ECO mode FORD MUSTANG 2005 5.G Quick Reference Guide
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1 TEMPERATURE CONTROLRotate  the  knob  to  adjust  the  temperature  of  the airflow in the vehicle.
2 MODE SELECTORControls the source of airflow into the vehicle. You can choose floor, instrument panel or windshield defroster air vents or combinations.
3 FAN SPEEDRotate the knob to adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
4 MAX A/CDistributes  recirculated  air  through  the  instrument  panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. 
5 A/CPress  to  activate/deactivate  air  conditioning.  Use with  recirculated  air  to  improve  cooling  performance. Engages  automatically  in  MAX  A/C,  DEFROST  and FLOOR/DEFROST.
6 RECIRCULATED AIR CONTROLPress  to  activate/deactivate  recirculated  air  in  the cabin.  Recirculated  air  may  reduce  the  amount  of 
time required to cool down the interior of the vehicle and  may  also  help  reduce  undesired  exterior  odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air  engages  automatically  in  MAX  A/C  or  can  be engaged manually in any other mode except defrost.
7 REAR DEFROST AND DEFOGGINGEnsure that the ignition is in the ON position. Press the control  to  clear  the  rear  window  of  thin  ice  and  fog. The  LED  will  illuminate.  The  rear  defroster  turns  off automatically  after  10  minutes  or  when  the  ignition is  turned  OFF.  To  manually  turn  off  the  rear  defroster, push the control again.
REDUCING FOG BUILDUPPlace  the  airflow  selector  in  the  DEFROST  or  FLOOR/ DEFROST position.
REDUCING HUMIDITY BUILDUPDo not drive with the airflow selector in the OFF position 
or with recirculated air engaged. 
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1 HEADLAMP CONTROL AND FOGLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)Turning  the  headlamp  control  clockwise  to  the  first  position  turns  on  the  parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and the tail lamps. Continuing to turn the headlamp control to the second position turns on the headlamps in addition to  the  previous  lamps.  To  activate  the  high  beams,  pull  the  turn  signal  lever  toward you to the second detent. Pull the lever toward you again to deactivate them. Use the same lever to activate the “Flash to Pass” feature. Pull the lever toward you to the first detent to activate and release quickly to deactivate.
The fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or headlamp position and the high beams are not on. Pull the headlamp control toward you to turn on the fog lamps. The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate. Remember, the fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are activated.
2 PANEL DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applcable switches in the vehicle  during  headlamp  and  park  lamp  operation.  Rotate  the  control  fully  upward, past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The  ABS  warning  lamp  will  momentarily  illuminate  when  the  ignition  is  turned  on. If  the  light  stays  on,  flashes  or  doesn’t  illuminate,  have  your  vehicle  serviced.  In  an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake pedal. Do not pump the brakes. Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal.
4 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMPThe Service Engine Soon indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position. If the lamp stays on or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has detected a malfunction. Drive moderately (avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
5 GEARSHIFT/OVERDRIVE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)Use overdrive in the normal D (Drive) position for the best fuel economy. D (Drive) with Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the right side  of  the  gearshift.  Use  this  position  only  when  driving  conditions  cause  excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, etc., or when engine braking is required.*
MUSTANG 2005 INSTRUMENT PANEL 
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6 HAZARD FLASHER CONTROLPush  in  the  hazard  flasher  control  and  all  front  and  rear  direction  signals  will  flash. Press the hazard flasher control again to turn them off. Use hazard flashers when your vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
7 TILT STEERING COLUMNTo  adjust  the  steering  wheel,  push  the  adjustment  lever  down  to  unlock  the  steering column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to your desired position. Then, while holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column.
8 TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle on slippery road surfaces such as snow, ice or gravel. The system works closely with many of the elements already present in the Anti-Lock Braking System. The system defaults to ON. However, should you become stuck, try switching the Traction Control™ off.
9 SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)For your speed control to work, press and release the ON button to engage it. Press and  release  the  OFF  button  to  disengage  it.  Speed  control  does  not  work  at  speeds 
below 30 mph. To set a desired speed, press and hold the SET+ button until you reach that  speed.  Then  take  your  foot  off  the  accelerator  pedal.  You  can  increase  speed using  speed  control  by  pressing  and  holding  the  SET+  button  until  you  reach  the desired  speed  or  you  can  press  and  release  the  SET+  button  and  increase  speed by  1  mph  with  each  tap.  You  can  decrease  speed  the  same  way  using  the  SET- button. Pressing the RES (resume) button will automatically return the vehicle to the previously  set  speed.  The  RES  button  will  not  work  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  below  30 mph.  To  disengage  the  speed  control,  press  the  OFF  button  or  press  the  brake  or clutch pedal (manual transmission only).
10  WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHERThe windshield wiper/washer lever controls the windshield wiper modes, speeds and the windshield washer. For intermittent operation, move the control up one position then rotate the rotary control to the speed you want. For normal or low speed wiper operation, move the control up two positions from OFF. For high-speed operation, move the control up  three  positions  from  OFF.  For  windshield  washer  control,  pull  the  end  of  the  stalk toward you. A quick pull and hold, and the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. A long pull and hold, and the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds. 
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11 PROGRAMMABLE COLOR CLUSTER (IF EQUIPPED)The  instrument  cluster  gauges  are  backlit  with  white  backlighting  when  the headlamps are off. When the headlamps are on, you can select one of six preset colors or create your own color (MyColor) for the nighttime gauge backlighting. Headlamps must be on to set up the nighttime display. Note: A gauge in a warning condition will be lit red when the headlamps are on. Press SETUP to get to the DISPLAY COLOR set up  menu.  Pressing  RESET  will  scroll  through  the  following  selectable  colors:  Green, Purple, Orange, Blue, White, Red, and MyColor/Adjust (to define MyColor).
Adjusting MyColor: The vehicle must be stationary to enter the MyColor adjust mode. To enter the MyColor adjust mode, hold RESET for three seconds at the Adjust menu, or press SETUP to scroll through the display colors again. When in the MyColor adjust mode, pressing RESET will step through the Red, Green, Blue and Exit options. You can create  your  own  color  by  adjusting  the  levels  of  the  three  primary  colors  to  achieve any  of  125  different  combinations.  Pressing  SETUP  will  increment the  proportion  of the  color  (Red,  Green,  or  Blue)  being  adjusted.  Try  many  combinations  and record your favorites. To exit MyColor/Adjust, hold RESET for three seconds when prompted.*
12  MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)With  the  ignition  in  the  ON  position,  the  message  center  displays  important  vehicle information  by  constantly  monitoring  vehicle  systems.  You  may  select  display  features on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.*
13 SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMThis  system  is  designed  to  prevent  the  engine  from  being  started  unless  a  coded key  programmed  to  your  vehicle  is  used.  Your  Securilock™  system  is  armed immediately after switching the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position. The THEFT indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Switching the ignition to the ON position  with  a  coded  key  disarms  the  system.  Your  vehicle  comes  with  two  coded keys. You can purchase additional coded keys from your dealer.*
ADJUSTING THE FRONT POWER SEAT  (IF EQUIPPED)The control is located on the side of the driver’s seat. Press the front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press the rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.* Manual Seat: Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust the angle  of  the  seatback. Four-Way  Seat  Adjust  (driver  side  only): Pump  the  handle upward to raise the cushion and pump downward to lower the cushion.
*For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.