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Brakes WARNINGS Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the transmission is securely latched in park (P) (automatic transmission) or first gear (1) (manual transmission). To set the parking brake, pull the parking brake handle up as far as possible. To release the parking brake: 1. Press and hold the button located at the end of the parking brake handle. 2. Pull the handle up slightly, then push the handle down. When the system is active, your vehicle will remain stationary on the slope for two to three seconds after you release the brake pedal. This allows you time to move your foot from the brake to the accelerator pedal. The brakes are released automatically once the engine has developed sufficient drive to prevent your vehicle from rolling down the slope. This is an advantage when pulling away on a slope, for example from a car park ramp, traffic lights or when reversing uphill into a parking space. The system will activate automatically on any slope that will cause significant vehicle rollback. For vehicles with a manual transmission, you can switch this feature off using the information display. See Information Displays (page 83). The system will remain on or off depending on how it was last set. HILL START ASSIST WARNINGS The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always apply the parking brake and shift the transmission into park (P) for automatic transmission or first gear for manual transmission. You must remain in your vehicle once you have activated the system. During all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle, supervising the system and intervening, if required. If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected, the system will be deactivated. The system makes it easier to pull away when your vehicle is on a slope without the need to use the parking brake. Using Hill Start Assist 1. Press the brake pedal to bring your vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep the brake pedal pressed. 2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system will activate automatically. 3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle will remain on the slope without rolling away for about two or three seconds. This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the process of driving off. 4. Drive off in the normal manner. The brakes will release automatically. 141 Mustang (), enUSA, First Printing

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	14
Ford Credit	14
Replacement Parts Recommendation	14
Special Notices	15
Mobile Communications Equipment	16
Export Unique Options	16
At a Glance	17
At a Glance	17
Child Safety	21
General Information	21
Installing Child Seats	22
Booster Seats	28
Child Seat Positioning	30
Safety Belts	32
Principle of Operation	32
Fastening the Safety Belts	33
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	35
Safety Belt Minder	35
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	37
Personal Safety System™	38
Personal Safety System™	38
Supplementary Restraints System	39
Principle of Operation	39
Driver and Passenger Airbags	40
Front Passenger Sensing System	41
Side Airbags	43
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags	45
Safety Canopy™	45
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	46
Airbag Disposal	47
Keys and Remote Controls	48
General Information on Radio Frequencies	48
Remote Control	49
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	52
MyKey™	53
Principle of Operation	53
Creating a MyKey	54
Clearing All MyKeys	54
Checking MyKey System Status	56
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	57
MyKey Troubleshooting	57
Locks	59
Locking and Unlocking	59
Interior Luggage Compartment Release	63
Security	65
Passive Anti-Theft System	65
Anti-Theft Alarm	66
Steering Wheel	67
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	67
Audio Control	67
Voice Control	68
Cruise Control	68
Information Display Control	68
Wipers and Washers	69
Windshield Wipers	69
Autowipers	69
Windshield Washers	70
Lighting	71
Lighting Control	71
Autolamps	71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	72
Headlamp Exit Delay	73
Daytime Running Lamps	73
Front Fog Lamps	74
Direction Indicators	74
Welcome Lighting	74
Interior Lamps	74
Ambient Lighting	75
Windows and Mirrors	76
Power Windows	76
Global Opening	76
Exterior Mirrors	77
Interior Mirror	78
Sun Visors	79
Instrument Cluster	80
Gauges	80
Warning Lamps and Indicators	82
Audible Warnings and Indicators	84
Information Displays	86
General Information	86
Information Messages	94
Climate Control	104
Manual Climate Control	104
Automatic Climate Control	105
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	107
Heated Windows and Mirrors	109
Cabin Air Filter	110
Remote Start	110
Seats	111
Sitting in the Correct Position	111
Head Restraints	111
Manual Seats	113
Power Seats	113
Memory Function	114
Rear Seats	115
Climate Controlled Seats	116
Universal Garage Door Opener	117
Universal Garage Door Opener	117
Auxiliary Power Points	122
Auxiliary Power Points	122
Storage Compartments	123
Center Console	123
Glasses Holder	123
Starting and Stopping the Engine	124
General Information	124
Keyless Starting	124
Steering Wheel Lock	125
Starting a Gasoline Engine	125
Engine Block Heater	127
Fuel and Refueling	129
Safety Precautions	129
Fuel Quality	130
Running Out of Fuel	130
Refueling	131
Fuel Consumption	133
Emission Control System	134
Transmission	137
Manual Transmission	137
Automatic Transmission	139
Rear Axle	142
Limited Slip Differential	142
Brakes	143
General Information	143
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	143
Parking Brake	143
Hill Start Assist	144
Traction Control	145
Principle of Operation	145
Using Traction Control	145
Stability Control	146
Principle of Operation	146
Using Stability Control	147
Parking Aids	150
Parking Aid	150
Rear View Camera	151
Cruise Control	155
Principle of Operation	155
Using Cruise Control	155
Using Adaptive Cruise Control	156
Driving Aids	162
Blind Spot Information System	162
Steering	166
Collision Warning System	167
Drive Control	169
Load Carrying	171
Load Limit	171
Load Limit	175
Towing	182
Towing a Trailer	182
Recommended Towing Weights	183
Essential Towing Checks	184
Transporting the Vehicle	186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	186
Convertible Top	188
Opening the Convertible Top	188
Closing the Convertible Top	189
Driving Hints	191
Breaking-In	191
Economical Driving	191
Driving Through Water	191
Floor Mats	192
Roadside Emergencies	194
Roadside Assistance	194
Hazard Warning Flashers	195
Fuel Shutoff	195
Jump Starting the Vehicle	196
Post-Crash Alert System	198
Customer Assistance	199
Getting the Services You Need	199
In California (U.S. Only)	200
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	201
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	201
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	202
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	203
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	203
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	204
Fuses	205
Fuse Specification Chart	205
Changing a Fuse	212
Maintenance	213
General Information	213
Opening and Closing the Hood	213
Under Hood Overview	214
Under Hood Overview	215
Under Hood Overview	216
Engine Oil Dipstick	217
Engine Oil Check	217
Engine Coolant Check	218
Manual Transmission Fluid Check	222
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	222
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check	222
Power Steering Fluid Check	222
Washer Fluid Check	223
Fuel Filter	223
Changing the 12V Battery	223
Checking the Wiper Blades	225
Changing the Wiper Blades	225
Adjusting the Headlamps	226
Changing a Bulb	227
Bulb Specification Chart	229
Changing the Engine Air Filter	230
Vehicle Care	231
General Information	231
Cleaning Products	231
Cleaning the Exterior	231
Waxing	232
Cleaning the Engine	232
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	233
Cleaning the Interior	233
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	233
Cleaning Leather Seats	234
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	235
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	235
Vehicle Storage	235
Wheels and Tires	238
Temporary Mobility Kit	238
Tire Care	244
Using Summer Tires	259
Using Snow Chains	259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	260
Changing a Road Wheel	263
Driving at High Speed	268
Technical Specifications	269
Capacities and Specifications	270
Engine Specifications	270
Motorcraft Parts	271
Vehicle Identification Number	271
Vehicle Certification Label	272
Transmission Code Designation	273
Capacities and Specifications	274
Capacities and Specifications	278
Capacities and Specifications	282
Audio System	286
General Information	286
Audio Unit	287
Audio Unit	290
Digital Radio	291
Satellite Radio	293
Audio Input Jack	296
USB Port	297
Media Hub	297
SYNC™	298
General Information	298
Using Voice Recognition	300
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone	302
SYNC™ Applications and Services	312
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player	320
SYNC™ Troubleshooting	327
MyFord Touch™	337
General Information	337
Settings	344
Entertainment	354
Phone	371
Information	377
Climate	386
Navigation	389
Accessories	398
Accessories	398
Appendices	400
End User License Agreement	400
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	415
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	415
Scheduled Maintenance	417
General Maintenance Information	417
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	420
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	422

