Home » Ford Manuals » 2012 Ford Mustang » Manual Viewer

2012 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 204

2012 Ford Mustang Manual

Get 2012 Ford Mustang PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2012 Ford Mustang manuals

Page 204 highlights

Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Do not splice into the vehicle lamp wiring for trailer lamps. Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and monitor your vehicle lamps. Splicing into the wiring or attaching wiring to the vehicle bulb. may DISABLE the rear vehicle lamps or cause them not to function properly. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for proper instructions and equipment for hooking-up trailer lamps. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles (800 km) of trailer towing and don't make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Use the grade assist feature (automatic transmissions) when towing. This feature provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate stops and brake gradually. Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmissions). • After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 204 2012 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
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING	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	9
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	9
Instrument Cluster	12
Warning lights and chimes	12
Gauges	17
Message center	19
Info	19
System check and vehicle feature customization	21
System warnings	25
Entertainment Systems	29
Audio systems	29
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite-compatible sound system	29
Setting the clock	29
AM/FM radio	30
RDS radio	31
CD/MP3 player	31
Satellite radio (if equipped)	33
Sound adjustments	37
Extra features	38
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	38
USB port (if equipped)	40
General audio information	41
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	44
Navigation system (if equipped)	47
SYNC? (if equipped)	47
Climate Controls	48
Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)	48
Operating tips	49
Dual zone automatic temperature control (navigation-based) (if equipped)	51
Touchscreen functions	53
Voice commands in climate mode	53
Operating tips	54
Rear window defroster	55
Cabin air filter	55
Lights	56
Headlamp Control	56
Automatic instrumentation illumination	56
Autolamp control (if equipped)	56
Autolamps - programmable exit delay	57
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	57
High beams	58
Flash-to-pass	58
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	58
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	59
Aiming the headlamps	59
Vertical aim adjustment	60
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	61
INTERIOR LAMPS	62
Dome/Map lamps	62
Bulb Replacement	62
Lamp assembly condensation	62
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	63
Replacing interior bulbs	63
Replacing exterior bulbs	63
Replacing headlamp bulbs	64
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)	64
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	65
Replacing front sidemarker bulb	66
Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamps	66
Replacing backup bulbs	67
Replacing rear sidemarker lamp bulbs	68
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (GT) (if equipped)	68
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (GT-CS) (if equipped)	69
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (V6) (if equipped)	69
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	69
Driver Controls	70
Multi-function lever	70
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp)	70
Tilt Steering Wheel	71
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)	71
Flexible visor storage system (if equipped)	72
Electronic compass (if equipped)	72
Compass zone adjustment	73
Compass calibration adjustment	73
Center console	74
Auxiliary power point (12V DC)	75
Power Windows	75
One-touch up or down (front windows only)	76
Restoring the one-touch up functionality (front windows only)	76
Bounce-back (front windows only)	76
Bounce-back override (front windows only)	77
Short drop glass (front windows only)	77
Rear power windows (convertible only)	77
Rear power windows manual override (convertible only)	78
Accessory delay	78
Interior mirror	78
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	78
Exterior Mirrors	79
Power side view mirrors	79
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	79
Speed control	79
Using speed controls	80
Setting speed control	80
Disengaging speed control	81
Resuming a set speed	81
Increasing speed while using speed control	81
Reducing speed while using speed control	81
Turning off speed control	81
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	82
Universal garage door opener (if equipped)	83
Car2U? Home Automation System (if equipped)	83
Types of garage door openers (rolling code and fixed code)	84
Rolling code programming	84
Fixed code programming	86
Erasing the Car2U? Home Automation System buttons	88
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	88
Positive Retention Floor Mat	89
Convertible (If equipped)	90
Lowering the convertible top	90
Installation of the boot (if equipped)	92
Raising the convertible top	93
Roller blind sun shade (if equipped)	95
Interior trunk control	95
Locks and Security	96
Keys	96
MyKey?	97
Power door locks	102
Smart locks	103
Autolock (if equipped)	103
Deactivating/activating autolock	104
Power door unlock/lock procedure	104
Autounlock (if equipped)	105
Deactivating/activating autounlock	105
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure	105
Interior luggage compartment release	106
Remote entry system	107
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock	108
Locking the doors	109
Car finder	109
Sounding a panic alarm	109
Opening the trunk	110
Replacing the battery	110
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	111
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)	111
Illuminated entry	111
Illuminated exit	111
Battery saver	112
Securilock? passive anti-theft system	112
Anti-theft indicator	113
Automatic arming	113
Automatic disarming	113
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	113
Programming spare keys	114
