Ford 2008 Mustang Quick Reference Manual

This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to replace your vehicle Owner's Guide which contains more detailed
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the
risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner's Guide carefully as you begin learning about
your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to
change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source
for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner's Guide.
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on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire
FUSES
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If your electrical components are not working properly, Label located on the edge of the driver's door. Check
a fuse may have blown. For more detailed information, your tire pressure at least once a month and before
please refer to your Owner's Guide. 1 POWER / VOLUME
long trips (including spare, if equipped). As an added
Press to turn ON or OFF. Turn the knob to increase or
safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
decrease volume.
This device stops the electric fuel pump from TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure warning light 2 LOAD BUTTON
sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a
To load a CD, press LOAD, and, when prompted, use the
when one or more of your tires is significantly
substantial jolt. After an accident, if the engine
presets to select the desired slot. Press and hold LOAD
under-inflated. Improperly inflated tires
WARNING
cranks but does not start, this switch may have been
to autoload up to six CDs. Load CDs one at a time when
can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
activated. The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in
prompted, label side up.
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.
the driver's footwell.
3 SEEK BUTTONS
FUEL TANK CAPACITY Press to access the previous or next strong station
CHANGING THE TIRES
Your tank holds 16 gallons (60.6L) of fuel. For optimum
Your vehicle is equipped with either a temporary spare tire or track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press to
performance use "Regular" unleaded fuel with a pump
(with jack and tools) or a temporary mobility kit, which is seek to the previous/next channel.
(R+M)/2 octane rating of at least 87. Do not use E85
located under the carpeted floor panel in the trunk. The
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fuels because your vehicle was not designed to run on
temporary mobility kit contains a sealing compound In radio or CD/MP3 mode, press and hold for a brief
fuels with more than 10% ethanol.
(seals most punctures caused by nails or similar objects) sampling of stations or tracks. In CD/MP3 mode, press
and an air compressor to re-inflate the tire. Do not attempt and release to display track, title, artist name, disc title
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
and file name (if available). In satellite radio mode
to use this kit to repair large punctures or damage to the Your new Ford Mustang comes with the assurance and
(if equipped), press and release to display the current
tire's sidewall and/or wheel. The mobility kit provides support of 24-hour emergency roadside assistance.
temporary sealing that will allow you to drive up to 120 song title.
Roadside assistance includes such services as:
miles at a maximum speed of 50 mph. After sealant use, lockout assistance, limited fuel delivery, battery
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the Tire Pressure Monitor System sensor and valve stem jump starts, changing a flat tire, towing and winch Press to manually move up or down the radio frequency or
to the desired disc. Press and hold for fast advance.
on the affected wheel must be replaced by an authorized out. To receive roadside assistance in the United
Ford dealer. The sealant canister repairs only
NOTE States, call 1 (800) 241-3673. In Canada, call 6 MENU BUTTON
one tire. See your authorized dealer for replacement 1 (800) 665-2006. For more information on coverage Use the MENU button to cycle through the possible
canisters. For complete details on how to change your period and details of service, refer to your Roadside modes (Bass, Treble, Fade, and Balance, among others).
Then use SEEK or
tire or how to use the temporary mobility kit, please Assistance information card.
adjusts audio between the front and rear speakers and
refer to the Roadside Emergencies chapter in your
Owner's Guide. Balance adjusts between left and right speakers.
FORD MUSTANG
TIRE PRESSURE
APRIL 2008
Your tire pressure is properly set at the dealership
FIRST PRINTING
according to the recommended specifications found
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION AUDIO SYSTEM
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SETTING THE CLOCK: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)
or SELECT MINS is displayed. Press SEEK or / to Do not store articles behind rear seat. Articles stored in the convertible top stowage compartment may break
adjust hours/minutes.
the rear glass window when the top is lowered. The convertible top can be lowered with the windows down. The
SATELLITE RADIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) windows automatically lower when lowering or raising the top. Do not lower the top when the top material is wet.
7 AUx The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3 mph (5 km/h).
NOTE
Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3
(satellite radio modes, if equipped) or LINE IN (auxiliary
TO LOWER THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
audio mode). Once satellite radio mode is active, you may
Stop the vehicle completely. Turn the key to the ON position. Recommended: Run the vehicle's engine when
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then press MENU. When SATELLITE RADIO MENU appears
lowering or raising the top to prevent draining the battery.
in the display, press OK to enter the satellite radio menu.
behind the rear seat is empty and ready to receive the top. Ensure the convertible top outer surface is free of leaves
Press / to access the following options:
and debris. Unclamp the top from the windshield header at both the right and left sides by pulling each handle
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CATEGORY, SAVE SONG, DELETE SONG, DELETE ALL SONGS,
ENABLE ALERTS/DISABLE ALERTS. For more information down and rearward until the handle clears the windshield header.
on these features, please refer to your Owner's Guide. while and sticks to the windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it.
the convertible top switch on the overhead console and hold until the windows are completely down and the top
8 SETTING MEMORY PRESETS
To set a station, select the desired radio station or is completely stored.
satellite radio channel (if equipped), then press and
hold a preset button (1-6) until sound returns.