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WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure that the transmission

is securely latched in park (P)

(automatic transmission) or first gear (1)

(manual transmission).

To set the parking brake, pull the parking

brake handle up as far as possible.

To release the parking brake:

Press and hold the button located at

the end of the parking brake handle.

Pull the handle up slightly, then push

the handle down.

HILL START ASSIST

WARNINGS

The system does not replace the

parking brake. When you leave your

vehicle, always apply the parking

brake and shift the transmission into park

(P) for automatic transmission or first gear

for manual transmission.

You must remain in your vehicle once

you have activated the system.

During all times, you are responsible

for controlling your vehicle,

supervising the system and

intervening, if required.

If the engine is revved excessively, or

if a malfunction is detected, the

system will be deactivated.

The system makes it easier to pull away

when your vehicle is on a slope without the

need to use the parking brake.

When the system is active, your vehicle will

remain stationary on the slope for two to

three seconds after you release the brake

pedal. This allows you time to move your

foot from the brake to the accelerator

pedal. The brakes are released

automatically once the engine has

developed sufficient drive to prevent your

vehicle from rolling down the slope. This

is an advantage when pulling away on a

slope, for example from a car park ramp,

traffic lights or when reversing uphill into

a parking space.

The system will activate automatically on

any slope that will cause significant vehicle

rollback. For vehicles with a manual

transmission, you can switch this feature

off using the information display. See

Information Displays

(page 83). The

system will remain on or off depending on

how it was last set.

Using Hill Start Assist

Press the brake pedal to bring your

vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep

the brake pedal pressed.

If the sensors detect that your vehicle

is on a slope, the system will activate

automatically.

When you remove your foot from the

brake pedal, your vehicle will remain

on the slope without rolling away for

about two or three seconds. This hold

time will automatically be extended if

you are in the process of driving off.

Drive off in the normal manner. The

brakes will release automatically.

141

Mustang (), enUSA, First Printing

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