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FORD MUSTANG
APRIL 2008
FIRST PRINTING
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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AUDIO SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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FUSESIf your electrical components are not working properly, 
a fuse may have blown. For more detailed information, 
please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCHThis  device  stops  the  electric  fuel  pump  from 
sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a 
substantial  jolt.  After  an  accident,  if  the  engine 
cranks  but  does  not  start,  this  switch  may  have  been 
activated.  The  fuel  pump  shut-off  switch  is  located  in 
the driver’s footwell.
CHANGING THE TIRESYour vehicle is equipped with either a temporary spare tire 
(with jack and tools) or a temporary mobility kit, which is 
located  under  the  carpeted  floor  panel  in  the  trunk.  The 
temporary  mobility  kit  contains  a  sealing  compound 
(seals most punctures caused by nails or similar objects) 
and an air compressor to re-inflate the tire. Do not attempt 
to use this kit to repair large punctures or damage to the 
tire’s  sidewall  and/or  wheel.  The  mobility  kit  provides 
temporary  sealing  that  will  allow  you  to  drive  up  to  120 
miles at a maximum speed of 50 mph. After sealant use, 
the Tire Pressure Monitor System sensor and valve stem 
on the affected wheel must be replaced by an authorized 
Ford  dealer. 
NOTE  The  sealant  canister  repairs  only 
one  tire.  See  your  authorized  dealer  for  replacement 
canisters.  For  complete  details  on  how  to  change  your 
tire  or  how  to  use  the  temporary  mobility  kit,  please   
refer  to  the  Roadside  Emergencies  chapter  in  your 
Owner’s Guide.  
TIRE PRESSUREYour  tire  pressure  is  properly  set  at  the  dealership 
according  to  the  recommended  specifications  found  on  the  Safety  Compliance  Certification  Label  or  Tire 
Label  located  on  the  edge  of  the  driver’s  door.  Check 
your  tire  pressure  at  least  once  a  month  and  before 
long  trips  (including  spare,  if  equipped).  As  an  added 
safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a 
TIRE  PRESSURE  MONITORING  SYSTEM  (TPMS) that  illuminates  a  low  tire  pressure  warning  light  
 when  one  or  more  of  your  tires  is  significantly 
 
under-inflated. WARNING  Improperly  inflated  tires 
can  affect  vehicle  handling  and  can  fail  suddenly, 
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control.  
FUEL TANK CAPACITYYour tank holds 16 gallons (60.6L) of fuel. For optimum   
performance use “Regular” unleaded fuel with a pump 
(R+M)/2  octane  rating  of  at  least  87.  Do  not  use  E85 
fuels  because  your  vehicle  was  not  designed  to  run  on 
fuels with more than 10% ethanol.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCEYour new Ford Mustang comes with the assurance and 
support  of  24-hour  emergency  roadside  assistance. 
Roadside  assistance  includes  such  services  as: 
lockout  assistance,  limited  fuel  delivery,  battery 
jump  starts,  changing  a  flat  tire,  towing  and  winch 
out.  To  receive  roadside  assistance  in  the  United 
States,  call  1  (800)  241-3673.  In  Canada,  call   
1  (800)  665-2006.  For  more  information  on  coverage 
period  and  details  of  service,  refer  to  your  Roadside 
Assistance information card.
1 POWER /  VOLUMEPress  to  turn  ON  or  OFF.  Turn  the  knob  to  increase  or 
decrease volume.
2 LOAD BUTTONTo  load  a  CD,  press  LOAD,  and,  when  prompted,  use  the 
presets  to  select  the  desired  slot.  Press  and  hold  LOAD 
to  autoload  up  to  six  CDs.  Load  CDs  one  at  a  time  when 
prompted, label side up.
3 SEEK BUTTONSPress  to  access  the  previous  or  next  strong  station 
or track. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press to 
seek to the previous/next channel.
4 TExT / SCAN BUTTONIn  radio  or  CD/MP3  mode,  press  and  hold  for  a  brief 
sampling of stations or tracks. In CD/MP3 mode, press 
and release to display track, title, artist name, disc title 
and  file  name  (if  available).  In  satellite  radio  mode 
(if equipped), press and release to display the current 
song title.
