maintenance FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Repair Manual

F
Fail safe cooling ........................249
Floor mats ...................................78
Fluid capacities .........................267
Foglamps .....................................46
Fuel ............................................250
calculating fuel
economy ............................74, 255
cap ...........................................252
capacity ...................................267
choosing the right fuel ...........253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................258
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................250, 252, 255
filter, specifications ........250, 266
fuel pump shut-off switch .....188
improving fuel economy ........255
octane rating ...................254, 270
quality ......................................254
running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................250
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......188
Fuses ..................................189–190
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............252
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................255
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Head restraints ...........................94Headlamps ...................................46
aiming ........................................48
bulb specifications ....................50
daytime running lights .............47
flash to pass ..............................47
high beam .................................46
replacing bulbs .........................51
turning on and off ....................46
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................42
Hood ..........................................233
How to get going ........................19
I
Ignition ...............................169, 270
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................260
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................228
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................47
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......210
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................81
Keys .............................................90
positions of the ignition .........169
2008 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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locking/unlocking doors ...........84
opening the trunk .....................85
panic alarm ...............................84
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................86
replacing the batteries .............85
Roadside assistance ..................186
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........110
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................100, 104–108
Safety Canopy ...........................123
Safety defects, reporting ..222–223
Safety restraints ........100, 104–109
Belt-Minder...........................111
extension assembly ................109
for adults .........................105–108
for children .............................126
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................102
safety belt maintenance .........110
warning light and chime ........110
Safety seats for children ..........130
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................271
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Seats ............................................94
child safety seats ....................130
front seats .................................95
heated ........................................98
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................88
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................24
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................30Spark plugs,
specifications .....................266, 270
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................267
Speed control ..............................64
Starting your
vehicle ........................169–170, 172
jump starting ..........................210
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................58
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................58
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....155
Tires ...................................140–141
alignment ................................148
care ..........................................144
changing ..................................198
checking the pressure ............144
inflating ...................................142
label .........................................154
replacing ..................................146
rotating ....................................148
safety practices .......................147
sidewall information ...............150
snow tires and chains ............160
spare tire .................................196
terminology .............................141
tire grades ...............................141
treadwear ........................140, 145
Towing .......................................166
recreational towing .................168
trailer towing ..........................166
wrecker ....................................215
Traction control ........................176
Traction-lok rear axle ...............178
2008 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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