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Страница 1: ...s 46 Manual heating and air conditioning 46 Navigation system based climate control 49 Rear window defroster 53 Lights 54 Headlamps 54 Turn signal control 59 Bulb replacement 60 Driver Controls 68 Windshield wiper washer control 68 Steering wheel adjustment 69 Power windows 73 Mirrors 76 Speed control 77 Locks and Security 93 Keys 93 Locks 99 Anti theft system 109 Table of Contents 1 2012 05 Musta...

Страница 2: ...03 Brakes 209 AdvanceTrac威 210 Transmission operation 218 Reverse sensing system 223 Rear view camera system 225 Roadside Emergencies 229 Getting roadside assistance 229 Hazard flasher control 230 Fuel pump shut off 231 Fuses and relays 231 Changing tires 239 Temporary mobility kit 244 Wheel lug nut torque 253 Jump starting 254 Wrecker towing 257 Customer Assistance 259 Reporting safety defects U ...

Страница 3: ...tenance 322 Normal scheduled maintenance and log 328 Index 341 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Co...

Страница 4: ...particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off In the event of an accident this feature will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine It can also be activated through sudden vibration e g col...

Страница 5: ... to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your v...

Страница 6: ...aced in front of an active passenger airbag DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and...

Страница 7: ...n trivial crash situation occurs no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information e g name gender age and crash location is recorded see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic directions and Information privacy below However parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acqui...

Страница 8: ...icle sensors to collect the vehicle s current location travel direction and speed vehicle travel information only to help provide you with the directions traffic reports or business searches your request If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information do not activate the service Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses to provide you with this information do not store your veh...

Страница 9: ... region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner s Guide A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This Owner s...

Страница 10: ...her Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 10 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 11: ...nt Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 11 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 12: ...that may become serious enough to cause extensive repairs A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle s functions Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulbs work If any light remains on after starting the vehicle refer to the respective system warning light for additional information OFF OFF Instrument Cluster 12 2012 05 Mustang...

Страница 13: ... misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter the fuel system interior floor coverings or other vehicle components possibly causing a fire Brake sy...

Страница 14: ...flash or remains on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible A chime will sound if there is a malfunction in the indicator light Safety belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt A Belt Minder威 chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to activate deactivate the Belt Minder威 chime feature Charging system Illuminates...

Страница 15: ...ulb is working If the light does not turn on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible For more information on this system refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter AdvanceTrac威 traction control active Flashes when the system is active If the light remains on a malfunction has been detected contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Refe...

Страница 16: ...ve function of the transmission has been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned on refer to the Driving chapter Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on If the indicators stay on or flash faster check for a burned out bulb High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on Key in ignition warning chime Sounds whe...

Страница 17: ...GAUGES Base V6 engine instrument cluster standard measure shown metric similar 1 2 3 4 Instrument Cluster 17 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 18: ...rade The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located 3 Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature At normal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool...

Страница 19: ...rip odometer refer to Message center in this chapter MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle s message center allows you to configure personalize certain vehicle options to suit your needs The message center is also capable of monitoring many vehicle systems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and various conditions with an informational message followed by a long indicator chime The message cent...

Страница 20: ...ng distance traveled by gallons of fuel used liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill up Differences in the automatic shut off points on the fuel pumps at service stations Variations in top off procedure from one fill up to another Rounding of the displayed values to the nea...

Страница 21: ... all of the Info menu items System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedly to cycle the message center through the following features Note Not all personalization items will appear unless your vehicle is so equipped RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears press the RESET button and the message center will begin to cycle through the following systems and p...

Страница 22: ...the steering wheel See note below COMFORT Slightly less effort required for steering with less road force felt through the steering wheel Note When AdvanceTrac威 sport mode is on or when AdvanceTrac威 and traction control are off the steering feel will be locked in sport mode The display will show STEERING FEEL SPORT LOCKED and the steering feel will not be selectable See AdvanceTrac威 stability enha...

Страница 23: ...amps or parking lamps must be on to set up colors To choose colors for the gauges halo color or ambient lighting do the following 1 Press SETUP to reach the GAUGE COLOR AMBIENT COLOR or HALO COLOR menu 2 Press RESET to scroll through the following color options ICE BLUE BLUE WHITE ORANGE GREEN RED PURPLE MYCOLOR 1 2 3 See HOLD RESET TO SET MY COLOR 1 2 3 following to save personalized color combin...

Страница 24: ...ifted into any gear and driven For more information refer to Autolock in the Locks and Security chapter Press RESET to turn autolock on or off AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off Press RESET to turn autounlock on or off REAR PARK AID This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver ...

Страница 25: ... the reset They will not reappear until an ignition off on cycle has been completed This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM Displayed when the brake system needs servicing If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible DRIVER DOOR AJAR Displayed when the driver s door is not complete...

Страница 26: ...efer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT The power steering system has disabled power steering assist due to a system error service is required SERVICE POWER STEERING The power steering system has detected a condition that requir...

Страница 27: ...eed Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph 130 km h Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehicle speed is 8...

Страница 28: ...ate and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Setting the clock To set the time press CLOCK The display will read SET TIME Use the memory preset ...

Страница 29: ...SEEK to access the previous next strong radio station SCAN Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations MEMORY PRESETS 0 9 When tuned to any station press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET SAVED appears in the display You can save up to 30 stations 10 in AM 10 in FM1 and FM2 Saving presets automatically Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations w...

Страница 30: ...switch RDS ON and OFF When RDS is OFF you will not be able to search for RDS equipped stations or view the station name or type CAT Category FOLD Folder This feature allows you to select from various music categories To change RDS categories Press MENU repeatedly until RDS ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK to toggle RDS between ON OFF Press CAT PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDS CATEGORY will app...

Страница 31: ...isplay will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK Enter the desired track number using the memory preset buttons 0 9 The system will then begin playing that track In MP3 folder mode Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons 0 9 of the desired folder The system will advance to that specific folder TEXT In MP3 mode only Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist AR in the dis...

Страница 32: ...satellite radio mode if equipped Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes TUNE Turn to go to the next previous available SIRIUS威 satellite station DIRECT Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel i e 002 using the memory preset buttons 0 9 If you only enter one digit press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel If you enter three digits the system will automaticall...

Страница 33: ...OLD Folder Press to switch between turning the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off The category icon CAT will illuminate in the display when a specific category is selected the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL If no category has ever been selected NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display Note Separate categories can be set for SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 Refer to Satellite radio m...

Страница 34: ...saved songs When the song appears in the display that you would like to delete press OK The song will appear in the display for confirmation Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED If you do not want to delete the currently listed song press SEEK to select either RETURN or CANCEL Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS c DELETE ALL SONGS Press OK to ...

Страница 35: ...isplayed and the display will read ENTER PIN Enter your four digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED d RESET PIN Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed The display will read ARE YOUR SURE Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN to its initial password setting 1234 PIN RESET TO DEFAULT PIN will be displayed e RETURN Press OK when RETURN is di...

Страница 36: ...iary jack location and further information on auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威 please refer to the SYNC威 information included with your vehicle for further information Play Pause Press this control to play or pause the current CD OK Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require yo...

Страница 37: ...yer to the in vehicle audio system This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity To achieve optimal performance please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapt...

Страница 38: ...lume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality Many portable music players have different output levels so not all players should be set at the same levels Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume 3 If the music sounds distorted at lowe...