Active anti-theft system (if equipped)	115
Arming the system	116
Disarming the system	117
Triggering the anti-theft system	117
Seating and Safety Restraints	118
Front seats	118
Head restraints	118
Non-adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	118
Adjustable head restraints (if equipped)	119
Titling head restraints (if equipped)	122
Adjusting the manual seats (if equipped)	122
Four-way seat adjust (driver side only)	123
Adjusting the power seats (if equipped)	123
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	125
Heated seats (if equipped)	126
Rear seat entry/exit	126
Rear seats (if equipped)	127
Non-adjustable head restraints	127
Rear seat delete (if equipped)	129
Personal Safety System™	129
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	130
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	130
Front crash severity sensor	130
Driver’s seat position sensor	130
Front passenger sensing system	130
Front safety belt usage sensors	131
Front safety belt pretensioners	131
Front safety belt energy management retractors	132
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	132
Safety Belt System	132
Combination lap and shoulder belts	134
Restraint of pregnant women	135
Safety belt locking modes	136
Energy management feature	137
Safety belt pretensioner	137
Safety belt extension assembly	137
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	138
Conditions of operation	138
Belt-Minder?	138
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder? feature	141
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	143
Important SRS precautions	143
Children and airbags	145
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	145
Front passenger sensing system	147
Seat-mounted side airbag system	151
How does the side airbag system work?	152
Determining if the system is operational	154
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™	154
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles	154
Safety restraints for children	155
Important child restraint precautions	155
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children	157
Transporting children	158
Safety seats for children	159
Infant and/or toddler seats	159
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	160
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments	163
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats	165
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	165
For convertible:	168
Child booster seats	170
When children should use booster seats	171
Types of booster seats	172
The importance of shoulder belts	174
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance	174
Tires, Wheels and Loading	175
Information about uniform tire quality grading	175
Treadwear	175
Traction AA A B C	175
Temperature A B C	176
Tires	176
Glossary of Tire Terminology	176
Inflating your tires	177
Tire care	179
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems	179
Tire wear	180
Damage	180
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	181
Tire Replacement Requirements	181
Safety Practices	183
Highway hazards	183
Tire and Wheel Alignment	183
Tire Rotation	184
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall	184
Information on “P” type tires	185
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	188
Information on “T” type tires	189
Location of the tire label	189
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	190
Changing Tires with a TPMS	191
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)	191
When your temporary spare tire is installed	191
When you believe your system is not operating properly	192
When inflating your tires	193
How temperature affects your tire pressure	193
Snow tires and chains	194
Summer tires	195
Vehicle loading – with and without a trailer	195
Trailer towing	202
Preparing to tow	203
Hitches	203
Safety chains	203
Trailer brakes	203
Trailer lamps	204
Driving while you tow	204
Trailer towing tips	204
Recreational towing	205
Driving	206
Starting	206
Positions of the ignition	206
Preparing to start your vehicle	206
Important safety precautions	207
Starting the engine	209
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	210
Important Ventilating Information	210
Engine block heater (if equipped)	210
Brakes	212
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	212
Using ABS	212
ABS warning lamp	212
Parking brake	213
AdvanceTrac? stability enhancement system	213
Steering	218
Selectable steering	218
AXLE INFORMATION	219
Traction-Lok™ axle (if equipped)	219
Axle with Torsen™ differential (if equipped)	219
Brake-shift interlock	219
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	221
Driving with a 6-speed automatic transmission	221
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	223
Manual transmission operation (if equipped)	223
Using the clutch	223
Recommended shift speeds	224
Skip Shift (if equipped) (V8 engines only)	225
Reverse	225
Parking your vehicle	226
Reverse sensing system (if equipped)	226
Rearview camera system (if equipped)	228
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)	230
Driving through water	231
Roadside Emergencies	232
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	232
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance	232
Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance	233
Vehicles sold in Canada : Getting roadside assistance	233
Vehicles sold in Canada : Using roadside assistance	233
Hazard flasher control	233
Fuel Pump Shut-off	234
Fuses and relays	234
Fuses	234
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	235
Passenger compartment fuse panel	236
Power distribution box	238
Auxiliary relay with heated seats (if equipped)	242
Changing the tires	242
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	242
Stopping and securing the vehicle	244
Tire change procedure	244
Temporary Mobility Kit (if equipped)	247
General information	248
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit	249
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured	250
First stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing compound and air	250
Second stage: Checking tire pressure	252
What to do after the tire has been sealed	253
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications	256
Running out of fuel	256
Jump starting	257
