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Seating and Safety Restraints Lift the head restraint to raise the height. To lower the head restraint, press the button located on the driver's side post. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. 86 2007 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	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
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/MP3 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	29
Auxiliary input jack	29
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	31
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	32
Climate Controls	35
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	35
Operating tips	36
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (R )	37
CABIN AIR FILTER	38
Lights	39
HEADLAMP CONTROL	39
Foglamp control (if equipped)	39
High beams	39
Flash to pass	40
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	40
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	40
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	40
Vertical aim adjustment	41
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	42
INTERIOR LAMPS	42
Map lamps	42
BULB REPLACEMENT	42
Headlamp Condensation	42
Using the right bulbs	42
Interior bulbs	43
Replacing exterior bulbs	43
Replacing headlamp bulbs	43
Replacing front turn signal bulbs	44
Replacing front parking lamp bulbs	44
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	44
Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamp bulbs	45
Replacing backup bulbs	46
Replacing rear sidemarker lamp bulbs	46
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulbs	47
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	47
Driver Controls	48
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	48
TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED)	49
CENTER CONSOLE	49
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	49
POWER WINDOWS	50
Accessory delay	51
Bounce Back (Front windows only)	52
Bounce Back Override (Front windows only)	52
Short drop glass (Front windows only)	52
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)	52
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	53
Electronic compass (if equipped)	53
Compass zone adjustment	54
Compass calibration adjustment	54
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	55
Power side view mirrors	55
SPEED CONTROL	55
Setting speed control	55
Disengaging speed control	56
Resuming a set speed	56
Increasing speed while using speed control	56
Reducing speed while using speed control	56
Turning off speed control	57
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)	57
Lowering the convertible top	57
Installation of the boot (if equipped)	59
Raising the convertible top	60
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	62
Selectable features	62
Reset	62
Setup menu	62
System check	62
Display color	63
Units (English/Metric)	64
Display Mode	64
Language	64
Info menu	65
Odometer/Trip odometer	65
Distance to empty (DTE)	65
Average fuel economy (AFE)	66
Instantaneous fuel economy	67
Fuel Used	67
Trip elapsed drive time	67
Average speed	67
Blank Display	67
System warnings	68
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Locks and Security	71
KEYS	71
POWER DOOR LOCKS	71
Smart locks	71
Central locking and unlocking feature	72
Power door trim switch inhibit (if equipped)	72
Deactivating/activating the power door trim switch inhibit feature	72
Autolock (if equipped)	73
Relock	73
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature	73
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	74
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	75
Unlocking the doors	75
Locking the doors	76
Opening the trunk	76
Sounding a panic alarm	76
Replacing the battery	76
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	77
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	77
Illuminated entry	78
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)	79
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature	79
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	80
Anti-theft indicator	80
Automatic arming	81
Automatic disarming	81
Replacement keys	81
Programming spare keys	82
ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	83
Arming the system	84
Disarming the system	84
Seating and Safety Restraints	85
SEATING	85
Adjustable head restraints	85
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	86
Four-way seat adjust (driver side only)	87
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	87
Adjusting the front power seats (if equipped)	87
Heated seats (if equipped)	89
Rear seat entry/exit	90
REAR SEATS	90
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	91
Personal Safety System	91
How does the Personal Safety System work?	91
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	92
Front crash severity sensor	92
Driver’s seat position sensor	92
Front passenger sensing system	92
Front safety belt usage sensors	93
Front safety belt pretensioners	93
Front safety belt energy management retractors	94
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	94
Safety restraints precautions	94
Combination lap and shoulder belts	95
Energy Management Feature	96
Vehicle sensitive mode	97
Automatic locking mode	97
When to use the automatic locking mode	97
How to use the automatic locking mode	98
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	98
Safety belt pretensioner	99
Safety belt extension assembly	99
Safety belt maintenance	100
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	100
Conditions of operation	101
BeltMinder	101
One time disable	104
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	104
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	106
Important SRS precautions	106
Children and airbags	108
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	108
Front passenger sensing system	110
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	114
How does the side airbag system work?	115
Determining if the system is operational	116
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	117
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	117
Important child restraint precautions	117
Children and safety belts	118
Child booster seats	118
When children should use booster seats	118
Types of booster seats	119
The importance of shoulder belts	120
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	121
Child and infant or child safety seats	121
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	122
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	125
For Coupe only:	126
For Convertible only:	126
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments	128
