Table Of Contents - Ford 2012 Mustang Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection4
Warning Symbols In This Guide4
Protecting The Environment5
Perchlorate Material5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle5
Warning Symbols On Your Vehicle5
Data Recording6
Service Data Recording6
Special Instructions6
Event Data Recording7
Cell Phone Use8
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Base V6 Engine Instrument Cluster12
Optional V6 And Gt Instrument Cluster12
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
Message Center19
Battery Voltage Gauge19
Odometer And Trip Odometer19
Trip A/B19
Miles (Km) To E20
Avg Mpg (L/100 Km)20
Mpg (L/Km)20
Timer21
Blank Screen21
System Check And Vehicle Feature Customization21
Reset For System Check21
Oil Life22
Steering Feel22
Halo Light22
Ambient Light22
Ambient Dim23
Autolamp (Sec)24
Units24
Autolock24
Autounlock24
System Warnings25
Check Brake System25
Driver Door Ajar25
Passenger Door Ajar25
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault26
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault26
Power Steering Assist Fault26
Service Power Steering26
Entertainment Systems28
Audio Systems28
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System28
Setting The Clock28
Am/Fm Radio29
Rds Radio30
Cat (Category) / Fold30
Cd/Mp3 Player30
Sound Adjustments35
Channel Lockout Menu35
Lock/Unlock This Channel35
Change Pin35
Extra Features36
Aux36
Ok36
Phone36
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)37
Required Equipment37
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack37
Troubleshooting38
Usb Port39
General Audio Information39
Radio Frequencies39
Radio Reception Factors40
Cd/Cd Player Care40
Audio System Warranty And Service41
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
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System46
Temperature Conversion46
Defrost46
Rear Defroster46
Climate Controls46
Recirculated Air47
Passenger Heated Seat Control47
Fan Speed Adjustment47
Driver Heated Seat Control47
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
Navigation System Based Climate Control49
Touchscreen Functions51
Voice Commands In Climate Mode51
Operating Tips52
For Maximum Cooling Performance Max A/C In Auto52
Rear Window Defroster53
Cabin Air Filter53
Lights54
Headlamp Control54
Automatic Instrumentation Illumination54
Autolamp Control54
Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay55
Fog Lamp Control55
To Program The Auto Lamp Exit Time Delay55
High Beams56
Flash-To-Pass56
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)56
Panel Dimmer Control57
Aiming The Headlamps57
Vertical Aim Adjustment57
For Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps58
For Vehicles With Hid Headlamps58
Turn Signal Control59
Interior Lamps60
Dome/Map Lamps60
Bulb Replacement60
Lamp Assembly Condensation60
Using The Right Bulbs61
Replacing Interior Bulbs61
Replacing Exterior Bulbs61
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs62
Replacing Hid Headlamp Bulbs62
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs63
Halogen Headlamp63
Hid Headlamp63
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulb64
Replacing Tail Lamp/Brake/Rear Turn Signal Lamps64
Replacing Backup Bulbs65
Replacing Rear Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs66
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (Gt)66
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (Gt-Cs)67
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (V6)67
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs67
Driver Controls68
Multi-Function Lever68
Windshield Wiper68
Windshield Washer68
Tilt Steering Wheel69
To Adjust The Steering Wheel69
Slide-On-Rod Feature69
Steering Wheel Adjustment69
Flexible Visor Storage System70
Electronic Compass70
Compass Zone Adjustment71
Compass Calibration Adjustment71
Center Console72
Auxiliary Power Point (12V Dc)72
Power Windows73
One-Touch Up Or Down (Front Windows Only)74
Restoring The One-Touch Up Functionality (Front Windows Only)74
Bounce-Back (Front Windows Only)74
Bounce-Back Override (Front Windows Only)74
Short Drop Glass (Front Windows Only)75
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)75
Rear Power Windows Manual Override (Convertible Only)75
Accessory Delay76
Interior Mirror76
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror76
Exterior Mirrors77
Power Side View Mirrors77
Blind Spot Mirrors77
Base Controls77
Optional Controls78
Setting Speed Control78
Disengaging Speed Control78
Resuming A Set Speed78
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control79
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control79
Turning Off Speed Control79
Steering Wheel Controls79
Universal Garage Door Opener80
Car2U Home Automation System81
Types Of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code And Fixed Code)81
Rolling Code Programming82
Fixed Code Programming84
Erasing The Car2U Home Automation System Buttons86
Positive Retention Floor Mat87
Convertible87
Lowering The Convertible Top87
Installation Of The Boot89
Storing The Boot90
Raising The Convertible Top90
To Raise The Convertible Top91
Roller Blind Sun Shade92
Interior Trunk Control92
Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only)92
Keys93
Locks And Security93
Mykey94
Mykey Restricted Features94
Standard Settings – These Settings Cannot Be Changed94
Create A Mykey94
Programming Mykey Optional Settings95
Clear Mykey96
Check Mykey System Status96
Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems96
Vehicles Equipped With An Intelligent Access Key97
Power Door Locks99
Locking And Unlocking With Keys100
Smart Locks100
Deactivating/Activating Autolock101
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure101
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock102
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure102
Interior Luggage Compartment Release103
Remote Entry System104
Unlocking The Doors/Two-Stage Unlock105
