transmission FORD MUSTANG 2023 User Guide
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Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how muchfuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty forMyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km),25 mi(40 km),10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
Information Bar
Displays information such as compassdirection, outside air temperature,odometer and transmission gear selector.
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
WARNING: Do not remove thecoolant reservoir cap when the engine ison or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10minutes for the cooling system to cooldown. Cover the coolant reservoir capwith a thick cloth to prevent thepossibility of scalding and slowly removethe cap. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. Atnormal operating temperature, the levelindicator will be in the normal range. If theengine coolant temperature exceeds thenormal range, stop your vehicle as soon assafely possible, switch off the engine andlet the engine cool.
Gauge Package (If Equipped)
Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Vacuum or Vacuum and Boost Gauge
Indicates the vacuum or vacuum and boostpressure in the intake.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators alert you to a vehicle conditionthat may become serious. Some lampsilluminate when you start your vehicle tomake sure they work. If any lamps remainon after starting your vehicle, refer to therespective system warning lamp for furtherinformation.
Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and operate thesame as a warning lamp but do notilluminate when you start your vehicle.
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Stability Control and TractionControl Off Warning Lamp
Illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
Trunk Ajar
Illuminates when the ignition ison and you do not have the trunkcompletely closed.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Keyless Warning Alert
The horn sounds twice when you exit yourvehicle with the passive key and yourvehicle is in ON, indicating your vehicle isstill on. The horn also sounds twice whenyou exit your vehicle and attempt to lockthe doors manually when the passive keyis still in the vehicle. The doors will not lockif the passive key remains in the vehicle.
Headlamps On Warning Tone
Sounds when you remove the key from thevehicle and you have left the headlampsor parking lamps on.
Parking Brake On Warning Tone
Sounds when you have left the parkingbrake on and drive your vehicle. If thewarning tone remains on after you releasethe parking brake, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately.
Transmission Not in Park
Sounds when the gear selector is in anyposition other than park (P), and youswitch the vehicle ignition off or to theaccessory position. If the door is ajar, thetone is continuous. Once you close thedoor, the tone continues for a period oftime.
Direction Indicator Left On
Sounds when the direction indicator doesnot disengage after 2.0 mi (3.2 km) ofdriving.
Beltminder Warning
Sounds when the system detects anunfastened seatbelt in an occupied seatand your vehicle is moving.
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Pony
Create MyColor
Change with Drive ModeClusterAppear-anceNormal
Sport
Track
1 See Track Use (page 278).Note:Quiet start allows you to schedule when the exhaust mode turns on the quiet setting.The time window can be from 1 to 24 hours.
Note:Depending on your vehicleconfiguration, some features such asExhaust Mode and Line Lock may be ifequipped.
Note:The menu options for PerformanceShift Indicator, Launch Control, and RevMatch are for manual transmissions only.
Phone
See General Information (page 400).
Audio
See General Information (page 400).
Navigation (If Equipped)
See General Information (page 400).
Configure MyGauges
When configuring your gauges you canselect to display up to three virtual gauges.
Inlet air temperature.A
Battery voltage.B
Air fuel ratio.C
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Vacuum.D
Cylinder head temperature.E
Transmission oil temperature.F
Axle temperature.G
Engine oil pressure.H
GENERAL INFORMATION -
VEHICLES WITH: 4.2 INCH
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY SCREEN
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
Note:Some items could appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the features areoptional.
Information Display Controls
•Press the up or down arrow buttons toscroll through the list and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
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Gauge Mode
Vacuum
Voltage
•Air/Fuel Ratio - Displays the current air to fuel mixture in the engine.
•Axle Oil Temp - Displays the axle's oil temperature.
•Boost/Vacuum - Displays the vacuum or boost pressure for the 2.3L engine.
•Cylinder Head Temp - Displays the engine's cylinder head temperature.
•Inlet Air Temp - Displays the temperature of the air in the cold air inlet tube.
•Oil Pressure - Displays the engine oil pressure.
•Oil Temp - Displays the engine oil temperature. If the temperature rises to the redarea, stop in a safe place and let your vehicle cool. If the problem persists, see anauthorized dealer.
•Trans Oil Temp - Displays the transmission fluid operating temperature. If thetemperature rises to the red area, stop in a safe place and let the transmission cool.If the problem persists, see an authorized dealer.
•Vacuum - Displays the vacuum pressure for the 5.0L engine.
•Voltage - Displays your vehicle's battery voltage. If the voltage is consistently toohigh or very low, contact an authorized dealer.