Страница 39: ...ctronic devices while driving Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices memory sticks and also to charge devices if they support this feature For further information on this feature refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC威 supplement or Navigation System supplement GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio ...

Страница 40: ...ak station frequency is displayed CD CD player care Do Handle discs by their edges only Never touch the playing surface Inspect discs before playing Clean only with an approved CD cleaner Wipe discs from the center out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm aud...

Страница 41: ...are two different modes for MP3 disc playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playabl...

Страница 42: ...radio information if equipped Satellite radio channels SIRIUS威 broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the sat...

Страница 43: ...S威 satellite radio system include Hardware and limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding par...

Страница 44: ...he channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this channel The system is working properly NO TEXT Song title information ...

Страница 45: ...539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 satellite radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC威 a hands free communications and entertai...

Страница 46: ...er to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Multifunction control Press repeatedly to cycle through the settings to choose Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents and floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Distributes air through the instrument panel vents Distributes air through the instrum...

Страница 47: ...seat control if equipped Press to control the passenger heated seat Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information 8 Temperature control Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle 9 Fan speed adjustment Turn to select the desired fan speed 10 Driver heated seat control if equipped Press to control the driver seat Refer to Heated seats in the Sea...

Страница 48: ... in MAX A C mode 1 Move temperature control to the coolest setting 2 Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort For maximum cooling performance in panel or panel floor modes 1 Move temperature control to the coolest setting 2 Select A C and recirculated air to provide colder airflow 3 Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust to maintain comfort To aid ...

Страница 49: ...roster Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both 3 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency A C engages automatically in Max A C defrost and floor defrost 4 Passenger temperature P...

Страница 50: ...ulated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature 9 Driver temperature Press to increase decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged 10 Driver heated seat if equipped Press to control the driver heated seat Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restrai...

Страница 51: ...stributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents and floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging To return to full automatic control press AUTO on the main bezel Fan Speed Press to decrease increase the fan speed Dual Press to activate deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls Max A C Distributes recirculated air th...

Страница 52: ... are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C mode adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle s transmission in P Park to continue to receive cool air from your A C system For maximum cooling performance MAX A C in AUTO 1 Press AUTO control 2 Set to desired temperature...

Страница 53: ...located just in front of the windshield under the cowl grille on the passenger side of the vehicle The particulate air filtration system is designed to reduce the concentration of airborne particles such as dust spores and pollen in the air being supplied to the interior of the vehicle The particulate filtration system gives the following benefits to customers Improves the customer s driving comfo...

Страница 54: ...e in daytime illumination mode If the headlamps or parking lamps are on and nighttime conditions are detected the vehicle will be in nighttime illumination mode Note The panel dimmer control works only in nighttime illumination mode It has no effect in daytime illumination mode Also selectable features such as gauge color and halo color will not be available in daytime illumination mode Autolamp c...

Страница 55: ...e changed To program the auto lamp exit time delay 1 Start with the ignition off and the headlamp control in the autolamp position 2 Turn the headlamp control to off 3 Turn the ignition on and then back to off 4 Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position The headlamps will turn on 5 Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want up to three minutes then turn the headlamps off ...

Страница 56: ...eadlamps or turns the front fog lamps on vehicles equipped with HID headlamps To activate the ignition must be in the on position the headlamp control is in the off or parking lamp position and the parking brake must be disengaged WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Lamp DRL system does not activate the tail lamps and generally ...

Страница 57: ...y is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the dimmer switch requires re calibration Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome on position to reset This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant If your vehicle has been in an accident...

Страница 58: ...ght pattern for adjusting block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other For vehicles with halogen headlamps On the wall or screen you will observe a flat zone of high intensity light located at the top of the right hand portion of the beam pattern If the top edge of the high intensity light zone is not at the horizontal reference line the headlamp will need to be adjusted For vehicle...

Страница 59: ...ose the hood and turn off the lamps TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal The flash rate of the turn signal indicator will speed up considerably if any of the turn signal lamps are out Note For sequential rear turn signal lamps an outage of the inner most of the three compartments will result in this rapid flash rate Lights 59 2012...

Страница 60: ...sation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions Examples of acceptable condensation are Presence of thin mist no streaks drip marks or droplets Fine mist cov...

Страница 61: ...mp halogen 3457 or 3457K Front park turn lamp HID 3457AK amber Sidemarker front rear 194 Fog lamp 9145 GT or H11 Pony V6 or GT Cal Special if equipped Tail lamp brake lamp turn lamp LED L1230R 3N and L3230R 4CX High mount stoplamp LED Non replaceable LEDs Backup lamp 912 License plate lamp C5WL Dome Map lamp 168 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted To replace all instrument ...

Страница 62: ...ly and keep out of children s reach Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated Install the new bulb in reverse order Replacing HID headlamp bulbs if equipped The headlamps on your vehicle use a high intensity discharge source These lamps operate at a high voltage When the bulb is b...

Страница 63: ...e the hex head screws attaching the underbody forward aeroshield and remove to gain access to the front parking lamp turn signal assembly 3 Rotate the socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly 4 Carefully pull the bulb straight out of socket Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 63 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 64: ... the bulb straight out of socket Replacing tail lamp brake rear turn signal lamps See your authorized dealer for replacement LED assembly The tail lamp the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp are located in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace these lamps 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then open the trunk 2 Carefully remove the fasteners around the lamp a...

Страница 65: ...ed in the tail lamp assembly Follow the same steps to replace either bulb 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position then open the trunk 2 Carefully remove the fasteners around the lamp area then remove the interior trunk trim 3 Unbolt the three tail lamp attachment nuts and remove the lamp assembly 4 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly 5 Pull t...

Страница 66: ...reverse order Replacing fog lamp bulbs GT if equipped 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood 2 Remove the sight shield by loosening the fasteners with a flathead screwdriver 3 Remove the two underhood bolts attaching the bumper cover next to the grill and then pull the cover grille fog lamp assembly forward to access the fog lamp bulbs 4 Disconnect the electrical...

Страница 67: ...ion and open the hood 2 Remove the hex head screws attaching the underbody forward aeroshield and remove to gain access to the fog lamp assembly 3 Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling it straight off 4 Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove from the lamp assembly Install the new bulb in reverse order Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is...

Страница 68: ...ot operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper ...

Страница 69: ... lock the steering column WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamp Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towa...

Страница 70: ...itional accessories are available from your authorized dealer See the Accessories chapter for more information ELECTRONIC COMPASS IF EQUIPPED The compass heading is displayed in the center integrated display CID The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may...

Страница 71: ...er repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicl...

Страница 72: ... include Dual cupholders in front of console pull door open to access Lockable storage bin use ignition key to lock unlock the console bin and press the latch to open the console Auxiliary power point Coin holder slots Audio input jack USB port if equipped WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision AUXILIARY POWER POINT 12V DC Power outlets are designed ...

Страница 73: ...he Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capacity usage of your power point the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running do not leave battery chargers video game adapters computers an...

Страница 74: ...full battery power pull the switch to the one touch up position hold the switch until the glass reaches the stall position and continue to hold for two seconds Press the window switch down and operate the window to the full down position One touch up will now be functional Perform one touch up re calibration with the door closed only Calibrating with the door open will cause the window to continuo...

