Ford 2010 Mustang User manual

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 12

Warning lights and chimes 12

Gauges 17

Message center 20

Entertainment Systems 32

Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 41

USB port 43

Satellite radio information 47

Navigation system 50

SYNC威 50

Climate Controls 51

Manual heating and air conditioning 51

Navigation system based climate control 54

Rear window defroster 58

Lights 59

Headlamps 59

Turn signal control 64

Bulb replacement 64

Driver Controls 72

Windshield wiper/washer control 72

Steering wheel adjustment 73

Power windows 76

Mirrors 79

Speed control 80

Locks and Security 91

Keys 91

Locks 91

Anti-theft system 101

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Seating and Safety Restraints 107

Seating 107

Safety restraints 115

Airbags 129

Child restraints 140

Tires, Wheels and Loading 160

Tire information 160

Tire inflation 162

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 175

Vehicle loading 180

Trailer towing 187

Recreational towing 189

Driving 190

Starting 190

Brakes 195

AdvanceTrac威 197

Transmission operation 204

Rear-view camera system 209

Roadside Emergencies 212

Getting roadside assistance 212

Hazard flasher control 213

Fuel pump shut-off switch 214

Fuses and relays 214

Changing tires 222

Temporary mobility kit 227

Wheel lug nut torque 236

Jump starting 237

Wrecker towing 242

Customer Assistance 244

Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 250

Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 250

Cleaning 251

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Maintenance and Specifications 259

Engine compartment 261

Engine oil 264

Battery 269

Engine coolant 271

Fuel information 277

Air filter(s) 292

Part numbers 294

Maintenance product specifications and capacities 295

Engine data 299

Accessories 302

Ford Extended Service Plan 304

Index 307

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get

well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more

you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and

pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the

following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available

and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your

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 switch: In the event of an

accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel

supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden

vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the

Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? In

this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments

highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be

read and observed.

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Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is

imperative that you consult the

relevant section of this guide before

touching or attempting adjustment

of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in

protecting the environment. Correct

vehicle usage and the authorized

disposal of waste, cleaning and

lubrication materials are significant

steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this

guide with the tree symbol.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and

certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known

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 vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to drive

continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of

new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the

moving parts a chance to break in.

Drive your new vehicle at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before towing a

trailer. For more detailed information about towing a trailer, refer to

Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

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Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in oils since

these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See Engine oil in the

Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil

usage.

SPECIAL NOTICES

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by

your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty

Guide/Customer Information Guide that is provided to you along with

your Owner’s Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic

controls.

WARNING: Please read the section Airbag Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints

chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could

result in personal injury.

WARNING: Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats

should NEVER be placed 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 service your vehicle, Ford

Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may

access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received

through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing

your vehicle. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC威

Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information

may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford

authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be

used for any purpose. See your SYNC威 supplement for more information.

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Event Data Recording

Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are

capable of collecting and storing data during a crash or near

crash event. The recorded information may assist in the

investigation of such an event. The modules may record

information about both the vehicle and the occupants, potentially

including information such as:

• how various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were

buckled;

• how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator

and/or the brake pedal;

• how fast the vehicle was traveling;

• where the driver was positioning the steering wheel; and

• longitude and latitude of vehicle at last location, using GPS

technology and advanced vehicle sensors.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly

connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and

Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information

without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or

where required by law enforcement, other government authorities

or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties

may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor

Company and Ford of Canada. To the extent that any law

pertaining to Event Data Recording applies to SYNC威 or its

features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped)

is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and

connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the

vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag

or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off.

Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of

electronically or verbally disclosing to 911 operators the vehicle

location, and/or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist

911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency

services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not

activate the feature. See your SYNC威 supplement for more

information. Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions

and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS

technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s

current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel

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information”) only to help provide you with the directions, traffic

reports, or business searches you 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 vehicle travel

information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and

Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC威 supplement

for more information.

CELL PHONE USE

The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly

important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,

drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when using

such equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety

and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency

situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications

equipment to avoid negating these benefits.

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular

phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and

portable two-way radios.

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you

use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take

your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe

operation of your vehicle.

We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving

and that you comply with all applicable laws.

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EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global 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 Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets.

Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built

for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Guide for all other required

information and warnings.

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front

Airbag - Side

Child Seat Lower

Anchor

Child Seat Tether

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

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment Release

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

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

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster (V6 shown; V8 similar)

Optional instrument cluster (V6 shown; V8 similar)

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition 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.