5 TUNE / DISC SELECTORPress to manually move up or down the radio frequency or 
to the desired disc. Press and hold for fast advance. 
6 MENU BUTTONUse  the  MENU  button  to  cycle  through  the  possible 
modes (Bass, Treble, Fade, and Balance, among others). 
Then  use  SEEK  or 
 /   to  adjust  the  setting.  Fade   
adjusts audio between the front and rear speakers and 
Balance adjusts between left and right speakers.
 
SETTING THE CLOCK: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR 
or  SELECT  MINS  is  displayed.  Press  SEEK  or  /   to   
adjust hours/minutes.
SATELLITE RADIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) 
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Press AUX repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3 
(satellite  radio  modes,  if  equipped)  or  LINE  IN  (auxiliary 
audio mode). Once satellite radio mode is active, you may 
then press MENU. When SATELLITE RADIO MENU appears 
in the display, press OK to enter the satellite radio menu. 
Press 
 /  to access the following options: 
CATEGORY, SAVE SONG, DELETE SONG, DELETE ALL SONGS, 
ENABLE ALERTS/DISABLE ALERTS. For more information 
on these features, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
8 SETTING MEMORY PRESETSTo  set  a  station,  select  the  desired  radio  station  or 
satellite  radio  channel  (if  equipped),  then  press  and 
hold a preset button (1-6) until sound returns.
9 MP3 TRACK / FOLDER MODEAvailable  only  on  MP3  discs  in  CD  mode.  Press  to   
access previous/next folder.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)Your  vehicle  may  be  equipped  with  a  navigation  system. 
Before loading the map DVD, ensure that the vehicle is in 
neutral,  with  the  parking  brake  applied  and  your  hands 
are off the gearshift lever. For further information, refer to 
your Navigation Supplement.
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 
of these.
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. Set the temperature knob 
to full cold position. Set to highest fan speed initially, then 
adjust to maintain comfort. 
5 A/CPress  to  activate/deactivate  air  conditioning.  Use 
with  recirculated  air  to  improve  cooling  performance.   
Engages automatically in MAX A/C, 
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6 REAR DEFROST AND DEFOGGINGEnsure  that  the  ignition  is  turned  ON.  Press  the  control  to  clear  the  rear  window  of  thin  ice  and 
 
fog. The LED will illuminate. The rear defroster turns off   
automatically  after  15  minutes  or  when  the  ignition 
is  turned  OFF.  To  manually  turn  off  the  rear  defroster, 
push the control again.
7  DRIVER &  PASSENGER  HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)Press  to  activate  or  deactivate  the  driver  or   
passenger heated seat. NOTE Heated seats will turn 
off automatically after 10 minutes of use.
8 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.
REDUCING FOG BUILDUPPlace the airflow selector in the  or  position.
REDUCING HUMIDITY BUILDUPDo  not  drive  with  the  airflow  selector  in  the  OFF  (O)   
position or with recirculated air  engaged.
This  Quick  Reference  Guide  is  not  intended  to  replace  your  vehicle  Owner’s  Guide  which  contains  more  detailed 
information concerning the features of your vehicle, as well as important safety warnings designed to help reduce the 
risk of injury to you and your passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s Guide carefully as you begin learning about 
your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate sections when questions arise.
All information contained in this Quick Reference Guide was accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve the right to 
change features, operation and/or functionality of any vehicle specification at any time. Your Ford dealer is the best source 
for the most current information. For detailed operating and safety information, please consult your Owner’s Guide.
Ford Motor Company  |  Customer Relationship Center  |  P.O. Box 6248  |  Dearborn, MI 48121 
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)  |  (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952)POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORSRotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror or counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control 
in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Return the control to the center position to lock the mirrors in place.
POWER WINDOWSPush or pull the rocker switches to open or close your windows. Push down and hold the switch to open. Pull up and hold 
the switch to close. Express Down and Express Up allows the driver to fully open and close the window without holding the 
control  down.  Express  Down:  Push  the  switch  completely  down  to  the  second  detent  and  release  quickly.  The  window   
will  open  fully.  Express  Up:  Pull  the  switch  completely  up  to  the  second  detent  and  release  quickly.  The  window  will   
automatically fully close. Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop window operation.
