2010 FORD MUSTANG warning lights

Low Tire
Pressure
Warning
LightPossible
causeCustomer Action Required
Flashing
Warning
LightSpare tire
in useYour temporary spare tire is in use. Repair
the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on
the vehicle to restore system functionality.
For a description of how the system func-
tions under these conditions, refer toWhen
your temporary spare tire is installedin
this section.
TPMS
malfunc-
tionIf your tires are properly inflated and your
spare tire is not in use and the TPMS warn-
ing light still flashes, contact your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
When inflating your tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your
garage), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the
light to turn OFF after you have filled your tires to the recommended
inflation pressure.
How temperature affects your tire pressure
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors tire pressure in
each pneumatic tire. While driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi
(14 to 28 kPa) from a cold start situation. If the vehicle is stationary
over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may decrease approximately 3 psi
(20.7 kPa) for a drop of 30° F (16.6°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by the TPMS as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation pressure and activate the TPMS
warning for low tire pressure. If the low tire pressure warning light is
ON, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. (If one or more
tires are flat, repair as necessary.) Check air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest
location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the
recommended inflation pressure.
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Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a load
carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Safety chains
Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainers
of the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.
If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency
gives to you.
Do not attach safety chains to the bumper.
Trailer brakes
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are
safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s
specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal
regulations.
WARNING:Do not connect a trailer’s hydraulic brake system
directly to your vehicle’s brake system. Your vehicle may not
have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision
greatly increase.
The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the
GVWR not GCWR.
Trailer lamps
Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all running
lights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working.
Do not splice into the vehicle lamp wiring for trailer lamps. Your
vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and
monitor your vehicle lamps. Splicing into the wiring or attaching
wiring to the vehicle bulb. may DISABLE the rear vehicle lamps
or cause them not to function properly.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for proper
instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps.
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. Off — locks the automatic
transmission gearshift lever and
allows key removal.
Note:The ignition key cannot be
removed from the ignition unless
the gearshift lever is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Accessory — allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
3. On — all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
4. Start — cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system.
This system meets all Canadian interference-causing equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, don’t press the accelerator before
or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty
starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to
Starting the enginein this chapter.
WARNING:Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission:
•Make sure the parking brake is
set.
•Push the clutch pedal to the floor
3. Turn the key to 3 (on) without
turning the key to 4 (start).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. SeeWarning lights and
chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.
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General information
WARNING:Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
Do not attempt to repair punctures larger than
14inch (6.4 mm) or
damage to the tire’s sidewall. The tire may not completely seal.
Note:Do not use the temporary mobility kit if a tire has become
severely damaged by driving the vehicle with a tire that has insufficient
air pressure. Only punctured areas located within the tire tread can be
sealed with the temporary mobility kit.
Loss of air pressure may adversely affect tire performance. For this
reason:
•Do notdrive the vehicle above 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Do notdrive further than 120 miles (200 km). Drive only to the
closest Ford Motor Company authorized dealer or tire repair shop to
have your tire inspected.
•Drive carefully and avoid abrupt steering maneuvers.
•Periodically monitor tire inflation pressure in the affected tire; if the
tire is losing pressure, have the vehicle towed.
•Read the information in theTips for use of the temporary mobility
kitsection to ensure safe operation of the temporary mobility kit and
your vehicle.
Tips for use of the temporary mobility kit
Read the following list of tips to ensure safe operation of the temporary
mobility kit:
•Before operating the temporary mobility kit, make sure your vehicle is
safely off the road and away from moving traffic. Turn on the hazard
lights.
•Always set the parking brake to ensure the vehicle doesn’t move
unexpectedly.
•Do not remove any foreign objects, such as nails or screws, from the
tire.
•When using the temporary mobility kit, leave the engine running
(only if the vehicle is outdoors or in a well-ventilated area)so
the compressor doesn’t drain the vehicle’s battery.
•Do not allow the compressor to operate continuously for more than
15 minutes; this will help prevent the compressor from overheating.
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Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Refilling with a portable fuel container
With the Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system, use the following directions
when filling from a portable fuel container:
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel™ system. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, which could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy
Fuel™ system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
funnel included with the vehicle.
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................61
J
Jack ............................................226
positioning ...............................226
storage .....................................226
Jump-starting your vehicle ......243
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...............................93, 95
Keys .....................................91, 104
positions of the ignition .........194
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................59
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................65
daytime running light ...............61
fog lamps ...................................60
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........61
instrument panel, dimming .....61
interior lamps .....................64–65
replacing bulbs .........................66
LATCH anchors .........................152
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........200
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................207
Load limits .................................184
Locks ............................................92
autolock ...............................93, 95
doors ..........................................92
Lubricant specifications ...........301Lug nuts ....................................241
Lumbar support, seats .............113
M
Manual transmission .................212
fluid capacities ........................301
lubricant specifications ..........301
reverse .....................................213
Message center .....................20–22
display color ..............................24
english/metric button ...............26
MyColor display ........................24
system check button ................22
warning messages .....................29
Mirrors ...................................79–80
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................80
heated ........................................54
side view mirrors (power) .......80
Motorcraft parts ........264, 283, 300
N
Navigation system .......................50
O
Octane rating ............................287
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................270
P
Parking brake ............................200
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....300
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................119
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................223
Power mirrors .............................80
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T
Temporary mobility kit .............232
Tilt steering wheel ......................73
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....179
Tires ...........................164–165, 226
alignment ................................172
care ..........................................168
changing ..........................226, 229
checking the pressure ............168
inflating ...................................166
label .........................................178
replacing ..................................170
rotating ....................................172
safety practices .......................171
sidewall information ...............173
snow tires and chains ............183
spare tire .................................227
Temporary mobility kit ..........232
terminology .............................165
tire grades ...............................165
treadwear ........................164, 169
Towing .......................................190
recreational towing .................193
trailer towing ..........................190
wrecker ....................................248
Traction Control Sport Mode ...201
Traction-lok rear axle ...............207
Transmission
automatic operation ...............209
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....207fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................296
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................297
fluid, refill capacities ..............301
lubricant specifications ..........301
manual operation ....................212
Trunk ...........................................96
remote release ....................89, 99
Turn signal ..................................63
U
USB port ......................................43
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................306
Vehicle loading ..........................184
Ventilating your vehicle ...........197
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................269
Water, Driving through .............216
Windows
power .........................................77
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................72
checking and adding fluid .....269
replacing wiper blades ...........270
Wrecker towing .........................248
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