Ford Mustang Owners Manual

BREAKING-IN
Tires
WARNING
New tires need to be run-in for
approximately 300 miles (500
kilometers). During this time, you
may experience different driving
characteristics. Brakes and Clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and
clutch if possible for the first 100
miles (150 kilometers) in town and
for the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometers)
on freeways. Engine
WARNING
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1000 miles (1500 kilometers). Vary
your speed frequently and change
up through the gears...

Anticipation
Adjust your vehicle speed and the distance
to other vehicles without the need for
heavy braking or acceleration.
Efficient Speed
Higher speeds use more fuel. Reduce your
cruising speed on open roads.
Accessories
Try not to add unnecessary accessories to
the exterior of your vehicle. If you use a roof
rack, remember to fold it down or remove
it when not in use.
Electrical Systems
Switch off all electrical systems when not
in use, for example air conditioning. Make
sure you unplug any...

WARNINGS
Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and...

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
Note:
The hazard warning flashers will
operate when the ignition is in any position
or if the key is not in the ignition. If used
when the engine is not running, the battery
will lose charge. As a result, there may be
insufficient power to restart your engine. The hazard flasher control is
located on the instrument panel
by the radio. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety
hazard for other motorists.
• Press the flasher control and all front
and rear...

JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosive
gases which can cause personal
injury. Therefore, do not allow
flames, sparks or lighted substances to
come near the battery. When working near
the battery, always shield your face and
protect your eyes. Always provide correct
ventilation. Keep batteries out of reach of
children. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Shield your eyes when working
near the battery to protect against possible...

2. Connect the other end of the positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the booster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle battery.
4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposed metal
part of the stalled vehicle's engine,
away from the battery and the fuel
injection system, or connect the
negative (-) cable to a ground
connection point if available. Note:
You can use the optional connection
point...

5. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle battery.
Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicator
lamps in the event of a serious impact that
deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain
or Safety Canopy) or the seatbelt
pretensioners.
The lamps turn off when:
• You press the hazard control button.
• You press the panic button (if
equipped) on the remote entry
transmitter.
• Your vehicle runs out...

FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,
always replace the cover to the
power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs. The power distribution box is located in
the engine compartment. It has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect the
battery, you will need to reset...

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used.
—
4
Automatic brake system pump.
50A*
5
Body control module.
50A*
6
Body control module.
60A*
7
Body control module.
50A*
8
Rear window defroster.
40A*
9
Blower motor.
40A*
10
Left-hand front window.
30A**
11
Driver seat.
30A**
12
Passenger seat.
30A**
13
Climate-controlled seat module.
30A**
14
Convertible top motor.
20A**
15
Not used.
—
16
Convertible top motor.
20A**
17
Not used.
—
18
Steering column lock relay.
20A***
19
Brake on-off...

Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Electronic fan 3.
40A**
31
Latch relay coil.
10A***
32
Left-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamps.
20A***
33
Not used.
—
34
Right-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamps.
20A***
35
Alt sense.
10A***
36
Not used.
—
37
Vehicle power 1.
20A***
38
Not used.
—
39
Vehicle power 2.
20A***
40
Fuel injectors.
15A***
41
Vehicle power 3.
15A***
42
Not used.
—
43
Vehicle power 4.
15A***
44
Not used.
—
45
Not used.
—
46
Not used.
—
47
Not used.
—
48
Fuel...