Table Of Contents - Ford 2011 Mustang Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety And Environment Protection4
Introduction4
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System14
Engine Coolant Temperature15
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Advancetrac /Traction Control Active15
Low Fuel15
Speed Control16
Door Ajar16
Anti-Theft System16
Electronic Throttle Control16
Gauges17
Base V6 Engine Instrument Cluster17
Optional V6 And Gt Instrument Cluster17
Message Center18
Battery Voltage Gauge18
Odometer And Trip Odometer18
Info19
Trip A/B19
Mykey Miles (Km)19
Miles (Km) To E19
Mpg (L/Km)20
Timer20
Blank Screen20
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization20
Reset For System Check21
Oil Life21
Halo Light21
Ambient Light22
Ambient Dim22
Units23
Autolamp (Sec)23
Autolock23
Autounlock23
System Warnings24
Entertainment Systems27
Audio Systems27
Am/Fm Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System27
Accessory Delay27
Setting The Clock28
Am/Fm Radio28
Rds Radio29
Cat (Category) / Fold29
Cd/Mp3 Player30
Load30
Eject30
Satellite Radio32
Satellite Radio Menu33
Sound Adjustments35
Speed Compensated Volume35
Extra Features36
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)36
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack37
Required Equipment37
Usb Port38
General Audio Information39
Radio Frequencies39
Radio Reception Factors39
Cd/Cd Player Care40
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure41
Sample Mp3 Structure42
Satellite Radio Information42
Satellite Radio Channels42
Satellite Radio Reception Factors42
Sirius Satellite Radio Service43
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)43
Navigation System45
Sync45
Climate Controls46
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning46
Operating Tips47
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Max A/C Mode48
For Maximum Cooling Performance In Panel Or Panel/Floor Modes48
To Aid In Side Window Defogging/Demisting In Cold Weather48
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control49
Temperature Conversion49
Navigation System Based Climate Control49
Touchscreen Functions51
Voice Commands In Climate Mode51
Rear Window Defroster53
Cabin Air Filter53
Lights54
Headlamp Control54
Automatic Instrumentation Illumination54
Autolamp Control54
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay55
Fog Lamp Control55
High Beams56
Flash-To-Pass56
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)56
Panel Dimmer Control57
Aiming The Headlamps57
Vertical Aim Adjustment57
Turn Signal Control59
Interior Lamps59
Bulb Replacement59
Lamp Assembly Condensation59
Using The Right Bulbs60
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs61
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs61
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs62
Halogen Headlamp62
Hid Headlamp62
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulb63
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Rear Turn Signal Lamps63
Replacing Backup Bulbs64
Replacing Rear Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs65
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (Gt)65
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (Gt-Cs)66
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (V6)66
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs66
Driver Controls67
Multi-Function Lever67
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control67
Tilt Steering Wheel68
Illuminated Visor Mirror68
Slide-On-Rod Feature68
Steering Wheel Adjustment68
Flexible Visor Storage System69
Electronic Compass69
Compass Zone Adjustment70
Compass Calibration Adjustment70
Center Console71
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)72
Power Windows72
One-Touch Up Or Down (Front Windows Only)73
Restoring The One-Touch Up Functionality (Front Windows Only)73
Bounce-Back (Front Windows Only)73
Bounce-Back Override (Front Windows Only)73
Short Drop Glass (Front Windows Only)74
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)74
Rear Power Windows Manual Override (Convertible Only)74
Interior Mirror75
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror75
Exterior Mirrors76
Power Side View Mirrors76
Using Speed Controls76
Base Controls76
Setting Speed Control77
Disengaging Speed Control77
Resuming A Set Speed77
Steering Wheel Controls78
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control78
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control78
Turning Off Speed Control78
Universal Garage Door Opener79
Car2U Home Automation System79
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)80
Rolling Code Programming81
Fixed Code Programming83
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons84
Positive Retention Floor Mat85
Convertible86
Lowering The Convertible Top86
Installation Of The Boot88
Storing The Boot89
Raising The Convertible Top89
To Raise The Convertible Top90
Roller Blind Sun Shade91
Interior Trunk Control91
Locks And Security92
Keys92
Mykey93
Mykey Restricted Features93
Standard Settings – These Settings Cannot Be Changed93
Optional Settings – These Settings Can Be Changed93
Create A Mykey94
Programming Mykey Optional Settings94
Clear Mykey95
Check Mykey System Status95
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems95
Vehicles Equipped With Traditional Keys96
Vehicles Equipped With An Intelligent Access Key96
Troubleshooting97
Power Door Locks99
Locking And Unlocking With Keys99
Smart Locks99
Deactivating/Activating Autolock100
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure100
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock101
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure101
Interior Luggage Compartment Release102
Remote Entry System103
