2008 FORD MUSTANG engine overheat

MUSTANG QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2008
How does it feel to own an American Classic?
Your 2008 Mustang is the newest member of a
proud family of legendary road machines.
Years of refinement and innovation have made
your new Mustang one of the most exciting,
comfortable, and smartest cars to ever roam
the American road. This Quick Reference Guide
was designed to help you get to know your new
Mustang. It will allow you to familiarize yourself with
many of your new Mustang’s features and functions.
For the most detailed information, refer to your
Owner’s Guide.
Use extreme caution when using any device or
feature that may take your attention off the road.
Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of
the vehicle. Only use non-essential features and
devices when it is safe to do so.
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1 HEADLAMP CONTROL AND FOGLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)Turning the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and the tail lamps. Continuing to
turn the headlamp control to the second position turns on the headlamps in addition
to the previous lamps. To activate the high beams, pull the turn signal lever toward
you to the second detent. Pull the lever toward you again to deactivate them. Use the
same lever to activate the “Flash to Pass” feature. Pull the lever toward you to the first
detent to activate and release quickly to deactivate. The foglamps can be turned on
when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or headlamp position and the high
beams are not on. Pull the headlamp control toward you to turn on the foglamps. The
foglamp indicator light will illuminate. Remember, the foglamps will not operate when
the high beams are activated.
2 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) When the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light is lit, one or more of
your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check the tires as soon as
possible and inflate them to the proper pressure, as shown on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (located on the edge of the driver’s door jamb or B-pillar). Driving on
a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can eventually lead to
tire failure. Note: Outside temperatures affect tire pressure; refer to the Owner’s Guide
for additional tire information.
3 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The ABS warning lamp will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned on.
If the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on, stays on or flashes, have
your vehicle serviced. In an emergency, apply continuous force to the brake pedal.
Do not pump the brakes. Any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear
is normal.
4 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMPThe Service Engine Soon indicator lamp illuminates when the ignition is first turned to
the ON position. If the lamp stays on or blinks, the On Board Diagnostics System has
detected a malfunction. Drive moderately (avoid heavy acceleration or deceleration)
and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
5 GEARSHIFT / OVERDRIVE CONTR OL (IF EQUIPPED)Use overdrive in the normal D (Drive) position for the best fuel economy. D (Drive)
with Overdrive (O/D) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch
on the right side of the gearshift. Use this position only when driving conditions cause
excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy
loads, etc., or when engine braking is required.*
6 TILT STEERING COLUMNTo adjust the steering wheel, push the adjustment lever down to unlock the steering
column. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to your desired
position. Then, while holding the steering column in place, pull the lever up to its original
position to lock the steering column.
7 TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)
This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle on slippery
road surfaces such as snow, ice or gravel. The system works closely with many of the
elements already present in the Anti-Lock Braking System. The system defaults to on.
However, should you become stuck, try switching the Traction Control
™ off. Remember
to reactivate Traction Control™ once you resume normal driving.
8 SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)Press and release the ON button to engage speed control; press and release the OFF
button to disengage it. To set a desired speed, press and hold the SET+ button until you
reach that speed. Then take your foot off the accelerator pedal. You can increase speed
using speed control by pressing and holding the SET+ button until you reach the
desired speed or you can press and release the SET+ button and increase speed by
1 mph (1.6 km/h) with each tap. You can decrease speed the same way using the
SET- button. Pressing the RES (resume) button will automatically return the vehicle
to the previously set speed. To disengage the speed control, press the OFF button or
press the brake or clutch pedal (manual transmission only).
9 WINDSHIELD WIPER / WASHERThe windshield wiper/washer lever controls the windshield wiper modes, speeds and
the windshield washer. For intermittent operation, move the control up one position, then
rotate the rotary control to the speed you want. For normal or low speed wiper operation,
move the control up two positions from OFF. For high-speed operation, move the control up
three positions from OFF. For windshield washer control, pull the end of the stalk toward
you. A quick pull and hold, and the wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid. A long
pull and hold, and the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for up to ten seconds.
10 MYCOLOR™ (IF EQUIPPED)The instrument cluster gauges are backlit with white backlighting when the headlamps
are off. When the headlamps are on, you can select one of six preset colors or create
your own color (MyColor
™) for the nighttime gauge backlighting. Headlamps must be
on to set up the nighttime display. Note: A gauge in a warning condition will be lit red
when the headlamps are on. Press SETUP to get to the DISPLAY COLOR set-up menu. Pressing RESET will scroll through the following selectable colors: Green, Purple, Orange,
Blue, White, Red, and Adjust (to define MyColor
™).
Adjusting MyColor
™: The vehicle must be stationary to enter the MyColor™ adjust mode.
To enter the MyColor™ adjust mode, hold RESET for three seconds at the Adjust menu,
or press SETUP to scroll through the display colors again. When in the MyColor™ adjust
mode, pressing RESET will step through the Red, Green, Blue and Exit options. You can
create your own color by adjusting the levels of the three primary colors to achieve any
of 125 different combinations. Pressing SETUP will increment the proportion of the color
(Red, Green, or Blue) being adjusted. Try many combinations and record your favorites. To
save and exit MyColor, adjust and hold RESET for three seconds when prompted.*
11 MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)With the ignition in the ON position, the message center displays important vehicle
information by constantly monitoring vehicle systems. You may select display features
on the message center for a display of status. The system will also notify you of potential
vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime.*
12 SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMThis system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a
coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. Your SecuriLock™ system is armed
immediately after switching the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position. The THEFT indicator
will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed. Switching the ignition to the ON
position with a coded key disarms the system. Your vehicle comes with two coded
keys. You can purchase additional coded keys from your dealer.*
AMBIENT/MOOD LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED) The ambient lighting control switch is located on the center console next to the cup
holders. Pressing this switch will illuminate the 4 footwells and 2 cupholders with a
choice of 7 colors. To activate, press and release the control switch to cycle through
the 7 color choices and off. The lights come on whenever the ignition is in the ON or
ACCESSORY position.
ADjUSTING THE FRONT POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)The control is located on the side of the seat. Press the front to raise or lower the front
portion of the seat cushion. Press the rear to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat
cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down.*
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*For more detailed information, please refer to your Owner’s Guide.