Страница 75: ...ing the window switch pull the switch up to raise the window until it completes its travel and hold the switch up for two seconds Perform short drop re calibration with doors closed only Re calibrating with doors open will cause the window to continuously bounce back Rear power windows convertible only The rear quarter windows are operated by a single window switch located at the driver door windo...

Страница 76: ...ght lights glare reach the mirror When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair pr...

Страница 77: ...lind spot mirrors if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot mirrors Refer to Blind spot mirrors in the Driving chapter SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Using speed controls The speed controls are lo...

Страница 78: ... driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Disengaging speed control To disengage the speed control tap the brake pedal or clutch pedal if equipped Disengaging the spe...

Страница 79: ...ments Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press and release SET Turning off speed control To turn off the speed control press OFF or turn off the ignition Note When you turn off the speed control or the ignition your speed control set speed memory is erased STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS IF EQUIPPED With navigation system if equipped Press to use the voice command featur...

Страница 80: ...Press VOL to adjust the volume in any mode Press to activate phone mode Refer to the SYNC威 supplement for more information on using phone features Press OK to confirm selections various audio and SYNC威 selections For further information on the SYNC威 system refer to the SYNC威 supplement Press to change radio stations CD tracks UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped wi...

Страница 81: ...fore April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed Car2U威 system buttons should be erased for security reasons Refer to Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons later in this section Read the instructi...

Страница 82: ...mmed buttons This can happen by pressing and releasing the outer two buttons or all three buttons simultaneously If this happens do not press any button until the module times out after approximately 2 5 seconds and resets to normal mode When time out occurs all three LEDs will flash rapidly for a few seconds then turn off Any settings should remain as previously set Rolling code programming Note ...

Страница 83: ...vehicle Press and hold the Car2U威 system button you would like to use to control the garage door You may need to hold the button from 5 20 seconds during which time the selected button indicator light will blink slowly Immediately within 1 second release the button once the garage door moves When the button is released the indicator light will begin to blink rapidly until programming is complete 4...

Страница 84: ...r it has been initially programmed it is necessary to erase the current settings using the Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons procedure and then programming all of the devices being used Fixed code programming Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Make sure that your key is on and engine off while programming the transmitter 1 To program units with fix...

Страница 85: ...ly press and release all three Car2U威 system buttons The indicator lights will turn on 5 Press and hold the Car2U威 system button you would like to use to control the garage door Immediately within 1 second release the button once the garage door moves During this time the selected button indicator light will blink slowly Do not release the button until you see the garage door move Most garage door...

Страница 86: ...aneously for approximately 20 seconds until the indicator lights begin to blink rapidly The indicator lights are located directly above the buttons 2 Once the indicator lights begin to blink release your fingers from the buttons The codes for all buttons are erased If you sell your vehicle equipped with the Car2U威 system it is recommended that you erase the programming for security reasons FCC and...

Страница 87: ...owering the convertible top The convertible top can be lowered with the side windows down The windows will automatically lower when lowering or raising the top The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3 mph 5 km h Note Lowering the convertible top when the top material is wet may cause mold or mildew To lower the convertible top 1 Bring vehicle to a complete stop ...

Страница 88: ...e latch to the rear until it clears the header Note If the top has not been lowered for some time and sticks to the windshield header push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it 4 Press the convertible top switch on the overhead console and hold until the windows are completely down and the top is completely stored Driver Controls 88 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Print...

Страница 89: ...er panel and hooking the retaining clip on the side 4 Tuck the boot corners behind the shoulder belts 5 Secure the boot straps on the rear seat hooks behind the rear seat Note Improper installation can result in loss and or damage of the boot while driving WARNING Always secure the retaining clips and boot straps on the vehicle or the boot may come loose while driving To remove unhook the boot str...

Страница 90: ...nd fold the left side of the boot inward 3 Fold the right side inward and secure the boot with the strap Stow the boot in the trunk Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3 mph 5 km h Driver Controls 90 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 91: ...h handles and at the center grip in the header to fasten the top 4 Continue to use the convertible top switch to raise the top until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header Note The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in the header Note The latch handles must be pulled downwards fully to allow the latch to fully rotate into t...

Страница 92: ...s to the trunk when the convertible top is open by disabling the interior trunk control This is useful when you want to leave the convertible top open but still prevent access to the trunk To operate this feature the vehicle must be off and accessory power delay not active Lock the vehicle using the integrated keyhead transmitter or the power door lock switch The interior trunk control will now be...

Страница 93: ...able through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were i...

Страница 94: ...nter followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles 120 km The following systems if equipped cannot be turned off reverse sensing system Blind Spot Information System BLIS威 with cross traffic alert and collision warning system Optional settings these settings can be changed Vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph 130 km h Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when the...

Страница 95: ...ame key cycle that it was created otherwise a standard key administrator key is required to clear the MyKey programming To clear all MyKeys go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey section Programming MyKey Optional Settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key To program the optional settings use the message center buttons to do the following 1 Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed 2 ...

Страница 96: ...ct deletion of a MyKey ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to the vehicle Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey system warnings displays Using MyKey with remote start systems MyKey is not compatible with non Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems ...

Страница 97: ...e engine the vehicle will identify the user as an admin or MyKey driver depending on the settings of the actual key used to start the vehicle Note For all vehicles the number of MYKEY S PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey system status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count See the Check MyKey system status section Note For...

Страница 98: ...sing MyKey with remote start systems section Cannot program the MyKey optional settings Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Cannot clear MyKey Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are program...

Страница 99: ...icle Refer to Create a MyKey section MyKey programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key Vehicle is equipped with a remote st...

Страница 100: ...re helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition When you open the driver s door and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control all the doors will lock then the driver s door will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition using the manual lock bu...

Страница 101: ...ive anti theft system is not armed ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed Power door unlock lock procedure You must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds Note All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process 1 The ignition must be off to b...

Страница 102: ... door unlock lock sequence by using the instrument cluster message center Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter Note The autounlock feature can be activated deactivated independently of the autolock feature Power door lock switch autounlock enable disable procedure Before starting ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle doors are closed You must complete Step...

Страница 103: ...amiliarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle To open the luggage compartment door lid from within the luggage compartment pull the illuminated T shaped handle and push up on the trunk lid The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light The T shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compart...

Страница 104: ...y Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical operating range fo...

Страница 105: ...authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem Unlocking the doors two stage unlock 1 Press and release to unlock the driver s door Note The interior lamps will illuminate 2 Press and release again within five seconds to unlock the passenger door The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is...

Страница 106: ...p once and the turn signal lamps will flash once more If any of the doors trunk or hood if equipped with active anti theft system are not properly closed the horn will make two quick chirps and the turn signal lamps will not flash If the vehicle is not equipped with the active anti theft system the horn will make two quick chirps and the turn signal lamps will not flash if either door or the trunk...

Страница 107: ...lligent access key IA key uses one coin type three volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent Integrated keyhead transmitter IKT To replace the battery 1 Twist a thin coin in the slot near the key ring to remove the battery cover 1 Note Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board 2 Carefully peel up the rubber gasket 2 from the transmitter if it does...

Страница 108: ... least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself Illuminated entry The interior lamps and turn signal lamps illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter is used to unlock the door s The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if the ignition switch is turned to the on position or the integrated keyhead transmitter lock control is pressed or after 25 seconds ...

Страница 109: ...d dealer if desired The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key Note The SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is not compatible with non Ford aftermarket remote start systems Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security ...

