FORD MUSTANG 2021 Owners Manual

MR3J 19A321 AA
2021 MUSTANG Owner’s Manual
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2021 MUSTANG Owner’s Manual
March 2021
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.

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Part Number: 202010 20210217152127
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.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
About This Supplement - Mach 1 ..............
9
Symbols Glossary ..........................................
13
Data Recording ................................................
15
Perchlorate .......................................................
19
Ford Credit ........................................................
19
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
19
Special Notices ..............................................
20
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
..
20
Export Unique Options .................................
21
Environment
Protecting the Environment ......................
22
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
23
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
25
Installing Child Restraints - Mach 1 .........
27
Installing Child Restraints - Vehicles Without: SVT Performance Package
........................................................................\
..
28
Installing Child Restraints - Vehicles With: SVT Performance Package .......
34
Booster Seats .................................................
35
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
40
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
43
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
44
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
46
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
46Personal Safety System
™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
47
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation .................................
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
49
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
50
Side Airbags ....................................................
53
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .......
54
Safety Canopy ™ - Coupe..........................
54
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
56
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
57
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
58
Remote Control .............................................
58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
62
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey ................................................
63
MyKey Settings ..............................................
63
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
64
Programming a MyKey ................................
64
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
64
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
65
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
67
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
...
72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
73
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
74
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...................75
Audio Control ..................................................
75
Voice Control ...................................................
75
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ...........................................................
76
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control .............................................
76
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: SYNC ..................................................
76
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..............................................
76
Horn .....................................................................
77
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ....................................................
77
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
78
Autowipers .......................................................
78
Windshield Washers ....................................
79
Lighting
General Information ....................................
80
Lighting Control .............................................
80
Autolamps ........................................................
81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
81
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
81
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
..
82
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..........
82
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
82
Direction Indicators ......................................
83
Welcome Lighting .........................................
83
Interior Lamps ................................................
83
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
83Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
........................................................................\
..
84
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
84
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
..
84
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
..
84
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
86
Global Opening .............................................
86
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
87
Interior Mirror ..................................................
88
Sun Visors ........................................................
88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Mach 1 ............................................
90
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
..
90
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
..
92
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
94
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
97
Information Displays
General Information - Mach 1 ...................
99
General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
.
103
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
........................................................................\
109
Information Messages ................................
113
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
124
Remote Start Limitations .........................
124
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Enabling Remote Start
..............................124
Remotely Starting the Engine .................
124
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
.
124
Remotely Stopping the Engine ...............
125
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
.
125
Remote Start Settings ...............................
125
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
127
Automatic Climate Control ......................
128
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................
130
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control ...............................
131
Heated Rear Window .................................
132
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
132
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
133
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................
133
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
133
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
134
Head Restraints ............................................
134
Manual Seats ................................................
136
Power Seats ...................................................
137
Memory Function .........................................
137
Rear Seats ......................................................
139
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
139
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ...........
141
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work ........................................................................\
..
141
Garage Door Opener Precautions ..........
141
Garage Door Opener Limitations ...........
141Programming the Garage Door Opener
to Your Hand-Held Transmitter .........
142
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
........................................................................\
.
142
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor .................
143
Clearing the Garage Door Opener .........
143
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
.
144
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
144
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
145
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
146
Glasses Holder .............................................
146
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
147
Keyless Starting ............................................
147
Steering Wheel Lock ..................................
148
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
148
Engine Block Heater ...................................
150
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
152
Fuel Quality - Mach 1 ..................................
152
Fuel Quality ....................................................
153
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
154
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
154
Refueling .........................................................
156
Fuel Consumption ......................................
158
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
160
Catalytic Converter ......................................
161
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Transmission
Manual Transmission
................................164
Automatic Transmission ..........................
165
Technical Specifications - Mach 1 .........
168
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ............................
170
Brakes
General Information .....................................
171
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
..
171
Parking Brake .................................................
172
Hill Start Assist .............................................
173
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
174
Using Traction Control ...............................
174
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
175
Using Stability Control ...............................
176
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
178
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
179
Rear View Camera ......................................
180
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
184
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
184
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
184
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
185
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
185
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
185
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
185
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ......................................................
191Lane Keeping System
................................
192
Blind Spot Information System .............
196
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
198
Steering ...........................................................
201
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
202
Drive Control - Mach 1 ..............................
206
Drive Control ................................................
209
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
213
Towing
Towing a Trailer - Mach 1 ...........................
218
Towing a Trailer ............................................
218
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
219
Essential Towing Checks .........................
220
Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1 ........
222
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
225
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top .................
226
Closing the Convertible Top ....................
227
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
229
Economical Driving ....................................
229
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
230
Breaking-In ....................................................
230
Driving Through Water ..............................
230
Floor Mats .......................................................
231
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
232
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
233
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
233
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
234
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
236
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
237
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Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
..............238
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
239
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
240
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
241
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
241
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
243
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
243
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
243
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
245
Changing a Fuse .........................................
254
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
256
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
256
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
258
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L .................
259
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach 1 .......................................................................
260
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
261
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
261
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
261
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L, Mach 1 .........................................................
262
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™/5.0L ....................................
263
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
264
Manual Transmission Fluid Check - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – 3160
........................................................................\
268
Manual Transmission Fluid Check - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – MT82
........................................................................\
268 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
........................................................................\
269
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
269
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission ............................................
270
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
270
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
270
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
272
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
274
Fuel Filter ........................................................
274
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
274
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
274
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
275
Track Use
Track Use - Mach 1 ......................................
276
Track Use .......................................................
283
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
289
General Information - GT500/Mach 1 ........................................................................\
289
Cleaning Products .....................................
290
Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1 ................
291
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
291
Waxing ............................................................
293
Cleaning the Engine - Mach 1 .................
293
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
293
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
294
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
294
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
295
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
295
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
296
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
296
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
296
Cleaning the Convertible Top ................
298
Body Styling Kits ........................................
298
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Wheels and Tires
General Information
..................................299
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................
299
Tire Care .........................................................
305
Using Summer Tires ..................................
320
Using Winter Tires ......................................
323
Using Snow Chains ....................................
323
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
324
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
328
Driving at High Speed ................................
333
Technical Specifications ..........................
334
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
335
Engine Specifications - 5.0L, Mach 1 ........................................................................\
335
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................
337
Brake System Specifications - Mach 1 ........................................................................\
337
Suspension Specifications - Mach 1 .....
339
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
340
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L ..............................
341
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L, Bullitt/Mach 1 ........................................................................\
342
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
343
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
343
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L ........................................................................\
.
351
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
359
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle ................
360
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......
360
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............
360
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
360
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................................
360Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -
Vehicles With: Modem ..........................
361
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..........................
362
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot .........
364
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ................................
364
Audio System
General Information ..................................
365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen .........................................................
365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen .........................................................
367
Digital Radio .................................................
369
Satellite Radio ...............................................
371
USB Port .........................................................
374
SYNC™
General Information ...................................
375
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
376
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
378
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
379
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
382
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
383
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................
392
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
394
Entertainment ..............................................
401
Climate .............................................................
411
Phone ...............................................................
413
Navigation ......................................................
415
Apps ................................................................
420
Settings ..........................................................
423
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
425
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Accessories
Accessories
...................................................438
Ford Protect
Ford Protect .................................................
439
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
441
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
444
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
447
Customer Information
Radio Frequency Certification Labels ........................................................................\
.
451
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
483
End User License Agreement ................
486
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..............................................
511
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