2018 FORD MUSTANG battery

Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.Check every month
Engine oil level (Normal vehicle use).
For severe use, (High engine speed and engine loads, engine braking and track use)check engine oil level every fuel fill-up.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 153
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 153
Accessories....................................................434 Exterior Style....................................................... 434
Interior Style........................................................ 434
Lifestyle................................................................. 434
Peace of Mind..................................................... 434
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............166
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................242 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 243
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 242
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................66
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............245
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 65
Ambient Lighting............................................76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................65
Arming the Alarm................................................. 65
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 65
Appendices....................................................456
Apps.................................................................403 ........................................................................\
.......... 403
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 405
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87
Audio Control
..................................................66
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 66
Audio System
...............................................306
General Information......................................... 306Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Touchscreen Display
...................312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................307
Menu Structure.................................................. 309
Autolamps.........................................................72 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 72
Automatic Climate Control.......................110
Automatic High Beam Control..................74 Automatic High Beam Indicator..................... 75
Switching the System On and Off.................74
Automatic Transmission............................147 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 150
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 149
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 150
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 148
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 147
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................238
Autowipers.......................................................69
Auxiliary Power Points................................128 12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 128
Locations............................................................... 128
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 239
Blind Spot Information System
...............177
........................................................................\
........... 178
Switching the System On and Off................179
System Errors....................................................... 179
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................... 178
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System............177
Body Styling Kits..........................................256
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........228
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check
........................................238
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Brakes...............................................................153
General Information.......................................... 153
Breaking-In.....................................................202 Brakes and Clutch............................................. 202
Engine.................................................................... 202
Tires........................................................................\
202
Bulb Specification Chart...........................244
C
Cabin Air Filter
.................................................115
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................295
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 299
Specifications..................................................... 296
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L................................................................299
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 304
Specifications...................................................... 301
Capacities and Specifications
...............290
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 249
Catalytic Converter......................................143 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 144
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 144
Center Console
..............................................129
Locking Storage Bin........................................... 129
Changing a Bulb
...........................................243
LED Lamps........................................................... 243
Replacing Reverse Lamp Bulbs.................... 243
Changing a Fuse
...........................................226
Fuses...................................................................... 226
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................283
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 283
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 284
Changing the 12V Battery.........................239 Battery Management System........................ 241
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................245
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................242
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................241
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35 Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................253
Cleaning Products.......................................249 Materials............................................................... 249
Cleaning the Convertible Top
.................256
Cleaning the Engine.....................................251
Cleaning the Exterior..................................249 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 250
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 250
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 250
Stripes or Graphics........................................... 250
Underbody........................................................... 250
Under Hood......................................................... 250
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.........................252
Cleaning the Interior...................................252
Cleaning the Wheels..................................254
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................251
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate............................................................386
Climate Control
............................................109
Climate Controlled Seats...........................122 Cooled Seats........................................................ 123
Heated Seats........................................................ 122
Closing the Convertible Top
....................200
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission..............................................239
Cold Weather Precautions.......................203
Convertible Top
.............................................199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 234
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 53
Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................179
Blocked Sensors.................................................. 181
Switching the System Off and On................181
System Errors........................................................ 181
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 181
System Limitations............................................. 181
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System...........179
Cruise Control..................................................67 Principle of Operation....................................... 165
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Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 115
Heated Rear Window......................................... 115
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Hill Start Assist..............................................154 Switching the System On and Off...............155
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................112
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 115
General Hints......................................................... 112
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 114
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 113
Recommended Settings for Cooling............114
Recommended Settings for Heating...........114
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................153
Home Screen................................................368
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........228
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In California (U.S. Only)..............................212
Information Display Control
......................68
Quick Action Menus............................................ 68
Information Displays
....................................88
General Information........................................... 88
Information Messages..................................97 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 98
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 98
Airbag....................................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Battery and Charging System......................... 99
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 100
Collision Warning System................................ 101
Doors and Locks.................................................. 101
Engine...................................................................... 101
Exhaust Mode....................................................... 101
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 102
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 102
Maintenance........................................................ 103
MyKey..................................................................... 104
Park Aid.................................................................. 104Park Brake.............................................................
