cooling FORD MUSTANG 2015 6.G User Guide

Adding Engine Coolant
Note:
Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants or additives as they can
cause damage to the engine cooling or
heating systems. Your warranty may not
cover these damages.
Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
engine coolant may change color from
orange to pink or light red.
As long as the engine coolant is clear and
uncontaminated, this color change does
not indicate that the engine coolant has
degraded, nor does it require that qualified
personnel drain the engine coolant, flush
the system or replace the engine coolant.
Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant in your vehicle. Mixing of engine
coolants may harm your engine ’s cooling
system. The use of an improper coolant
may harm engine and cooling system
components and may void the warranty.
Use prediluted engine coolant meeting the
Ford specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 267).
In case of emergency, you can add a large
amount of water without engine coolant
in order to reach a vehicle service location.
In this instance, qualified personnel:
1. Must drain the cooling system.
2. Chemically clean the coolant system with Motorcraft Premium Cooling
System Flush.
3. Refill with engine coolant as soon as possible.
Water alone, without engine coolant, can
cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
• Alcohol.
• Methanol. •
Brine.
• Any engine coolant mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze or coolant.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the engine coolant.
When adding coolant:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the cap.
2. Add prediluted engine coolant meeting
the Ford specification. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 267).
3. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle.
4. If necessary, add enough prediluted engine coolant to bring the coolant
level to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the use of recycled engine coolant since a
Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed
of in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community ’s regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
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Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant
concentrations above 60% decrease
the overheat protection characteristics
of the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40%
provides improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the freeze and
corrosion protection characteristics of
the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If you deplete the engine coolant supply,
fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before you incur
incremental component damage. The
fail-safe distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to
the red (hot) area and: the coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate the service engine soon indicator
will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle will still
operate. However:
• The engine power will be limited.
• This will disable the air conditioning
system.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start your engine. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest
in a safe location and seek immediate
repairs. When in fail-safe mode, your
vehicle will have limited power, will not be
able to maintain high-speed operation, and
may completely shut down without
warning, potentially losing engine power,
power steering assist, and power brake
assist, which may increase the possibility
of a crash resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
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5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, and
restart the engine. See Adding Engine
Coolant or How Fail-Safe Cooling
Works in this chapter for more
information.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
1. Clean the filler plug. It is located on the
passenger side of the transmission. 2. Remove the filler plug and inspect the
fluid level.
3. For vehicles with a the I4 or V6 engine,
the correct manual transmission fill
level is at the lower edge of the filler
hole. For vehicles equipped with a V8
engine, the correct manual
transmission fill level is 1/2 inch (1.3
cm) below the edge of the filler hole.
4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening to bring the fluid up to the
recommended levels.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 267). AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 414).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
CHECK
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range;
there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid
levels are outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the system
could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
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We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine
•
The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
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Touch DUAL to switch separate passenger side temperature controls off and
on. When you switch off DUAL, the passenger side temperature changes to
match the driver side temperature.
Note:
The passenger side temperature and the DUAL indicator automatically
turn on when the passenger is adjusting their temperature control.
Fan speed:
Touch + or - to increase or decrease the volume of air circulated
in your vehicle.
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Note:
When the system is controlling the fan speed automatically, all the fan
speed indicators turn off.
Recirculated air:
Touch the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with
A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
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Note:
Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning
on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated
air may also turn on and off automatically in Panel or Panel and Floor airflow
modes during hot weather in order to improve cooling efficiency.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to maximize cooling. Recirculated air flows through
the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and the fan
automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
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A/C:
Touch the button to switch air conditioning compressor on or off. Use air
conditioning with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency.
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Note:
In certain conditions (such as when using Max Defrost), the air
conditioning compressor may continue to operate even after you switch off the
air conditioning with the
A/C button.
AUTO:
Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system adjusts fan speed, air
distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated
air to heat or cool the vehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature. You
can also use the
AUTO button to switch off dual zone operation by touching
and holding the button for more than two seconds.
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Heated rear window:
Switches the heated rear window on and off. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 106).
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MAX Defrost:
Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Outside air flows
through the windshield vents, fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed
and the temperature dial returns to the full heat position. You can use this
setting to defog or clear a thin covering of ice from the windshield. The heated
rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
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Note:
To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when MAX
Defrost is on.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7000– 10000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000– 7000 mi
(8,000– 11,999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000–5000 mi
(4,800– 7,999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease fittings.