TO RAISE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
9 MP3 TRACK / FOLDER MODE Stop the vehicle completely. Turn the key to the ON position. Recommended: Run the vehicle's engine when
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Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. Press to
raising or lowering the top to prevent draining the battery.
access previous/next folder.
windows lower completely and the top unfolds and moves forward toward the windshield header.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) handles before the top meets the windshield header.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system.
until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should
Before loading the map DVD, ensure that the vehicle is in
seat in the matching holes in the header.
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neutral, with the parking brake applied and your hands
/ to adjust the setting. Fade top until they reach the full forward position and push up on the handle to the stowed position. Pulling down on the
are off the gearshift lever. For further information, refer to
header at the center grip while closing the handles may assist in fastening the top.
your Navigation Supplement.
then raise the front windows.
CONVERTIBLE TOP
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror or counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control
in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Return the control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place.
POWER WINDOWS
Push or pull the rocker switches to open or close your windows. Push down and hold the switch to open. Pull up and hold
the switch to close. Express Down and Express Up allows the driver to fully open and close the window without holding the
control down. Express Down: Push the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly. The window
will open fully. Express Up: Pull the switch completely up to the second detent and release quickly. The window will
automatically fully close. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop window operation.
GLASS ROOF AND SUN SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a glass roof as well as a roller blind sun shade. To close the sun shade, slide it
towards the front of the vehicle. To open, slide the shade towards the rear of the vehicle.
SHORT DROP GLASS
(FRONT WINDOWS ONLY)
In order to improve door efforts and sealing, your vehicle is equipped with short drop glass. This feature lowers
the glass when either door is opened. The glass returns to its closed position when the door is closed. For more
detailed information, please refer to your Owner's Guide.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle's doors without a key. It also allows you to release the trunk lid,
activate a personal alarm, and arm or disarm the active anti-theft alarm system (if equipped).
will only operate when the ignition is turned off and the trunk lid release function only operates when the vehicle speed
is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Up to six remote transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
CAR FINDER
Ensure the convertible top stowage compartment
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Press twice on your remote entry transmitter within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp and turn lamps will flash.
It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
NOTE If the top has not been lowered for a AUxILIARY INPUT jACK
Push Your vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack located in the console bin. This allows you to plug and play
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auxiliary audio devices. Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system until LINE IN appears in the display, and then
plug in your auxiliary audio device. For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner's Guide.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR
(IF EQUIPPED)
The auto dimming rear view mirror is equipped with a feature that will reduce glare in the rear view mirror when
bright lights are detected. It automatically returns to normal/clear when the vehicle is placed in Reverse (R). For
Push and hold the convertible top switch until the
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more detailed information, please refer to your Owner's Guide.
Open both
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Continue to use the convertible top switch to raise the top
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COMBINATION LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS
For easier access to the front safety belt for the front seat occupant, rotate the presenter arm toward the front of
To fasten both handles securely, rotate the handles into the header on the
the vehicle until it locks into place. To access the second row seats, rotate the arm back to its original position
against the trim panel.
Raise the rear windows first and
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL control to clear the rear window of thin ice and
Rotate the knob to adjust the temperature of the fog. The LED will illuminate. The rear defroster turns off
The Panic function
NOTE
airflow in the vehicle. automatically after 15 minutes or when the ignition
is turned OFF. To manually turn off the rear defroster,
2 MODE SELECTOR
push the control again.
Controls the source of airflow into the vehicle. You
can choose floor , instrument panel or
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(IF EQUIPPED)
windshield defroster air vents, or combinations
Press to activate or deactivate the driver or
of these. passenger heated seat. NOTE Heated seats will turn
off automatically after 10 minutes of use.
3 FAN SPEED
Rotate the knob to adjust the volume of air circulated
8 RECIRCULATED AIR CONTROL
in the vehicle. Press to activate/deactivate recirculated air in the
cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of
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time required to cool down the interior of the vehicle
Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
and may also help reduce undesired exterior odors
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated
is more economical and efficient. Set the temperature knob
air engages automatically in MAX A/C or can be
to full cold position. Set to highest fan speed initially, then
engaged manually in any other mode, except defrost.
adjust to maintain comfort.
REDUCING FOG BUILDUP
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Place the airflow selector in the or position.
Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use
with recirculated air to improve cooling performance.
REDUCING HUMIDITY BUILDUP
Engages automatically in MAX A/C, and . Do not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF (O)
position or with recirculated air engaged.
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Ensure that the ignition is turned ON. Press the
CLIMATE CONTROL
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