climate control FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owners Manual

Enabling Remote Start..............................123
Remotely Starting the Engine.................123
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................123
Remotely Stopping the Engine...............124
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................124
Remote Start Settings...............................124
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................126
Automatic Climate Control......................127
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Manual TemperatureControl.........................................................129
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: AutomaticTemperature Control.............................130
Heated Rear Window..................................131
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................131
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................132
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................132
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................132
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................133
Head Restraints............................................133
Manual Seats................................................135
Power Seats..................................................136
Memory Function........................................136
Rear Seats......................................................138
Climate Controlled Seats.........................138
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener..........140
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work........................................................................140
Garage Door Opener Precautions.........140
Garage Door Opener Limitations..........140
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter..........141
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor..........................................................................141
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor.................142
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........142
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................143
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.........................................................................143
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................144
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................145
Glasses Holder.............................................145
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................146
Keyless Starting...........................................146
Steering Wheel Lock...................................147
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................147
Engine Block Heater...................................150
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................152
Fuel Quality....................................................152
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................153
Running Out of Fuel....................................153
Refueling.........................................................155
Fuel Consumption.......................................157
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................159
Catalytic Converter.....................................160
3
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingTable of Contents

To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
Comfort, Convenience andEntertainment Data
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Settings (page 431).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example, account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use data
to enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services to which yousubscribe. We take no responsibility forservices that third parties provide.
Vehicles With a Modem (If Equipped)
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example, diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example, cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings.
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample, environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
17
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingIntroduction

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Air vents.A
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 83).B
Instrument cluster. See Instrument Cluster (page 90).C
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 78).D
Information and entertainment display. See General Information (page 400).E
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 373).F
Drive control switches. See Drive Control (page 210).G
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 126).H
Climate controlled seats. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 138).I
Hazard flasher switch. See Hazard Flashers (page 234).J
Keyless start button. See Keyless Starting (page 146).K
Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 76).L
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 75).M
23
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingAt a GlanceE250044

Within three seconds, press thebutton on the remote control.
Within three seconds, press thebutton again.
Note:You can extend the engine runningduration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
REMOTELY STOPPING THE
ENGINE
Use the FordPass App to stop the engine.
REMOTE START REMOTE
CONTROL INDICATORS
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessful.Solid green.
Remote stopsuccessful.Solid red.
Request failed orstatus not received.Blinking red.
Status incomplete.Blinking green.
REMOTE START SETTINGS
SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROLAUTO MODE ON AND OFF
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Climate Control.
5.Switch Auto on or off.
Note:If you switch the auto mode on, thesystem attempts to heat or cool the interiorto 72°F (22°C).
Note:When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system returns to the lastused settings.
Note:The heated windshield, heated rearwindow, heated mirrors, heated seats andheated steering wheel could turn on in coldweather.
SWITCHING CLIMATE CONTROLLAST SETTINGS ON AND OFF
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Climate Control.
5.Switch Last Settings on or off.
Note:If you switch the last settings on, thesystem remembers the last used settings.
SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATSETTINGS ON AND OFF
1.Using the information display controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
2.Select Vehicle.
3.Select Remote Start.
4.Select Front Seats.
5.Select Auto or Off.
Note:If you switch the heated seat settingson, the heated seats turn on during coldweather.
Note:You cannot adjust the heated seatsettings when you have remotely startedthe engine.
124
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingRemote Start (If Equipped)E138625

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionpackage, the controls may look differentfrom what you see here.
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button todirect airflow to the windshieldair vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button todirect airflow to the instrumentpanel air vents.
Press and release the button todirect airflow to the footwell airvents.
You can direct air through the windshieldand footwell air vents or the instrumentpanel and footwell air vents at the sametime.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Turn the control to adjust the volume ofair circulated in the vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Turn the control to set the temperature.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Press and release the button.
126
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingClimate ControlE287201 E244097 E244098 E265389 E244106

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.
127
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingClimate Control E287205

Setting the Temperature
Press the toggle button on the left-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch on automatic operation,then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
Note:You can also switch off dual zonemode by pressing and holding the buttonfor more than two seconds.
Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated airto improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, such asmaximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor could continue to operate evenafter you switch off the air conditioning.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Defrost On and Off
Press and release the button todistribute air through thewindshield air vents andde-mister.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Press and release the button formaximum cooling.
Recirculated air flows through theinstrument panel air vents, air conditioningturns on and the blower motor adjusts tothe highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Press and release the button formaximum defrosting.
Air flows through the windshield air vents,and the blower motor adjusts to thehighest speed.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
128
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingClimate Control

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 interiorwhen used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn offautomatically, or prevent you from switchingon in all air flow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation mayalso turn on and off automatically in variousair distribution control combinations toimprove heating or cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1.Adjust the blower motor speed to thehighest speed setting.
2.Adjust the temperature control to thehighest setting.
3.Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Recommended Settings forHeating
1.Adjust the blower motor speed to thecenter setting.
2.Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings.
3.Direct air to the footwell air vents.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1.Switch MAX A/C on.
2.Drive with the windows open for a shortperiod of time.
Recommended Settings forCooling
1.Adjust the blower motor speed to thecenter setting.
2.Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the cold settings.
3.Direct air to the instrument panel airvents.
Vehicle Stationary for ExtendedPeriods During Extreme HighAmbient Temperatures
1.Apply the parking brake.
2.Place your vehicle in park (P) or neutral(N).
3.Switch MAX A/C on.
129
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingClimate Control

4.Adjust the blower motor speed to thelowest speed setting.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
1.Direct air to the instrument panel andwindshield air vents.
2.Press and release A/C.
3.Adjust the temperature control to thesetting you prefer.
4.Adjust the blower motor speed to thehighest setting.
5.Direct air toward the side windows.
6.Close the instrument panel air vents.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE -
VEHICLES WITH: AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. Automatic mode is bestrecommended to maintain set temperature.
Note:The system adjusts to heat or coolthe interior to the temperature you selectas quickly as possible.
Note:For the system to function efficiently,the instrument panel and side air ventsshould be fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldoutside temperatures, the system directsair flow to the windshield and side windowair vents. In addition, the blower motor mayrun at a slower speed until the engine warmsup.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of the vehicleis hot, the system uses recirculated air tomaximize interior cooling. Blower motorspeed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1.Press and release AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer.
Recommended Settings forHeating
1.Press and release AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1.Press and release MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings forCooling
1.Press and release AUTO.
130
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingClimate Control

2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
1.Press and release defrost or maximumdefrost.
2.Adjust the temperature control to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
Press the button to clear the rearwindow of thin ice and fog. Theheated rear window turns offafter a short period of time.
Note:Do not use harsh chemicals, razorblades or other sharp objects to clean orremove decals from the inside of the heatedrear window. The vehicle warranty may notcover damage to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
(IF EQUIPPED)
When you switch the heated rear windowon, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products. Thevehicle warranty may not cover damagecaused to the mirror housing or glass.
131
2023 Mustang (CZG) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 14-11-2022, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingClimate ControlE184884