Страница 110: ...rized dealer as soon as possible for service Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the on position with a coded key disarms the vehicle The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly conta...

Страница 111: ... integrated keyhead transmitters IKTs or standard SecuriLock威 keys You must have two previously programmed coded keys keys that already operate your vehicle s engine and the new unprogrammed key s readily accessible If two previously programmed coded keys are not available you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key s programmed Please read and understand the entire ...

Страница 112: ... go out to indicate successful programming If the key was not successfully programmed it will not start your vehicle s engine and or will not operate the remote entry features The theft indicator light may flash on and off Wait 20 seconds and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8 If failure repeats bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key s programmed To program additional new u...

Страница 113: ...ystem will not arm if either door or the trunk is ajar If there is any potential perimeter anti theft problem with your vehicle ensure ALL integrated keyhead transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting Arming the system When armed the active anti theft system is designed to notify you of an unauthorized entry When unauthorized entry or towing occurs the system will ...

Страница 114: ...he alarm is sounding The alarm system will still be armed Use a key in the driver s door to unlock the vehicle Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state Note Unlocking the trunk inhibits the motion sensing system but the system continues to monitor the doors hood and vehicle incline Once the trunk becomes closed the motion...

Страница 115: ...n stop or collision Head restraints Non adjustable head restraints if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with front row outboard non adjustable head restraints WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the seatback is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the se...

Страница 116: ... position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion The adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust release button 3 and a guide sleeve unlock remove button 4 To adjust the head restraint do the following 1 Adjust the seatback to an upright driving riding position 2 Raise the he...

Страница 117: ...e back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied To remove the adjustable head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position Seating a...

Страница 118: ...of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Adjusting the manual seats if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING ...

Страница 119: ...r side only Pump the handle upwards to raise the cushion and pump downward to lower the cushion to the desired location Adjusting the power seats if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving Seating and Safety Restraints 119 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 120: ... upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped Check the passenger airbag off or pass air...

Страница 121: ...tch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the top of the driver s seat side shield Press one side of the control to increase lower back firmness Press the other side of the control to decrease lower back firmness Seating and Safety Restraints 121 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide ...

Страница 122: ...h may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument panel To operate the heated seats Press control to activate Pres...

Страница 123: ...e driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion The non adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 and a rotation button 2 Properly adjust the head restraint to an upright driving riding p...

Страница 124: ...e the seatback and then fold the seatback down When raising the seatback s make sure you hear the seat latch into place Pull down on the seatback to ensure that it has latched WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that...

Страница 125: ...cupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat posit...

Страница 126: ...rceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints SRS section in this chapter Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact Positioned up front it provides valuable information early in the crash event on th...

Страница 127: ...ge recommendations Even with this technology parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and side airbag when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of airbag s after a collision When the front passenger seat is occupied and the sensing system has turned off the passenger s fronta...

Страница 128: ...wn internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt pretensioners front safety belt buckle sensors front passenger sensing system and the driver seat position sensor In addition the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The warning light w...

Страница 129: ...ikely to die than a person wearing a seat belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair 1 Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm 2 Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder 3 Never use a sing...

Страница 130: ...s easier access to the front safety belt for the front seat occupant To access the second row seats rotate the arm back to its original position against the trim panel 1 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle Seating and Safety Restrai...

Страница 131: ... drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest Pregnant women should also follow this practice See figure below Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt The lap belt portion of a combination lap an...

Страница 132: ...t again in a slow and controlled manner Automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat except a booster is installed in passenger fro...

Страница 133: ... at the front seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head on collision This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant s chest Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver a...

Страница 134: ...the warning chime is sounding The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off The driver s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position The safety belt warning light and indicator chime will remain off Belt Minder姞 The Belt Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function This feature provides additional reminders by intermitt...

Страница 135: ...n the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes ...

Страница 136: ...ht as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts w...

Страница 137: ...osition do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process Read Steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure Note The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 features must be disabled enabled separately Both cannot be disable enabled during the same key cycle Note If you are using MyKey the Belt Minder威 cannot be disabled Also if th...

Страница 138: ...y belt three times at a moderate speed ending in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 30 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the restraint system warning light airbag light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for...

Страница 139: ...e including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s che...

Страница 140: ...the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structu...

Страница 141: ...supplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation The fact that the pretensioners and airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with th...

Страница 142: ...e injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after infl...

Страница 143: ...e part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or has small...

Страница 144: ...lled and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger se...

Страница 145: ...rly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front...

Страница 146: ...ssenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in sea...

Страница 147: ...irbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the C...

Страница 148: ...testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags The side airbag system consists of the following An inflatable bag airbag with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front pas...

Страница 149: ...t something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation Side airbags are designed to inflate in side impact collisions not roll over rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation ...

Страница 150: ...r as soon as possible Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision SOS Post Crash Alert System The system automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn three times at four second intervals in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag front side side curtain if equipped or Safety Canopy威 if equipped or the safety belt pretensioners Th...

Страница 151: ...ety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the in...

Страница 152: ...feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces req...

Страница 153: ...all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your ...

Страница 154: ...e height and weight All children are shaped differently The child height age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint system Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Chi...

Страница 155: ...ctions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back Children 12...

Страница 156: ...equire the use of a locking clip WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and or LATCH lower anchors rendering those features potentially unusable To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained Perform the follow...

Страница 157: ...hild seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it Seating and Safety Restraints 157 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing ...

Страница 158: ... Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle Sometimes a sli...

Страница 159: ... seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors if equipped at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat however th...

Страница 160: ...chors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center position and there is no tether anchor available at the center Attempted use of the center as a seating position will increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a collision WARNING Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachment...

Страница 161: ...at for information about ordering a tether strap or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in the vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with built in tether strap anchor s located behind the rear seats and below the rear window behind the speakers coupe with rear seats in the rear of the vehicle below the rear window coup...

Страница 162: ...ust snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child safety seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Perform the following steps to attach a child safety seat to the tether anchor 1 Route the tether strap as follows For coupe with rear seats With adjustable head restraints route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head ...

Страница 163: ...2 Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position 3 Open the tether anchor cover Seating and Safety Restraints 163 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 164: ...atly increases For convertible only 1 Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat For vehicles with adjustable head restraints route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback The tether anchors on the convertible are located rearward of the seatback in the convertible top sling...

Страница 165: ... the back of the head restraints are not tether anchors 2 Access tether anchors located behind the seatback under the vinyl tag marked with the child tether anchor symbol Seating and Safety Restraints 165 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 166: ... or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limits specific to your child safety seat Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child remains appropriate for their weight height and age AND if properly secured to the vehicle Although the lap shoulder belt will p...

Страница 167: ...ulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1...

Страница 168: ...ckless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports...

Страница 169: ...eat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason you...

Страница 170: ... safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and an...

Страница 171: ...ires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire ...

Страница 172: ...loaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflation...

Страница 173: ...pport wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires an...

Страница 174: ...t which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance Ce...

Страница 175: ...l information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel valve...

Страница 176: ... bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load...

Страница 177: ...replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Complia...

Страница 178: ...ng Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels...

Страница 179: ...ce it with your spare tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may ...

Страница 180: ...tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized information on t...

Страница 181: ...cates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your owner s guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information...

Страница 182: ...numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS All...

