2005 FORD MUSTANG trailer

Trailer towing tips
•Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
•Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
•The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
•After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
•To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions).
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a
recreational vehicle).
These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles:
This applies to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel
drive capability.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral)
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h)
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km)
If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the
driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your
local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal
transmission components.
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To put your vehicle in P (Park):
•Come to a complete stop
•Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through five.
D (Drive) without Overdrive
D (Drive) with Overdrive can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
right side of the shift handle.
•This position allows for all forward gears except Overdrive.
•O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
•Provides engine braking.
•Use when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city
traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine
braking is required.
•To return to Overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch.
The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
O/D
OFF
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Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
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Safety restraints ..............80, 84–88
belt minder ...............................90
extension assembly ..................93
for adults .............................85 –88
for children .............................104
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................82
safety belt maintenance ...........94
warning light and chime ..........89
Safety seats for children ..........107
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............80
Seats ............................................76 child safety seats ....................107
front seats .................................77
Servicing your vehicle ..............189
Setting the clock AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs, specifications ......219, 224–225
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................222, 224
Speed control ..............................47
Starting your vehicle .......143 –144,
147
jump starting ..........................167
Steering wheel tilting .........................................43
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................43
Tires ...........................116 –117, 121
alignment ................................132
care ..........................................131
changing ..........................121 –122
checking the pressure ............119
inspecting and inflating .........118 label .........................................130
replacing ..................................121
rotating ....................................133
safety practices .......................132
sidewall information ...............125
snow tires and chains ............134
spare tire .................................121
terminology .............................117
tire grades ...............................117
treadwear ........................116, 131
Towing .......................................140 recreational towing .................142
trailer towing ..........................140
wrecker ....................................172
Traction control ........................150
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transmission automatic operation ...............151
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....151
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................217
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................218
fluid, refill capacities ..............220
lubricant specifications ..222, 224
manual operation ....................156
Trunk ...........................................65 remote release ..........................68
Turn signal ..................................35
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................225
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................227
Vehicle loading ..........................135
Ventilating your vehicle ...........147
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