hood release FORD MUSTANG 2018 Owners Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1.
Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
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3. Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your
left-hand side. 4.
Open the hood. Support the hood with
the strut.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the hood strut from the catch
and secure it correctly after use.
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last
8–12 in (20– 30 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
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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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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
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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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