trailer FORD MUSTANG 2015 6.G Owner's Manual

TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle. The rear wheels (drive wheels) must be
on a tow dolly when towing your vehicle
from the front using wheel lift equipment.
This prevents damage to the transmission.
The front wheels should be on a tow dolly
when towing your vehicle from the rear
using wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the front fascia.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission configuration)
your disabled vehicle (without access to
wheel dollies, car-hauling trailer, or flatbed
transport vehicle) under the following
conditions:
•
Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.
• You place the transmission in position
N. If you cannot place the transmission
in position N, you may need to override
it. See Transmission (page 134).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 101).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure you do not
damage the transmission during towing.
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Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four (4) wheels
off the ground, such as when using a
car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, you cannot
tow your vehicle.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period listed on the
Roadside Assistance Card included in
your Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare, if
provided with the vehicle (except
vehicles supplied with a tire inflation
kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (7.6 L) of gasoline or 5 gal
(18.9 L) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Roadside Assistance limits fuel
delivery service to two no-charge
occurrences within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within
100 ft
(30.5 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries.
• Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
Roadside Assistance includes up to $200
for a towed trailer if the disabled eligible
vehicle requires service at the nearest
authorized dealer. If the towing vehicle is
operational but the trailer is not, then the
trailer does not qualify for any roadside
services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the owner's information portfolio in the
glove compartment.
United States Ford vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States Ford vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance
For your convenience, you may complete
the roadside assistance identification card
found in the centerfold of your warranty
guide and retain for future reference.
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You have limited engine power when in the
fail-safe mode, so drive your vehicle with
caution. Your vehicle will not maintain
high-speed operation and the engine will
operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine.
2. Tow your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and add if low.
5. Re-start the engine and drive your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine Fluid Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the fluid temperatures reduce. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle can pull a trailer, but because
of the added load, your vehicle
’s engine
may temporarily reach higher
temperatures during severe operating
conditions such as ascending a long or
steep grade while pulling a trailer in high
temperatures. At this time, you may notice your engine
coolant temperature gauge needle move
toward the H and the POWER REDUCED
TO LOWER TEMP message may appear
in the information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power.
In order to manage the engine fluid
temperatures, your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
many factors such as vehicle loading,
towing, grade and ambient temperature.
If this occurs, there is no need to pull off
the road. You can continue to drive your
vehicle while this message is active.
The air conditioning may also cycle on and
off during severe operating conditions to
protect overheating of the engine. When
the engine coolant temperature decreases
to a normal operating temperature, the air
conditioning will turn on once again.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
moves fully into the red (hot) area, or if the
coolant temperature warning or service
engine soon messages appear in your
information display:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and shift the transmission into
P
.
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
moves away from the red (hot) area.
After several minutes, if the
temperature does not drop, follow the
remaining steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool before checking the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is normal, restart your engine and continue.
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1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time. •
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent your vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P) or reverse (R)
for manual transmissions.
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Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 mi (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing in the
information display. •
Example 1
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000 mi
(48,000 km)
(for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was reset
at
25000 mi (40,000 km)). Perform
the engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change manual transmission fluid.
Every
60000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect engine air filter. Replace as required.
Every
15000 mi
(24,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60000 mi
(96,000 km)
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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
E
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
F
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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Information Messages..................................91
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................... 91
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 92
Airbag........................................................................\
92
Alarm........................................................................\
93
Battery and Charging System......................... 93
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 94
Collision Warning System................................. 94
Doors and Locks................................................... 94
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 95
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 95
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 95
Maintenance.......................................................... 96
MyKey....................................................................... 96
Park Aid.................................................................... 97
Park Brake............................................................... 97
Remote Start.......................................................... 97
Seats........................................................................\
. 98
Starting System ................................................... 98
Steering System................................................... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 99
Traction Control................................................... 99
Transmission......................................................... 99
Installing Child Seats
.....................................19
Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps..................... 69
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............70
Interior Lamps...................................................71 Map Lamps.............................................................. 71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror
....................................................75
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 75
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 193
Jump Starting...................................................... 194
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 193
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 194
K
Keyless Starting..............................................121 Ignition Modes....................................................... 121
Keys and Remote Controls.........................45
L
Lighting Control..............................................68 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 68
High Beams............................................................ 68
Lighting..............................................................68
Limited Slip Differential
.............................139
Traction-Lok ™ and TORSEN™ Axles (if
equipped)......................................................... 139
Load Carrying.................................................168
Load Limit.......................................................168 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 172
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 168
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock Feature.................................................. 58
Auto Relock............................................................ 58
Battery Saver......................................................... 59
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Key Blade................................................................ 58
Luggage Compartment..................................... 60
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks ...................................................... 57
Locks
...................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 260
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Starting a Gasoline Engine........................122
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 123
Failure to Start..................................................... 123
Fast Restart........................................................... 123
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................124
Important Ventilating Information...............124
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 124
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 123
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........121 General Information............................................ 121
Steering............................................................163 Electric Power Steering.................................... 163
Steering Wheel Lock....................................122
Steering Wheel...............................................64
Storage Compartments.............................120
Sun Visors..........................................................76 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 76
Supplementary Restraints System.........36 Principle of Operation........................................ 36
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................309
911 Assist.............................................................. 309
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 315
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, United
States Only)..................................................... 312
Vehicle Health Report........................................ 311
SYNC™...........................................................295 General Information......................................... 295
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................324
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............267
Temporary Mobility Kit
..............................235
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 237
General Information......................................... 236
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 239
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 236
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 239
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........237 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)
.......................198
Tire Care...........................................................241
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 243
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 241
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 244
Temperature A B C............................................ 242
Traction AA A B C............................................... 242
Treadwear............................................................. 242
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 235
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 258
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 258
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 235
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 235
Towing a Trailer
..............................................179
Load Placement.................................................. 179
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
...........................................................183
Emergency Towing............................................. 183
Recreational Towing.......................................... 183
Towing...............................................................179
Traction Control
............................................142
Principle of Operation....................................... 142
Transmission Code Designation
............270
Transmission..................................................134
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 134
Transporting the Vehicle............................183
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™...................................................211
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................212
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT
............................................................213
Universal Garage Door Opener................114 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............114
USB Port
.........................................................294
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