2018 FORD MUSTANG coolant temperature

Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the coolant temperature reduces. If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures. At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control................................ 165
Customer Assistance...................................211
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................73
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 73
Type Two - Configurable.................................... 73
Digital Radio
...................................................313
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 314
Direction Indicators........................................75
Doors and Locks
.............................................58
Drive Control..................................................186
Selectable Drive Modes................................... 186
Selectable Steering............................................ 187
Driver Alert.......................................................172 Using Driver Alert................................................. 172
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........43
Driving Aids
......................................................172
Driving at High Speed................................288
Driving Hints
..................................................202
Driving Through Water...............................203
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 73
E
Economical Driving
.....................................202
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............456
Emission Law
.................................................142
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........143
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 142
End User License Agreement.................458 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 458Engine Block Heater
....................................133
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 134
Engine Coolant Check
...............................234
Adding Coolant................................................... 234
Coolant Change................................................. 236
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 237
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 236
Recycled Coolant............................................... 235
Severe Climates................................................. 236
Engine Emission Control............................142
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Engine Oil Check..........................................232 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 232
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................232
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................290
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 290
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................290 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 291
Entertainment...............................................376 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 377
Apps....................................................................... 385
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 384
CD (If equipped)................................................ 383
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 380
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 378
Sources................................................................... 377
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 385
USB Ports............................................................. 385
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................196 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 196
Hitches................................................................... 196
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 197
Safety Chains....................................................... 196
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 196
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 196
When Towing a Trailer....................................... 197
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
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Exterior Mirrors................................................78
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 79
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 78
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 78
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 78
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 78
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 78
Projection Lights................................................... 78
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 78
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 283
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................257
Floor Mats
......................................................203
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 75
Ford Credit
.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect...................................................436 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 437
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 436
Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.......................................135
Fuel Consumption
.......................................140
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 140
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 141
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 141
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Fuel Filter
........................................................239
Fuel Quality.....................................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 135
Fuel Shutoff..................................................206
Fuses.................................................................218
Fuse Specification Chart...........................218 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........223
Power Distribution Box..................................... 218G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener............124
Gauges................................................................81 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............83
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 82
Gauge Package..................................................... 83
Information Bar..................................................... 83
Information Display............................................. 82
Type 1........................................................................\
. 81
Type 2....................................................................... 82
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 146
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
Intelligent Access................................................. 46
General Maintenance Information.......438 Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 441
Owner Checks and Services......................... 440
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 438
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 438
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 438
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................214
Getting the Services You Need.................211 Away From Home................................................ 211
Glasses Holder
...............................................129
Global Opening................................................77
Opening the Windows........................................ 78
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 154
Hazard Flashers...........................................206
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 242
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................73
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 117
Head Restraints..............................................117 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 118
Front Seat Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ........................................................................\
....... 118
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 118
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................68
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Direction Indicator...............................................
85
Door Ajar Warning Lamp................................... 85
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp.................................................................... 85
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 85
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 85
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 85
Heads Up Display................................................. 85
Hood Ajar................................................................ 85
Lane Keeping System Lamp............................ 85
Launch Control..................................................... 85
Low Beam Malfunction..................................... 85
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 85
Low Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp................................................................... 86
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp............................. 86
Parking Lamps...................................................... 86
Service Engine Soon........................................... 86
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 86
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 86
Trunk Ajar................................................................ 86
Washer Fluid Check....................................239
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 249
Waxing..............................................................251
Welcome Lighting..........................................75
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 283
Wheels and Tires..........................................257
General Information.......................................... 257
Technical Specifications................................. 289
Windows and Mirrors.....................................77
Windshield Washers.....................................70
Windshield Wipers........................................69 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 69
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 69
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 241
Wipers and Washers.....................................69
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