GLASS ROOF  AND SUN SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)Your vehicle may be equipped with a glass roof as well as a roller blind sun shade. To close the sun shade, slide it 
towards the front of the vehicle. To open, slide the shade towards the rear of the vehicle.
SHORT DROP GLASS (FRONT WINDOWS ONLY)In order to improve door efforts and sealing, your vehicle is equipped with short drop glass. This feature lowers 
the glass when either door is opened. The glass returns to its closed position when the door is closed. For more 
detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEMThis  feature  allows  you  to  lock  or  unlock  the  vehicle’s  doors  without  a  key.  It  also  allows  you  to  release  the  trunk  lid, 
activate a personal alarm, and arm or disarm the active anti-theft alarm system (if equipped). NOTE The Panic function 
will only operate when the ignition is turned off and the trunk lid release function only operates when the vehicle speed 
is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Up to six remote transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
C AR FINDERPress   twice  on  your  remote  entry  transmitter  within  3  seconds.  The  horn  will  chirp  and  turn  lamps  will  flash. 
It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
AUxILIARY INPUT j ACKYour vehicle is equipped with an Auxiliary Input Jack located in the console bin. This allows you to plug and play 
auxiliary audio devices. Press AUX repeatedly on your audio system until LINE IN appears in the display, and then 
plug in your auxiliary audio device. For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR  VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)The auto dimming rear view mirror is equipped with a feature that will reduce glare in the rear view mirror when 
bright lights are detected. It automatically returns to normal/clear when the vehicle is placed in Reverse (R). For 
more detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.
COMBINATION LAP AND SHOULDER BELTSFor easier access to the front safety belt for the front seat occupant, rotate the presenter arm toward the front of 
the  vehicle  until  it  locks  into  place.  To  access  the  second  row  seats,  rotate  the  arm  back  to  its  original  position 
against the trim panel.
CONVERTIBLE (IF EQUIPPED)Do  not  store  articles  behind  rear  seat.  Articles  stored  in  the  convertible  top  stowage  compartment  may  break 
the rear glass window when the top is lowered. The convertible top can be lowered with the windows down. The 
windows automatically lower when lowering or raising the top. Do not lower the top when the top material is wet. 
NOTE The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle is traveling under 3 mph (5 km/h).
TO LOWER  THE CONVERTIBLE  TOP
1  Stop  the  vehicle  completely.  Turn  the  key  to  the  ON  position.  Recommended:  Run  the  vehicle’s  engine  when 
lowering  or  raising  the  top  to  prevent  draining  the  battery.   2  Ensure  the  convertible  top  stowage  compartment 
behind the rear seat is empty and ready to receive the top. Ensure the convertible top outer surface is free of leaves 
and debris.  
3 Unclamp the top from the windshield header at both the right and left sides by pulling each handle 
down  and  rearward  until  the  handle  clears  the  windshield  header.   NOTE If  the  top  has  not  been  lowered  for  a 
while and sticks to the windshield header, push the front of the top up slightly with your hand to loosen it.  4 Push 
the convertible top switch on the overhead console and hold until the windows are completely down and the top 
is completely stored.
T O RAISE  THE CONVERTIBLE  TOP1  Stop  the  vehicle  completely.  Turn  the  key  to  the  ON  position.  Recommended:  Run  the  vehicle’s  engine  when  
raising  or  lowering  the  top  to  prevent  draining  the  battery.   2  Push  and  hold  the  convertible  top  switch  until  the  
windows  lower  completely  and  the  top  unfolds  and  moves  forward  toward  the  windshield  header.   3  Open  both 
handles  before  the  top  meets  the  windshield  header.   4  Continue  to  use  the  convertible  top  switch  to  raise  the  top  
until it has reached the fully closed position flush to the header. The two pins under the forward edge of the top should 
seat in the matching holes in the header.  
5 To fasten both handles securely, rotate the handles into the header on the 
top until they reach the full forward position and push up on the handle to the stowed position. Pulling down on the 
header at the center grip while closing the handles may assist in fastening the top.  
6 Raise the rear windows first and 
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MUSTANG QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2009
How does it feel to own an American Icon? 
Your 2009 Mustang is the newest member of a 
proud family of legendary road machines. 
