bulbs	37
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	37
Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamp bulbs	38
Replacing backup bulbs	39
Replacing rear sidemarker lamp bulbs	39
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	40
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	40
Driver Controls	41
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	41
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	42
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	42
CENTER CONSOLE	43
POWER WINDOWS	43
Accessory delay	44
Bounce Back (Front windows only)	44
Bounce Back Override (Front windows only)	45
Short drop glass (Front windows only)	45
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)	45
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	46
Power side view mirrors	46
SPEED CONTROL	46
Setting speed control	46
Disengaging speed control	47
Resuming a set speed	47
Increasing speed while using speed control	47
Reducing speed while using speed control	47
Turning off speed control	48
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Lowering the convertible top	48
Installation of the boot (if equipped)	50
Raising the convertible top	51
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Selectable features	53
Reset	53
Setup menu	53
System check	53
Display color	54
Units (English/Metric)	55
Display Mode	55
Language	55
Info menu	56
Odometer/Trip odometer	56
Distance to empty (DTE)	56
Average fuel economy (AFE)	57
Instantaneous fuel economy	57
Fuel Used	58
Trip elapsed drive time	58
Average speed	58
Blank Display	58
System warnings	58
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	60
Locks and Security	61
KEYS	61
POWER DOOR LOCKS	61
Smart locks	61
Autolock (if equipped)	62
Relock	62
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	62
Central locking and unlocking feature	62
Power door trim switch inhibit (if equipped)	63
Deactivating/activating the power door trim switch inhibit feature	63
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	63
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	65
Unlocking the doors	65
Locking the doors	66
Opening the trunk	66
Sounding a panic alarm	66
Replacing the battery	66
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	67
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	67
Illuminated entry	68
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	69
Anti-theft indicator	69
Automatic arming	70
Automatic disarming	70
Replacement keys	70
Programming spare keys	70
ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Arming the system	73
Disarming the system	73
Seating and Safety Restraints	74
SEATING	74
Adjustable head restraints	74
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	75
Four-way seat adjust (driver side only)	76
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	76
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	76
Rear seat entry/exit	78
REAR SEATS	79
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	80
Personal Safety System	80
How does the Personal Safety System work?	80
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	81
Front crash severity sensor	81
Driver’s seat position sensor	81
Front passenger sensing system	81
Front safety belt usage sensors	82
Front safety belt pretensioners	82
Front safety belt energy management retractors	82
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	82
Safety restraints precautions	83
Combination lap and shoulder belts	84
Energy Management Feature	86
Vehicle sensitive mode	86
Automatic locking mode	86
When to use the automatic locking mode	86
How to use the automatic locking mode	87
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	87
Safety belt pretensioner	88
Safety belt extension assembly	88
Safety belt maintenance	89
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	89
Conditions of operation	90
BeltMinder	90
One time disable	93
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	93
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	94
Important SRS precautions	95
Children and airbags	96
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	97
Front passenger sensing system	98
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	102
How does the side airbag system work?	103
Determining if the system is operational	104
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	105
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	105
Important child restraint precautions	105
Children and safety belts	105
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	116
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
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	121
TIRE CARE	123
Inspecting your tires	123
Tire wear	124
Damage	124
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	124
Tire Replacement Requirements	125
Safety practices	125
Highway hazards	126
Tire and wheel alignment	126
Tire rotation	126
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	127
Information on “P” type tires	128
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	131
Information on “T” type tires	132
Location of the tire label	132
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	132
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	133
TRAILER TOWING	139
Preparing to tow	140
Hitches	140
Safety chains	140
Trailer brakes	140
Trailer lamps	140
Driving while you tow	141
Servicing after towing	141
Trailer towing tips	141
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	142
Driving	143
STARTING	143
Positions of the ignition	143
Preparing to start your vehicle	143
Important safety precautions	144
Starting the engine	146
Guarding against exhaust fumes	146
Important ventilating information	147
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	147
BRAKES	147
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	147
ABS warning lamp	148
Using ABS	148
Parking brake	148
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	149
STEERING	150
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	151
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	151
Brake-shift interlock	151
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission	153
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	155
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	156
Using the clutch	156
Recommended shift speeds	156
Reverse	157
Parking your vehicle	157
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	157
Roadside Emergencies	159
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	159
Getting roadside assistance	159
Using roadside assistance	160
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	160
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	160
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	161
FUSES AND RELAYS	161
Fuses	161
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	162
Passenger compartment fuse panel	162
Power distribution box	164
Auxiliary relay	167
CHANGING THE TIRES	167
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	168
How to change a flat tire	170
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	172
JUMP STARTING	173
Preparing your vehicle	173
Connecting the jumper cables	174
Jump starting	175
Removing the jumper cables	176
WRECKER TOWING	178
Customer Assistance	179
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	179
At home	179
Away from home	179
Additional Assistance	180
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	181
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	182
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	182
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	183
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	184
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	184
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	185
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	185
Cleaning	186
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	186
WAXING	187
PAINT CHIPS	187
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	187
ENGINE	188
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	189
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	189
CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDING	190
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	190
INTERIOR	191
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	191
UNDERBODY	191
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	192
Maintenance and Specifications	193
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	193
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	193
Working with the engine off	193
Working with the engine on	193
OPENING THE HOOD	194
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	195
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	197
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	198
ENGINE OIL	198
Checking the engine oil	198
Adding engine oil	201
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
FUEL FILTER	211
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	215
Fuel quality	215
Cleaner air	215
Running out of fuel	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/CLUTCH 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
Safety Compliance Certification Label	232
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	233
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	234
Accessories	235
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	235
Exterior style	235
Interior style	235
Lifestyle	236
Peace of mind	236