Ford Mustang Owners Manual

							Coupe
Convertible
The airbags are located inside the
seatback of the front seats. There is a label
attached to the side of the seatback to
indicate this.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
KNEE AIRBAGS
WARNINGS
Keep the glove box door closed while
driving for optimal performance of
the passenger knee airbag during a
crash. To reduce risk of injury, do not
obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the knee airbag. A driver knee airbag is located under or
within the instrument panel. A passenger
knee airbag is located within the glove box
door. During a crash, the restraints control
module may activate the driver and
passenger knee airbags based on crash
severity and occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the
driver and passenger knee airbag may
deploy but the driver front airbag may not
activate. As with front and side airbags, it
is important to be properly seated and
restrained to reduce the risk of death or
serious injury.
Make sure the knee airbags are
operating properly.  See Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator
(page 
28).
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS -
COUPE The airbags are located over the front and
rear side windows.
The airbags will deploy during significant
side crashes or when a certain likelihood
of a rollover event is detected by the
rollover sensor. The side curtain airbags
may deploy in significant frontal angled
crashes.
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							CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING
Modifying or adding equipment to
the front end of the vehicle (including
hood, frame, bumper system, front
end body structure, tow hooks and hood
pins) may affect the performance of the
airbag system and deployable hood
system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify the front end of the vehicle. Your vehicle has a collection of crash,
occupant and pedestrian sensors which
provide information to the restraints
control module. The restraints control
module deploys (activates) the front
seatbelt pretensioners, driver airbag,
passenger airbag, knee airbag(s), seat
mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags
and deployable hood system (for
pedestrian protection). Based on the type
of crash (frontal impact, side impact,
rollover or pedestrian impact), the
restraints control module will deploy the
appropriate safety devices.
The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash, occupant and
pedestrian sensors. The readiness of the
safety system is indicated by a warning
indicator light in the instrument cluster or
by a backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbags and deployable hood system is not
required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after the
ignition is turned on. •
The readiness light will either flash or
stay lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system and deployable hood
system serviced at an authorized dealer
immediately. Unless serviced, the system
may not function properly in the event of
a crash.
The seatbelt pretensioners and the front
airbag supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal deceleration sufficient to
cause the restraints control module to
deploy a safety device.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash, or the
deployable hood system did not activate
in a pedestrian crash does not mean that
something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control
module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
• The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration).
• The seatbelt pretensioners are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes.
• The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.
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The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side crashes. The
design of the side curtain airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
and when a certain likelihood of
rollover is detected by the rollover
sensor. Side airbags and the side
curtain airbags may activate in other
types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation, or rollover likelihood.
• The deployable hood system is
designed to activate in a pedestrian
impact between the speeds of about
20 km/h (12 mph) and 50 km/h
(31 mph). Events similar to a pedestrian
impact may deploy the hood system.
See Pedestrian Protection (page 30).
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							PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle if the hood
has been deployed.
Do not place your hand or objects or
mount equipment on or near the
hood lifters that may come into
contact with a deploying hood lifter. Failure
to follow these instructions may cause
serious injury during a deployment. Do not attempt to service, repair or
modify the hood lifters as you could
be seriously injured or killed. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Do not attempt to service, repair or
modify the hood hinges as you could
compromise the deployable hood
system. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. If the deployable hood system has
deployed, the system will not
function again. The deployable hood
system including the hood, hinges, hood
lifters, bumper system and crash sensors
must be inspected and serviced by an
authorized dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to
the front end of your vehicle
(including hood, bumper system,
frame, front end body structure, tow hooks
and hood pins) may affect the
performance of the deployable hood
system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not
modify or add equipment to the front end
of your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with an enhanced
pedestrian protection system in the event
of a pedestrian impact. The bumper
includes energy absorbing material in its
construction, and sensors that can detect
a pedestrian impact and trigger a
deployable hood system. Deployable Hood System
The system releases the hood hinges and
raises the rear edge of the hood by about
100 mm (4 in). This increases the gap
between the hood and the components
within the engine compartment to provide
additional cushioning in case the
pedestrian makes contact with the hood.
The deployable hood system consists of:
• Hood.
• Hood hinges.
• Hood lifters located near the hood
hinges.
• Crash sensors and monitoring system
with readiness indicator.  See 
Crash
Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page
28
).
• Deployable hood system caution labels
placed under the hood near the hood
lifters to show their location for service
and emergency personnel.
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							These labels show the location of the hood
lifters for service and emergency personnel.
The deployable hood system is active only
when the ignition is on and the vehicle is
driven between the speeds of about
20 km/h (12 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph).
After Deployment
After an impact that has activated the
deployable hood system, the deployable
hood system will be raised and remains
permanently attached to the vehicle, by
the hood hinges and latch. The vehicle
should not be driven when the hood has
been deployed. If the deployable hood
system has been activated, stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so, and
transport the vehicle to the nearest
authorized dealer. If the readiness lamp lights stays
on, the vehicle should be
transported to the nearest
authorized dealer.
The hood can be opened using the hood
latch after the deployable hood has been
triggered. Make sure the hood is securely
closed and latched before transporting the
vehicle to the nearest authorized dealer.
