Ford Mustang Owners Manual

Electronic Stability Control
Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
ESC Service required
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.
ESC Off On
The system is in sport mode.
ESC Sport mode
Engine Action
Message
The engine is overheating and the power has been reduced
to assist in lowering the temperature. Stop in a safe place as soon as it is possible.
Power reduced to lower
engine temperature
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition....

Action
Message
You pressed the start/stop button to switch off the engine
and your vehicle does not detect your intelligent access key inside your vehicle.
Restart now or key is
needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Accessory power is
active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting system
malfunction
You have successfully programmed an intelligent access key to the system.
Key program successful
You have failed to program an...

Action
Message
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check brake system
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / factory
mode Contact dealer
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See manual
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not created
MyKey is active.
MyKey active Drive
safely
When switching on...

Park Brake
Action
Message
You have set the parking brake and you have driven the vehiclemore than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after you
have released the parking brake, contact an authorized dealer.
Park brake applied
Park Pilot Action
Message
The system has detected a condition that requires service.
Contact an authorized dealer.  See Rear Parking Aid (page
122).
Check rear Park Pilot
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Pilot On Off
Seats Action
Message
A reminder that memory seats are...

Steering System
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See an authorized dealer.
Steering malfunction
Service now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehiclein a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering loss Stop safely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering assist malfunc-
tion Service...

Action
Message
Displays when the transmission has overheated and has
limited functionality.  See Automatic Transmission (page
109).
Transmission limited
function See manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission not in Park
Displays as a reminder to press the brake pedal in order toselect a gear.
Press brake pedal
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shiftstrategy....

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of the
windshield free from obstruction (such as
snow or leaves) to allow the climate
control system to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to mist up. If the
windows mist up, follow the settings
for demisting the windshield. The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. Outside air does
not enter your vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on the...

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. When the system is
off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
A
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distribution
to the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use this
setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B
Heated rear window:
 Press the button to switch the heated rear window on
and off.  See Heated Windows and Mirrors...

Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with 
A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from
entering your vehicle.
G
Note:
 Recirculated air may turn off automatically (or be prevented from turning
on) in all airflow modes except MAX A/C to reduce risk of fogging. Recirculated
air may also turn on and off...

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Heated seats (if equipped): Press the button to switch the heated seats on
and off.  See Climate Controlled Seats (page 94).
A
Driver temperature control: Adjusts the temperature setting using the control
on the driver side.
B
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distribution
to the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use this
setting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
C
MAX Defrost: Press the...