Unlocking The Doors/Two-Stage Unlock104
Locking The Doors105
Car Finder105
Sounding A Panic Alarm105
Replacing The Battery106
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)107
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)107
Illuminated Entry107
Illuminated Exit107
Battery Saver108
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System108
Anti-Theft Indicator109
Automatic Arming109
Automatic Disarming109
Replacement Of Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikt) And Coded Keys109
Programming Spare Keys110
Active Anti-Theft System111
Arming The System112
Disarming The System113
Triggering The Anti-Theft System113
Seating And Safety Restraints114
Front Seating114
Adjustable Head Restraints114
To Adjust The Head Restraint115
To Remove The Adjustable Head Restraint116
To Reinstall The Adjustable Head Restraint116
Adjusting The Manual Seats117
Four-Way Seat Adjust (Driver Side Only)118
Adjusting The Power Seats118
Using The Power Lumbar Support120
Heated Seats120
Rear Seat Entry/Exit121
Rear Seats121
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints121
2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat122
Safety Restraints123
Personal Safety System123
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?123
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints124
Front Crash Severity Sensor124
Driver's Seat Position Sensor124
Front Passenger Sensing System124
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors125
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners125
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors125
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational126
Safety Restraints Precautions126
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts127
Restraint Of Pregnant Women129
Safety Belt Locking Modes129
Vehicle Sensitive Mode129
Automatic Locking Mode130
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode130
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode130
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode131
Energy Management Feature131
Safety Belt Pretensioner131
Safety Belt Extension Assembly131
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime132
Conditions Of Operation132
Belt-Minder132
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature135
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)137
Important Srs Precautions137
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag138
Children And Airbags139
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?139
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit145
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System145
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?146
Determining If The System Is Operational148
Sos Post-Crash Alert System148
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles148
Safety Restraints For Children149
Important Child Restraint Precautions149
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children150
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children151
Transporting Children152
Safety Seats For Children153
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats153
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts154
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Latch Attachments157
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps159
Child Booster Seats163
When Children Should Use Booster Seats164
Types Of Booster Seats164
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts166
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance166
Tires, Wheels And Loading168
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading168
Treadwear168
Traction Aa A B C168
Temperature A B C169
Tires169
Glossary Of Tire Terminology169
Inflating Your Tires170
Tire Inflation170
Tire Care172
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems172
Tire Wear173
Damage173
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)174
Tire Replacement Requirements174
Safety Practices175
Highway Hazards176
Tire And Wheel Alignment176
Tire Rotation176
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall177
Information on "P" Type Tires178
Information on "T" Type Tires182
Location Of The Tire Label182
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)183
Changing Tires With Tpms184
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)184
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed184
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly185
When Inflating Your Tires186
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure186
Snow Tires And Chains187
Summer Tires188
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer188
Base Curb Weight188
Vehicle Curb Weight188
Tires, Wheels And Loadingpayload189
Cargo Weight190
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)190
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)191
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)191
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)191
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight193
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit194
Trailer Towing195
Preparing To Tow195
Hitches195
Safety Chains196
Trailer Brakes196
Trailer Lamps196
Driving While You Tow196
Servicing After Towing197
Trailer Towing Tips197
Recreational Towing197
Driving198
Starting198
Positions Of The Ignition198
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle198
Important Safety Precautions199
Starting The Engine201
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes201
Important Ventilating Information201
Engine Block Heater202
How To Use The Engine Block Heater203
Brakes203
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)204
Using Abs204
Abs Warning Lamp204
Parking Brake204
