2009 FORD MUSTANG ignition

Service Engine Soon:TheService
Engine Soonindicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the on position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the
Service engine soon

light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the
Service
engine soon
light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See theReadiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testingin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer toOn
board diagnostics (OBD-II)in theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust
temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel
system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Check fuel cap (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel cap may
not be properly installed. Continued
driving with this light on may cause
the Service engine soon warning
light to come on. Refer toFuel
filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the on position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between on and start, or
by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. Illumination
after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the
brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer.
P!
BRAKE
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Instrument Cluster
11

WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and
the risk of personal injury.
Anti-lock brake system
(if equipped):If the ABS light
stays illuminated or continues to
flash, a malfunction has been
detected, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional
unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.
Airbag readiness:If this light fails
to illuminate when the ignition is
turned to on, continues to flash or
remains on, have the system
serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. A chime will also sound
when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been
detected.
Safety belt:Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minderchime feature.
Charging system:Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer toEngine oilin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
ABS
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Instrument Cluster
12

Engine coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high. Stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
toInflating your tiresin theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on, have
the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For more information on
this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Traction Control™ active
(if equipped):Flashes when the
Traction Control™ is active. If the
light remains on a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the
Drivingchapter for more information.
Overdrive off (automatic
transmission):Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off;
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the light does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty
(refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
O/D
OFF
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Instrument Cluster
13

Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Door/Trunk ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the on position and any door or
trunk is open.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Electronic throttle control:
Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a
limp-home

operation. Report the fault to a
dealer at the earliest opportunity.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Daytime running lamps (DRL)
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the Daytime running lamps are on.
Also is an indication that the tail
lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and parking lamps are
switched off.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Instrument Cluster
14

Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Refer toMessage center (if equipped)in theDriver Controlschapter
to select one of six preset colors or one user definable color (MyColor™)
for the nighttime gauge backlighting.
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Instrument Cluster
15

Battery voltage gauge
(if equipped):Indicates the
battery voltage when the ignition is
in the on position. If the pointer
moves and stays outside the normal
operating range, have the vehicle’s
electrical system checked by your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Engine oil pressure gauge
(if equipped):Indicates engine oil
pressure. The needle should stay in
the normal operating range
(between “L” and “H”). If the needle
falls below the normal range, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and
check the engine oil level. Add oil if
needed. If the oil level is correct (and gauge reads no/low oil
pressure....), shut down the engine immediately and contact your
authorized dealer for service.
Fuel gauge:Indicates
approximately how much fuel is left
in the fuel tank (when the ignition
is in the on position). The fuel
gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or on a grade.
The FUEL icon and arrow indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Refer toFilling the tankin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter for more information.
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Instrument Cluster
18

AM/FM stereo / single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their
focus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe
operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so.
Accessory delay:Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With
this feature, the window switches, radio and convertible top (if
equipped) may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position or until any door or trunk is opened.
1.
/Tuner:Press to
manually go up or down the radio
frequency. Also use in menu mode
to select various settings.
2.
(Phone):Pressing
(Phone)results in “NO PHONE”
message showing in display.
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Entertainment Systems
23

14.Seek:Press to access the next
(
) strong station or CD track.
15.AM/FM:Press to select AM/FM
frequency band.
16.ON/OFF/Volume:Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off,
the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17.CD:Press to enter CD mode. If
a CD is already loaded into the
system, CD play will begin where it
ended last.
18.CD eject:Press to eject a CD.
19.CD slot:Insert a CD label side
up.
2009 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide
USA(fus)
Entertainment Systems
27