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94 Instrument Cluster Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let it cool. High Beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are on. Low Fuel Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty. Low Tire Pressure Warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains on at start-up or while driving, the tire pressure should be checked. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Safety Belt Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder® chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt. 2013 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	10
Protecting the Environment	10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	11
DATA RECORDING	12
Service Data Recording	12
Event Data Recording	13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	15
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	15
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	15
Collision Repairs	16
Warranty on Replacement Parts	16
SPECIAL NOTICES	16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	16
Special Instructions	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	17
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEATS	20
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	28
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	30
Using Tether Straps	30
For convertible:	32
Safety Belts	34
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	34
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	36
Restraint of Pregnant Women	37
Safety Belt Locking Modes	37
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	38
Automatic Locking Mode	38
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	38
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	38
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	39
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	39
Conditions of Operation	39
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	40
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature	41
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	42
Personal Safety System	43
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™	43
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?	43
Supplementary Restraints System	44
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	44
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	45
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	47
Children and Airbags	47
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM	48
SIDE AIRBAGS	51
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	53
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	54
Keys and Remote Control	55
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION	55
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	55
REMOTE CONTROL	56
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters	56
Car Finder	56
Sounding a Panic Alarm	56
Replacing the Battery	57
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter	57
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	57
MyKey	58
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	58
Standard Settings	58
Optional Settings	58
CREATING A MYKEY	59
Programming/Changing Optional Settings	60
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS	60
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS	61
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS	61
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys	61
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push Button Start)	62
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING	63
Locks	65
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	65
Power Door Locks	65
Remote Control	65
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	65
Locking the Doors	65
Opening the Trunk	66
Smart Locks	66
Autolock (If Equipped)	66
Autounlock (If Equipped)	66
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock	67
Illuminated Entry	67
Illuminated Exit	67
Battery Saver	67
TRUNK RELEASE	68
Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only)	68
Manual Trunk Release (Convertible Vehicles Only)	68
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	69
Security	70
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	70
Automatic Arming	70
Anti-Theft Indicator	70
Automatic Disarming	70
Replacement of Integrated Keyhead Transmitters and Coded Keys	71
Programming a Spare Key	71
ANTI–THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)	72
Partial Monitor Mode	72
Full Monitor Mode	73
Arming the System	73
Disarming the System	74
Triggering the Anti-Theft System	74
Steering Wheel	75
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	75
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	75
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	76
CRUISE CONTROL	76
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL	77
Wipers and Washers	78
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	78
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	78
Lighting	79
LIGHTING CONTROL	79
High Beams	79
Headlamp Flasher	79
AUTOLAMPS (If equipped)	80
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	80
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY	81
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)	82
FRONT FOG LAMPS	82
DIRECTION INDICATORS	83
INTERIOR LAMPS	83
Dome/Map lamps	83
Windows and Mirrors	84
POWER WINDOWS	84
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows)	84
Restoring the One-Touch Up Functionality	84
Bounce-Back	85
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature	85
Short Drop Glass (Front Windows)	85
Re-Calibrating a Window	85
Rear Power Windows (Convertible Only)	85
Manual Override	85
Accessory Delay	86
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	86
Power Exterior Mirrors	86
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	86
Pony Projection Lights (If Equipped)	86
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	87
INTERIOR MIRROR	88
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)	88
SUN VISORS	88
Slide-On-Rod	88
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	89
Flexible Visor Storage System	89
SUNSHADE (IF EQUIPPED)	90
Instrument Cluster	91
GAUGES	91
Type 1	91
Fuel Gauge	91