Locking The Doors106
Car Finder106
Sounding A Panic Alarm106
Opening The Trunk106
Replacing The Battery107
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (Ikt)107
Replacing Lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)108
How To Reprogram Your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)108
Illuminated Entry108
Illuminated Exit108
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System109
Battery Saver109
Anti-Theft Indicator110
Automatic Arming110
Automatic Disarming110
Programming Spare Keys111
Active Anti-Theft System112
Arming The System113
Disarming The System114
Triggering The Anti-Theft System114
Front Seats115
Head Restraints115
Non-Adjustable Head Restraints115
Seating And Safety Restraints115
Seating115
Adjustable Head Restraints (If Equipped)116
Adjusting The Manual Seats118
Four-Way Seat Adjust (Driver Side Only)119
Adjusting The Power Seats119
Using The Power Lumbar Support121
Heated Seats122
Rear Seat Entry/Exit122
Rear Seats123
2Nd Row Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)124
Rear Seat Delete125
Personal Safety System125
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?126
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints126
Front Crash Severity Sensor126
Driver's Seat Position Sensor126
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors127
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners127
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors128
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational128
Safety Belt System128
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts130
Restraint Of Pregnant Women131
Safety Belt Locking Modes132
Vehicle Sensitive Mode132
Automatic Locking Mode132
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode132
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode133
Energy Management Feature133
Safety Belt Pretensioner133
Safety Belt Extension Assembly133
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime134
Conditions Of Operation134
Belt-Minder134
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature137
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)139
Important Srs Precautions139
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag140
Children And Airbags141
Front Passenger Sensing System143
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit147
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System147
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?148
Determining If The System Is Operational150
Sos Post-Crash Alert System150
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles150
Safety Restraints For Children151
Important Child Restraint Precautions151
Recommendations For Safety Restraints For Children152
Recommendations For Attaching Child Safety Restraints For Children153
Transporting Children154
Safety Seats For Children155
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats155
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps161
Vehicles With Rear Seats161
Vehicles Without Rear Seats162
For Convertible Only164
Child Booster Seats166
When Children Should Use Booster Seats167
Types Of Booster Seats168
Backless Booster Seats168
High Back Booster Seats168
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts169
Child Restraint And Safety Belt Maintenance170
Tires, Wheels And Loading171
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading171
Treadwear171
Traction Aa A B C171
Temperature A B C172
Tires172
Glossary Of Tire Terminology172
Inflating Your Tires173
Tire Inflation173
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)174
Tire Care175
Inspecting Your Tires And Wheel Valve Stems175
Tire Wear176
Damage176
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)177
Tire Replacement Requirements177
Safety Practices178
Highway Hazards179
Tire And Wheel Alignment179
Tire Rotation179
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall180
Information on "P" Type Tires181
Information on "T" Type Tires185
Location Of The Tire Label185
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)186
Changing Tires With A Tpms187
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)188
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed188
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly189
When Inflating Your Tires190
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure190
Snow Tires And Chains191
Summer Tires192
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer192
Base Curb Weight192
Vehicle Curb Weight192
Payload193
Cargo Weight194
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)194
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)195
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)195
Gvwr (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)195
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)197
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)197
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight197
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit197
Trailer Towing199
Preparing To Tow200
Hitches200
Safety Chains200
Trailer Brakes200
Trailer Lamps201
Driving While You Tow201
When Towing A Trailer201
Trailer Towing Tips201
Recreational Towing202
Driving203
Starting203
Positions Of The Ignition203
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle203
Important Safety Precautions204
Starting The Engine206
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes206
Engine Block Heater207
Important Ventilating Information207
How To Use The Engine Block Heater208
Brakes209
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)209
Using Abs209
Abs Warning Lamp209
Parking Brake210
Advancetrac Stability Enhancement System210
Traction Control System (Tcs)212
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)213
Switching Off Advancetrac213
Advancetrac Features214
Advancetrac Sport Mode215
Steering215
Selectable Steering215
Axle Information216
Traction-Lok Axle216
