automatic transmission FORD MUSTANG 2006 5.G Owner's Manual

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual (T5) F
Five-speed manual (TR3650) K
Five-speed automatic (5R55S) L
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A
Accessory delay ..........................45
Air cleaner filter .......................228
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..................................97, 105
and child safety seats ..............99
description ........................97, 105
disposal ....................................107
driver airbag ......................99, 106
indicator light .........................107
operation ...........................99, 106
passenger airbag ...............99, 106
side airbag ...............................105
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................208
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................150–151
Anti-theft system ........................74
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 22
Automatic transmission ............154
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................156
fluid, adding ............................226
fluid, checking ........................226
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specification ..................234
Auxiliary power point .................43
Axle
lubricant specifications ..232, 234
refill capacities ........................230
traction lok ..............................154
B
Battery .......................................206
acid, treating emergencies .....206
jumping a disabled battery ....176
maintenance-free ....................206replacement, specifications ...228
servicing ..................................206
BeltMinder ...................................92
Brakes ........................................150
anti-lock ...........................150–151
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................151
fluid, checking and adding ....225
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
fluid, specifications .........232, 234
lubricant specifications ..232, 234
parking ....................................151
shift interlock ..........................154
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................36
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....230
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................171
Child safety restraints ..............108
child safety belts ....................108
Child safety seats ......................112
attaching with tether straps ..116
in front seat ............................113
in rear seat ..............................113
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............190
instrument panel ....................193
interior .....................................193
plastic parts ............................192
washing ....................................189
waxing .....................................189
wheels ......................................190
wiper blades ............................192
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................24
AM/FM/CD .................................20
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Clutch
fluid ..........................................225
operation while driving ..........159
recommended shift speeds ....160
Console ........................................44
Controls
power seat .................................78
Convertible ..................................49
cleaning ...................................192
installation of the boot .............51
lowering the convertible top ...49
raising the convertible top ......52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 230
specifications ..................232, 234
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................162
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................186
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................186
Getting roadside assistance ...162
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................187
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................185
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................226
engine oil .................................201Doors
lubricant specifications ..........232
Driving under special
conditions ..................................158
through water .........................161
E
Electronic message center .........54
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................176
Emission control system ..........222
Engine ........................................234
cleaning ...................................190
coolant .....................................208
fail-safe cooling .......................213
idle speed control ...................206
lubrication
specifications ..................232, 234
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..................198–199
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........204, 228
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................232, 234
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Fail safe cooling ........................213
Floor mats ...................................62
Fluid capacities .........................230
Foglamps .....................................34
Fuel ............................................214
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Safety seats for children ..........112
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................236
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................82
Seats ............................................76
child safety seats ....................112
front seats .................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............196
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................20
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................228, 234
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................232, 234
Speed control ..............................47
Starting your
vehicle ........................146–147, 149
jump starting ..........................176
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................43
Tires ...........................122–123, 171
alignment ................................129
care ..........................................126
changing ..........................171, 173
checking the pressure ............126
inspecting and inflating .........124
label .........................................135
replacing ..................................128
rotating ....................................129
safety practices .......................128
sidewall information ...............130
snow tires and chains ............136spare tire .................................171
terminology .............................123
tire grades ...............................123
treadwear ........................122, 127
Towing .......................................142
recreational towing .................145
trailer towing ..........................142
wrecker ....................................181
Traction control ........................152
Traction-lok rear axle ...............154
Transmission
automatic operation ...............154
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....154
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................226
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................227
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..232, 234
manual operation ....................159
Trunk ...........................................65
remote release ..........................68
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................235
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................237
Vehicle loading ..........................136
Ventilating your vehicle ...........150
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............161
Windows
power .........................................44
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