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System205
Traction Control System (Tcs)207
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)208
Switching Off Advancetrac208
Advancetrac Features209
Advancetrac Sport Mode209
Steering210
Traction-Lok Axle210
Brake-Shift Interlock210
Automatic Transmission Operation212
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission212
Forced Downshifts214
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow214
Using The Clutch214
Recommended Shift Speeds215
Upshifts When Accelerating215
Skip Shift (V8 Engines Only)216
Reverse216
Rearview Camera System217
Parking Your Vehicle217
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Rearview Mirror218
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Navigation Screen218
Night Time And Dark Area Use219
Servicing219
Blind Spot Mirrors220
Driving With Blind Spot Mirrors220
Driving Through Water221
Roadside Emergencies222
Getting Roadside Assistance222
Hazard Flasher Control223
Fuel Pump Shut-Off223
Fuses And Relays224
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color225
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel225
Fuses Codes226
Power Distribution Box228
High-Current Fuses229
Auxiliary Relay With Heated Seats231
Changing The Tires232
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information232
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle234
Tire Change Procedure234
Temporary Mobility Kit237
General Information238
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit239
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured240
First Stage240
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure242
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed243
Removal Of The Sealant Canister From The Temporary Mobility Kit244
Installation Of The Sealant Canister To The Temporary Mobility Kit245
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications246
Running Out Of Fuel247
Jump Starting247
Preparing Your Vehicle247
Connecting The Jumper Cables248
Removing The Jumper Cables249
Wrecker Towing250
Emergency Towing251
Customer Assistance252
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)258
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)259
Cleaning260
Washing The Exterior260
Exterior Chrome260
Waxing261
Paint Chips261
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers261
Engine262
3.7L V6 Engine262
5.0L V8 Engine263
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts263
Windows And Wiper Blades263
Convertible Top And Padded Molding264
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens264
Interior265
Leather Seats266
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Edition Only266
Scratches267
Conditioning267
Underbody267
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products268
Maintenance And Specifications269
Service Recommendations269
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle269
Working With The Engine Off269
Opening The Hood270
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment271
Windshield Washer Fluid273
Engine Shield273
Changing The Wiper Blades274
Checking The Engine Oil274
Adding Engine Oil276
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations276
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil277
Battery277
Engine Coolant280
Checking Engine Coolant280
Adding Engine Coolant281
Recycled Engine Coolant283
Coolant Refill Capacity283
Severe Climates283
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling284
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works284
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated284
Fuel Filter285
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels285
Fuel Information285
Refueling287
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System287
Choosing The Right Fuel289
Octane Recommendations289
Octane Recommendations (5.0L V8 Engine)290
Fuel Quality290
Cleaner Air290
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container291
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy292
Measuring Techniques292
Filling The Tank292
Calculating Fuel Economy293
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits293
Habits293
Maintenance294
Conditions294
Emission Control System295
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)296
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing297
Brake/Clutch Fluid298
Transmission Fluid298
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid298
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid299
Air Filter300
Changing The Air Filter Element300
Vehicle Storage301
Removing Vehicle From Storage303
Motorcraft Part Numbers303
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities304
Engine Data308
Engine Drivebelt Routing308
Identifying Your Vehicle309
Safety Compliance Certification Label309
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)310
Transmission Code Designations311
Accessories312
Ford Extended Service Plan315
General Maintenance Information319
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?319
Protecting Your Investment319
Scheduled Maintenance Guide319
Oil, Fluids And Flushing320
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log325
Maintenance Schedule Log329
Special Operating Conditions332
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier332
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads334
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)334
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance337
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance337
California Fuel Filter Replacement337
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals337
Engine Coolant – 3.7L And 5.0L Engines338
Engine Coolant – 5.4L Supercharged Engine338
Engine Coolant Change Log339
Index340