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Maintenance 5.0L V8 Engine 231 A. Battery B. Engine oil filler cap C. Engine oil dipstick D. Brake fluid reservoir E. Air filter assembly F. Engine coolant reservoir G. Windshield washer fluid reservoir H. Power distribution box 2014 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, May 2013 USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	10
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	11
DATA RECORDING	13
Service Data Recording	13
Event Data Recording	13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	15
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	15
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	16
Collision Repairs	16
Warranty on Replacement Parts	16
SPECIAL NOTICES	16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	16
Special Instructions	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	17
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Child Seats	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	29
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	30
Using Tether Straps	30
For convertible:	32
Safety Belts	34
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	34
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	36
Restraint of Pregnant Women	37
Safety Belt Locking Modes	38
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	38
Automatic Locking Mode	38
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	39
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	39
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	39
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	39
Conditions of Operation	40
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	40
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature	41
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	43
Personal Safety System	44
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	44
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	47
Children and Airbags	48
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	49
SIDE AIRBAGS	52
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	54
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	55
Keys and Remote Control	56
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	56
REMOTE CONTROL	56
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters	56
Car Finder	57
Sounding a Panic Alarm	57
Replacing the Battery	57
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	58
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	58
MyKey	59
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	59
Non-configurable Settings	59
Configurable Settings	59
CREATING A MYKEY	60
Programming/Changing Optional Settings	61
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	61
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	62
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	62
Vehicles With Ford-approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems	62
Vehicles With Non-Ford-approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems	63
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	64
Locks	66
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	66
Power Door Locks	66
Remote Control	66
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	66
Locking the Doors	66
Opening the Trunk	67
Smart Locks	67
Autolock (If Equipped)	67
Autounlock (If Equipped)	67
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock	68
Illuminated Entry	68
Illuminated Exit	68
Battery Saver	68
TRUNK RELEASE	69
Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only)	69
Manual Trunk Release (Convertible Vehicles Only)	69
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	70
Security	71
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	71
Automatic Arming	71
Anti-Theft Indicator	71
Automatic Disarming	72
Replacement Keys	72
Programming a Spare Key	72
ANTI–THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Partial Monitor Mode	73
Full Monitor Mode	74
Arming the System	74
Disarming the System	75
Triggering the Anti-Theft System	75
Steering Wheel	76
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	76
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	76
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	77
CRUISE CONTROL	77
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL	78
Wipers and Washers	79
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	79
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	79
Lighting	80
LIGHTING CONTROL	80
High Beams	80
Headlamp Flasher	80
AUTOLAMPS (If equipped)	81
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	81
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	82
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	82
FRONT FOG LAMPS	83
DIRECTION INDICATORS	83
INTERIOR LAMPS	84
Dome/Map lamps	84
Windows and Mirrors	85
POWER WINDOWS	85
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows)	85
Restoring the One-Touch Up Functionality	85
Bounce-Back	85
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	86
Short Drop Glass (Front Windows)	86
Re-Calibrating a Window	86
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)	86
Manual Override	86
Accessory Delay	87
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	87
Power Exterior Mirrors	87
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	87
Pony Projection Lights (If Equipped)	87
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	88
INTERIOR MIRROR	89
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)	89
SUN VISORS	89
Slide-On-Rod	89
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	90
Flexible Visor Storage System	90
SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	91
Instrument Cluster	92
GAUGES	92
Type 1	92
Fuel Gauge	92
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	92
Type 2	93
Fuel Gauge	93
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	94
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	94
Airbag Readiness	94
Anti-lock Brake System	94
Anti-theft System	94
Brake System Warning Light	94
Charging System	95
Door Ajar	95
Engine Oil Pressure	95
Engine Coolant Temperature	95
High Beams	95
