2008 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual The Traction Control™ system will allow your vehicle to make better use
of available traction on slippery surfaces while you are trying to
accelerate or while your foot is on the accelerator pedal.

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic
transmission
This vehicle is equipped with an Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy.
This Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy offer

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual 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

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual •To return to Overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch.
The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
•Overdrive mode is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
3 (Third)

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Using the clutch
The manual tr

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FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owners Manual Recommended shift speeds
Do not downshift into 1 (First) when your vehicle is moving
faster than 15 mph (24 km/h). This will damage the clutch.
Upshift according to the following chart:
Upshifts when