Preparing your vehicle	257
Connecting the jumper cables	258
Jump starting	259
Removing the jumper cables	259
Wrecker towing	260
Emergency towing	261
Customer Assistance	262
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	262
Away from home	262
Additional assistance	263
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	264
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	265
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	266
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	266
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	268
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide	269
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	269
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	269
Cleaning	270
Washing the exterior	270
Waxing	271
Paint chips	271
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers	271
Engine	272
Plastic (non-painted) exterior parts	273
Windows and wiper blades	273
Convertible top and padded molding	274
Instrument panel/Interior trim and cluster lens	274
Interior	275
Leather seats (if equipped)	276
Underbody	276
Ford and Lincoln car care products	277
Maintenance and Specifications	278
Service recommendations	278
Precautions when servicing your vehicle	278
Working with the engine off	278
Working with the engine on	278
Opening the hood	279
Identifying components in the engine compartment	280
Windshield washer fluid	282
Changing the wiper blades	283
Engine oil	283
Checking the engine oil	283
Adding engine oil	285
Engine oil and filter recommendations	285
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	286
Battery	287
Engine coolant	289
Checking engine coolant	289
Adding engine coolant	290
Recycled engine coolant	292
Coolant refill capacity	292
Severe climates	293
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	293
How fail-safe cooling works	293
When fail-safe mode is activated	294
Fuel Filter	295
What you should know about automotive fuels	295
Important safety precautions	295
Refueling	296
Easy Fuel? “no cap” fuel system	297
Choosing the right fuel	298
Octane recommendations	298
Octane recommendations (5.0L V8 engine)	299
Fuel quality	299
Cleaner air	299
Running out of fuel	299
Refilling with a portable fuel container	300
Essentials of good fuel economy	301
Measuring techniques	301
Filling the tank	301
Calculating fuel economy	302
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	302
Habits	302
Maintenance	303
Conditions	303
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	304
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)	305
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	306
Brake/clutch fluid	307
Transmission fluid	307
Checking automatic transmission fluid	307
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	308
Air filter	309
Changing the air filter element	309
Vehicle storage	310
Motorcraft part numbers	312
Maintenance product specifications and capacities	313
Engine data	316
Engine drivebelt routing	316
Identifying your vehicle	317
Safety Compliance Certification Label	317
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	318
Transmission code designations	319
Accessories	320
Ford Custom Accessories for your vehicle	320
Exterior style	320
Interior style	321
Lifestyle	321
Peace of mind	321
Ford Extended Service Plan	323
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY)	323
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	326
Scheduled Maintenance	327
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION	327
Why maintain your vehicle?	327
Protecting your investment	327
Oils, fluids and flushing	328
Genuine Ford parts and service	329
Convenience	329
Factory-trained technicians	329
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft? replacement parts	329
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs	329
Owner checks and services	329
Multi-point inspection	331
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG	333
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ – 3.7L and 5.0L Engines	333
Maintenance schedule log	336
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 3.7L AND 5.0L ENGINES	339
Special operating condition log	341
EXCEPTIONS	343
ENGINE COOLANT CHANGE RECORD	344
Engine coolant change log	344

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Trailer lamps

Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running

lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working.

Do not splice into the vehicle lamp wiring for trailer lamps. Your

vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and

monitor your vehicle lamps. Splicing into the wiring or attaching

wiring to the vehicle bulb. may DISABLE the rear vehicle lamps

or cause them not to function properly.

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for proper

instructions and equipment for hooking-up trailer lamps.

Driving while you tow

When towing a trailer:

•

Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles

(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts.

•

Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off

automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.

•

Use the grade assist feature (automatic transmissions) when towing.

This feature provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive

shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached; anticipate

stops and brake gradually.

Trailer towing tips

•

Practice turning, stopping and backing-up before starting on a trip to

get the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination. When turning, make

wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.

•

To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot

weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)

(automatic transmission) or neutral (manual transmissions).

•

After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your

hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.

•

If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do

not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become

less effective.

•

Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must

park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.

Tires, Wheels and Loading

204

2012 05+ Mustang

(197)

Owners Guide, 3rd Printing

USA

(fus)