Low Fuel	96
Low Tire Pressure Warning	96
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power	96
Safety Belt	96
Service Engine Soon	96
Speed Control (if equipped)	97
Stability Control System	97
Stability Control System Off	97
Turn Signal	97
Upshift (if equipped)	97
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	98
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	98
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)	98
Headlamps On Warning Chime	98
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	98
Information Displays	99
GENERAL INFORMATION	99
Information Display Controls (Type 1)	99
Info	99
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization	100
Information Messages	104
Information Display Controls (Type 2)	104
Main Menu	104
TRIP COMPUTER (Trip A and B)	109
Resetting or Pausing the Trip Computer	109
Trip Time	109
Trip Distance	109
Fuel Used	109
Average MPG (L/100km)	110
Odometer	110
VIRTUAL GAUGES	110
AIR FUEL RATIO	110
VACUUM inHG / BOOST psi (Shelby® GT500®)	110
CYLINDER HEAD TEMP (IF EQUIPPED)	110
INLET AIR TEMP	111
OIL TEMP	111
TRANS TEMP (Automatic Transmission only)	111
VOLTS	111
TRACK APPS (IF EQUIPPED)	112
Accelerometer	112
Acceleration Timer	112
Brake Performance	113
Dashboard Screen (Shelby® GT500®)	113
Launch Control (Shelby® GT500®)	113
INFORMATION MESSAGES	113
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	117
Compass Zone Adjustment	118
Compass Calibration Adjustment	118
Climate Control	119
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL	119
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL	121
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS	122
Manual Climate Control	122
Automatic Climate Control	123
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	124
Heated Rear Window	124
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)	125
CABIN AIR FILTER	125
Seats	126
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	126
HEAD RESTRAINTS	127
Front Seat Head Restraints (If Equipped)	128
Front Seat Non-adjustable Head Restraints (If Equipped)	128
Rear Seat Non-adjustable Outboard Head Restraints	129
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	129
MANUAL SEATS	130
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	131
Power Lumbar (If Equipped)	132
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	132
REAR SEATS	133
Rear Seat Entry and Exit	133
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)	135
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER	135
CAR2U® HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	135
Rolling Code Programming	137
Fixed Code Programming	138
Erasing the Function Button Codes	139
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	139
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	139
Programming	140
Erasing the Function Button Codes	142
Reprogramming a single button	142
Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener	142
Programing the transmitters	142
Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage door opener motor	143
Clearing a HomeLink device	144
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	144
Auxiliary Power Points	145
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	145
Locations	145
Storage Compartments	146
CENTER CONSOLE	146
Starting and Stopping the Engine	147
GENERAL INFORMATION	147
IGNITION SWITCH	148
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	148
Failure to Start	149
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary	149
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving	149
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	149
Important Ventilating Information	150
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	150
Using the Engine Block Heater	151
Fuel and Refueling	152
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	152
FUEL QUALITY	153
Choosing the Right Fuel	153
Octane Recommendations	153
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	154
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	154
REFUELING	155
Easy Fuel® No Cap Fuel System	156
FUEL CONSUMPTION	158
Filling the Tank	158
Calculating Fuel Economy	158
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	159
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	160
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	161
Transmission	162
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	162
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission	163
Brake-shift interlock	164
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	165
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	166
Using the Clutch	166
Recommended Shift Speeds	166
Reverse	168
Parking Your Vehicle	168
AXLE INFORMATION	169
Traction-Lok™ Axle (If Equipped)	169
Axle with TORSEN® Differential (If Equipped)	169
HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	169
Using Hill Start Assist	170
Disabling and Enabling the Hill Start Assist Feature	171
Brakes	172
GENERAL INFORMATION	172
Brake Over Accelerator	172
Anti-Lock Brake System	172
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	173
PARKING BRAKE	173
Traction Control	174
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	174
USING TRACTION CONTROL	174
System Indicator Lights and Messages	174
Stability Control	175
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	175
USING ADVANCETRAC®	176
Parking Aids	178
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	178
Using the Rear Sensing System	179
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	179
Using the Rear View Camera System	180
Guidelines	181
Rear Camera Delay	181
Cruise Control	182
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	182
USING CRUISE CONTROL	182
Switching Cruise Control On	182
Setting a Speed	183
Changing the Set Speed	183
Canceling the Set Speed	183
Resuming the Set Speed	183
Switching Cruise Control Off	183
Driving Aids	184
STEERING	184
Electric Power Steering	184
Steering Tips	185
Selectable Steering	185
Load Carrying	186
LOAD LIMIT	186
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	186
Towing	193
TOWING A TRAILER	193
Load Placement	193
