2015 Ford Mustang Owners Manual

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’ March 2015 | Third Printing Owner’s Manual | Mustang Litho in U.S.A. FR3J 19A321 AB fordowner.com (U.S.) ford.ca (Canada) 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time without notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errors and omissions excepted. © Ford Motor Company 2015 All rights reserved. Part Number: 20150224171256 Table of Contents Supplementary Restraints System Principle of Operation..................................38 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Front Passenger Sensing System............40 Side Airbags.....................................................42 Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........44 Safety Canopy™ - Coupe...........................44 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45 Airbag Disposal..............................................46 Keys and Remote Controls General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................47 Remote Control..............................................48 Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................51 MyKey™ Principle of Operation...................................52 Creating a MyKey............................................53 Clearing All MyKeys.......................................54 Checking MyKey System Status...............55 Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................56 MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56 Locks Locking and Unlocking.................................57 Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................61 Security Passive Anti-Theft System.........................63 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................64 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65 Audio Control..................................................65 Voice Control...................................................66 Introduction About This Manual...........................................7 Symbols Glossary.............................................7 Data Recording..................................................9 California Proposition 65..............................11 Perchlorate.........................................................11 Ford Credit..........................................................11 Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................11 Special Notices................................................12 Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13 Export Unique Options..................................13 Environment Protecting the Environment........................14 At a Glance At a Glance........................................................15 Child Safety General Information.......................................19 Installing Child Seats....................................20 Booster Seats..................................................26 Child Seat Positioning..................................28 Safety Belts Principle of Operation..................................30 Fastening the Safety Belts...........................31 Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................34 Safety Belt Minder.........................................34 Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................36 Personal Safety System™ Personal Safety System™..........................37 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Table of Contents Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................105 Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107 Cabin Air Filter...............................................108 Remote Start.................................................108 Seats Sitting in the Correct Position.................109 Head Restraints............................................109 Manual Seats...................................................111 Power Seats......................................................111 Memory Function...........................................112 Rear Seats........................................................113 Climate Controlled Seats...........................114 Universal Garage Door Opener Universal Garage Door Opener................115 Auxiliary Power Points Auxiliary Power Points................................120 Storage Compartments Center Console...............................................121 Glasses Holder................................................121 Starting and Stopping the Engine General Information.....................................122 Keyless Starting.............................................122 Steering Wheel Lock....................................123 Starting a Gasoline Engine........................123 Engine Block Heater....................................125 Fuel and Refueling Safety Precautions.......................................127 Fuel Quality.....................................................128 Running Out of Fuel.....................................128 Refueling..........................................................129 Fuel Consumption.........................................131 Cruise Control.................................................66 Information Display Control......................66 Wipers and Washers Windshield Wipers.........................................67 Autowipers........................................................67 Windshield Washers.....................................68 Lighting Lighting Control..............................................69 Autolamps........................................................69 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70 Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71 Daytime Running Lamps..............................71 Front Fog Lamps.............................................72 Direction Indicators........................................72 Welcome Lighting...........................................72 Interior Lamps..................................................72 Ambient Lighting............................................73 Windows and Mirrors Power Windows..............................................74 Global Opening...............................................74 Exterior Mirrors.................................................75 Interior Mirror....................................................76 Sun Visors..........................................................77 Instrument Cluster Gauges...............................................................78 Warning Lamps and Indicators................80 Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Information Displays General Information.....................................84 Information Messages..................................92 Climate Control Manual Climate Control............................102 Automatic Climate Control......................103 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Table of Contents Load Carrying Load Limit.........................................................171 Towing Towing a Trailer..............................................179 Recommended Towing Weights............180 Essential Towing Checks............................181 Transporting the Vehicle............................183 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......183 Convertible Top Opening the Convertible Top...................185 Closing the Convertible Top.....................186 Driving Hints Breaking-In.....................................................188 Economical Driving......................................188 