Страница 183: ...presenting the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manu...

Страница 184: ... 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure ...

Страница 185: ...n general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Locat...

Страница 186: ...S is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combine...

Страница 187: ...properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with a TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the tire wheel cavity The pressure sensor is attached to the valve stem The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed Care must be...

Страница 188: ...off your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To restore the full functionality of t...

Страница 189: ...fter inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn off Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system...

Страница 190: ...ture affects your tire pressure The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary overnight with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the tire...

Страница 191: ...n the tires only in an emergency or if the law requires them Note The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains If possible avoid fully loading your vehicle Chains may damage aluminum wheels Use only SAE Class S chains with P225 60R17 t...

Страница 192: ...ING WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and or trailer to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability with or without a trailer Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance Before loading your vehicle familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle ...

Страница 193: ...rket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Onc...

Страница 194: ...nd optional equipment When towing trailer tongue load weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 194 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 195: ...owing found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar ...

Страница 196: ...icle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury Tires Wheels and Loading 196 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 197: ... internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer for more detailed information WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label WARNING Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities tha...

Страница 198: ...apacity to carry you 4 of your friends and all the golf bags You and four friends average 220 lb 99 kg each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 lb 13 5 kg each The calculation would be 1 400 5 x 220 5 x 30 1 400 1 100 150 150 lb Yes you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and your golf bags In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 5 x 99 kg 5 x 13 5 kg 6...

Страница 199: ...ed to tow a trailer Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 500 miles 800 km Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing Refer to Preparing to tow in this...

Страница 200: ...ler s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch To connect the trailer s safety chains cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners If you use a rental trailer follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you Do not attach safety chains to the bumper Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual automatic or surge type trailer brakes ...

Страница 201: ... feature provides engine braking and helps eliminate excessive shifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached anticipate stops and brake gradually Trailer towing tips Practice turning stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination When turning make wider turns so the trailer w...

Страница 202: ...o not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground as vehicle or transmission damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle with all four 4 wheels off the ground such as when using a car hauling trailer Otherwise no recreational towing is permitted In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle see Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Tires Wheels and Loading 202 ...

Страница 203: ... Warning lights illuminated Key position when driving 4 Start cranks the engine Release the key as soon as the engine starts Preparing to start your vehicle Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system This system meets all Canadian interference causing equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise When starting a fuel injected en...

Страница 204: ...Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes Important safety precautions A computer system controls the engine s idle revolutions per minute RPM When the engine starts the idle RPM runs higher than normal in order to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes at the higher engine RPM Befor...

Страница 205: ...ake sure the gearshift is in P Park Make sure the parking brake is set If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission Make sure the parking brake is set Push the clutch pedal to the floor Driving 205 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 206: ...ts in starting the engine After releasing the key from the 4 start position the engine may continue cranking for up to 10 seconds or until the vehicle starts Note Cranking may be stopped at any time by turning the key to the off position Note If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try turn the key to off wait 10 seconds and try again If the engine still fails to start press ...

Страница 207: ...18 C WARNING Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Prior to using the engine block heater follow these recommendations for proper and safe operation For your safety use an outdoor extension cord that...

Страница 208: ... very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour Finally have the engine block heater system checked during your fall tune up to be sure it s in good working order How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use To cle...

Страница 209: ...king any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal Using ABS When hard braking is required apply continuous force on the brake pedal Do not pump the brake pedal since this will reduce the effectiveness of the ABS and will increase your vehicle s stopping distance The ABS will be activated immediately allowing you to retain steering control during hard braking and on slippery sur...

Страница 210: ...ssion WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer as soon as possible ADVANCETRAC姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac威 system The AdvanceTrac威 system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations Traction ...

Страница 211: ...increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If your AdvanceTrac威 system activates SLOW DOWN WARN...

Страница 212: ...ay experience the following A slight deceleration of the vehicle The stability control light will flash A vibration in the pedal when your foot is on the brake pedal If the driving condition is severe and your foot is not on the brake the brake pedal may move as the systems applies higher brake forces You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the instrument panel during this severe condition Th...

Страница 213: ...erely or avoiding objects in the roadway ESC operates by applying brakes to one or more of the wheels individually and if necessary reducing engine power if the system detects that the vehicle is about to skid or slide laterally During ESC events the stability control light in the instrument cluster will flash Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the ESC system which include but are not ...

Страница 214: ...engine traction control and brake traction control features will continue to function however ESC is disabled AdvanceTrac威 Features Button functions Mode icon status ESC TCS Default at start up On during bulb check Enabled Enabled Button pressed momentarily Traction control off On Enabled Disabled Button pressed twice brakes applied Sport mode if equipped On Enabled Enabled Button pressed and held...

Страница 215: ...e to your steering system If this should occur you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steer...

Страница 216: ...o the driver Axle with Torsen differential if equipped This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces particularly when one wheel is on a poor traction surface Under normal conditions the axle equipped with a Torsen differential functions like a standard rear axle Extended use of other than the manufacturer s specified size tires on a rear axle equipped with a Torsen differential could res...

Страница 217: ...re to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brake lamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position a...

Страница 218: ...e stored automatically in the powertrain control module PCM If the battery is disconnected for any reason the stored information from the last time the key was turned to off will be read This way no information will be lost with any battery removal or battery disconnect P Park This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear 1 Start the eng...

Страница 219: ...e assist lamp is illuminated Use with driving conditions such as hilly terrain heavy loads trailer towing and when engine braking is required To return to standard mode press the transmission control switch The grade assist lamp will not be illuminated Standard mode is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 3 Third This position allows for third gear only Provides engine braking To...

Страница 220: ...tor to the floor Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to th...

Страница 221: ...ission components or damage the transmission Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill These actions will severely reduce the life of the clutch and could nullify a clutch warranty claim Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 First when your vehicle is moving faster than 15 mph 24 km h This...

Страница 222: ...6 50 mph 80 km h Shift from When skip shift mode active 1 4 17 mph 27 km h 4 5 25 mph 40 km h 5 6 40 mph 64 km h Skip Shift if equipped V8 engines only This feature locks out 2 Second and 3 Third gears for improved fuel economy If the message center displays 1 4 SHIFT shift the transmission directly from 1 First to 4 Fourth otherwise you can shift normally Refer to Message center in the Instrument...

Страница 223: ... WARNING Do not park your vehicle in Neutral it may move unexpectedly and injure someone Use 1 First gear and set the parking brake fully REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The reverse sensing system RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds a...

Страница 224: ...detects obstacles up to six feet two meters from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas As you move closer to the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further ...

Страница 225: ... the trunk provides a video image which appears in the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped of the area behind the vehicle It adds assistance to the driver while reversing or reverse parking the vehicle To use the camera system place the transmission in R Reverse an image will display in the rearview mirror or on the navigation screen if equipped The area displayed on the screen...

Страница 226: ...the video image remains clear and undistorted Clean the lens with a soft lint free cloth and non abrasive cleaner Note If the camera system image is not clear or seems distorted it may be covered with water droplets snow mud or any other substance If this occurs clean the camera lens before using the camera system WARNING The camera system is a reverse aid supplement device that still requires the...

Страница 227: ...e upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors They are designed to assist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle Driving with blind spot mirrors Before a lane change check the main mirror first then check the blind spot mirror If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance signal that you are going to chang...

Страница 228: ...ater traction or brake capability may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light p...

