lock FORD MUSTANG 2023 Service Manual
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Steering System
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked.Steering FaultService Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in asafe place. Have the system checked.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition within thepower steering system or passive entry or passive start system thatrequires service. Have the system checked.
Steering AssistFault ServiceRequired
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked.Steering LockMalfunctionService Now
You need to turn your steering wheel when starting your vehicle tounlock your steering column.Steering ColumnLock Remove andre-insert key whileturning wheel tounlock
Suspension System
ActionMessage
Displays if the adaptive damping system detects a condition thatrequires service. Your vehicle speed is limited to 80 mph (130 km/h).Have your vehicle serviced soon.
Suspension FaultSpeed Limited toXX MPH/km/h
Tire Mobility Kit
ActionMessage
This message appears when the tire sealing compound in theTemporary Mobility Kit expires and you need to replace it. Whenyou replace the sealing compound you can reset any warningmessages through your settings menu. See General Information(page 98).
Service TireMobility Kit
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Use air conditioning with recirculated airto improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Turn the temperature controlcounterclockwise to the lowestsetting.
Note: Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Turn the temperature controlclockwise to the highest setting.
Note: Air flows through the windshield airvents, and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice. The heated rear window also turns onwhen you select maximum defrost.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Press and release the button toswitch between outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This mayreduce the time needed to cool the interior,when used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn off, orprevent you from switching on, in all air flowmodes except MAX A/C to reduce the riskof fogging. Recirculation may also turn onand off in various air distribution controlcombinations during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionpackage, the controls may look differentfrom what you see here.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Note:You can control some of the climatefeatures through the touchscreen.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Press and release + or - to adjustthe volume of air circulated inthe vehicle.
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WARNING: The adjustable headrestraint is a safety device. Wheneverpossible it should be installed andproperly adjusted when the seat isoccupied. Failure to adjust the headrestraint properly could reduce itseffectiveness during certain impacts.
WARNING: Install the headrestraint properly to help minimize therisk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Note:Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving position before adjusting the headrestraint. Adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top of your headand as far forward as possible. Make surethat you remain comfortable. If you areextremely tall, adjust the head restraint toits highest position.
Front seat head restraints (ifequipped)
The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing headrestraint.A
Two steel stems.B
Guide sleeve adjust and releasebutton.C
Guide sleeve unlock and removebutton.D
Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1.Press and hold button C.
2.Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1.Pull the head restraint up until itreaches its highest position.
2.Press and hold buttons C and D.
3.Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleevesand push the head restraint down until inlocks.
Front Seat Non-Adjustable HeadRestraints (If Equipped)
The non-adjustable head restraints consistof a trimmed foam covering over the upperstructure of the seatback.
Properly adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position, so that the headrestraint is positioned as close as possibleto the back of your head.
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Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extracomfort. To tilt the head restraint, do thefollowing:
1.Adjust the seatback to an uprightdriving or riding position.
2.Pivot the head restraint forward towardyour head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches theforward-most tilt position, pivoting itforward again will then release it to therearward, un-tilted position.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING: Do not adjust the driverseat or seat backrest when your vehicleis moving. This may result in sudden seatmovement, causing the loss of controlof your vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure the seat fullylocks into place by rocking it backwardand forward.
WARNING: Reclining the seatbackcan cause an occupant to slide under theseat's seatbelt, resulting in severepersonal injuries in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not place cargo orany objects behind the seatback beforereturning it to the original position.
The front seats may consist of:
A bar to move the seat backwardand forward.A
A lever to adjust the height of theseat.B
A lever to adjust the angle of theseat backrest.C
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Saving a Preset Position
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Adjust the memory features to yourpreferred position.
3.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions at any time.
Recalling a Preset Position
Press and release a preset button.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when thetransmission is in park (P) or neutral (N) ifthe ignition is on.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linkedto a preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
Note:When the ignition is off and you usea linked key fob to recall your memoryposition, the seat moves to the easy entryposition.
Note:Pressing any of the preset buttonsduring a memory recall cancels theoperation.
Seat recall movement also stops if youdrive your vehicle.
Linking a Preset Position to yourRemote Control or IntelligentAccess Key Fob
You can save preset memory positions forup to three remote controls or intelligentaccess keys.
1.With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the preferred positions.
2.Press and hold a preset button for fiveseconds. A tone sounds after twoseconds. Continue holding until youhear a second tone.
3.Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 3, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remotecontrol or intelligent access key is in range,the memory function moves to the settingsof the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it moves the driver seat positionrearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switchthe ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this featurethrough the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 98).
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REAR SEATS
WARNING: When folding the seatbackrest down, take care not to get yourfingers caught in the mechanism.
WARNING: Make sure that theseats and the seat backrests are secureand fully locked in their catches.
Accessing the Rear Seats
Use the seatback release to fold the backof the front seat forward for rear seataccess. The release handle is on the upperback of the front seat. The seatback hasmemory and locks automatically in theoriginal position.
Second Row Split-Folding RearSeat (If Equipped)
To lower the seatback(s):
1.Pull the strap to release the seatback.
2.Fold the seatback down.
