2009 FORD MUSTANG steering

What you should know about fail-safe cooling
(4.6L V8 engine only)
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature
gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The “engine coolant temperature”
indicator will illuminate.
•TheService engine soonindicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
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indicate that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To determine if the
vehicle is ready for I/M testing, turn the ignition key to the on position
for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If theService engine
soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing; if theService engine soon
indicator stays on
solid, it means that the vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
The OBD-II system is designed to check the emission control system
during normal driving. A complete check may take several days. If the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, the following driving cycle consisting
of mixed city and highway driving may be performed:
15 minutes of steady driving on an expressway/highway followed by
20 minutes of stop-and-go driving with at least four 30-second idle
periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel to its furthest point
(until it stops) left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil (4.6L engine) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
6
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoirMotorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Rear axle fluid 7.5 inch
axle (4.0L engine)3.25 pints (1.5L)
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-75W140-QL /
WSP-M2C192-A
Rear axle fluid 8.8 inch
axle (4.6L engine)4.25 pints (2.0L)
Automatic transmission
fluid11.9 quarts
(11.2L)
4
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Manual transmission
fluid
(4.0L engine)2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
5
Motorcraft MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCONV
Manual transmission
fluid
(4.6L engine)3.2 quarts (3.0L)
5
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Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
daytime running light ...............49
fog lamps ...................................48
headlamps .................................48
headlamps, flash to pass ..........49
instrument panel, dimming .....49
interior lamps .....................51, 53
replacing bulbs .........................53
LATCH anchors .........................138
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........184
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................187
Load limits .................................169
Locks ............................................83
autolock .....................................85
doors ..........................................83
Lubricant specifications ...........279
Lug nuts ....................................220
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................192
fluid capacities ........................279
lubricant specifications ..........279
reverse .....................................193
Message center .....................73–74
display color ..............................75
english/metric button ...............76
MyColor display ........................75
system check button ................74
warning messages .....................79
Mirrors ...................................64, 66automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................64
side view mirrors (power) .......66
Motorcraft parts ........243, 262, 278
N
Navigation system .......................43
O
Octane rating ............................266
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................249
P
Parking brake ............................185
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....278
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................105
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................200
Power door locks ........................85
Power mirrors .............................66
Power point .................................60
Power steering ..........................187
fluid, checking and adding ....273
fluid, refill capacity ................279
fluid, specifications .................279
Power Windows ...........................62
R
Radio ................................19, 23, 28
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................132
Relays ........................................197
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Remote entry system .................87
illuminated entry ......................90
locking/unlocking doors .....87–88
opening the trunk .....................88
panic alarm ...............................88
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................89
replacing the batteries .............89
Roadside assistance ..................195
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................103, 107–111
Safety Canopy ...........................126
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ........103, 107–112
Belt-Minder...........................113
extension assembly ................112
for adults .........................108–111
for children .............................129
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................105
warning light and
chime ...............................112–113
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................138
Safety seats for children ..........134
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................283
Satellite Radio Information ........40
Seats ............................................97
child safety seats ....................134
front seats .................................98
heated ......................................101
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................92
Servicing your vehicle ..............244Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................25
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................278, 282
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................279
Speed control ..............................66
Starting your
vehicle ........................178–179, 181
jump starting ..........................220
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................60
T
Temporary mobility kit .............210
Tilt steering wheel ......................60
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....163
Tires ...................................148–149
alignment ................................156
care ..........................................152
changing ..................................207
checking the pressure ............152
inflating ...................................150
label .........................................162
replacing ..................................154
rotating ....................................156
safety practices .......................155
sidewall information ...............157
snow tires and chains ............168
spare tire .................................205
Temporary mobility kit ..........210
terminology .............................149
tire grades ...............................149
treadwear ........................148, 153
Towing .......................................174
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