2013 FORD MUSTANG automatic transmission fluid

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS – 3.7L AND 5.0L ENGINES
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within
3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
information display and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints
See axle maintenance items underExceptions
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Change manual transmission fluid
Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as
in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
information display and perform services listed in
Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 60,000 miles
(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs
Scheduled Maintenance315
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911 Assist™ .............................. 337
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 173
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 329
Accessing the help screen ....... 402
Accessing the music in your
jukebox ...................................... 392
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 348
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 330
Accessory delay .......................... 84
Active call menu options ......... 329
Advanced menu options ........... 336
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 336
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 45
and child safety seats .............. 46
description ................................ 45
disposal ...................................... 53
driver airbag .............................. 45
passenger airbag ....................... 45
side airbag ........................... 45, 50
Air cleaner filter ....... 241–242, 295
Air conditioning ........................ 130
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 130
AM/FM ....................................... 372
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 173
Anti-theft system .................. 68, 70arming the system .............. 68, 71
disarming a triggered
system ....................................... 72
AppLink™ ................................. 344
Audio system
CD-MP3 ................................... 119
Audio system
(see Radio) ................................ 119
Automatic transmission ............ 165
driving an automatic
overdrive ................................. 165
fluid, adding ............................ 236
fluid, checking ........................ 236
fluid, refill capacities .............. 292
fluid, specification .................. 292
Selectshift (SST) .................... 166
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) .................................... 124
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 150
Axle
lubricant specifications .......... 292
refill capacities ........................ 292
traction lok .............................. 171
B
Battery ....................................... 238
acid, treating emergencies ..... 238
jumping a disabled battery .... 209
maintenance-free .................... 238
replacement,
specifications .......................... 295
servicing .................................. 238
Blind spot mirror ...................... 396
Booster seats ............................... 22
Brakes ........................................ 173
anti-lock ................................... 173
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ........................... 173
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Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................................... 216
Customizing your home
screen ........................................ 365
D
Defrost ............................... 130, 132
rear window ............................ 136
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .......................................... 236
engine oil ................................. 231
Driving under special
conditions .................................. 168
through water ......................... 204
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ......................... 132
E
Electronic message center ......... 96
Electronic stability control ...... 178
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 209
running out of fuel ................. 158
Emission control system .......... 162
End user license agreement .... 412
Engine ........................................ 291
cleaning ................................... 250
fail-safe cooling ....................... 235
idle speed control ................... 238
lubrication specifications ....... 292
refill capacities ........................ 292
service points .................. 229–230
Engine block heater ................. 154Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 231
dipstick .................................... 231
filter, specifications ................ 295
refill capacities ........................ 292
specifications .......................... 292
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 154
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 235
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 57
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 156
Floor mats ................................. 205
Fluid capacities ......................... 292
Fuel
calculating fuel economy ......... 97
cap ........................................... 160
capacity ................................... 292
choosing the right fuel ........... 157
filler funnel ............................. 158
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 160
filter, specifications ........ 237, 295
fuel pump shut-off .................. 209
octane rating ................... 157, 291
running out of fuel ................. 158
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 156
Fuel and distance computer .... 107
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 107
to empty indicator .................. 107
trip distance ............................ 107
trip/reset button ..................... 107
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 156
Fuses .................................. 220–221
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T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ....... 130, 132
Temporary mobility kit ............. 282
Text messaging ......................... 331
Text messaging
(sending, downloading,
deleting) ............................ 332–333
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 73
Tires ........................... 257–258, 277
alignment ................................ 271
care .......................................... 257
changing .......................... 277, 279
checking the pressure ............ 267
inflating ................................... 265
label ......................................... 264
replacing .................................. 269
rotating .................................... 271
safety practices ....................... 270
sidewall information ............... 260
snow tires and chains ............ 272
spare tire ................................. 277
Temporary mobility kit .......... 282
terminology ............................. 258
tire grades ............................... 258
treadwear ........................ 257, 267
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 396
Towing ....................... 194, 196–197
recreational towing ................. 197
trailer towing .......................... 194
wrecker .................................... 196
Traction control ........................ 175
Traction-lok rear axle ............... 171
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................ 342Transmission
automatic operation ............... 165
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 167
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ............................. 236
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) ................................. 237
fluid, refill capacities .............. 292
lubricant specifications .......... 292
Troubleshooting ........................ 411
Trunk ........................................... 67
remote release .................... 64, 66
Turn signal .................................. 81
U
USB port ............................ 126, 346
Using privacy mode .................. 329
V
Vehicle health report ................ 340
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 296
Vehicle loading .......................... 187
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 154
Visor storage system .................. 87
Voice commands in media
mode .......................................... 347
Voice commands in phone
mode .......................................... 327
Voice recognition ...................... 367
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ....... 91
Washer fluid .............................. 238
Water, Driving through ............. 204
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