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	91
Type 2	92
Fuel Gauge	92
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	93
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	93
Airbag Readiness	93
Anti-lock Brake System	93
Anti-theft System	93
Brake System Warning Light	94
Charging System	94
Door Ajar	94
Engine Oil Pressure	94
Engine Coolant Temperature	95
High Beams	95
Low Fuel	95
Low Tire Pressure Warning	95
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power	95
Safety Belt	95
Service Engine Soon	96
Speed Control (if equipped)	96
Stability Control System	96
Stability Control System Off	97
Turn Signal	97
Upshift (if equipped)	97
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	97
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	97
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)	97
Headlamps On Warning Chime	97
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	97
Information Displays	98
GENERAL INFORMATION	98
Information Display Controls (Type 1)	98
Info	98
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization	99
Information Messages	103
Information Display Controls (Type 2)	103
Main Menu	103
TRIP COMPUTER (Trip A and B)	108
Resetting or Pausing the Trip Computer	108
Trip Time	108
Trip Distance	108
Fuel Used	108
Average MPG (L/100km)	109
Odometer	109
VIRTUAL GAUGES	109
AIR FUEL RATIO	109
VACUUM inHG / BOOST psi (Shelby® GT500®)	109
CYLINDER HEAD TEMP (IF EQUIPPED)	109
INLET AIR TEMP	110
OIL TEMP	110
TRANS TEMP (Automatic Transmission only)	110
VOLTS	110
TRACK APPS (IF EQUIPPED)	111
Accelerometer	111
Acceleration Timer	111
Brake Performance	112
Dashboard Screen (Shelby® GT500®)	112
Launch Control (Shelby® GT500®)	112
INFORMATION MESSAGES	112
ELECTRONIC COMPASS	116
Compass Zone Adjustment	117
Compass Calibration Adjustment	117
Audio System	118
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	118
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors	118
CD and CD Player Information	118
MP3 Track and Folder Structure	119
AM/FM/CD/SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO	120
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK	123
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)	125
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)	126
Satellite Radio Channels	126
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	126
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service	127
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	127
Troubleshooting	127
Climate Control	129
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM	129
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM (WITH NAVIGATION SYSTEM)	131
GENERAL OPERATING TIPS	132
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System	132
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control	133
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)	134
Heated Rear Window	134
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)	134
CABIN AIR FILTER	135
Seats	136
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	136
HEAD RESTRAINTS	137
Front Seat Head Restraints (If Equipped)	137
Front Seat Non-adjustable Head Restraints (If Equipped)	138
Rear Seat Non-adjustable Outboard Head Restraints	138
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)	139
MANUAL SEATS	139
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	140
Power Lumbar (If Equipped)	141
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	141
REAR SEATS	142
Rear Seat Entry and Exit	142
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)	144
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	144
Programming	145
Erasing the Function Button Codes	146
Reprogramming a single button	146
Programming HomeLink® to a Genie Intellicode® 2 garage door opener	147
Programing the transmitters	147
Programming HomeLink® to the Genie Intellicode® garage door opener motor	148
Clearing a HomeLink® device	148
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance	148
Auxiliary Power Points	149
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	149
Locations	149
Storage Compartments	150
CENTER CONSOLE	150
Starting and Stopping the Engine	151
GENERAL INFORMATION	151
IGNITION SWITCH	152
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE	152
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes	153
Important Ventilating Information	153
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	153
Using the Engine Block Heater	154
Fuel and Refueling	155
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	155
FUEL QUALITY	156
Choosing the Right Fuel	156
Octane Recommendations	156
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	157
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container	157
REFUELING	158
Easy Fuel® No Cap Fuel System	159
FUEL CONSUMPTION	160
Filling the Tank	160
Calculating Fuel Economy	160
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	161
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	162
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	163
Transmission	164
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	164
SelectShift Automatic® Transmission	165
Brake-shift interlock	166
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	167
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)	168
Using the Clutch	168
Recommended Shift Speeds	169
Reverse	170
Parking Your Vehicle	170
AXLE INFORMATION	171
Traction-Lok™ Axle (If Equipped)	171
Axle with TORSEN® Differential (If Equipped)	171
HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)	171
Using Hill Start Assist	172
Disabling and Enabling the Hill Start Assist Feature	172
Brakes	174
GENERAL INFORMATION	174
Brake Over Accelerator	174
Anti-Lock Brake System	174
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	175
PARKING BRAKE	175
Traction Control	176
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	176
USING TRACTION CONTROL	176
System Indicator Lights and Messages	176
Stability Control	177
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	177
USING ADVANCETRAC®	178
Parking Aids	180
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	180
Using the Rear Sensing System	181
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	181
Using the Rear View Camera System	182
Guidelines	183
Rear Camera Delay	183
Cruise Control	184
