reset FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owner's Manual

Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fastidle with the climate controls set todefrost until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
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CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in yourvehicle and allow devices to connect to itfor access to the Internet.
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default settingis on.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Wi-Fi visibility.
Note:The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting ison.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Nameand Password
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3.Press Settings.
Note:The SSID is the hotspot name.
4.Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-FiHotspot
1.On your device, switch Wi-Fi on andselect the hotspot from the list ofavailable Wi-Fi networks.
2.When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1.Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portalopens on your device.
2.If the portal does not open on yourdevice, open a website and it redirectsto the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3.Follow the instructions on the carrierportal to purchase a plan.
Note:If you have an active plan, the systemdoes not redirect to the vehicle networkcarrier’s portal when you connect a device.Visit the vehicle network carrier’s websiteto purchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is availablein the vehicle hotspot menu, it isapproximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, thesystem does not remove your vehicle fromyour vehicle network carrier’s account. Toremove your vehicle from the account,contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier providesVehicle Hotspot services, subject to yourvehicle network carrier agreement, coverageand availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-
FI HOTSPOT NAME OR
PASSWORD
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Edit.
5.Press Change SSID Name.
6.Enter your required SSID.
7.Press Done.
8.Press Change Password.
9.Enter your required password.
10.Press Done.
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Using Seek, Fast Forward andReverse
In radio mode, select a frequency band andpress and release either button. Thesystem stops at the first station it finds inthat direction.
In CD mode, press and release to selectthe next or previous track. Press and holdto move quickly forward or backwardthrough the current track.
In satellite radio mode, press and releaseto select the next or previous satellite radiostation. If you select a specific category,such as jazz, rock or news, press to find thenext or previous station in the category youselect.
DIGITAL RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:HD Radio broadcasts are notavailable in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digitalevolution of analog AM/FM radio. Yoursystem has a special receiver that allowsit to receive digital broadcasts, whereavailable, in addition to the analogbroadcasts, it already receives. Digitalbroadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free,crystal-clear audio and no static ordistortion. For more information, and aguide to available stations andprogramming, please visitwww.hdradio.com.
When HD Radio is on and you tune to astation broadcasting HD Radio technology,you may notice the HD Radio logo on yourscreen. When this logo is available, youmay also see Title and Artist fieldson-screen.
The multicast indicator appears in FMmode, only, if the current station isbroadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.The highlighted numbers signify availabledigital channels where new or differentcontent is available. HD1 signifies the mainprogramming status and is available inanalog and digital broadcasts. Othermulticast stations, HD2 through HD7, areonly available digitally.
When HD Radio broadcasts are active, youcan access the following functions:
•Memory presets allow you to save anactive channel as a memory preset.Touch and hold a memory preset slotuntil the sound returns. There is a briefmute while the radio saves the station.Sound returns when finished. Whenswitching to an HD2 or HD3 memorypreset, the sound mutes before thedigital audio plays, because the systemhas to reacquire the digital signal.
Note:As with any saved radio station, youcannot access the saved station if yourvehicle is outside the station’s receptionarea.
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Potential Station Issues
ActionCauseIssues
No action required. This is abroadcast issue.This is poor time alignmentby the radio broadcaster.Echo, stutter, skip or repeatin audio.Increase or decrease inaudio volume.
No action required. Thereception issue may clear upas you continue to drive.
The radio is shifting betweenanalog and digital audio.Sound fading or blending inand out.
No action required. This isnormal behavior. Wait untilthe audio is available.
The digital multicast is notavailable until the HD Radiobroadcast is decoded. Oncedecoded, the audio is avail-able.
There is an audio mutedelay when selecting HD2 orHD3, multicast preset ordirect tune.
No action required. Thestation is not available inyour current location.
The previously storedmulticast preset or directtune is not available in yourcurrent reception area.
Cannot access the HD2 orHD3 multicast channelswhen recalling a preset orfrom a direct tune.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.1
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.Text information does notmatch currently playingaudio.
Fill out the station issueform at website listed
below.1
Data service issue by theradio broadcaster.There is no text informationshown for currently selectedfrequency.
1 http://hdradio.com/stations/feedback.
HD Radio Technology manufactured underlicense from iBiquity Digital Corporationand foreign patents. HD Radio and the HDand HD Radio logos are proprietarytrademarks of DTS. Ford and DTS are notresponsible for the content sent using HDRadio technology. Content may bechanged, added or deleted at any time atthe station owner's discretion.
SATELLITE RADIO (IF EQUIPPED)
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio broadcasts avariety of music, news, sports, weather,traffic and entertainment satellite radiochannels. For more information and acomplete list of SiriusXM satellite radiochannels, visit www.siriusxm.com in theUnited States, www.siriusxm.ca in Canada,or call SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
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SiriusXM satellite radio is asubscription-based satellite radio servicethat broadcasts a variety of music, sports,news, weather, traffic and entertainmentprogramming. Your factory-installedSiriusXM satellite radio system includeshardware and a limited subscription term,which begins on the date of sale or leaseof your vehicle. See an authorized dealerfor availability.
For more information on extendedsubscription terms, a service fee is required,the online media player and a completelist of SiriusXM satellite radio channels,and other features, please visitwww.siriusxm.com in the United States,www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or callSiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474.
Satellite Radio Electronic SerialNumber (ESN)
You need your ESN to activate, modify ortrack your satellite radio account.
Locating Your ESN
1.Select SiriusXM as the audio source.