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Service engine soon: The service

engine soon indicator light

illuminates when the ignition is first

turned to the on position to check

the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the service engine soon

light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no

malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine

soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for

I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)

testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board

Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On

board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine 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.

Check fuel fill inlet (if

equipped): Illuminates when the

fuel fill inlet may not be properly

closed. Continued driving with this

light on may cause the service

engine soon warning light to come

on. Refer to Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system in the Maintenance and

Specifications chapter.

Brake system warning light: To

confirm the brake system warning

light is functional, it will

momentarily illuminate when the

ignition is turned to the on position

when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or

by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on

position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this

P!

BRAKE

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time, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Illumination

after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level. Contact

your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning

light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking

performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Driving extended

distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and

the risk of personal injury.

Anti-lock brake system (if

equipped): If the ABS light stays

illuminated or continues to flash, a

malfunction has been detected.

Contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake

warning light also is illuminated.

Airbag readiness: If this light fails

to illuminate when the ignition is

turned to on, continues to 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 when

the battery is not charging properly.

If it stays on while the engine is

running, there may be a malfunction

with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as

possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related

component.

ABS

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Engine oil pressure (if

equipped): Illuminates when the oil

pressure falls below the normal

range, refer to Engine oil in the

Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Engine coolant temperature:

Illuminates when the engine coolant

temperature is high. Stop the

vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

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. Refer

to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. 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,

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 traction

control is active. If the light remains

on a malfunction has been detected;

contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible. Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

AdvanceTrac威/Traction control

off light: Illuminates when the

traction control has been disabled

(by the driver or as a result of a

system failure). Refer to the

Driving chapter for more

information.

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O/D OFF (automatic

transmission): Illuminates when

the overdrive function of the

transmission has been turned off;

refer to the Driving chapter. If the light does not illuminate, contact

your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Low fuel (if equipped):

Illuminates when the fuel level in

the fuel tank is at or near empty.

Refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter.

Speed control: Illuminates when

the speed control is engaged. Turns

off when the speed control system

is disengaged.

Door ajar (if equipped):

Illuminates when the ignition is in

the on position and any of the doors

or the hood/trunk are open.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when

the SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft

system has been activated.

Electronic throttle control:

Illuminates when the engine has

defaulted to a “limp-home”

operation. Contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

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 when the key is left in the

ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.

O/D

OFF

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Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking

lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the

driver’s door is opened.

GAUGES

Base instrument cluster gauges (V6 shown; V8 similar)

Optional instrument cluster gauges (V6 shown; V8 similar)

Refer to Message center in this chapter to select one of six preset colors

or three user definable colors (MyColor威) for the nighttime gauge

backlighting.

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Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• V6 instrument cluster

• V8 instrument cluster

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.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the

engine is running or hot.

Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of the vehicle.

• Base instrument cluster:

• Optional instrument cluster:

Refer to Message center in this

chapter for how to switch the

display from Metric to English.

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Trip odometer: Registers the distance of individual journeys.

• Base instrument cluster:

Press the reset button to select Trip

A and Trip B. Press and hold the

reset button to reset the trip

odometer to zero.

• Optional instrument cluster:

Press and release the message

center INFO button until TRIP A

mode appears in the display. Press

the button again to select the TRIP

B feature. Press and hold the

RESET button to reset the trip odometer to zero.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale

may damage the engine.

• V6 instrument cluster

• V8 instrument cluster

Battery voltage gauge (if

equipped): Indicates the battery

voltage when the ignition is in the

on position. If the pointer moves

and stays outside the normal

operating range, contact your

authorized dealer as soon as

possible.

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Engine oil pressure gauge (if

equipped): Indicates engine oil

pressure. The needle should stay in

the normal operating range

(between “L” and “H”). If the needle

falls below the normal range, stop

the vehicle, turn off the engine and

check the engine oil level. Add oil if

needed. If the oil level is correct (and gauge reads no/low oil pressure),

shut down the engine immediately and contact your authorized dealer as

soon as possible.

Fuel gauge: Indicates

approximately how much fuel is left

in the fuel tank (when the ignition

is in the on position). The fuel

gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or on a grade.

The FUEL icon and arrow indicates

which side of the vehicle the fuel

filler door is located.

Refer to Filling the tank in the Maintenance and Specifications

chapter for more information.

MINI MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)

Selectable features

Press and release the RESET stem to scroll trough the message center

functions. Select or reset the function by holding the RESET stem for

more than two seconds.

This menu displays the following control displays:

• Odometer

• Trip Odometer A or B

• Autolamp (if equipped)

• Autolock/Autounlock (if equipped)

Odometer/Trip odometer

Refer to Gauges in this chapter.

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