Driving Through Water...............................188 Floor Mats.......................................................189 Roadside Emergencies Roadside Assistance....................................191 Hazard Warning Flashers..........................192 Fuel Shutoff....................................................192 Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193 Post-Crash Alert System...........................195 Customer Assistance Getting the Services You Need...............196 In California (U.S. Only)..............................197 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................198 Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................198 Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................199 Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................200 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................200 Emission Control System...........................132 Transmission Manual Transmission..................................135 Automatic Transmission............................137 Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential.............................140 Brakes General Information.....................................141 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................141 Parking Brake..................................................141 Hill Start Assist..............................................142 Traction Control Principle of Operation.................................144 Using Traction Control................................144 Stability Control Principle of Operation.................................145 Using Stability Control...............................146 Parking Aids Parking Aid......................................................149 Rear View Camera.......................................150 Cruise Control Principle of Operation.................................154 Using Cruise Control....................................154 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................155 Driving Aids Blind Spot Information System..............162 Steering............................................................166 Collision Warning System..........................167 Drive Control..................................................169 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Table of Contents Cleaning the Interior....................................231 Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................232 Cleaning Leather Seats..............................232 Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............233 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................233 Vehicle Storage.............................................233 Wheels and Tires Temporary Mobility Kit..............................236 Tire Care..........................................................242 Using Summer Tires....................................257 Using Snow Chains.....................................257 Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........258 Changing a Road Wheel............................261 Driving at High Speed................................266 Technical Specifications...........................267 Capacities and Specific- ations Engine Specifications................................268 Motorcraft Parts..........................................269 Vehicle Identification Number...............269 Vehicle Certification Label.......................270 Transmission Code Designation..............271 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................272 Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....276 Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L..............................................................280 Audio System General Information...................................284 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio............................285 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................288 Digital Radio..................................................289 Satellite Radio...............................................291 Audio Input Jack..........................................294 USB Port.........................................................295 Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................201 Fuses Fuse Specification Chart..........................202 Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Maintenance General Information....................................210 Opening and Closing the Hood...............210 Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................212 Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................213 Under Hood Overview - 5.0L...................214 Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................215 Engine Oil Check...........................................215 Engine Coolant Check................................216 Manual Transmission Fluid Check........220 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................220 Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................220 Power Steering Fluid Check.....................220 Washer Fluid Check....................................220 Fuel Filter..........................................................221 Changing the 12V Battery..........................221 Checking the Wiper Blades......................223 Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223 Adjusting the Headlamps.........................224 Changing a Bulb...........................................225 Bulb Specification Chart...........................227 Changing the Engine Air Filter.................228 Vehicle Care General Information...................................229 Cleaning Products.......................................229 Cleaning the Exterior..................................229 Waxing.............................................................230 Cleaning the Engine....................................230 Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................231 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Table of Contents Media Hub......................................................295 SYNC™ General Information...................................296 Using Voice Recognition...........................298 Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........300 SYNC™ Applications and Services.......310 Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................314 SYNC™ Troubleshooting...........................321 MyFord Touch™ General Information...................................330 Settings............................................................337 Entertainment...............................................347 Phone...............................................................364 Information....................................................370 Climate............................................................379 Navigation......................................................382 Accessories Accessories.....................................................391 Extended Service Plan (ESP) Extended Service Plan (ESP).................393 Scheduled Maintenance General Maintenance Information.......395 Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........398 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................401 Scheduled Maintenance Record...........403 Appendices End User License Agreement..................410 Type Approvals..............................................431 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing 6 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. Note: This manual describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle you have purchased. Note: Some of the illustrations in this manual may show features as used in different models, so may appear different to you on your vehicle. Note: Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations. Note: Pass on this manual when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of your vehicle. This manual may qualify the location of a component as left-hand side or right-hand side. The side is determined when facing forward in the seat. Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Right-hand side. Left-hand side. SYMBOLS GLOSSARY These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Safety alert See Owner's Manual Air conditioning system Anti-lock braking system Avoid smoking, flames or sparks Battery Battery acid Brake fluid - non petroleum based E154903E162384Introduction Brake system Cabin air filter Check fuel cap Fasten safety belt Front airbag Front fog lamps Child safety door lock or unlock Fuel pump reset Child seat lower anchor Fuse compartment Child seat tether anchor Hazard warning flashers Cruise control Heated rear window Do not open when hot Heated windshield Engine air filter Engine coolant Interior luggage compartment release Jack Engine coolant temperature Keep out of reach of children Engine oil Explosive gas Fan warning Lighting control Low tire pressure warning Maintain correct fluid level Note operating instructions Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E71340E161353Introduction systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them data for vehicle improvement purposes. For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report, you consent that certain diagnostic information may also be accessed electronically by Ford Motor Company and Ford authorized service facilities, and that the diagnostic information may be used for any purpose. Event Data Recording This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder. The main purpose of an event data recorder is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle; this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The event data recorder is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The event data recorder in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: • How various systems in your vehicle were operating; • Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; and Panic alarm Parking aid Parking brake Power steering fluid Power windows front/rear Power window lockout Service engine soon Side airbag Shield the eyes Stability control Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E139213E167012E138639Introduction and • How fast the vehicle was traveling; • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Note: Event data recorder data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the event data recorder under normal driving conditions and no personal data or information (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded (see limitations regarding 911 Assist and Traffic, directions and Information privacy below). However, parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the event data recorder data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an event data recorder, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the event data recorder is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have such special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the event data recorder. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful authority. Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Note: Including to the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recorders applies to SYNC or its features, please note the following: Once 911 Assist (if equipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assist may, through any paired and connected cell phone, disclose to emergency services that the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or, in certain vehicles, the activation of the fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911 operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel information”), only to help provide you with the directions, traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not activate the service. For more information, see Traffic, Directions and Information, Terms and Conditions. 10 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Introduction REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION Your vehicle has been built to the highest standards using quality parts. We recommend that you demand the use of genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts whenever your vehicle requires scheduled maintenance or repair. You can clearly identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or Motorcraft branding on the parts or their packaging. Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs One of the best ways for you to make sure that your vehicle provides years of service is to have it maintained in line with our recommendations using parts that conform to the specifications detailed in this Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these specifications. Collision Repairs We hope that you never experience a collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine Ford replacement collision parts meet our stringent requirements for fit, finish, structural integrity, corrosion protection and dent resistance. During vehicle development we validate these parts deliver the intended level of protection as a whole system. A great way to know for sure you are getting this level of protection is to use genuine Ford replacement collision parts. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Some constituents of engine exhaust, certain vehicle components, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE Certain components in your vehicle such as airbag modules, safety belt pretensioners and remote control batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. For more information visit: Web Address www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate FORD CREDIT (U.S. Only) Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business. For your convenience we offer a number of ways to contact us, as well as to help manage your account. Phone: 1-800-727-7000 For more information regarding Ford Credit, as well as to access Account Manager, please go to www.fordcredit.com. 11 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Introduction Warranty on Replacement Parts Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts are the only replacement parts that benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage caused to your vehicle as a result of the failure of non-Ford parts may not be covered by the Ford Warranty. For additional information, refer to the terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty. SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what your vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers, see the Warranty Guide provided to you along with your Owner’s Manual. Additional Warranty Information Your vehicle carries the same warranty as other Ford models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Warranty Guide. You can obtain warranty service for your vehicle at any authorized dealer nationwide. We design and build our vehicles for our customers to drive as delivered from the factory. The Ford Warranty Guide discusses vehicle use and the installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage. See the Ford