Returning the Seatbacks to the UprightPosition
When raising the seatback(s), push thetop of the seatback rearward and makesure you hear the seat latch into place. Pulldown on the seatback to make sure thatit has locked into position.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED SEATS
(IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Seats
WARNING: People who are unableto feel pain to their skin because ofadvanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,spinal cord injury, medication, alcoholuse, exhaustion or other physicalconditions, must use caution when usingthe heated seat. The heated seat maycause burns even at low temperatures,especially if used for long periods of time.Do not place anything on the seat thatmay block the heat, such as a blanket or
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WHAT IS THE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER
HomeLink Wireless ControlSystem
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage dooropener with a three-button transmitterintegrated into the driver’s sun visor.
HOW DOES THE GARAGE
DOOR OPENER WORK
The system includes two primary features,a garage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within thehome. You can program garage doors aswell as entry gate operators, securitysystems, entry door locks and home oroffice lighting.
Additional system information can befound online at www.homelink.com or bycalling the toll-free help line at1-800-355-3515.
Note:You can program a maximum ofthree devices. To change or replace any ofthe three devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase thecurrent settings. See Clearing the GarageDoor Opener (page 142).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith any garage door opener that doesnot have the safety stop and reversefeature as required by U.S. FederalSafety Standards (this includes anygarage door opener manufacturedbefore April 1, 1982). A garage dooropener which cannot detect an object,signaling the door to stop and reverse,does not meet current federal safetystandards. Using a garage door openerwithout these features increases the riskof serious injury or death.
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with your vehicle in the garage.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Note:We recommend that upon the saleor lease termination of your vehicle, youerase the programmed function buttons forsecurity reasons. See Clearing the GarageDoor Opener (page 142).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
LIMITATIONS
Canadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to time-out (or quit)after several seconds – which may not belong enough for HomeLink to pick up thesignal.
U.S. gate operators time-out in the samemanner.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully asitems could become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or crashes, includinghot drinks which could spill.
The console includes:
•Cup holder.
•Storage compartment.
Lift the latch to open the storagecompartment to access the followingfeatures:
•Auxiliary power point.
•USB port.
Locking Storage Bin (If Equipped)
The storage bin locks when youelectronically lock the doors. The binunlocks when you use the remote controlto unlock the driver door.
Note:You cannot lock the storage bin whenthe vehicle is on.
GLASSES HOLDER
Press near the center of the door to openit. Pull out the tray.
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•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode, orwhen the engine is running but thevehicle is not moving.
On: All electrical circuits are operationaland the warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button once.
Start: Starts the engine.
•Press the brake pedal (automatictransmission) or clutch pedal (manualtransmission), and then press thebutton for any length of time. Anindicator light on the button illuminateswhen the ignition is on and when theengine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK (IF
EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle has an electronicallycontrolled steering wheel lock thatautomatically operates.
The steering wheel will lock shortly afteryou have parked your vehicle and thepassive key is outside it or when you lockyour vehicle.
Note:The steering wheel will not lock whenthe ignition is on or when your vehicle ismoving.
Unlocking the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel unlocks when thesystem detects a valid passive key insideyour vehicle. If the steering wheel relocks,switch the ignition on to unlock it.
Note:You may have to slightly rotate thesteering wheel to assist unlocking it.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When you start the engine, the idle speedincreases, this helps to warm up theengine. If the engine idle speed does notslow down, have your vehicle checked assoon as possible.
Note: You can crank the engine for a totalof 60 seconds without the engine startingbefore the starting system temporarilydisables. The 60 seconds does not have tobe all at once. For example, if you crank theengine three times for 20 seconds eachtime, without the engine starting, youreached the 60-second time limit. Amessage appears in the information displayalerting you that you exceeded the crankingtime. You cannot attempt to start theengine for at least 15 minutes. After 15minutes, you are limited to a 15-secondengine cranking time. You need to wait 60minutes before you can crank the engine for60 seconds again.
Before starting the engine, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Move the transmission selector leverto park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral (N) (manual transmission)
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
Note:You must have your intelligent accesskey in the vehicle in order to shift thetransmission out of position P.
1.Fully press the brake pedal.
2.Press the button.
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Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch offthe automatic engine shutdown feature.When you switch it off temporarily, it turnson at the next ignition cycle.
You can stop the engine shutdown, or resetthe timer, at any point before the30-second countdown has expired bydoing any of the following:
•You can reset the timer by interactingwith your vehicle, such as pressing thebrake pedal or accelerator pedal.
•You can temporarily switch off theshutdown feature any time the ignitionis on for the current ignition cycle only.Use the information display to do so.See Information Displays (page 98).
•During the countdown before engineshutdown, you are prompted to pressOK or RESET, depending on your typeof information display, to temporarilyswitch the feature off for the currentignition cycle only.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Stationary
1.Move the transmission selector leverto park (P) (automatic transmission)or neutral (N) (manual transmission).
2.Press the button once.
3.Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.
Note:If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,the ignition and engine automatically shutdown.
Stopping the Engine When YourVehicle is Moving
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
1.Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times withintwo seconds.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto the neutral position and use thebrakes to bring your vehicle to a safestop.
3.When your vehicle has stopped, movethe transmission selector lever to park(P) (automatic transmission) orneutral (N) (manual transmission).
4.Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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