Note:In order to provide real-time values, some gauges may display more value fluctuationthan other gauges during normal operation.
Trip/Fuel
Trip/Fuel
Trip 1 or Trip 2 - Trip timer, Trip distance, distance to E and avg mpg
Instant fuel economyFuel Economy
AVG MPG
mi to E
Last 30 minutesFuel History
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Pony
Lap Timer
Start Option
Shift PointPerform-ance ShiftIndicatorShift Tone
Shift Light Mode
Launch ControlLaunchControlRPM
Rev Match
Show GaugesGauges
Configure MyGauges
Primary ColorMyColor
Secondary Color
Ambient Light
Create MyColor
Change with Drive ModeClusterAppear-anceNormal
Sport
Track
1 See Track Use (page 278).Note:Quiet start allows you to schedule when the exhaust mode turns on the quiet setting.The time window can be from 1 to 24 hours.
Note:Your vehicle may not have optionalfeatures like exhaust mode and line lock.
Note:The menu options for performanceshift indicator, launch control, and rev matchare for manual transmissions only.
Phone
See General Information (page 400).
Audio
See General Information (page 400).
Navigation (If Equipped)
See General Information (page 400).
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INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on your vehicle optionsand instrument cluster type, not all of themessages display or are available. Theinformation display may abbreviate orshorten certain messages.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. The informationdisplay removes other messages after ashort time.
You need to confirm certain messagesbefore you can access the menus.
Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control fromengaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot functionproperly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).Adaptive CruiseNot Available
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or waterin front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensor toresolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page 185).
Adaptive CruiseNot AvailableSensor BlockedSee Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal CruiseActive AutomaticBraking Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control fromengaging.Front Sensor NotAligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to you.Adaptive Cruise -Driver ResumeControl
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive CruiseSpeed Too Low toActivate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap distance andyou need to shift the transmission into a lower gear.Adaptive CruiseShift Down
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Exhaust Mode
ActionMessage
Indicates that the exhaust state selected, through the menu or drivemode selection, is for use on the track and may not comply withlocal noise regulations. Only on vehicles with active exhaust.
For Track Use SeeManual
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.Check Fuel FillInlet
Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Hill start assist is not available. Have the system checked. See HillStart Assist (page 173).Hill Start AssistNot Available
Keys and Passive Key
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting the vehicle.To START PressBrake
A reminder to depress the clutch pedal on manual transmissionwhile starting the vehicle.To START PressClutch
The system does not detect a key in your vehicle. See KeylessStarting (page 146).No Key Detected
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine and yourvehicle does not detect your passive key inside your vehicle.Restart Now orKey is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Accessory Poweris Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system, the systemrequires service.Starting SystemFault
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
One or more tires on your vehicle has low tire pressure. See TirePressure Monitoring System (page 326).Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, have the system checked. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page 326).
Tire PressureMonitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 326). If the warningstays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soonas possible.
Tire PressureSensor Fault
Traction Control
ActionMessage
The status of the system after you switched it off.Traction ControlOff
The status of the system after you switched it on.Traction ControlOn
The system detects a spinout and turns on the hazard flashers.Spinout DetectedHazards Activated
Transmission
ActionMessage
Have the system checked.TransmissionMalfunctionService Now
Have the system checked.TransmissionService Required
A reminder to shift into park.Transmission Notin Park
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WHAT IS REMOTE START
The system allows you to remotely startyour vehicle and therefore to heat or coolthe interior to a predeterminedtemperature.
REMOTE START LIMITATIONS
Remote start does not work under thefollowing conditions:
•The alarm horn is sounding.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The ignition is on.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
ENABLING REMOTE START
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle.
3.Press Remote Start Setup.
4.Switch Remote Start on or off.
Note:To remote start with FordPass, makesure that the modem is enabled. SeeConnecting FordPass to the Modem(page 368).
REMOTELY STARTING THE
ENGINE
WARNING: Do not start the enginein a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Alwaysopen the garage door before you startthe engine. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
To start the engine, do the following:
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
Within three seconds, press thebutton on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press thebutton again.
Note:You can also use the FordPass appto start the engine.
Note:The turn signals flash twice.
Note:The parking lamps turn on when theengine is running.
Note:The horn sounds if the system failsto start.
Note:All other vehicle systems remain offwhen you have remotely started the engine.
Note:The vehicle remains secured whenyou have remotely started the engine. Avalid key must be inside your vehicle toswitch the ignition on and drive your vehicle.
EXTENDING THE REMOTE
START DURATION
To extend the engine running durationduring remote start, do the following:
Press the button on the remotecontrol.
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