Warranty Guide for complete information. Using your vehicle on a dedicated road course may result in degraded function and failure of major systems such as the engine, transmission and rear axle due to the overheating of these systems. If you intend to use your vehicle on a dedicated road course, we suggest that you equip your vehicle with racing-type coolers to protect these three systems. In addition, if the vehicle is subjected to dedicated road course use, we recommend the following vehicle durability maintenance: • Change your axle lubricant and friction modifier after the initial (first) hour of high-speed operation; thereafter change the axle lubricant and friction modifier every 12 hours (under these conditions). • Change your transmission oil after each event where your vehicle is subjected to individual on-track sessions exceeding 15 minutes. • Change your engine oil and filter after each event. Additionally, perform a multi-point inspection on items specified in the scheduled maintenance section of this owner guide before and after dedicated road course use. See General Maintenance Information (page 395). See the vehicle service manual for removal and installation procedures. Replace with Genuine Ford and Motorcraft™ service parts as needed. These actions may not necessarily protect your powertrain from damage in dedicated road course use. Subjecting your vehicle to dedicated road course use even with these proposed precautions may render repairs non-reimbursable under the warranty. Special Instructions WARNINGS You risk death or serious injury to yourself and others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the warning symbol. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. 12 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Introduction communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual. A market unique supplement may be supplied that complements this book. By referring to the market unique supplement, if provided, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. This Owner’s Manual is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner’s Manual for all other required information and warnings. WARNINGS Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) Your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II) system has a data port for diagnostics, repair and reprogramming services with diagnostic scan tools. Installing a non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring, remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or engine reprogramming, may cause interference or damage to vehicle systems. We do not recommend or endorse the use of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty may not cover damage caused by any non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD plug-in device. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations. Safety must be paramount when using mobile 13 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Environment PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. 14 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing At a Glance Front Exterior Overview See Locking and Unlocking (page 57). See Driving Aids (page 162). See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 223). See Maintenance (page 210). See Changing a Bulb (page 225). Tire pressures. See Technical Specifications (page 267). See Changing a Road Wheel (page 261). 15 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E177478At a Glance Vehicle Interior Overview See Transmission (page 135). See Power Windows (page 74). See Locking and Unlocking (page 57). See Head Restraints (page 109). See Fastening the Safety Belts (page 31). See Rear Seats (page 113). See Seats (page 109). See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 210). 16 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E177481At a Glance Instrument Panel Overview Air vents. See Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate (page 105). Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 72). Instrument cluster and information displays. See Instrument Cluster (page 78). See Information Displays (page 84). Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 67). Information and entertainment display. See MyFord Touch™ (page 330). Audio unit. See Audio System (page 284). Drive control switches. See Drive Control (page 169). Climate control. See Climate Control (page 102). Climate controlled seats. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 114). Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 192). Start-stop button. See Keyless Starting (page 122). Audio control. See Audio Control (page 65). Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 65). 17 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E177480At a Glance Horn. Cruise control. See Cruise Control (page 154). Information display controls. See Information Display Control (page 66). Luggage compartment switch. See Interior Luggage Compartment Release (page 61). Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 69). Rear Exterior Overview See Locks (page 57). See Changing a Road Wheel (page 261). See Tire Care (page 242). See Refueling (page 129). 18 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E177479ABCDChild Safety WARNINGS is compatible with and properly installed in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or for further information, contact your provincial ministry of transportation, locate your local St. John Ambulance office by searching for St. John Ambulance on the internet, or Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 (http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are particularly at risk. GENERAL INFORMATION See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. WARNINGS Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight. Child safety restraints must be bought separately from your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently. The recommendations for safety restraints are based on probable child height, age and weight thresholds from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other safety organizations, or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child, and 19 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally age four or younger). Small children Larger children Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (gener- ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four and less than age 12, and between 40 lb (18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a belt-positioning booster seat (generally children who are at least 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom- mended by child restraint manufacturer). Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat). Use a belt-positioning booster seat. Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright. INSTALLING CHILD SEATS Child Seats • You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the United States and Canada. • Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements about the safety of children in your vehicle. • When possible, always properly restrain children 12 years of age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in a front seating position. See Front Passenger Sensing System (page 40). 20 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142594Child Safety Use a child safety seat (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for infants, toddlers, or children weighing 40 pounds (18 kilograms) or less (generally age four or younger). Using Lap and Shoulder Belts WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. When installing a child safety seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling. • • • Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in the upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap and shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. 