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	184
USING CRUISE CONTROL	184
Switching Cruise Control On	184
Setting a Speed	184
Changing the Set Speed	185
Canceling the Set Speed	185
Resuming the Set Speed	185
Switching Cruise Control Off	185
Driving Aids	186
STEERING	186
Electric Power Steering	186
Steering Tips	187
Selectable Steering	187
Load Carrying	188
LOAD LIMIT	188
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	188
Towing	195
TOWING A TRAILER	195
Load Placement	195
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	196
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	196
Hitches	197
Safety Chains	197
Trailer Brakes	197
Trailer Lamps	197
Before Towing a Trailer	197
When Towing a Trailer	198
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	198
WRECKER TOWING	199
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	200
Emergency Towing	200
Recreational Towing	200
Convertible Top (If Equipped)	201
OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP	201
USING THE BOOT	203
Installing the Boot	203
Removing the Boot	204
Storing the Boot	204
CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP	205
Driving Hints	206
BREAKING-IN	206
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	206
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	207
FLOOR MATS	208
Roadside Emergencies	210
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	210
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Getting Roadside Assistance	210
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance	210
Vehicles Sold in Canada : Getting Roadside Assistance	211
Vehicles Sold in Canada : Using Roadside Assistance	211
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS	211
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH	211
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	212
Preparing Your Vehicle	212
Connecting the Jumper Cables	213
Jump Starting	214
Removing the Jumper Cables	214
Customer Assistance	215
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	215
Away from Home	215
Additional Assistance	216
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	217
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	218
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	219
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	219
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	221
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	221
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	222
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	222
Fuses	223
CHANGING A FUSE	223
Fuses	223
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	223
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	224
Power Distribution Box	224
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	227
Auxiliary Relay with Heated Seats (If Equipped)	230
Maintenance	231
GENERAL INFORMATION	231
Precautions	231
Working with the Engine Off	231
Working with the Engine On	231
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	232
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	233
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	235
ENGINE OIL CHECK	235
Adding Engine Oil	235
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	236
Checking the Engine Coolant	236
Adding Engine Coolant	236
Recycled Engine Coolant	238
Severe Climates	238
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling	239
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works	239
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated	239
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	240
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid	240
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid (if equipped)	241
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID CHECK	241
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	241
FUEL FILTER	241
WASHER FLUID CHECK	242
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	242
Battery Relearn	243
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	244
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	244
AIR FILTER CHECK	245
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	246
Vertical Aim Adjustment	246
CHANGING A BULB	247
Lamp Assembly Condensation	247
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs	248
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs	248
Replacing Front Sidemarker Bulb	249
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (V6) (if equipped)	250
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (GT)	250
Replacing Tail Tamp/Brake/Rear Turn Signal Lamps	250
Replacing Backup Bulbs	250
Replacing Rear Sidemarker Lamp Bulbs	251
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs	251
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	252
Vehicle Care	253
GENERAL INFORMATION	253
CLEANING PRODUCTS	253
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR	253
Exterior Chrome	254
Underbody	254
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts	254
Convertible Top and Padded Molding	254
WAXING	255
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE	255
CLEANING THE ENGINE	255
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	256
CLEANING THE INTERIOR	256
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS	257
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	258
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS	258
VEHICLE STORAGE	259
Removing Vehicle from Storage	261
Wheels and Tires	262
TIRE CARE	262
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading	262
Treadwear	262
Traction AA A B C	263
Temperature A B C	263
Glossary of Tire Terminology	263
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	265
Information on P Type Tires	265
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires	268
Information on T Type Tires	269
Location of the Tire Label	269
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	270
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems	272
Tire Wear	272
Damage	273
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number	273
Tire Replacement Requirements	274
Safety Practices	275
Highway Hazards	275
Tire and Wheel Alignment	276
Tire Rotation	276
SUMMER TIRES (IF EQUIPPED)	277
USING SNOW CHAINS	277
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM	278