105
Rear Axle................................................................ 105
Remote Start....................................................... 105
Seats....................................................................... 105
Starting System ................................................. 106
Steering System................................................. 106
Suspension System.......................................... 106
Tire Mobility Kit.................................................... 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Traction Control................................................... 107
Transmission........................................................ 108
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 73
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............73
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................63
Interior Mirror
....................................................79
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 79
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................207 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 207
Installing the Battery Shield.......................... 209
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 207
Removing the Battery Shield......................... 207
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 209
Starting the Engine........................................... 208
K
Keyless Starting
............................................130
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lane Keeping System..................................173
Switching the System On and Off................174
Lighting Control................................................71 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam...............72
Headlamp High Beam......................................... 71
Lighting................................................................71 General Information............................................. 71
Limited Slip Differential.............................152 Traction-Lok ™ and TORSEN™ Axles.........152
Load Carrying.................................................189
Load Limit.......................................................189 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 193
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 189
Locking and Unlocking
.................................58
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 59
Autolock.................................................................. 60
Battery Saver......................................................... 63
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 62
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 63
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................. 61
Opening the Luggage Compartment...........62
Power Door Locks................................................ 58
Remote Control.................................................... 58
Smart Unlocks ..................................................... 60
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 283
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Maintenance..................................................228 General Information......................................... 228
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats..................................................119
Manual Transmission Fluid Check........238
Manual Transmission.................................146 Parking Your Vehicle.......................................... 147
Recommended Shift Speeds........................ 146
Reverse.................................................................... 147
Using the Clutch................................................. 146
Memory Function
.........................................120
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 121Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote
Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob........................................................................\
121
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 120
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................115
See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 77
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................291
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L..............................292
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................56
MyKey ™
.............................................................52
Principle of Operation......................................... 52
N
Navigation......................................................395 cityseeker............................................................. 402
Destination Mode.............................................. 397
Map Mode............................................................ 395
Navigation Map Updates............................... 403
Navigation Menu............................................... 400
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 403
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 402
Waypoints............................................................. 401
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........441 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 441
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 442
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................233
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............228 Closing the Hood............................................... 229
Opening the Hood............................................. 228
Opening the Convertible Top
...................199
Using the Tonneau Caps................................ 200
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................216
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........216
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Parking Aids...................................................160
Principle of Operation...................................... 160
Parking Brake
.................................................154
All Vehicles............................................................ 154
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission................................................... 154
Vehicles with Manual Transmission............154
Passive Anti-Theft System........................64 SecuriLock.............................................................. 64
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 64
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Phone..............................................................390 During a Phone Call.......................................... 393
Making Calls........................................................ 392
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 390
Phone Menu......................................................... 391
Receiving Calls.................................................... 393
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 394
Text Messaging................................................... 394
Post-Crash Alert System..........................209
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 58
Power Seats....................................................119 Power Lumbar..................................................... 120
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................239
Power Windows...............................................77 Accessory Delay..................................................... 77
Bounce-Back
.......................................................... 77
One-Touch Down.................................................. 77
One-Touch Up........................................................ 77
Pre-Collision Assist......................................183 Adjusting Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 184
Blocked Sensors................................................. 185
Distance Indication and Alert........................ 184
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System............................................................... 183
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 283R
Rear Axle..........................................................152
Rear Parking Aid...........................................160
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 161
Rear Seats
........................................................121
Accessing the Rear Seats................................. 121
Second Row Split-Folding Rear Seat .........122
Rear View Camera
........................................161
Using the Rear View Camera System.........162
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 161
Recommended Towing Weights
............195
Reduced Engine Performance................202
Refueling..........................................................138 Refueling System Overview........................... 138
Refueling System Warning............................. 140
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 138
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 49
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 46
Remote Start......................................................... 50
Replacing the Battery......................................... 48
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 49
Using the Key Blade............................................. 47
Remote Start
..................................................116
Automatic Settings............................................. 116
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............254
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..............................................................51
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................216
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................216
Roadside Assistance
..................................205
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 206
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................206
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 206
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off....................................................................... 169
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
166
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............171
System Not Available........................................ 170
Using Cruise Control....................................165 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 165
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 165
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................56
Using Snow Chains.....................................278
Using Stability Control...............................158 Electronic Stability Control ............................ 158
Using Summer Tires
...................................278
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................340
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............344
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 346
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 340
Media Menu Features...................................... 343
Media Voice Commands.................................. 341
USB 2
..................................................................... 346
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........347
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............323 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 328
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 331
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 332
Making Calls......................................................... 327
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............324
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 325
Phone Options during an Active Call..........327
Phone Voice Commands................................ 325
Receiving Calls.................................................... 327
System Settings................................................. 333
Text Messaging................................................... 329
Using Traction Control................................156 Switching the System Off .............................. 156
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 156
Using Voice Recognition.............................321 Audio Voice Commands................................. 370
Climate Voice Commands............................... 371
Initiating a Voice Session................................. 321
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 374Navigation Voice Commands........................
373
Phone Voice Commands................................. 371
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 374
System Interaction and Feedback..............322
Voice Settings Commands............................. 375
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.........................214
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Vehicle Care...................................................249 General Information......................................... 249
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................294
Vehicle Identification Number................293
Vehicle Performance Specifications
............................................305
Vehicle Storage............................................254
Battery................................................................... 255
Body........................................................................\
254
Brakes..................................................................... 255
Cooling system................................................... 255
Engine.................................................................... 255
Fuel system.......................................................... 255
General.................................................................. 254
Miscellaneous..................................................... 255
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 255
Tires........................................................................\
255
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............293
Voice Control
....................................................67
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................83 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................84
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 84
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp.................................................................... 84
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator.............................................................. 84
Battery..................................................................... 84
Blind Spot Information System Indicator.............................................................. 84
Brake System Warning Lamp.......................... 84
Cruise Control Indicator..................................... 84
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