engine coolant FORD MUSTANG 2020 Owner's Manual

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• Cabin air filter replacement every
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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.
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.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps operation for brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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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.Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation.
Accessory drive belts.
Horn operation.
Battery performance.
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses.
Engine air filter.
Suspension components for leaks ordamage.
Exhaust system.
Steering and linkage.
Exterior lamps operation.
Tires, including spare, for wear and properpressure.2
Fluid levels; fill if necessary. 1
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
Half-shaft dust boots.
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the engine coolant. 3
At 200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. 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 rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with
grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change manual transmission fluid.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off........................................................................\
. 114
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 113
Automatic High Beam Control..................77
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.........................................................77
Automatic Transmission...........................148
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning.............................................................. 151
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 151
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................... 151
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 149
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 149
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................245
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points
................................129
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 129
Locations............................................................... 129
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 246
Blind Spot Information System...............179 ........................................................................\
........... 180
Switching the System On and Off................181
System Errors........................................................ 181
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 180
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........179
Body Styling Kits
..........................................262
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................245 Brake Fluid Service Interval........................... 246
Brakes...............................................................154 General Information.......................................... 154Breaking-In....................................................206
Brakes and Clutch............................................. 206
Engine.................................................................... 206
Ground Clearance............................................. 206
Tires........................................................................\
206
Bulb Specification Chart...........................319
C
Canceling the Set Speed...........................167
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................303
Air Conditioning System................................. 303
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 306
Automatic Transmission................................ 303
Engine Coolant................................................... 304
Engine Oil 2.3L EcoBoost Base.................... 305
Engine Oil 2.3L EcoBoost High Output............................................................... 307
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 309
Grease................................................................... 309
Hydraulic Brake System..................................309
Locks...................................................................... 309
Manual Transmission...................................... 304
Rear Axle................................................................ 310
Washer Reservoir................................................. 311
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L..................................................................311
Air Conditioning System.................................... 311
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 315
Automatic Transmission.................................. 312
Engine Coolant.................................................... 313
Engine Oil............................................................... 314
Fuel Tank............................................................... 316
Grease..................................................................... 316
Hydraulic Brake System.................................... 317
Locks........................................................................\
317
Manual Transmission........................................ 313
Rear Axle................................................................. 317
Washer Reservoir................................................ 318
Capacities and Specifications
................297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 255
Catalytic Converter......................................144 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 145
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Climate Control...............................................111
Climate Controlled Seats..........................123 Cooled Seats........................................................ 124
Heated Seats........................................................ 123
Closing the Convertible Top....................203
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission..............................................246
Cold Weather Precautions......................206
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................320
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass.......................................................... 320
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen................................................... 320
What Is the Modem.......................................... 320
Convertible Top
............................................202
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 240
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey............................................57 Programming and Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 57
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot..........................323 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 323
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password.......................................................... 323
Cross Traffic Alert
..........................................181
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 183
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 183
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 184
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations....................................................... 183
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors.............183
Switching the System On and Off...............183
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................... 181
Cruise Control
.................................................167
Cruise Control Indicators...........................168
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
..............................................69
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control............................................................69
Customer Assistance
..................................214 D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................75
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 75
Type Two - Configurable.................................... 75
Declaration of Conformity........................447
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
..............................................447
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 447
Digital Radio
..................................................328
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 329
Direction Indicators
........................................76
Doors and Locks............................................60
Drive Control
..................................................189
Active Exhaust...................................................... 191
Adaptive Dampers.............................................. 191
Rev Match............................................................... 191
Selectable Drive Modes................................... 189
Selectable Steering........................................... 190
Driver Alert.......................................................174 Using Driver Alert................................................. 174
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................41 Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........46
Driving Aids
......................................................174
Driving at High Speed................................294
Driving Hints..................................................205
Driving Through Water
..............................206
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 75
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Economical Driving.....................................205
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............419
Emission Law.................................................143 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........144
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 143
End User License Agreement...................421 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 421
Engine Block Heater....................................134 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 135
Engine Coolant Check...............................240 Adding Coolant.................................................... 241
Coolant Change.................................................. 242
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 244
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 243
Recycled Coolant............................................... 242
Severe Climates................................................. 242
Engine Emission Control............................143
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 66
Engine Oil Check...........................................237 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 237
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................237
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................297
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 297
Engine Specifications - 5.0L....................297 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 298
Entertainment..............................................360 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 361
Apps....................................................................... 369