Deployable Hood Monitoring System
The deployable hood system does not
require routine maintenance. If a fault is detected in the
system, the monitoring system
will turn on the readiness
indicator in the instrument cluster.
If the readiness lamp is lit, do the
following:
Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to
an authorized dealer.
If the deployable hood system activates,
we recommend that these parts be
replaced:
• The hood.
• Hood hinges.
• Hood lifters.
These parts should be inspected by an
authorized dealer and replaced if
necessary:
• Crash sensors.
• Bumper and energy absorbing material.
Hood Lifter Disposal
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Hood lifters must be disposed of
by qualified personnel.
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							GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user ’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 10 m (33 ft).
A decrease in operating range could be
caused by:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers
• structures around your vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other radio
transmitters, for example amateur radios,
medical equipment, wireless headphones,
wireless remote controls, cell phones,
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the
frequencies are jammed, you will not be
able to use your remote control. You can
lock and unlock the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure your vehicle is locked
before leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage. REMOTE CONTROL
Intelligent Access Key
Your intelligent access keys operate the
power locks. The key must be in your
vehicle to use the push button start.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.
Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access
the key blade.
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							Note:
 Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information.  Keep the label in a safe
place for future reference.
Using the Key Blade
The key cylinder is under a cap on the driver
door handle.
To remove the cap: 1.
Insert the key blade into the slot on the
bottom of the handle and press up.
2. While maintaining upward pressure, move the cap rearward to release it.
Gently remove the key while doing so.
To install the cap: 1. Place the cap just forward of the key
cylinder.
2. While applying pressure to the cap, move it forward until it is in place. You
may hear a snap as it engages.
Make sure you have correctly installed the
cap by trying to move it rearward.
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note:  Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle.  The
transmitter should operate normally.
A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low.  See Information Messages (page
75).
Intelligent Access Key
The remote control uses two coin-type
three-volt lithium batteries CR2025 or
equivalent.
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							1. Slide the release on the back of the
remote control and pivot the cover off. 2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to
separate the housing. 3. Remove the batteries.
4. Install new batteries with the + facing
each other. Note:
Make sure to replace the label
between the two batteries.
5. Reinstall the battery cover.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
 See Replacing
a Lost Key or Remote Control (page 34).
To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.
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							PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys with
restricted driving modes to promote good
driving habits. All but one of the keys
programmed to the vehicle can be
activated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmed
are referred to as administrator keys or
admin keys. These can be used to:
•
Create a MyKey.
• Program configurable MyKey settings.
• Clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, you
can access the following information using
the information display:
• How many admin keys and MyKeys are
programmed to your vehicle.
• The total distance your vehicle has
traveled using a MyKey.
Note: All MyKeys are programmed to the
same settings. You cannot program them
individually.
Note: For vehicles with intelligent access
with push-button start, when both a MyKey
and an admin intelligent access key fob are
present, the admin fob will be recognized
by the vehicle while switching the ignition
on to start the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changed
by an admin key user:
• Seatbelt reminder. You cannot disable
this feature. The audio system will
mute when the front seat passengers’
seatbelts are not fastened.
• Early low fuel. The low-fuel warning
activates earlier, giving the MyKey user
more time to refuel. •
Driver assist features, if equipped on
your vehicle, are forced on: rear parking
aid, blind spot information system,
cross traffic alert, lane departure
warning, collision warning system and
navigation.
• Track Mode, if your vehicle is equipped
with this feature, is restricted.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configure
certain MyKey settings when you first
create a MyKey and before you recycle the
key or restart the vehicle. You can also
change the settings afterward with an
admin key.
• A vehicle speed limit can be set.
Warnings will be shown in the display
followed by an audible tone when your
vehicle reaches the set speed. You
cannot override the set speed by fully
depressing the accelerator pedal or by
setting cruise control. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
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							•
Various vehicle speed minders can be
set. Once you select a speed, it will be
shown in the display, followed by an
audible tone when the preselected
vehicle speed is exceeded.
• Audio system maximum volume of
45%. A message will be shown in the
display when you attempt to exceed
the limited volume. Also, the
speed-sensitive or compensated
automatic volume control will be
disabled.
• Always on setting. When this is
selected, you will not be able to turn
off traction control, emergency assist,
do not disturb (if your vehicle is
equipped with these features), and
Sport Mode will not be available to
MyKey drivers. CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey:
1.
Insert the key you want to program into
the ignition. If your vehicle is equipped
with a push-button start, place the
remote control into the backup slot.
The location of your backup slot is in
another chapter.  See Starting a
Gasoline Engine (page 99).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on the information display controls. Use the
arrow keys to get to the following menu
selections: Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
MyKey
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
Create MyKey
When prompted, hold the OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The key will be
restricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from
the admin keys.
You can also program configurable
settings for the key(s). See
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings
. Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings
Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings.
1. Switch the ignition on using an admin
key or remote control.
2. Access the main menu on the information display controls. Use the
arrow keys to get to the following menu
selections: Action and Description
Message
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
Settings
Press the OK button or the right arrow key.
MyKey
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