FORD MUSTANG 2018 Owners Manual

2018 MUSTANG Owner’s Manual
March 2018
Third Printing
Owner’s Manual Mustang
Litho in U.S.A.
JR3J 19A321 AA
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2018 MUSTANG Owner’s Manual

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Part Number: JR3J 19A321 AA 201707 20180216190825

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
California Proposition 65 .............................
11
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit ........................................................
12
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
...
14
Export Unique Options ................................
14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................
16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats .................................................
25
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
27
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
29
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
30
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime .............................................................
32
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
33
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
35
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
35
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
36 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
38
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
39
Side Airbags ....................................................
42
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .......
43
Safety Canopy ™ - Coupe..........................
43
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
44
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
45
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
46
Remote Control .............................................
46
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
....
51
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ..................................
52
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
53
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
53
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
55
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
56
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................
56
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
58
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
..
63
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .......................
64
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
65
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
66
Audio Control .................................................
66
Voice Control ...................................................
67
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Cruise Control
.................................................67
Information Display Control .....................
68
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
68
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
69
Autowipers ......................................................
69
Windshield Washers ....................................
70
Lighting
General Information ......................................
71
Lighting Control ...............................................
71
Autolamps ........................................................
72
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
72
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
73
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
73
Automatic High Beam Control .................
74
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
75
Direction Indicators .......................................
75
Welcome Lighting .........................................
75
Interior Lamps ................................................
76
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
76
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ..............................................
77
Global Opening ...............................................
77
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
78
Interior Mirror ...................................................
79
Sun Visors ........................................................
80
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
81
Warning Lamps and Indicators ................
83
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
87
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
88
Information Messages .................................
97Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
...........................
109
Automatic Climate Control ......................
110
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
..
112
Heated Windows and Mirrors ..................
115
Cabin Air Filter ................................................
115
Remote Start ..................................................
116
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
117
Head Restraints .............................................
117
Manual Seats .................................................
119
Power Seats ...................................................
119
Memory Function ........................................
120
Rear Seats .......................................................
121
Climate Controlled Seats ..........................
122
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
124
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
128
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
129
Glasses Holder ..............................................
129
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
130
Keyless Starting ...........................................
130
Steering Wheel Lock ....................................
131
Starting a Gasoline Engine ........................
131
Engine Block Heater ...................................
133
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
135
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Fuel Quality
....................................................135
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
136
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
136
Refueling .........................................................
138
Fuel Consumption ......................................
140
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
142
Catalytic Converter .....................................
143
Transmission
Manual Transmission ................................
146
Automatic Transmission ...........................
147
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ............................
152
Brakes
General Information ...................................
153
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
153
Parking Brake ................................................
154
Hill Start Assist .............................................
154
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
156
Using Traction Control ...............................
156
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
157
Using Stability Control ..............................
158
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
160
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
160
Rear View Camera .......................................
161
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
165
Using Cruise Control ...................................
165Using Adaptive Cruise Control
...............
166
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ......................................................
172
Lane Keeping System .................................
173
Blind Spot Information System ..............
177
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
179
Steering ...........................................................
182
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
183
Drive Control .................................................
186
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
189
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
194
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
195
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
196
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
197
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top ..................
199
Closing the Convertible Top ...................
200
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
202
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
202
Economical Driving ....................................
202
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
203
Driving Through Water ..............................
203
Floor Mats .....................................................
203
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
205
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
206
Fuel Shutoff .................................................
206
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
207
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
209
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
210
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Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
................211
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
212
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
213
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
214
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
214
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
216
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
216
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
216
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
218
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
226
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
228
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
228
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
229
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L .................
230
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
232
Engine Oil Check .........................................
232
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
233
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
234
Manual Transmission Fluid Check .......
238
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
238
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
238
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission ............................................
239
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
239
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
239
Fuel Filter .......................................................
239
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
239
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
241Changing the Wiper Blades
....................
242
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
242
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
243
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
244
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
245
Track Use
Track Use .......................................................
246
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
249
Cleaning Products ......................................
249
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
249
Waxing .............................................................
251
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
251
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.
251
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
252
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
252
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
253
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
254
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
254
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
254
Cleaning the Convertible Top ................
256
Body Styling Kits .........................................
256
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
257
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ....................
257
Tire Care .........................................................
263
Using Summer Tires ..................................
278
Using Snow Chains ....................................
278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
279
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
283
Driving at High Speed ...............................
288
Technical Specifications .........................
289
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™
.......................................................................290
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ..................
290
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ......
291
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L .............................
292
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
293
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
294
Transmission Code Designation ...........
294
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
295
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L ........................................................................\
299
Vehicle Performance Specifications ........................................................................\
305
Audio System
General Information ..................................
306
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
307
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display ................
312
Digital Radio ..................................................
313
Satellite Radio ..............................................
315
USB Port .........................................................
318
SYNC™
General Information ...................................
319
Using Voice Recognition ............................
321
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
323
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
335
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player .......................................................................
340
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
349
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
357
Home Screen ...............................................
368
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
369
Entertainment ..............................................
376Climate
...........................................................
386
Phone .............................................................
390
Navigation .....................................................
395
Apps ................................................................
403
Settings .........................................................
406
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ......................
421
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
434
Ford Protect
Ford Protect .................................................
436
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
438
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........
441
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
444
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
446
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
456
End User License Agreement ................
458
Type Approvals ...........................................
484
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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