2018 Mustang Owner's Manual

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Copyright ©2
Introduction10
About This Manual10
Symbols Glossary10
Data Recording12
California Proposition 6514
Perchlorate14
Ford Credit14
Replacement Parts Recommendation15
Special Notices15
Mobile Communications Equipment17
Export Unique Options17
Environment18
Protecting the Environment18
At a Glance19
Instrument Panel Overview19
Child Safety21
General Information21
Installing Child Restraints22
Booster Seats28
Child Restraint Positioning30
Seatbelts32
Principle of Operation32
Fastening the Seatbelts33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime35
Seatbelt Reminder36
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance38
Seatbelt Extension38
Personal Safety System™39
Personal Safety System™39
Supplementary Restraints System40
Principle of Operation40
Driver and Passenger Airbags41
Front Passenger Sensing System42
Side Airbags45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags46
Safety Canopy™46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator47
Airbag Disposal48
Keys and Remote Controls49
General Information on Radio Frequencies49
Remote Control49
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control54
MyKey™55
Principle of Operation55
Creating a MyKey56
Clearing All MyKeys57
Checking MyKey System Status58
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems59
MyKey Troubleshooting59
Doors and Locks61
Locking and Unlocking61
Interior Luggage Compartment Release66
Security67
Passive Anti-Theft System67
Anti-Theft Alarm68
Steering Wheel69
Adjusting the Steering Wheel69
Audio Control69
Voice Control70
Cruise Control70
Information Display Control71
Heated Steering Wheel71
Wipers and Washers72
Windshield Wipers72
Autowipers72
Windshield Washers73
Lighting74
General Information74
Lighting Control74
Autolamps75
Instrument Lighting Dimmer75
Headlamp Exit Delay76
Daytime Running Lamps76
Automatic High Beam Control77
Front Fog Lamps78
Direction Indicators78
Welcome Lighting78
Interior Lamps79
Ambient Lighting79
Windows and Mirrors80
Power Windows80
Global Opening80
Exterior Mirrors81
Interior Mirror82
Sun Visors83
Instrument Cluster84
Gauges84
Warning Lamps and Indicators87
Audible Warnings and Indicators90
Information Displays91
General Information91
Information Messages100
Climate Control111
Manual Climate Control111
Automatic Climate Control112
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate114
Heated Windows and Mirrors116
Cabin Air Filter116
Remote Start117
Seats118
Sitting in the Correct Position118
Head Restraints118
Manual Seats120
Power Seats120
Memory Function121
Rear Seats122
Climate Controlled Seats123
Universal Garage Door Opener125
Universal Garage Door Opener125
Auxiliary Power Points129
Auxiliary Power Points129
Storage Compartments130
Center Console130
Glasses Holder130
Starting and Stopping the Engine131
General Information131
Keyless Starting131
Steering Wheel Lock132
Starting a Gasoline Engine132
Engine Block Heater134
Fuel and Refueling136
Safety Precautions136
Fuel Quality136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location137
Running Out of Fuel137
Refueling138
Fuel Consumption141
Engine Emission Control143
Emission Law143
Catalytic Converter144
Transmission147
Manual Transmission147
Automatic Transmission148
Rear Axle152
Limited Slip Differential152
Brakes153
General Information153
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes153
Parking Brake154
Hill Start Assist154
Traction Control156
Principle of Operation156
Using Traction Control156
Stability Control157
Principle of Operation157
Using Stability Control158
Parking Aids161
Principle of Operation161
Rear Parking Aid161
Rear View Camera162
Cruise Control166
Principle of Operation166
Using Cruise Control166
Using Adaptive Cruise Control167
Driving Aids173
Driver Alert173
Lane Keeping System174
Blind Spot Information System178
Cross Traffic Alert180
Steering182
Pre-Collision Assist183
Drive Control187
Load Carrying189
Load Limit189
Towing194
Towing a Trailer194
Recommended Towing Weights195
Essential Towing Checks196
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels197
Convertible Top199
Opening the Convertible Top199
Closing the Convertible Top200
Driving Hints202
Breaking-In202
Reduced Engine Performance202
Economical Driving202
Cold Weather Precautions203
Driving Through Water203
Floor Mats203
Roadside Emergencies205
Roadside Assistance205
Hazard Flashers206
Fuel Shutoff206
Jump Starting the Vehicle207
Post-Crash Alert System209
Transporting the Vehicle209
Customer Assistance211
Getting the Services You Need211
In California (U.S. Only)212
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)213
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)214
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada214
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature215
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)216
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)216
Fuses218
Fuse Specification Chart218
Changing a Fuse226
Maintenance228
General Information228
Opening and Closing the Hood228
Under Hood Overview230
Under Hood Overview231
Engine Oil Dipstick232
Engine Oil Check232
Engine Coolant Check233
Manual Transmission Fluid Check237
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check237
Brake Fluid Check237
Clutch Fluid Check238
Power Steering Fluid Check238
Washer Fluid Check238
Fuel Filter239
Changing the 12V Battery239
Checking the Wiper Blades241
Changing the Wiper Blades241
Adjusting the Headlamps241
Changing a Bulb243
Bulb Specification Chart244
Changing the Engine Air Filter245
Track Use246
Track Use246
Vehicle Care248
General Information248
Cleaning Products248
Cleaning the Exterior248
Waxing249
Cleaning the Engine250
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades250
Cleaning the Interior251
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens251
Cleaning Leather Seats252
Repairing Minor Paint Damage252
Cleaning the Wheels252
Vehicle Storage253
Cleaning the Convertible Top255
Body Styling Kits255
Wheels and Tires256
General Information256
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit256
Tire Care262
Using Summer Tires277
Using Snow Chains277
Tire Pressure Monitoring System278
Changing a Road Wheel282
Driving at High Speed287
Technical Specifications288
Capacities and Specifications289
Engine Specifications289
Engine Specifications289
Motorcraft Parts290
Motorcraft Parts291
Vehicle Identification Number292
Vehicle Certification Label293
Transmission Code Designation293
Capacities and Specifications294
Capacities and Specifications299
Vehicle Performance Specifications304
Audio System305
General Information305
Audio Unit306
Audio Unit311
Digital Radio312
Satellite Radio314
USB Port317
SYNC™318
General Information318
Using Voice Recognition320
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone322
SYNC™ Applications and Services334
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player339
SYNC™ Troubleshooting348
SYNC™ 3356
General Information356
Home Screen367
Using Voice Recognition368
Entertainment375
Climate385
Phone388
Navigation393
Apps401
Settings404
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting419
Accessories432
Accessories432
Ford Protect434
Ford Protect434
Scheduled Maintenance436
General Maintenance Information436
Normal Scheduled Maintenance439
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance442
Scheduled Maintenance Record444
Appendices454
Electromagnetic Compatibility454
End User License Agreement456
Type Approvals482

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