towing FORD MUSTANG 2021 Owner's Manual

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
(11,000– 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– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 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
(4,800–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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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.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
15,000 mi
(24,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect engine air filter. Replace as required.
Every
15,000 mi
(24,000 km)
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
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Rev Match............................................................
208
Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 206
Selectable Steering.......................................... 208
Driver Alert.......................................................191
Using Driver Alert................................................. 191
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................49 Children and Airbags.......................................... 50
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 49
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........54
Driving Aids
......................................................191
Driving at High Speed.................................333
Driving Hints...................................................229
Driving Through Water
...............................230
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps.................................................................. 82
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................82
E
Economical Driving
.....................................229
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............483
Emission Law.................................................160 Tampering With a Noise Control
System.............................................................. 160
Enabling Remote Start
...............................124
End User License Agreement.................486 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 486
Engine Block Heater....................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 151
Engine Coolant Check
...............................264
Adding Coolant.................................................. 264
Coolant Change................................................. 266
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 267
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 266
Recycled Coolant............................................... 265
Severe Climates................................................. 266
Engine Emission Control...........................160
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................73
Engine Oil Check...........................................261 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 261
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................261 Engine Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™.................................................335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 335
Engine Specifications - 5.0L, Mach 1........................................................................\
335
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 336
Engine Specifications - 5.0L....................337 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 337
Entertainment...............................................401 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 402
Apps........................................................................\
410
CD........................................................................\
... 408
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 405
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 403
Sources.................................................................. 401
Stereo or USB..................................................... 409
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 410
USB Ports.............................................................. 410
Environment.....................................................22
Essential Towing Checks..........................220 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 220
Hitches................................................................... 220
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 221
Safety Chains...................................................... 220
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 220
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 220
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 221
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................. 15
Export Unique Options
..................................21
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................124
Exterior Mirrors
................................................87
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 88
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 87
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 87
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 87
Projection Lights................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
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Power Seats....................................................137
Power Lumbar...................................................... 137
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................270
Power Windows.............................................86
Accessory Delay................................................... 86
Bounce-Back......................................................... 86
One-Touch Down................................................ 86
One-Touch Up...................................................... 86
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................202
Adjusting Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................ 204
Blocked Sensors................................................ 204
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 203
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 203
Programming a MyKey
................................64
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener
Motor..............................................................142
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor
....................143
Gate Operator / Canadian
Programming.................................................. 143
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter............142
Protecting the Environment.......................22
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 328
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
.............................................................451
Blind Spot Information System
Sensors.............................................................. 451
Body Control Module........................................ 457
Cruise Control Module..................................... 459
Garage Door Opener........................................ 463
Keys and Remote Controls............................ 463
Radio Transceiver Module............................. 469
SYNC....................................................................... 473
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors.............................................................. 477
Rear Axle..........................................................170
Rear Parking Aid............................................179 Object Distance Indicator............................... 180
Rear Seats.......................................................139 Accessing the Rear Seats................................ 139Second Row Split-Folding Rear Seat ........139
Rear View Camera.......................................180 Using the Rear View Camera System..........181
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 180
Recommended Towing Weights............219
Reduced Engine Performance
................229
Reduced Vehicle Top Speed.......................... 229
Refueling..........................................................156 Refueling System Overview........................... 156
Refueling System Warning............................. 158
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 156
Remote Control..............................................58 Car Finder................................................................ 62
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 58
Memory Feature................................................... 62
Replacing the Battery........................................ 60
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 62
Using the Key Blade............................................ 59
Remotely Starting the Engine..................124
Remotely Stopping the Engine................125
Remote Start Limitations..........................124
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators......................................................125
Remote Control Feedback.............................. 125
Remote Start
..................................................124
Remote Start Settings...................................... 125
Remote Start Settings................................125 Setting the Remote Start Duration..............126
Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off............................................................... 125
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off........................................................ 125
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off........................................................................\
125
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off...................................... 126
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............296
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................19
Collision Repairs.................................................... 19
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 19
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 19
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................133
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Starting and Stopping the Engine..........147
General Information........................................... 147
Steering............................................................201 Adaptive Learning............................................. 202
Electric Power Steering.................................... 201
Steering Wheel Lock...................................148 Unlocking the Steering Wheel....................... 148
Steering Wheel................................................75
Storage Compartments.............................146
Sun Visors.........................................................88 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 89
Supplementary Restraints System.........48 Principle of Operation........................................ 48
Suspension Specifications - Mach 1
.......................................................................339
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off.....................................................84
Activating the Automatic High Beam Control................................................................ 84
Switching Cruise Control On and Off...................................................................184
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................184
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 184
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off......................................................77
Symbols Glossary
...........................................13
SYNC™ 3........................................................392
General Information......................................... 392
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................425 Additional Information and
Assistance........................................................ 437
Apps........................................................................\
432
Navigation............................................................. 431
Personal Profiles................................................ 435
Phone..................................................................... 429
Resetting the System....................................... 437
USB and Audio................................................... 426
Voice Recognition.............................................. 425
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 434
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................379
911 Assist............................................................... 379
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 381
SYNC™............................................................375 General Information.......................................... 375
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................383 T
Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications............335
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................240
Tire Care..........................................................305
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 307
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 305
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 308
Temperature A B C........................................... 306
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 306
Treadwear............................................................ 306
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........324
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 325
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 325
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit................299
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................299
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 301
General Information........................................ 300
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 303
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 300
What to Do After the Tire Has Been Sealed............................................................... 303
What to do When a Tire Is Punctured........301
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 299
Towing a Trailer - Mach 1............................218
Towing a Trailer.............................................218 Load Placement.................................................. 218
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................225
Emergency Towing............................................ 225
Recreational Towing......................................... 225
Towing
..............................................................218
Track Use - Mach 1.......................................276 Acceleration Timer............................................. 277
Accelerometer..................................................... 277
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What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................84
What Is Cruise Control...............................184
Requirements...................................................... 184
What Is MyKey
.................................................63
What Is Remote Start.................................124
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................133
What Is the Garage Door Opener............141 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............141
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 328
Wheels and Tires
.........................................299
General Information......................................... 299
Technical Specifications................................. 334
Windows and Mirrors
...................................86
Windshield Washers.....................................79
Windshield Wipers.........................................78
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 78
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 78
Winter Tires See: Using Winter Tires.................................... 323
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 274
Wipers and Washers.....................................78
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1.......222
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