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 368
CD (If equipped)................................................ 367
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 364
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 361
Sources................................................................. 360
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 369
USB Ports............................................................. 369
Environment......................................................17 Essential Towing Checks...........................199
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 199
Hitches................................................................... 199
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)....................................... 200
Safety Chains....................................................... 199
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 199
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 199
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 200
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................80
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 81
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 80
Projection Lights.................................................. 80
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................... 80
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 289
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................263
Floor Mats.......................................................207
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 75
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
..................................................398
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 399
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 398
Front Fog Lamps.............................................75 Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 75
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
.. 75
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Fuel and Refueling.......................................136
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Fuel Consumption.........................................141
Advertised Capacity........................................... 141
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 142
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 142
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................137
Fuel Filter
........................................................250
Fuel Quality.....................................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 136
Fuel Shutoff..................................................209
Fuses..................................................................221
Fuse Specification Chart............................221 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........227
Power Distribution Box..................................... 221
G
Garage Door Opener....................................125
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............125
Gauges...............................................................83 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............85
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 85
Gauge Package..................................................... 85
Information Bar..................................................... 85
Information Display............................................. 84
Type 1........................................................................\
83
Type 2....................................................................... 84
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 147
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
Intelligent Access................................................. 50
General Maintenance Information.......400 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 403
Owner Checks and Services......................... 402
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................ 400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 400
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
...........................................................217
Getting the Services You Need................214 Away From Home............................................... 214
Glasses Holder
..............................................130
Global Opening...............................................79
Opening the Windows....................................... 80H
Handbrake
See: Parking Brake.............................................. 155
Hazard Flashers...........................................209
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 248
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 118
Head Restraints
.............................................118
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 119
Front Seat Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ........................................................................\
....... 119
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 120
Heated Exterior Mirrors................................116
Heated Rear Window...................................116
Heated Steering Wheel................................70
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 111
Hill Start Assist..............................................155 Switching the System On and Off...............156
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 156
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
.................................115
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................. 116
General Hints......................................................... 115
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 115
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 115
Recommended Settings for Cooling............115
Recommended Settings for Heating...........115
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control
............................................................114
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................. 115
General Hints......................................................... 114
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 114
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 114
Recommended Settings for Cooling............114
Recommended Settings for Heating...........114
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 114
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................154
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control................168
Automatic Cancellation..................................... 171
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 172
Canceling the Set Speed................................... 171
Changing the Set Speed................................... 171
Detection Issues................................................... 171
Following a Vehicle............................................ 169
Hilly Condition Usage......................................... 171
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 170
Resuming the Set Speed................................... 171
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............169
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 170
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........171
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
169
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............173
System Not Available........................................ 172
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................58
Using Snow Chains.....................................285
Using Stability Control...............................159 Electronic Stability Control ............................ 159
Using Summer Tires...................................284
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................341
Audio Voice Commands................................. 342
Media Sources..................................................... 341
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............337 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 338
Pairing a Phone................................................... 337
Phone Controls................................................... 338
Phone Voice Commands................................ 337
Using Traction Control................................157 Switching the System Off ............................... 157
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 157
Using Voice Recognition...........................335
Audio Voice Commands................................. 354
Climate Voice Commands............................. 355
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 335
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 358
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 357
Phone Voice Commands................................ 355
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 358
System Interaction and Feedback..............336
Voice Settings Commands............................ 359Using Winter Tires
.......................................284
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
..........................217
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................255
General Information......................................... 255
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................302
Vehicle Identification Number.................301
Vehicle Storage............................................260 Body....................................................................... 260
Brakes..................................................................... 261
Cooling system.................................................... 261
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............261
Engine..................................................................... 261
Fuel system........................................................... 261
General.................................................................. 260
Miscellaneous...................................................... 261
Plugging in Your HYBRID................................. 261
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262
Tires........................................................................\
. 261
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 111
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............301
Voice Control
...................................................68
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................86
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 86
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp................................................................... 86
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 86
Battery..................................................................... 86
Blind Spot Information System Indicator............................................................. 86
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 86
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 86
Direction Indicator................................................ 87
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 87
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 87
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp...................... 87
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 87
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