cooling FORD MUSTANG 2018 User Guide

Note:
Coolants marketed for all makes and
models may not be approved to our
specifications and may cause damage to
the cooling system. Resulting component
damage may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
To top up the coolant level do the
following:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure escapes as you unscrew the cap.
2. Add prediluted coolant approved to the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
290).
3. Add enough prediluted coolant to reach the correct level.
4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
5. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
coolant level to the correct level.
If you have to add more than
1.1 qt (1 L) of
engine coolant per month, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating
and possible engine damage.
Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change
does not indicate the coolant has degraded
nor does it require the coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the coolant to
be replaced. 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.
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 coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
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 coolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant 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 increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 290).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone: A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
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 still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
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 the engine. Have your vehicle
checked 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. Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.
Wait 10 minutes for the cooling
system to cool down. Cover the coolant
reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent
the possibility of scalding and slowly
remove the cap. Failure to follow this
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which 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.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Description
Item
Callout
This button lights up when the passenger controls are
active. To switch the dual zone operation off and link
the passenger temperature to the driver temperature,
touch the DUAL button to switch it off.
DUAL
F
Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.
Right-hand front seat
temperature
G
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume
of air circulated in your vehicle.
Fan speed:
H
A popup appears on the screen to display the air
conditioning options.
A/C
I
Touch to cool your vehicle with
recirculated air. Touch again for
normal A/C operation. MAX A/C distributes air through instru-
ment panel vents and may help
reduce odors from entering your vehicle. MAX A/C is more
economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
MAX A/C
Touch to switch the air condi-
tioning on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve
cooling performance and effi-
ciency. A/C engages automatic- ally in MAX A/C, defrost and footwell/defrost
A/C
Touch to switch the recirculatedair on or off which may reducethe amount of time needed to
cool down the interior and help
reduce odors from reaching the interior. Recirculated air also
Recirculated air:
engages automatically whenyou select MAX A/C. You can engage this manually in any
airflow mode except defrost. It may also turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce fog potential.
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Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.Check every month
Engine oil level (Normal vehicle use).
For severe use, (High engine speed and engine loads, engine braking and track use)check engine oil level every fuel fill-up.
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.
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This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7,000– 10,000 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
5,000– 7,000 mi
(8,000– 11,999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
High engine speeds and loads, engine braking and hard
cornering
Extreme
3,000–5,000 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, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................ 165
Customer Assistance...................................211
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................73
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 73
Type Two - Configurable.................................... 73
Digital Radio
...................................................313
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 314
Direction Indicators........................................75
Doors and Locks
.............................................58
Drive Control..................................................186
Selectable Drive Modes................................... 186
Selectable Steering............................................ 187
Driver Alert.......................................................172 Using Driver Alert................................................. 172
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........43
Driving Aids
......................................................172
Driving at High Speed................................288
Driving Hints
..................................................202
Driving Through Water...............................203
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.....................................202
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............456
Emission Law
.................................................142
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........143
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 142
End User License Agreement.................458 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 458Engine Block Heater
....................................133
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 134
Engine Coolant Check
...............................234
Adding Coolant................................................... 234
Coolant Change................................................. 236
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 237
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 236
Recycled Coolant............................................... 235
Severe Climates................................................. 236
Engine Emission Control............................142
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Engine Oil Check..........................................232 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 232
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................232
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................290
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 290
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................290 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 291
Entertainment...............................................376 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 377
Apps....................................................................... 385
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 384
CD (If equipped)................................................ 383
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 380
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 378
Sources................................................................... 377
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 385
USB Ports............................................................. 385
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................196 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 196
Hitches................................................................... 196
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 197
Safety Chains....................................................... 196
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 196
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 196
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 197
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
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Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 115
Heated Rear Window......................................... 115
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Hill Start Assist..............................................154 Switching the System On and Off...............155
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................112
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 115
General Hints......................................................... 112
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 114
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 113
Recommended Settings for Cooling............114
Recommended Settings for Heating...........114
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................153
Home Screen................................................368
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........228
I
In California (U.S. Only)..............................212
Information Display Control
......................68
Quick Action Menus............................................ 68
Information Displays
....................................88
General Information........................................... 88
Information Messages..................................97 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Battery and Charging System......................... 99
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 100
Collision Warning System................................ 101
Doors and Locks.................................................. 101
Engine...................................................................... 101
Exhaust Mode....................................................... 101
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 102
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 102
Maintenance........................................................ 103
MyKey..................................................................... 104
Park Aid.................................................................. 104Park Brake.............................................................
105
Rear Axle................................................................ 105
Remote Start....................................................... 105
Seats....................................................................... 105
Starting System ................................................. 106
Steering System................................................. 106
Suspension System.......................................... 106
Tire Mobility Kit.................................................... 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Traction Control................................................... 107
Transmission........................................................ 108
Installing Child Restraints............................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
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 73
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............73
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................63
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................207 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 207
Installing the Battery Shield.......................... 209
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 207
Removing the Battery Shield......................... 207
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 209
Starting the Engine........................................... 208
K
Keyless Starting
............................................130
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off....................................................................... 169
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
166
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............171
System Not Available........................................ 170
Using Cruise Control....................................165 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 165
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 165
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................56
Using Snow Chains.....................................278
Using Stability Control...............................158 Electronic Stability Control ............................ 158
Using Summer Tires
...................................278
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................340
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............344
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 346
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 340
Media Menu Features...................................... 343
Media Voice Commands.................................. 341
USB 2
..................................................................... 346
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........347
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............323 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 328
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 331
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 332
Making Calls......................................................... 327
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............324
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 325
Phone Options during an Active Call..........327
Phone Voice Commands................................ 325
Receiving Calls.................................................... 327
System Settings................................................. 333
Text Messaging................................................... 329
Using Traction Control................................156 Switching the System Off .............................. 156
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 156
Using Voice Recognition.............................321 Audio Voice Commands................................. 370
Climate Voice Commands............................... 371
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 321
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 374Navigation Voice Commands........................
373
Phone Voice Commands................................. 371
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 374
System Interaction and Feedback..............322
Voice Settings Commands............................. 375
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................214
V
Vehicle Care...................................................249 General Information......................................... 249
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................294
Vehicle Identification Number................293
Vehicle Performance Specifications
............................................305
Vehicle Storage............................................254
Battery................................................................... 255
Body........................................................................\
254
Brakes..................................................................... 255
Cooling system................................................... 255
Engine.................................................................... 255
Fuel system.......................................................... 255
General.................................................................. 254
Miscellaneous..................................................... 255
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 255
Tires........................................................................\
255
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............293
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................83 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................84
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 84
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 84
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator.............................................................. 84
Battery..................................................................... 84
Blind Spot Information System Indicator.............................................................. 84
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 84
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 84
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