2008 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

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attaching with tether straps ..137 in front seat ............................134 in rear seat ..............................134 Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................130 Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............230 instrument panel ....................232 interior .....................................233 plastic parts ............................231 washing ....................................228 waxing .....................................229 wheels ......................................229 Index Accessory delay ..........................63 Air cleaner filter ...............269–271 Airbag supplemental restraint system ................................118, 126 and child safety seats ............120 description ......................118, 126 disposal ....................................129 driver airbag ....................120, 127 indicator light .........................129 operation .........................120, 127 passenger airbag .............120, 127 side airbag ...............................126 Ambient mood/lighting ...............52 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................248 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ..............................179 Anti-theft system ..................91, 94 arming the system ....................95 Audio system (see Radio) ......................19, 23, 28 Automatic transmission ............183 driving an automatic overdrive .................................184 fluid, adding ............................267 fluid, checking ........................267 fluid, refill capacities ..............272 fluid, specification ..................272 Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36 Auxiliary power point .................61 Axle lubricant specifications ..........272 refill capacities ........................272 traction lok ..............................182 Battery .......................................246 280 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................49 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid ..........................................267 engine oil .................................241 Driving under special conditions ..................................186 through water .........................189 Electronic message center .........73 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................213 Emission control system ..........262 Engine ........................................275 cleaning ...................................230 coolant .....................................248 fail-safe cooling .......................253 idle speed control ...................246 lubrication specifications .......272 refill capacities ........................272 service points ..................238–239 Engine block heater .................177 Engine oil ..................................241 checking and adding ..............241 dipstick ....................................241 filter, specifications ........244, 271 recommendations ...................244 refill capacities ........................272 specifications ..........................272 Event data recording ....................6 Exhaust fumes ..........................176 Fail safe cooling ........................253 281 wiper blades ............................231 Clock ............................................28 Clock adjust 6-CD in dash .............................32 AM/FM/CD .................................25 Clutch fluid ..........................................267 operation while driving ..........187 recommended shift speeds ....188 Compass, electronic ....................65 calibration .................................66 set zone adjustment .................65 Console ........................................60 Controls power seat .................................99 Convertible ..................................68 cleaning ...................................232 installation of the boot .............70 lowering the convertible top ...68 raising the convertible top ......71 Coolant checking and adding ..............248 refill capacities ................252, 272 specifications ..........................272 Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................66 Customer Assistance ................190 Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................224 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada .....................225 Getting roadside assistance ...190 Getting the service you need .........................................220 Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................226 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................224 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) daytime running lights .............49 flash to pass ..............................49 high beam .................................48 replacing bulbs .........................53 turning on and off ....................48 Heating heating and air conditioning system .......................................44 Hood ..........................................237 How to get going ........................19 Ignition ...............................173, 275 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................133 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................265 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................232 cluster ........................................10 lighting up panel and interior .......................................49 Jump-starting your vehicle ......213 Keyless entry system autolock .....................................84 Keys .............................................93 positions of the ignition .........173 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ..................52 Index Floor mats ...................................81 Fluid capacities .........................272 Foglamps .....................................48 Fuel ............................................254 calculating fuel economy ............................77, 259 cap ...........................................256 capacity ...................................272 choosing the right fuel ...........257 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................262 detergent in fuel .....................259 filling your vehicle with fuel ...........................254, 256, 259 filter, specifications ........254, 271 fuel pump shut-off switch .....192 improving fuel economy ........259 octane rating ...................258, 275 quality ......................................258 running out of fuel .................259 safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................254 Fuel pump shut-off switch .......192 Fuses ..................................192–193 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............256 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................259 Gauges .........................................15 Hazard flashers .........................191 Head restraints ...........................97 Headlamps ...................................48 aiming ........................................50 bulb specifications ....................52 282 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) daytime running light ...............49 fog lamps ...................................48 headlamps .................................48 headlamps, flash to pass ..........49 instrument panel, dimming .....49 interior lamps .....................51, 53 replacing bulbs .........................53 Lights, warning and indicator ....10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........179 Limited slip axle (see Traction Loc) ....................182 Load limits .................................164 Locks ............................................82 autolock .....................................84 doors ..........................................82 Lubricant specifications ...........272 Lug nuts ....................................212 Lumbar support, seats ...............99 Manual transmission .................187 fluid capacities ........................272 lubricant specifications ..........272 reverse .....................................188 Message center ...........................73 display color ..............................74 english/metric button ...............75 MyColor display ........................74 system check button ................73 warning messages .....................79 Mirrors ...................................64, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................64 side view mirrors (power) .......66 Motorcraft parts ........235, 254, 271 Index Octane rating ............................258 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................241 Parking brake ............................180 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....271 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................105 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................195 Power door locks ........................84 Power mirrors .............................66 Power point .................................61 Power steering ..........................182 fluid, checking and adding ....266 fluid, refill capacity ................272 fluid, specifications .................272 Power Windows ...........................62 Radio ................................19, 23, 28 Relays ........................................192 Remote entry system .................86 illuminated entry ......................89 locking/unlocking doors .....86–87 opening the trunk .....................87 panic alarm ...............................87 replacement/additional transmitters ...............................89 replacing the batteries .............88 Roadside assistance ..................190 Navigation system .......................43 Safety Belt Maintenance ..........112 283 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) T Tilt steering wheel ......................60 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires, Wheels and Loading ....159 Tires ...................................144–145 alignment ................................152 care ..........................................148 changing ..................................202 checking the pressure ............148 inflating ...................................146 label .........................................158 replacing ..................................150 rotating ....................................152 safety practices .......................151 sidewall information ...............153 snow tires and chains ............164 spare tire .................................200 terminology .............................145 tire grades ...............................145 treadwear ........................144, 149 Towing .......................................170 recreational towing .................172 trailer towing ..........................170 wrecker ....................................218 Traction control ........................180 Traction-lok rear axle ...............182 Transmission automatic operation ...............183 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....183 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................267 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................268 fluid, refill capacities ..............272 lubricant specifications ..........272 manual operation ....................187 Trunk ...........................................84 remote release ..........................87 Index Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................103, 107–111 Safety Canopy ...........................126 Safety defects, reporting ..226–227 Safety restraints ........103, 107–112 Belt-Minder威 ...........................113 extension assembly ................112 for adults .........................108–111 for children .....................129–130 Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................105 safety belt maintenance .........112 warning light and chime ........113 Safety seats for children ..........133 Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................276 Satellite Radio Information ........40 Seats ............................................97 child safety seats ....................133 front seats .................................98 heated ......................................101 SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ..........................................91 Servicing your vehicle ..............236 Setting the clock AM/FM/CD .................................25 AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................32 Spark plugs, specifications .....................271, 275 Specification chart, lubricants ...................................272 Speed control ..............................66 Starting your vehicle ........................173–174, 176 jump starting ..........................213 Steering wheel tilting .........................................60 284 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Index Turn signal ..................................51 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................276 Vehicle loading ..........................164 Ventilating your vehicle ...........177 Warning lights (see Lights) .......10 Washer fluid ..............................240 Water, Driving through .............189 Windows power .........................................62 Windshield washer fluid and wipers checking and adding fluid .....240 operation ...................................59 replacing wiper blades ...........241 Wrecker towing .........................218 285 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

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2008 Ford Mustang Owners Manual