2010 FORD MUSTANG low oil pressure

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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Engine oil pressure (if
equipped):Illuminates when the oil
pressure falls below the normal
range, refer toEngine oilin the
Maintenance and Specificationschapter.
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,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. For more information
on this system, refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in
theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
AdvanceTrac
/Traction
Control™ active:Flashes when
the Traction Control™ is active. If
the light remains on a malfunction
has been detected; contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to theDrivingchapter for
more information.
AdvanceTrac
/Traction
Control™ off light:Illuminates
when the Traction Control™ has
been disabled (by the driver or as a
result of a system failure). Refer to
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
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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 as
soon as possible.
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.
MINI MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
Selectable features
Press and release the RESET stem to scroll trough the message center
functions. Select or reset the function by holding the RESET stem for
more than two seconds.
This menu displays the following control displays:
•Odometer
•Trip Odometer A or B
•Autolamp (if equipped)
•Autolock/Unlock (if equipped)
Odometer/Trip odometer
Refer toGaugesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories:
•They will not disappear until a condition is changed.
•They will reappear on the display ten minutes from the reset.
•They will not reappear until an ignition off-on cycle has been
completed.
This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warnings that can be reset:
DRIVER 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.
Warnings that return after 10 minutes:
OIL PRESSURE LOW— 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 as soon as possible.
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, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK TRACTION CONTROL (if equipped)— 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 to
Traction Control™in theDrivingchapter.
CHECK FUEL FILL INLET— Displayed when the fuel fill inlet may
not be properly closed. Refer toEasy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel systemin
theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
FUEL LEVEL LOW— Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel
condition.
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