Страница 229: ...r up to 2 0 gallons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 0 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement locati...

Страница 230: ...da Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your wallet for quick reference In Canada the card is found in the Warranty Guide in the glove box Canadian Roadside coverage and benefits may differ from the U S coverage Please refer to your Warranty Guide or visit our website at www ford ca for information on Canadian services and benefits Canadian...

Страница 231: ...attempt WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the...

Страница 232: ...ral Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located in the lower passenger side area behind the kick panel Open the trim panel door and remove the fuse cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided to the left of the f...

Страница 233: ...ot used spare 3 15A SYNC威 4 30A Passenger rear window convertible only 5 10A Brake transmission shift interlock BTSI 6 20A Turn signals Hazard flashers 7 10A Left low beam headlamp 8 10A Right low beam headlamp 9 15A Courtesy lamps 10 15A Switch illumination Roadside Emergencies 233 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 234: ...s License lamps 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Demand lighting battery saver Gauge pack Visor vanity lamps 26 10A Cluster battery 27 20A Ignition switch feed 28 5A Audio mute start 29 5A Camera run start 30 5A Temperature sensor motor 31 10A Restraints control module RCM 32 10A Reverse parking aid 33 10A Not used spare 34 5A Electronic stability control 35 10A Auxiliary body module ...

Страница 235: ...rror including microphone and compass and door switch III Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads Do not probe the contacts for the fuses and relays in the power distribution box as damage will occur causing improper or loss of ele...

Страница 236: ... Protected Circuits 1 80A Passenger compartment fuse panel 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 30A Blower motor relay 5 20A Powerpoint body 6 40A Rear defroster 7 40A Cooling fan relay 8 40A Anti lock brake system ABS pump 9 30A Wipers 10 30A ABS valve 11 Not used 12 Not used 13 20A Fuel pump relay non Shelby 25A Fuel pump relay Shelby only Roadside Emergencies 236 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printin...

Страница 237: ...ower 24 10A Brake on off BOO power 25 10A A C compressor relay 26 20A Left high intensity discharge headlamp relay 27 20A Right high intensity discharge headlamp relay 28 Not used 29 30A Passenger front window 30 Not used 31 30A Passenger power seat 32 30A Driver power seat 33 30A Front amplifier Shaker 500 radio 34 30A Driver front window motor 35 40A Convertible top motor 36 Diode Fuel diode 37 ...

Страница 238: ...l ISO relay Cooling fan relay high 51 Full ISO relay Blower motor relay 52 Full ISO relay Starter relay 53 Full ISO relay Rear defroster relay 54 Full ISO relay Front wiper relay 55 Full ISO relay Cooling fan relay low 56 High current relay Fuel pump sensor Shelby only 57 Full ISO relay PCM relay 58 High current relay Not used Spare Cartridge Fuses Mini Fuses Auxiliary relay with heated seats if e...

Страница 239: ...se of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring system TPMS and should not be used However if you must use a sealant the TPMS sensor and valve stem on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer WARNING Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter for important information If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged it will ...

Страница 240: ...vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather ...

Страница 241: ...ervice as soon as possible Stopping and securing the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers 2 Place the gearshift lever in P Park automatic transmission or R Reverse manual transmission and turn the engine off Tire change procedure WARNING When one of the front wheels is off the ground the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving...

Страница 242: ...e danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire For example if the left front tire is flat block the right rear wheel 2 Remove the lug wrench spare tire and jack Roadside Emergencies 242 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide...

Страница 243: ... your body under the vehicle while changing a tire Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 5 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 6 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has bee...

Страница 244: ...with a temporary mobility kit located in the spare tire well in the trunk The temporary mobility kit consists of an air compressor to reinflate the tire and a sealing compound in a canister that will effectively seal most punctures caused by nails or similar objects This kit will provide a temporary seal allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 120 miles 200 km at a maximum speed of 50 mph 80 km h...

Страница 245: ...porary mobility kit if a tire has become severely damaged by driving the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient air pressure Only punctured areas located within the tire tread can be sealed with the temporary mobility kit Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance For this reason Do not drive the vehicle above 50 mph 80 km h Do not drive further than 120 miles 200 km Drive only ...

Страница 246: ...leave the temporary mobility kit unattended when it is operating Sealant compound contains latex Make sure that you use the non latex gloves provided to avoid an allergic reaction Keep the temporary mobility kit away from children Only use the temporary mobility kit when the ambient temperature is between 22 F 30 C and 158 F 70 C Only use the sealing compound before the use by date The use by date...

Страница 247: ...ing compound and air Preparation Park the vehicle in a safe level and secure area away from moving traffic Turn the hazard lights on Apply the parking brake and turn the engine off Inspect the flat tire for visible damage Sealant compound contains latex To avoid any allergic reactions use the non latex gloves located in the accessory box on the underside of the temporary mobility kit housing Do no...

Страница 248: ...e dash 6 Start the engine only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well ventilated area 7 Turn dial 1 counterclockwise to the sealant position Turn on the kit by pressing the on off button 2 8 Inflate the tire to the pressure listed on the tire label located on the driver s door or the door jamb area 2 1 Roadside Emergencies 248 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 249: ...onnector and return the kit to the stowage area 10 Immediately and cautiously drive the vehicle 4 miles 6 km to distribute the sealant evenly inside the tire Do not exceed 50 mph 80 km h Note If you experience any unusual vibration ride disturbance or noise while driving reduce your speed until you can safely pull off to the side of the road to call for roadside assistance Do not proceed to the se...

Страница 250: ...anister and clear tube hose Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer Empty sealant bottles may be disposed of at home however liquid residue from the sealing compound should be disposed by your local Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer or in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Note After the se...

Страница 251: ...the compressor housing 2 Locate the yellow cap at the end of the clear tube 3 Using the yellow cap tool press the tab located on the temporary mobility kit compressor housing while pulling up on the sealant canister Roadside Emergencies 251 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 252: ...alant canister by lightly pushing down until you hear an audible click 3 Wrap the clear tube around the compressor housing Note If you experience any difficulties with the removal or installation of the sealant canister consult your Ford Motor Company authorized dealer for assistance Roadside Emergencies 252 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 253: ... the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in...

Страница 254: ...xposed to flames sparks or lit cigarettes An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage WARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin eyes and clothing if contacted Do not attempt to push start your automatic transmission vehicle Automatic transmissions do not have push start capability Attempting to push start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause transmission d...

Страница 255: ...positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 3 Connect the negative cable to the negative terminal of the assisting battery 4 Make the final connection of the negative cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled vehicle s engine away from the battery and the carburetor fuel...

Страница 256: ...onnected Note In the illustration the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting boosting battery 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the di...

Страница 257: ...t equipment it is recommended that the rear wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment it is recommended that the front wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the front fascia If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur Ford Motor Company produces...

Страница 258: ...on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km Roadside Emergencies 258 201...

Страница 259: ...orized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Customer Relations...

Страница 260: ... If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identificat...

Страница 261: ...reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whichev...

Страница 262: ...and if your claim is eligible you may participate in the arbitration process An arbitration hearing will be scheduled so that you can present your case in an informal setting before an impartial person The arbitrator will consider the testimony provided and make a decision after the hearing Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your cl...

Страница 263: ...t have failed This procedure is without cost to you and is designed to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render awards to resolve d...