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	194
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	194
Hitches	195
Safety Chains	195
Trailer Brakes	195
Trailer Lamps	195
Before Towing a Trailer	195
When Towing a Trailer	196
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	196
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	197
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	198
Emergency Towing	198
Recreational Towing	198
Convertible Top (If Equipped)	199
OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP	199
USING THE BOOT	200
Installing the Boot	200
Removing the Boot	201
Storing the Boot	202
CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP	203
Driving Hints	204
BREAKING-IN	204
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	204
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	205
FLOOR MATS	206
Roadside Emergencies	208
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	208
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance	208
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance	209
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	209
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	209
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	209
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	210
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	210
Preparing Your Vehicle	211
Connecting the Jumper Cables	211
Jump Starting	212
Removing the Jumper Cables	213
Customer Assistance	214
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	214
Away from Home	214
Additional Assistance	215
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	216
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	217
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	218
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	218
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	220
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	220
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	221
Fuses	222
CHANGING A FUSE	222
Fuses	222
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	222
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	223
Power Distribution Box	223
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	226
Auxiliary Relay with Heated Seats (If Equipped)	228
Maintenance	229
GENERAL INFORMATION	229
Precautions	229
Working with the Engine Off	229
Working with the Engine On	229
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	230
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	231
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	233
ENGINE OIL CHECK	233
Adding Engine Oil	234
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	234
Checking the Engine Coolant	234
Adding Engine Coolant	235
Recycled Engine Coolant	236
Severe Climates	236
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling	237
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works	237
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated	237
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	238
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid	238
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if equipped)	239
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID CHECK	239
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	239
FUEL FILTER	239
WASHER FLUID CHECK	240
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	240
Battery Relearn	241
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	242
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	242
AIR FILTER CHECK	243
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	244
Vertical Aim Adjustment	245
CHANGING A BULB	246
Lamp Assembly Condensation	246
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs	246
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs	246
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulb	247
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (V6) (if equipped)	248
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (GT)	248
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Rear Turn Signal Lamps	248
Replacing Backup Bulbs	248
Replacing Rear Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs	249
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs	249
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	250
Vehicle Care	251
GENERAL INFORMATION	251
CLEANING PRODUCTS	251
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR	251
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)	252
Exterior Chrome	252
Underbody	252
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts	253
Convertible Top and Padded Molding	253
WAXING	253
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE	254
CLEANING THE ENGINE	254
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	254
CLEANING THE INTERIOR	255
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS	256
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	257
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS	257
VEHICLE STORAGE	258
Removing Vehicle from Storage	260
Wheels and Tires	261
TIRE CARE	261
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading	261
Treadwear	261
Traction AA A B C	262
Temperature A B C	262
Glossary of Tire Terminology	262
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	263
Information on P Type Tires	264
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires	267
Information on T Type Tires	268
Location of the Tire Label	268
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	269
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems	271
Tire Wear	271
Damage	272
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number	272
Tire Replacement Requirements	273
Safety Practices	274
Highway Hazards	274
Tire and Wheel Alignment	275
Tire Rotation	275
SUMMER TIRES (IF EQUIPPED)	276
USING SNOW CHAINS	276
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM	277
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System	279
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System	279
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed	279
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly	280
When Inflating Your Tires	281