2008 FORD MUSTANG brake sensor

Warning display Status
Check brake system Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.
Low tire pressure
Tire pressure monitor fault
Tire pressure sensor fault
Security event occurred
Low brake fluid level
DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
LOW OIL PRESSURE.Displayed when the engine oil pressure is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter for
information about adding engine oil. If the oil level is OK and this
warning persists, shut down the engine immediately and contact your
authorized dealer for service.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL™.Displayed when the Traction
Control™ system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
on the message center the Traction Control™ system will be partially
operable. If this warning stays on, contact your authorized dealer for
service as soon as possible. For further information, refer toTraction
control™in theDrivingchapter.
CHECK FUEL CAP.Displayed when the fuel filler cap is not properly
installed. Check the fuel filler cap for proper installation. Refer toFuel
filler capunder theFuel Information sectionin theMaintenance and
Specificationschapter.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when the braking system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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LOW TIRE PRESSURE.Displayed when one or more tires on your
vehicle have low tire pressure. Refer toInflating Your Tiresin the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT.Displayed when the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized
dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT.Displayed when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer
SECURITY EVENT OCCURRED (if equipped).Displayed when the
active anti-theft system (if equipped) was activated since the prior
ignition cycle.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake fluid
reservoirin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed
floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the
brake pedals.
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake (1), pull
the parking brake handle up as far
as possible.
The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
To release, press and hold the button (2), pull the handle up slightly,
then push the handle down.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Traction Control™ system. This
system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,
especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- or ice-covered roads
and gravel roads. The system operates by detecting and controlling
wheel spin. The system borrows many of the electronic and mechanical
elements already present in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to be detected by the
Traction Control™ portion of the ABS computer. Any excessive wheel
spin is controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes
in conjunction with engine torque reductions.
P!
BRAKE
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Auxiliary relay
On heated seat equipped vehicles, there is a relay box located behind the
headlamp switch area containing two micro relays for the driver and
passenger heated seats.
Auxiliary relay with HID headlamps
1. Left HID headlamp
2. Right HID headlamp
3. Not used
On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, an auxiliary relay box is
located under the hood on the right hand side front of the engine
compartment. This auxiliary relay box contains the left front and right
front HID headlamp relays.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is
different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating
and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated
for your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This temporary spare tire is
not equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor.
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................46
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49, 51
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................160
Locks ............................................79
autolock .....................................81
doors ..........................................79
Lubricant specifications ...........267
Lug nuts ....................................209
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Manual transmission .................183
fluid capacities ........................267
lubricant specifications ..........267
reverse .....................................184
Message center ...........................70
display color ..............................72
english/metric button .........72–73
MyColor display ........................72
system check button ................71
warning messages .....................76Mirrors ...................................62, 64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Motorcraft parts ........231, 250, 266
N
Navigation system .......................41
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....266
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ........................81
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................267
fluid, specifications .................267
Power Windows ...........................59
R
Radio ................................19, 23, 27
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system ...........83–84
illuminated entry ......................87
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