Axle With Torsen Differential216
Brake-Shift Interlock216
Automatic Transmission Operation218
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission218
P (Park)218
R (Reverse)218
N (Neutral)219
D (Drive) Standard Mode219
D (Drive) With Grade Assist219
3 (Third)219
2 (Second)220
1 (First)220
Forced Downshifts220
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow220
Recommended Shift Speeds221
Upshifts When Accelerating221
Skip Shift (V8 Engines Only)222
Reverse222
Parking Your Vehicle223
Reverse Sensing System223
Rearview Camera System225
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Rearview Mirror226
Image Delay If Displayed Through The Navigation Screen226
Night Time And Dark Area Use227
Driving With Blind Spot Mirrors227
Driving Through Water228
Roadside Emergencies229
Getting Roadside Assistance229
Hazard Flasher Control230
Fuel Pump Shut-Off231
Fuses And Relays231
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color232
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel232
High-Current Fuses236
Auxiliary Relay With Heated Seats238
Changing The Tires239
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information239
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle241
Tire Change Procedure241
Temporary Mobility Kit244
General Information245
Tips For Use Of The Temporary Mobility Kit246
What To Do When A Tire Is Punctured247
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure249
What To Do After The Tire Has Been Sealed250
Removal Of The Sealant Canister From The Temporary Mobility Kit251
Installation Of The Sealant Canister To The Temporary Mobility Kit252
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications253
Running Out Of Fuel254
Jump Starting254
Preparing Your Vehicle254
Connecting The Jumper Cables255
Removing The Jumper Cables256
Wrecker Towing257
Emergency Towing258
Getting The Services You Need259
Away From Home259
Customer Assistance259
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)266
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)266
Cleaning267
3.7L V6 Engine270
5.0L V8 Engine270
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts271
Windows And Wiper Blades271
Convertible Top And Padded Molding271
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens272
Interior273
Leather Seats273
Underbody274
Ford And Lincoln Car Care Products274
Maintenance And Specifications275
Service Recommendations275
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle275
Working With The Engine Off275
Opening The Hood276
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment277
Engine Shield279
Windshield Washer Fluid279
Changing The Wiper Blades280
Engine Oil280
Checking The Engine Oil280
Adding Engine Oil282
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations282
Use Sae 5W-20 Engine Oil282
Battery283
Engine Coolant285
Checking Engine Coolant285
Adding Engine Coolant286
Recycled Engine Coolant288
Coolant Refill Capacity289
Severe Climates289
If You Drive In Extremely Cold Climates289
If You Drive In Extremely Hot Climates289
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling290
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works290
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated290
If The Engine Begins To Overheat290
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels291
Fuel Filter291
Fuel Information291
Refueling293
Easy Fuel "No Cap" Fuel System293
Choosing The Right Fuel294
Octane Recommendations295
Octane Recommendations (5.0L V8 Engine)295
Fuel Quality295
Cleaner Air296
Refilling With A Portable Fuel Container296
If You Have Run Out Of Fuel296
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy297
Measuring Techniques297
Filling The Tank297
Calculating Fuel Economy298
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits298
Habits299
Maintenance299
Conditions299
Emission Control System300
On-Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)301
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing302
Brake/Clutch Fluid303
Transmission Fluid303
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid303
Checking And Adding Manual Transmission Fluid304
Air Filter305
Changing The Air Filter Element305
V6 Engine305
V8 Engine305
Vehicle Storage306
General306
Body306
Removing Vehicle From Storage308
Motorcraft Part Numbers308
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities309
Engine Data311
Engine Drivebelt Routing311
Identifying Your Vehicle312
Safety Compliance Certification Label312
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)313
Transmission Code Designations314
Accessories315
Exterior Style315
Interior Style316
Lifestyle316
Peace Of Mind316
Ford Extended Service Plan318
Transferable Coverage318
Rental Car Reimbursement318
Ford Esp Can Quickly Pay For Itself319
Interest Free Finance Options Available319
Scheduled Maintenance322
General Maintenance Information322
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?322
Protecting Your Investment322
Oils, Fluids And Flushing323
Genuine Ford Parts And Service323
Convenience324
Factory-Trained Technicians324
Genuine Ford And Motorcraft Replacement Parts324
Value Shopping for Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs324
Engine Oil/Coolant Change Intervals325
Check Every Month325
Check Every Six Months325
Multi-Point Inspection326
Multi-Point Inspection – Recommended Each Visit326
Normal Scheduled Maintenance And Log328
Maintenance Schedule Log331
Special Operating Conditions334
Towing A Trailer Or Using A Camper Or Car-Top Carrier334
Operating In Dusty Conditions Such As Unpaved Or Dusty Roads335
Exclusive Use Of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)336
Special Operating Condition Log337
Exceptions339
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance339
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance339
California Fuel Filter Replacement339
Engine Coolant Change Record340
Engine Coolant Change Log340
3.7L And 5.0L Engines340
Index341