2.Tune to channel 0.
Troubleshooting
ActionConditionMessage
No action required. Thismessage should disappearshortly.
Radio requires more thantwo seconds to produceaudio for the selectedchannel.
Acquiring…
If this message does notclear shortly, or with an igni-tion key cycle, your receivermay have a fault. See anauthorized dealer for service.
There is an internal moduleor system failure present.Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel orchoose another preset.The channel is no longeravailable.Invalid Channel
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-539-7474 to subscribe tothe channel, or tune toanother channel.
Your subscription does notinclude this channel.Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. Whenyou move into an open area,the signal should return.
The signal is lost from theSiriusXM satellite or Siri-usXM tower to your vehicleantenna.
No Signal
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(read and unread), and call history,including history of calls when your cellularphone was not connected to the system.In addition, if you connect a media device,the system creates and retains an index ofsupported media content. The system alsorecords a short development log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity. The log profile and othersystem data may be used to improve thesystem and help diagnose any problemsthat may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,and development log will remain in thevehicle unless you delete them and aregenerally accessible only in the vehiclewhen you connect the cellular phone ormedia player. If you no longer plan to usethe system or the vehicle, we recommendyou perform a Master Reset to erase allstored information.
No one can access system data withoutspecial equipment and access to thevehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada will notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described absent consent, a
court order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, or other third parties actingwith lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company andFord of Canada. For further privacyinformation, see the section on 911 Assist.See SYNC™ Applications and Services(page 387).
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is around you.
Initiating a Voice Session
Press the voice button. A list ofavailable voice commandsappear in the display.
Global Voice Commands
These voice commands are alwaysavailable. You can say them at any time.
Global Voice Commands
Gives you available commands you can useon the current screen.Help
Gives you a list of possible voicecommands.List of Commands
This command ends the voice session. Youcan also cancel a session by pressing seekup, seek down, or holding the voice buttonfor two or more seconds.
Cancel
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Audio Voice Commands
Press the voice button. You cando things like play a specific songor album, or tune to a radiostation. When prompted, say a command.See the following table for examplecommands. Not all commands may beavailable on your vehicle.
Command
___ List of Commands
Help
Pause
Play
AM ___
FM ___
CD Player
Command
Sirius Channel ___
USB
Bluetooth Audio
__ is a dynamic listing, meaning that itcould be the name of anything, such as anartist, station, or media source.
SYNC™ TROUBLESHOOTING
Your SYNC system is easy to use. However,should questions arise, see the tablesbelow.
Use your local Ford website at any time tocheck your phone's compatibility, registeryour account and set preferences as wellas access a customer representative viaan online chat (during certain hours).
Website(s)Market
www.SYNCMyRide.comNorth Americawww.SYNCMyRide.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Review your phone's manualabout audio adjustments.The audio control settingson your phone may beaffecting SYNC perform-ance.
There is excessive back-ground noise during a phonecall.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
During a call, I can hear theother person but theycannot hear me.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.This is a phone-dependentfeature.SYNC is not able to down-load my phonebook.
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Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.This may be a possiblephone malfunction.Use the SYNCmyphonefeature available on thewebsite.
Try pushing your phonebookcontacts to SYNC by usingthe Add Contacts feature.
This may be a limitation onyour phone's capability.
The system says PhonebookDownloaded but thephonebook in SYNC isempty or missing contacts.
If the missing contacts arestored on your SIM card, trymoving them to the devicememory.
Remove any pictures orspecial ring tones associ-ated with the missingcontact.
Depending upon your phone,you may have to grant SYNCpermission to access yourphonebook contacts. Makesure to confirm whenprompted by your phoneduring the phonebookdownload.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.
This is a phone-dependentfeature.
I am having troubleconnecting my phone toSYNC.
Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
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Phone Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try deleting your devicefrom SYNC, deleting SYNCfrom your device and tryingagain.
Check the security and autoaccept and prompt alwayssettings relative to the SYNCBluetooth® connection onyour phone.This may be a possiblephone malfunction.Update your device's firm-ware.
Turn off the Auto phone-book download setting.
Go to the website to reviewyour phone's compatibility.This is a phone-dependentfeature.
Text messaging is notworking on SYNC.Try turning off the device,resetting the device orremoving the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possiblephone malfunction.
Press the Phone button toreturn to the Phone menu.You are on the Select aCharacter screen.
I cannot return to the Phonemenu when selecting acontact.
USB and Media Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
Try turning off the device,resetting the device,removing the device'sbattery, then trying again.
This may be a possibledevice malfunction.I am having troubleconnecting my device.Make sure you are using themanufacturer's cable.
Make sure you insert theUSB cable correctly into thedevice and the USB port.
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AppLink Issues
Possible Solution(s)Possible Cause(s)Issue
On an iPhone with iOS7+, toforce close an app, doubletap the home button thenswipe up on the app to closeit. Touch the home buttonagain, then select the appagain to restart it. After afew seconds, the app shouldappear in the SYNC MobileApp menu.
Reset the Bluetooth® onyour phone by turning it offand then turningBluetooth® back on. If youare in your vehicle, SYNCshould be able to automatic-ally re-connect to yourphone if you press thePhone button.
There is a Bluetooth® bugon some older versions ofthe Android operatingsystem that may cause appsthat were found on yourprevious vehicle drive to notbe found again if you havenot turned off Bluetooth®.
My Android phone isconnected, my app(s) arerunning, I restarted them,but I still cannot find anyapps.
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