21 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142528E142529Child Safety 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out. Note: The automatic locking mode is available on the front passenger and rear seats. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip. 6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. 7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it. 22 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142530E142531E142875E142533Child Safety Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. Depending on where you secure a child restraint, and depending on the child restraint design, you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies or LATCH lower anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained. The center of the rear seat is not designed as a seating position and is not equipped with safety belts. The LATCH anchors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center position and there is no tether anchor available at the center. Attempted use of the center as a seating position will increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash. The LATCH system is composed of three vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors located where seat back and seat cushion meet (called the seat bight) and one top tether anchor located behind that seating position. LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle. This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat, 8. Remove remaining slack from the belt. Force the seat down with extra weight, for example, by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt. This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the extra weight of the child is added to the child restraint. It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean toward the buckle will additionally help to remove remaining slack from the belt. 9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place. To check this, grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back. There should be no more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement for proper installation. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to make certain the child restraint is properly installed. In Canada, check with your local St. John Ambulance office for referral to a Certified Passenger Seat Technician. 23 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142534Child Safety however the safety belt can still be used to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the top tether strap must also be attached to the proper top tether anchor, if a top tether strap has been provided with your child seat. Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol. Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats When used in combination, either the safety belt or the LATCH lower anchors may be attached first, provided a proper installation is achieved. Attach the tether strap afterward, if included with the child seat. Using Tether Straps Many forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which extends from the back of the child safety seat and hooks to an anchoring point called the top tether anchor. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap, or to obtain a longer tether strap if the tether strap on your safety seat does not reach the appropriate top tether anchor in your vehicle. Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt, the lower anchors of the LATCH system, or both, you can attach the top tether strap. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view): The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback below the symbols as shown. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown. 24 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E174449E187773E174399Child Safety Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors: For coupe: Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off your vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just touching your vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash. 1. Route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. For convertible: Note: For easier access, attach the tether with the convertible top up. 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the top of the seatback. 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. 3. Open the tether anchor cover. 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. 2. Access the tether anchors located behind the seatback. 3. Remove the tether anchor cap. 4. Clip the tether strap to the anchor. 25 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E174400E174401E185416Child Safety 5. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, Ford also recommends its use. BOOSTER SEATS WARNING Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer). Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms). Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of these questions when seated without a booster seat: • Can the child sit all the way back against their vehicle seat back with knees bent comfortably at the edge of the seat cushion? • Can the child sit without slouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? Is the shoulder belt centered on the shoulder and chest? • • Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip? Always use booster seats in conjunction with your vehicle lap and shoulder belt. Types of Booster Seats • Backless booster seats 26 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142595E68924Child Safety If your backless booster seat has a removable shield, remove the shield. If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint, a backless booster seat may place your child's head (as measured at the tops of the ears) above the top of the seat. In this case, move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap and shoulder belts, or consider using a high back booster seat. • High back booster seats If, with a backless booster seat, you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The following drawings compare the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder. The drawings also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child's hips. 27 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E70710E142596Child Safety WARNINGS warnings provided by your vehicle manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is inappropriate for your child's height, age, or weight or does not properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash, which may result in serious injury or death. Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a crash. Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat. These objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a crash. To avoid risk of injury, do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat upon which it is being used, placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition. Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat. Check with the booster seat manufacturer's instructions. CHILD SEAT POSITIONING WARNINGS Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat. Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child's size, height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in conjunction with the instructions and 28 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142597Child Safety Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by X Restraint Type Combined weight of child and child seat LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) LATCH (lower anchors only) Safety belt and top tether anchor Safety belt only Safety belt and LATCH (lower anchors and top tether anchor) Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Over 65 lb (29.5 kg) Up to 65 lb (29.5 kg) Rear facing child seat Rear facing child seat Forward facing child seat Forward facing Over 65 lb (29.5 kg) child seat Note: The child seat must rest tightly against the vehicle seat upon which it is installed. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Seats (page 109). 29 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Safety Belts WARNINGS When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them. Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an accident. The center of the rear seat is not designed as a seating position and is not equipped with safety belts. The LATCH anchors were not designed to be used with a child seat in the center position and there is no tether anchor available at the center. Attempted use of the center as a seating position will increase the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash. All seating positions in your vehicle have lap and shoulder safety belts. All occupants of the vehicle should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. The safety belt system consists of: Lap and shoulder safety belts. • • Safety belt pretensioner at the front outboard seating positions. Belt tension sensor at the front outboard passenger seating position. · Safety belt warning light and chime. • · Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while your vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a crash. All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your safety belt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person. 30 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Safety Belts The safety belt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal crashes, the safety belt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. The pretensioners may also activate when a side curtain airbag is deployed. FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. A web guide is included on the outboard side of the front seats. Depending on occupant size and seating position, you may need to route the belt through the guide for a proper fit. If the safety belt does not route across the middle of the shoulder, route the belt through the web guide. Coupe Recaro Convertible 31 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E175860E175859E175163E204921Safety Belts Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy WARNING Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See the following figure. 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle. 2. To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest. Safety Belt Locking Modes WARNINGS After any vehicle crash, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function. 32 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing E142587E142588E142590Safety Belts WARNINGS The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in crashes. All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts and have vehicle sensitive locking mode. In addition, the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have the automatic locking mode. Vehicle Sensitive Mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic Locking Mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. See Child Safety (page 19). How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. Safety Belt Extension Assembly WARNINGS Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Do not use extensions with an inflatable safety belt. If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is on a label located either at the end of the webbing or on the retractor behind the trim. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. 33 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Safety Belts SAFETY BELT WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR CHIME Conditions of operation This lamp illuminates and an audible warning will sound if the driver's safety belt has not been fastened when the vehicle's ignition is turned on. If... Then... The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... The driver's safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1- 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The driver's safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on posi- tion... The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. SAFETY BELT MINDER Belt-Minder™ This feature supplements the safety belt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the safety belt warning light when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a safety belt is unbuckled. The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place in the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system. If the Belt-Minder warnings expire (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to turn on. 34 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Safety Belts If... Then... You and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts before you switch the ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... The Belt-Minder feature will not activate. You or the front seat passenger do not buckle your safety belts before your vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... The safety belt for the driver or front passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts. The Belt-Minder feature activates, the safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts. Before following the procedure, make sure that: • • The parking brake is set. The transmission is in park (P) (automatic transmission) or neutral (N) (manual transmission). The ignition is off. The driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled. • • 1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the vehicle. 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds before proceeding with Step 3. Once you start Step 3, you must complete the procedure within 30 seconds. 3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the safety belt warning light turns on. Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder Feature WARNING While the system allows you to deactivate it, this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle. Note: The driver and front passenger warnings switch on and off independently. When you perform this procedure for one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process. Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if you have previously disabled the Belt-Minder, it will be re-enabled during the use of MyKey. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the programming procedure. 35 Mustang (CZG), enUSA, Third Printing Safety Belts 4. While the safety belt warning light is on, buckle and then unbuckle the safety belt. After Step 4, the safety belt warning light flashes for confirmation. This will switch the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on. This will switch the feature on for that seating position if it is currently off. • • CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child safety seat systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child seat safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary. All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a crash. Read the child restraint manufacturer's instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint. Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However,

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