45 years of refinement and innovation have made 
your new Mustang one of the most exciting, 
comfortable, safest and smartest cars to ever roam 
the American road. This Quick Reference Guide 
was designed to help you get to know your new 
Mustang. It will allow you to familiarize yourself with  
many of your new Mustang’s features and functions.
For the most detailed information and important 
safety information refer to your Owner’s Guide.
Use extreme caution when using any device or  
feature that may take your attention off the road. 
Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of 
the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and 
devices when it is safe to do so.
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1 HEADLAMPS, FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)  AND PANEL DIMMER CONTROLTurn  the  control  one  position  to  the  right   to  turn  on  the  parking  lamps,   
instrument  panel  lamps,  license  plate  lamps  and  tail  lamps.  Turn  the  control  to 
the  second  position  on  the  right 
  to  turn  on  the  headlamps.  Pull  the  control   
towards  you  to  activate  the  fog  lamps  (if  equipped).  The  fog  lamps  will  not  operate 
when  the  control  is  turned  off 
  or  when  the  high  beams  are  on.  Use  the  panel   
dimmer  control  to  adjust  the  level  of  brightness  on  the  instrument  panel  during   
parking  lamp  and  headlamp  operation.  Move  the  control  to  the  full  upright  position, 
past the detent, to turn on the interior lamps.
2  TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) When the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light is lit, one or more of 
your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check the tires as soon as 
possible and inflate them to the proper pressure, as shown on the Safety Compliance 
Certification Label or Tire Label (located on the edge of the driver’s door). Driving on 
a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can eventually lead 
to  tire  failure. 
NOTE  Outside  temperatures  affect  tire  pressure;  refer  to  the  Owner’s 
Guide for additional tire information.
3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The  ABS  warning  lamp  will  momentarily  illuminate  when  the  ignition  is  turned  on. 
If the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, stays on or flashes, 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 LIGHTThe  Service  Engine  Soon  indicator  light  illuminates  when  the  ignition  is  first  turned 
on.  If  the  light  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 CONTR OLDrive  with  the  vehicle  in  D  (Overdrive)  for  the  best  fuel  economy.  You  can  deactivate 
overdrive  by  pressing  the  transmission  control  switch  on  the  right  side  of  the 
shift  handle.  You  may  want  to  deactivate  overdrive  when  driving  conditions  cause   
excessive shifting such as heavy city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, etc. and when 
engine  breaking  is  required.  To  return  to  overdrive,  simply  press  the  transmission 
control switch again.
6 TILT STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering wheel, push the 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.
7 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. Remember 
to reactivate Traction Control™ once you resume normal driving.
8 SPEED CONTROLTo  set  the  speed  control,  press  and  release  ON.  Accelerate  to  the  desired  speed. 
Press  and  release  the  SET  +  control.  Take  your  foot  off  the  accelerator  pedal.  The 
speed control indicator light 
 will illuminate in the cluster. To set a higher speed: 
press  and  hold  SET+  until  the  desired  speed  is  reached,  or  briefly  press  SET+  to   
increase the speed by small amounts. To set a lower speed: press and hold SET- until 
the  desired  speed  is  reached,  or  briefly  press  SET-  to  decrease  the  speed  by  small 
amounts. Press RESUME to return to the previously set speed. To turn speed control 
off, depress the brake pedal or clutch pedal (if equipped).
9 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.
10 MYCOLOR™ (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 Adjust (to define MyColor
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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   
save and exit MyColor™, adjust and hold RESET for three seconds when prompted.*
11 MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)With the ignition turned on, 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.*
12 SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMThis  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  the  engine  from  being  started  unless  a 
coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. Your SecuriLock™ system is armed 
immediately  after  turning  the  ignition  off.  The  theft  indicator  (if  equipped)  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.*
AMBIENT / MOOD LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)  Your vehicle may be equipped with an ambient lighting feature which, when activated,   
illuminates  the  footwells,  cup  holders  and  console  bin  with  a  choice  of  seven   
colors.  Ambient  lighting  is  operational  when  the  ignition  is  on  or  in  the  accessory   
position.  Press  the  control  repeatedly  to  turn  on,  cycle  through  your  color  choices, 
and turn off. 
ADjUSTING  THE FRONT POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)The control is located on the side of the 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.*
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.