Страница 264: ...MPANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS GLOBAL INITIATIVES 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 For customers in Guam the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands CNMI America Samoa and the U S Virgin Islands please feel free to call our Toll Free Number 800 841 FORD 3673 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If your vehicle must be serviced...

Страница 265: ...nother foreign country contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a fr...

Страница 266: ...your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS CANADA ONLY If you believe that your ...

Страница 267: ...fficult to remove and cause damage to the vehicle Immediately remove items such as gasoline diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repell...

Страница 268: ...ND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft威 Wheel and Tire Cleaner which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel ...

Страница 269: ...engine components Spray Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these lo...

Страница 270: ...3 7L V6 ENGINE 5 0L V8 ENGINE Cleaning 270 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 271: ...yl rubbing alcohol or Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ZC 32 A in the U S or Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC 37 A B D or F in Canada available from your authorized dealer This washer fluid contains special solution in addition to alcohol which helps to remove the hot wax deposited on the wiper blade and windshield from automated car wash facilities Be sure to replace w...

Страница 272: ...aces Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the instrument panel interior trim and cluster lens Do not allow air fresheners and hand sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces If a spill occurs wipe off immediately Damage may not be covered by your warranty WARNING Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel...

Страница 273: ...he fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities of the seat materials WARNING Do not use cleaning solvents bleach or dye on the vehicle s safety belts as these actions may weaken the belt webbing WARNING On vehicles equipped with seat mounted airbags do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents Such products could contaminate the side airbag system and affect performance of the side airbag...

Страница 274: ...roduct is made from high quality materials that meet or exceed rigid specifications For best results use the following products or products of equivalent quality Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft威 Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada o...

Страница 275: ...rial such as cigarettes away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission set the parking brake and shift to P Park For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission set the parking brake press and hold the clutch pedal place the gearshift in 1 First and release the clutch pedal 2 Turn off the engine and remove the ke...

Страница 276: ...he driver s side kick panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod Maintenance and Specifications 276 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 277: ...gine oil dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 8 7 6 5 1 4 3 2 Maintenance and Specifications 277 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 278: ...ine oil dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Air filter assembly 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 8 Power distribution box 1 4 2 3 8 7 6 5 Maintenance and Specifications 278 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 279: ...tenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the use of methanol a common windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If ...

Страница 280: ...commended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes ...

Страница 281: ... V8 engine Locate the engine oil dipstick by reaching between the strut tower brace if equipped and the hood hinge area 6 Wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again Maintenance and Specifications 281 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 282: ... oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1 4 of a turn until three clicks are heard or until the cap is fully seated To avoid possible oil loss DO NOT operate t...

Страница 283: ...nt oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications start up engine noises or knock may be experienced It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft威 oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft威 ...

Страница 284: ...rs WARNING Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of acid solution In case of acid contact with skin or eyes flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician imme...

Страница 285: ... optimum shift feel If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is reconnected Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner Follow your local authorized standards for disposal Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries ENGINE C...

Страница 286: ...n for service interval schedules If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its s...

Страница 287: ...ut engine coolant may be added in case of emergency to reach a vehicle service location In this instance the cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible Water alone without engine coolant can cause engine damage from corrosion overheating or freezing Do not use alcohol methanol brine or any engine coolants mixed with al...

Страница 288: ... visible and radiator is almost full 6 Replace the cap Turn until tightly installed Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not 50 50 drain some coolant and adjust the concentration It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50 50 coolant concentration W...

Страница 289: ...t and may cause engine damage If available refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the winter months If you drive in extremely hot climates It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration above 40 NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40 Dec...

Страница 290: ...he air conditioning system will be disabled Continued operation will increase the engine temperature The engine will completely shut down Steering and braking effort will increase Once the engine temperature cools the engine can be re started Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize engine damage When fail safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when i...

Страница 291: ...es the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed For Shelby fuel filter requirements see the Shelby GT500 Supplement WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING Do not...

Страница 292: ... and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be particularly careful if you...

Страница 293: ...el Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling It can ignite fuel vapors Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build up when filling an ungrounded fuel container Place approved fuel container on the ground DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle including the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT...

Страница 294: ...ng Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel see Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location provided with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and or allow the inlet to close properly If this action corrects the problem the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the ...

Страница 295: ... rating of 87 R M 2 or higher For best overall performance premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 R M 2 or higher is recommended See the Shelby GT500 Supplement for octane requirements of the Shelby GT500 Fuel quality If you are experiencing starting rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start try a different brand of Regular unleaded gasoline Do not add aftermarket fuel a...

Страница 296: ...ade more than 1 gallon 3 8L may be required The service engine soon indicator may come on For more information on the service engine soon indicator refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the nozzl...

Страница 297: ... accurately and consistently as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 2 000 miles 3 000 miles 3 000 km 5 000 km Filling the tank The advertised fuel capa...

Страница 298: ...cord the initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer reading 5 Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel economy Calcul...

Страница 299: ...ced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and minimize stop and go driving Maintenance Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel economy Use recommended engine oil R...

Страница 300: ...her emission control components continue to work properly Use only the specified fuel listed Avoid running out of fuel Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving especially at high speeds Have the items listed in scheduled maintenance information performed according to the specified schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to...

Страница 301: ...lt your Warranty Guide for complete emission warranty information On board diagnostics OBD II Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine s emission control system This system is commonly known as the on board diagnostics system OBD II The OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards The OBD II system als...

Страница 302: ...has determined that some of the emission control systems have not been properly checked In this case the vehicle is considered not ready for I M testing If the service engine soon indicator is on or the bulb does not work the vehicle may need to be serviced Refer to On board diagnostics OBD II in this chapter If the vehicle s engine or transmission has just been serviced or the battery has recentl...

Страница 303: ...g range the performance of the system could be compromised seek service from your authorized dealer immediately TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The automatic transmission does not have an underhood transmission fluid dipstick Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However...

Страница 304: ...ansmission fill level is at the lower edge of the filler hole For vehicles equipped with a V8 engine the correct manual transmission fill level is 1 2 inch 1 3 cm below the edge of the filler hole Fill level for V6 Fill level for V8 4 Add enough fluid through the filler opening to bring the fluid up to the recommended levels 5 Install and tighten the fill plug securely Maintenance and Specificatio...

Страница 305: ...this chapter WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter element V6 engine V8 engine 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing 3 Wipe the air filter housing and c...

Страница 306: ... under various conditions may lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are taken to preserve the components General Store all vehicles in a dry ventilated place Protect from sunlight if possible If vehicles are stored outside they require regular maintenance to protect against rust and damage Body Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt grease oil tar or mud from exterio...

Страница 307: ...then be operated at idle speed to circulate the additive throughout the fuel system Cooling system Protect against freezing temperatures When removing vehicle from storage check coolant fluid level Confirm there are no cooling system leaks and fluid is at the recommended level Battery Check and recharge as necessary Keep connections clean If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recha...

Страница 308: ... and fluids are at recommended levels If the battery was removed clean the battery cable ends and inspect If you have any concerns or issues contact your authorized dealer MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3 7L V6 engine 5 0L V8 engine Air filter element FA 1897 FA 1897 Battery2 BXT 96R 590 BXT 96R 590 Oil filter FL 500 S FL 500 S Spark plugs 1 Cabin air filter FP53 FP53 1 For spark plug replaceme...