Tires, Wheels and Loading	130
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	130
Treadwear	130
Traction AA A B C	130
Temperature A B C	131
TIRES	131
Glossary of tire terminology	131
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	132
TIRE CARE	134
Inspecting your tires	134
Tire wear	135
Damage	135
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	135
Tire Replacement Requirements	136
Safety practices	137
Highway hazards	137
Tire and wheel alignment	138
Tire rotation	138
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	139
Information on “P” type tires	139
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	142
Information on “T” type tires	143
Location of the tire label	143
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	144
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	145
When your temporary spare tire is installed	145
When you believe your system is not operating properly	146
When inflating your tires	147
How temperature affects your tire pressure	147
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	148
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	148
TRAILER TOWING	154
Preparing to tow	154
Hitches	154
Safety chains	154
Trailer brakes	155
Trailer lamps	155
Driving while you tow	155
Servicing after towing	155
Trailer towing tips	156
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	156
Driving	157
STARTING	157
Positions of the ignition	157
Preparing to start your vehicle	157
Important safety precautions	158
Starting the engine	160
Guarding against exhaust fumes	160
Important ventilating information	161
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	161
BRAKES	161
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	161
ABS warning lamp	162
Using ABS	162
Parking brake	162
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	163
STEERING	164
TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED)	165
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	165
Brake-shift interlock	165
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transmission	167
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	169
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	170
Using the clutch	170
Recommended shift speeds	171
Reverse	171
Parking your vehicle	171
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	172
Roadside Emergencies	173
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	173
Getting roadside assistance	173
Using roadside assistance	174
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	174
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	175
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	175
FUSES AND RELAYS	176
Fuses	176
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	176
Passenger compartment fuse panel	177
Power distribution box	178
Auxiliary relay	181
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE	181
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	182
How to change a flat tire	184
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	187
JUMP STARTING	187
Preparing your vehicle	188
Connecting the jumper cables	188
Jump starting	190
Removing the jumper cables	191
WRECKER TOWING	193
Customer Assistance	194
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	194
At home	194
Away from home	194
Additional Assistance	195
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	196
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	197
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	197
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	198
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	199
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	199
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	200
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	200
Cleaning	201
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	201
WAXING	201
PAINT CHIPS	202
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	202
ENGINE	203
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	204
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	204
CONVERTIBLE TOP AND PADDED MOLDING	205
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	205
INTERIOR TRIM	206
INTERIOR	206
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	206
UNDERBODY	207
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	207
Maintenance and Specifications	209
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	209
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	209
Working with the engine off	209
Working with the engine on	209
OPENING THE HOOD	210
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	211
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	213
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	214
ENGINE OIL	214
Checking the engine oil	214
Adding engine oil	217
Engine Oil Recommendations	217
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil.	217
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	218
BATTERY	219
ENGINE COOLANT	221
Checking engine coolant	221
Adding engine coolant	222
Recycled engine coolant	224
Coolant refill capacity	225
Severe climates	225
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	226
How fail-safe cooling works	226
When fail-safe mode is activated	226
FUEL FILTER	227
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	227
Important safety precautions	227
Refueling	229
Fuel Filler Cap	229
Choosing the right fuel	230
Octane recommendations	231
Fuel quality	231
Cleaner air	231
Running out of fuel	231
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	232
Measuring techniques	232
Filling the tank	232
Calculating fuel economy	233
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	233
Habits	233
Maintenance	234
Conditions	234
EPA window sticker	235
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	235
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	236
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	237
POWER STEERING FLUID	238
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	238
TRANSMISSION FLUID	239
Checking automatic transmission fluid	239
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	240
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	241
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	243
ENGINE DATA	246
Engine drivebelt routing	246
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	247
Safety Compliance Certification Label	247
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	247
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	248
Accessories	249
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	249
Exterior style	249
Interior style	249
Lifestyle	250
Peace of mind	250