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Drive Control..................................................166
Selectable Drive Modes................................... 166
Selectable Steering............................................ 167
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37 Children and Airbags........................................... 37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 37
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........42
Driving Aids
.....................................................159
Driving at High Speed................................265
Driving Hints
...................................................188
Driving Through Water...............................188
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 70
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Economical Driving......................................188
Emission Control System...........................131 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 132
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 132
End User License Agreement..................397 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 397
Engine Block Heater....................................124 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 125
Engine Coolant Check
.................................215
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 216
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 215
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 216
Severe Climates................................................... 217
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 217
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Engine Oil Check
...........................................214
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 214
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................214
Engine Specifications
.................................267
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 267Entertainment................................................351
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 353
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 366
Browsing Device Content................................ 351
CD........................................................................\
.... 362
Line In..................................................................... 367
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 363
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........358
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 366
Essential Towing Checks
............................181
Before Towing a Trailer...................................... 181
Hitches..................................................................... 181
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 182
Safety Chains........................................................ 181
Trailer Brakes......................................................... 181
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 181
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 182
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................412 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............413
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 412
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................74
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 74
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 75
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 74
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 74
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 75
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 74
Pony Projection Lights........................................ 74
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 74
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 74
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Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 32
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 31
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy............31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 235
Floor Mats
.......................................................189
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps.......................................... 71
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Ford Credit..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps
..............................................71
Front Passenger Sensing System............38
Fuel and Refueling.......................................126
Fuel Consumption.......................................130
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 130
Filling the Tank.................................................... 130
Fuel Filter
........................................................220
Fuel Quality.....................................................127 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 127
Octane Recommendations............................. 127
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................192
Fuses................................................................202
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................202
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 206
Power Distribution Box.................................... 202
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............114
Gauges................................................................77 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............78
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 77
Information Display.............................................. 77
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
Intelligent Access................................................. 45
General Maintenance Information........414 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 416
Owner Checks and Services........................... 415
Protecting Your Investment............................ 414
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 414
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 414
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................199
Getting the Services You Need...............196 Away From Home.............................................. 196
Glasses Holder
..............................................120
Global Opening...............................................73
Opening the Windows........................................ 74H
Handbrake
See: Parking Brake............................................. 140
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................192
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................70
Head Restraints............................................108 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................ 109
Front Seat Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ........................................................................\
...... 109
Tilting Head Restraints ................................... 109
Heated Windows and Mirrors
..................106
Heated Exterior Mirror...................................... 106
Heated Rear Window....................................... 106
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Hill Start Assist...............................................141 Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................104
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 105
General Hints....................................................... 104
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 105
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........106
Recommended Settings for Heating..........105
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 106
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................140
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
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In California (U.S. Only)
..............................197
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays.....................................83 General Information............................................ 83
Information.....................................................374 911 Assist.............................................................. 380
Alerts...................................................................... 380
Calendar............................................................... 380
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 377
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 375
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 382
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................153
Automatic Cancellation................................... 156
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 157
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 156
Detection Issues.................................................. 157
Disengaging the System.................................. 156
Following a Vehicle............................................ 154
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 156
Overriding the System...................................... 156
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 156
Setting a Speed................................................... 154
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 155
Switching the System Off............................... 156
Switching the System On................................ 153
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........158
System Not Available........................................ 157
Using Cruise Control....................................152 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 153
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 152
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Using Stability Control
...............................144
AdvanceTrac ™ ................................................... 144
Line Lock................................................................ 145
Using Summer Tires
...................................256
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................317
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............320
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 322
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 317
Line In Audio......................................................... 322
Media Menu Features....................................... 319
Media Voice Commands................................. 318
USB 2...................................................................... 322
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........322
What's Playing?.................................................. 318Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............299
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 302
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 305
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 306
Making Calls......................................................... 301
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............299
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 300
Phone Options during an Active Call..........301
Phone Voice Commands............................... 300
Receiving Calls.................................................... 301
System Settings................................................. 307
Text Messaging................................................... 303
Using Traction Control
................................142
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 142
Using Voice Recognition............................297 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 297
System Interaction and Feedback..............298
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................198
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Vehicle Care...................................................228 General Information......................................... 228
Vehicle Certification Label.......................269
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Storage.............................................232
Battery.................................................................... 233
Body........................................................................\
233
Brakes..................................................................... 234
Cooling system................................................... 233
Engine..................................................................... 233
Fuel system.......................................................... 233
General.................................................................. 233
Miscellaneous..................................................... 234
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................234
Tires........................................................................\
234
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............268
Voice Control
...................................................65
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