Страница 309: ...Canada WSS M97B44 D Engine coolant 5 0L engine 13 0 quarts 12 3L Engine oil 3 7L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil US Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Synthetic Motor Oil Canada 6 XO 5W20 QSP US XO 5W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C94...

Страница 310: ...ricant that does not require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water 2 Automatic transmissions that require MERCON威 LV should only use MERCON威 LV fluid Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service interval Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle 4 Approxima...

Страница 311: ...0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35 mm 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35 mm Compression ratio 10 5 1 11 0 1 For Shelby GT500 octane requirements see the Shelby GT500 Supplement Engine drivebelt routing 1 Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine 2 Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine 3 7L V6 engine 1 2 Maintenance and Specifications 311 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide ...

Страница 312: ...ance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door 1 2 Maintenance and Specifications 312 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 313: ...ehicle Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint Devices and their location 3 Make vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and Specifications 313 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st P...

Страница 314: ...mpliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Six speed manual transmission MT82 X Six speed automatic transmission 6R80 3 Maintenance and Specifications 314 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 315: ... well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Ford Custom Accessories Not all accessories are ava...

Страница 316: ... Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer s limited warranty and or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer For maximum vehicle performance keep the following info...

Страница 317: ...our vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other vehicle functions such as anti lock braking systems amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver s side hood Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by...

Страница 318: ...ed service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable coverage If yo...

Страница 319: ...ance It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford or Lincoln dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and budget ...

Страница 320: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 320 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 321: ...P plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental When you purchase Ford ESP you receive added peace of mind protection throughout Canada and the United States provided by a network of participating Ford Motor Company dealers For more information visit your local Ford of Canada de...

Страница 322: ...reliability durability and resale value To ensure the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems it is imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated intervals For your convenience your vehicle is equipped with a message center which determines the proper oil change service interval You should perform the engine oil change as indicated by the message ...

Страница 323: ...n Chemicals or additives not approved by Ford are not required for factory recommended maintenance In fact Ford Motor Company recommends against the use of such additive products unless specifically recommended by Ford for a particular application Oils fluids and flushing In many cases fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic and by itself does not necessarily indicate a concern or...

Страница 324: ...ils Value shopping for your vehicle s maintenance needs Your dealership recognizes the competitive landscape of maintenance and light repair automotive services With factory trained technicians and one stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations to repairs like brake service check out the value your dealers can offer Owner checks and services Certain basic maintenance...

Страница 325: ...rior and exterior lights Tires for wear and proper pressure including spare Windshield washer fluid level Check every six months Battery connections clean if necessary Body and door drain holes for obstructions clean if necessary Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Door weatherstrips for wear lubricate if necessary Hinges latches outside locks for proper operation lubricate if necessar...

Страница 326: ...zard warning system operation Tires for wear and proper pressure including spare Fluid levels fill if necessary Windshield for cracks chips or pits For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation Brake coolant recovery reservoir manual and automatic transmission with an underhood dipstick power steering if equipped and window washer Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or techni...

Страница 327: ...Scheduled Maintenance 327 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 328: ...he OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message is displayed Your oil change service interval can be up to one year or 10 000 miles 16 000 km Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5 000 miles 8 000 km from yo...

Страница 329: ...oncentration and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Inspect cabin air filter if equipped Oil change service intervals should be completed as indicated by the message center Boss 302 vehicles have specific tire rotation inter...

Страница 330: ...ped Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Replace climate controlled seat filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Every 100 000 miles 160 000 km Change engine coolant1 Replace spark plugs Inspect accessory drive belt s 2 Every 150 000 miles 240 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid and filter filter not required on 6F35 6F50 DPS6 AWF 21 transmissions consult dealer for requirements Change manual ...

Страница 331: ...DE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 331 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 332: ...ATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 332 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 333: ...ATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 333 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 334: ...eptions Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid except 6R80 transmission Every 60 000 miles 96 000 km Change manual transmission fluid Perform the services noted in the preceding table at the specified time mileage km period either within 3 000 miles 4 800 km of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or when the time mileage km reading indicates se...

Страница 335: ...OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28 751 miles 46 270 km perform the 30 000 mile 48 000 km automatic transmission fluid replacement Example 2 The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message has not come on but the odometer reads 30 000 miles 48 000 km perform the engine air filter replacement i e Intelligent Oil Life Monitor was reset at 25 000 miles 40 000 km Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved o...

Страница 336: ...ent Cluster chapter except Shelby威 GT500威 which does not have this feature Exclusive use of E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles only Every oil change interval If ran exclusively on E85 fill the fuel tank full with regular unleaded fuel Scheduled Maintenance 336 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 337: ... CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 337 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fu...

Страница 338: ...ATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 338 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Страница 339: ...WSL M2C192 A part number FITZ 19580 B or equivalent Add four ounces 118 mL of friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle fluid should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If the vehicle is registered in California the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to...

Страница 340: ...our Shelby GT500 supplement Engine coolant change log DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance 340 2012 05 Mustang 197 Owners...

Страница 341: ...king 303 fluid refill capacities 309 fluid specification 309 Auxiliary input jack Line in 37 Auxiliary power point 72 Axle lubricant specifications 309 refill capacities 309 traction lok 216 B Battery 283 acid treating emergencies 283 battery saver 54 jumping a disabled battery 254 maintenance free 283 replacement specifications 308 servicing 283 Belt Minder威 134 Blind spot mirror 227 Booster seat...

Страница 342: ...9 lowering the convertible top 87 raising the convertible top 90 Coolant checking and adding 285 refill capacities 289 309 specifications 309 Cruise control see Speed control 77 Customer Assistance 229 Ford Extended Service Plan 318 321 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 263 Getting roadside assistance 229 Getting the service you need 259 Ordering additional owner s literature 265 Utili...

Страница 343: ...gent in fuel 296 filler funnel 296 filling your vehicle with fuel 291 293 297 filter specifications 291 308 fuel pump shut off 231 improving fuel economy 297 octane rating 295 311 quality 295 running out of fuel 254 296 safety information relating to automotive fuels 291 Fuses 231 232 G Garage door opener 80 Gas cap see Fuel cap 293 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 297 Gauges 17 H Hazard flashers 230 ...

Страница 344: ...ts warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 209 Limited slip axle see Traction Loc 216 Load limits 192 Locks 99 autolock 100 102 doors 99 Lubricant specifications 309 Lug nuts 253 Lumbar support seats 121 M Manual transmission 220 fluid capacities 309 lubricant specifications 309 reverse 222 Message center 19 display color 25 english metric button 25 MyColor display 25 system check button 25 ...

Страница 345: ...straints 128 130 132 133 Safety Canopy 147 Safety defects reporting 266 Safety restraints 128 130 133 Belt Minder威 134 extension assembly 133 for adults 130 132 133 for children 151 Occupant Classification Sensor 126 warning light and chime 134 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 159 Safety seats for children 155 Safety Compliance Certification Label 312 Satellite Radio Information 42 Scheduled Mainte...

Страница 346: ... 257 Traction Control Sport Mode 215 Traction lok rear axle 216 Transmission automatic operation 218 brake shift interlock BSI 216 fluid checking and adding automatic 303 fluid checking and adding manual 304 fluid refill capacities 309 lubricant specifications 309 manual operation 220 Trunk 103 remote release 92 106 Turn signal 59 U Universal garage door opener 80 USB port 39 V Vehicle Identificat...

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