2020 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

2020 MUSTANG Owner’s Manual
December 2019
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.
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2020 MUSTANG Owner’s Manual

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Part Number: 201906 20191028132612
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
14
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Export Unique Options ................................
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
18
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
22
Booster Seats .................................................
28
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
30
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
32
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
35
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
36
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
38
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
38
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
39 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
40
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
41
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
42
Side Airbags ....................................................
45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .......
46
Safety Canopy ™ - Coupe..........................
46
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
48
Airbag Disposal .............................................
49
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
50
Remote Control .............................................
50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
55
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
56
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
57
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
57
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
58
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
58
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
58
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
60
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
..
65
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .......................
66
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
67
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..................
68
Audio Control .................................................
68
Voice Control ..................................................
68
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Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise
Control ..........................................................69
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control ............................................
69
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: SYNC .................................................
69
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ..............................................
69
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
70
Horn ....................................................................
70
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .........................................
71
Autowipers ........................................................
71
Windshield Washers .....................................
72
Lighting
General Information .....................................
73
Lighting Control ..............................................
73
Autolamps .......................................................
74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
74
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
74
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
75
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
75
Direction Indicators .......................................
76
Welcome Lighting .........................................
76
Interior Lamps ................................................
76
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
76
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
...
77
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ....................................................
77
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
...
77
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
...
77 Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
.............................................
79
Global Opening ..............................................
79
Exterior Mirrors ..............................................
80
Interior Mirror ...................................................
81
Sun Visors .........................................................
81
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
83
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
85
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
89
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
90
Information Messages ..............................
100
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ..............................
111
Automatic Climate Control .......................
112
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control ..........................................................
114
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control ...............................
115
Heated Rear Window ..................................
116
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................
116
Remote Start ..................................................
116
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ........................
117
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ......................
117
Changing the Cabin Air Filter ....................
117
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
118
Head Restraints ............................................
118
Manual Seats ................................................
120
Power Seats ....................................................
121
Memory Function ..........................................
121
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Rear Seats
......................................................123
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
123
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
125
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
129
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
130
Glasses Holder .............................................
130
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
131
Keyless Starting .............................................
131
Steering Wheel Lock ...................................
132
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
132
Engine Block Heater ...................................
134
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
136
Fuel Quality ....................................................
136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
137
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
137
Refueling .........................................................
139
Fuel Consumption ........................................
141
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
143
Catalytic Converter .....................................
144
Transmission
Manual Transmission .................................
147
Automatic Transmission ..........................
148
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ............................
153Brakes
General Information
...................................
154
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
154
Parking Brake ................................................
155
Hill Start Assist .............................................
155
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
157
Using Traction Control ...............................
157
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
158
Using Stability Control ..............................
159
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation .................................
161
Rear Parking Aid ............................................
161
Rear View Camera ......................................
163
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ...............................
167
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
.
167
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ..........
167
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
167
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
168
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
168
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
168
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ......................................................
174
Lane Keeping System .................................
175
Blind Spot Information System ..............
179
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
181
Steering ...........................................................
184
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
185
Drive Control .................................................
189
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Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................192
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
197
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
198
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
199
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
200
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top .................
202
Closing the Convertible Top ...................
203
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
205
Economical Driving ....................................
205
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
206
Breaking-In ...................................................
206
Driving Through Water .............................
206
Floor Mats ......................................................
207
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ................................
208
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
209
Fuel Shutoff .................................................
209
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
210
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................
212
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
213
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
214
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
215
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
216
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ........................
217
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .........................................................
217
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
219 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................\
.
219
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
219
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
221
Changing a Fuse .........................................
230
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
232
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
232
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
234
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L ..................
235
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Bullitt ....
236
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
237
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
237
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
238
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™/5.0L ....................................
239
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L, Bullitt ...........................................................
239
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
240
Manual Transmission Fluid Check .......
244
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
245
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
245
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission ............................................
246
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
246
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
246
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
248
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
250
Fuel Filter .......................................................
250
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
250
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
250
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
251
Track Use
Track Use .......................................................
252
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Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................255
Cleaning Products ......................................
255
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
255
Waxing .............................................................
257
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
257
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
257
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
258
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
260
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
260
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
260
Cleaning the Convertible Top .................
262
Body Styling Kits .........................................
262
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
263
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit ...................
263
Tire Care .........................................................
269
Using Summer Tires ..................................
284
Using Winter Tires ......................................
284
Using Snow Chains ....................................
285
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
286
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
289
Driving at High Speed ...............................
294
Technical Specifications ..........................
295
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
297
Engine Specifications - 5.0L ...................
297
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
298
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L ............................
299
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L, Bullitt ..............
300
Vehicle Identification Number ................
301
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
302Transmission Code Designation
...........
302
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ..............................................
303
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L ........................................................................\
..
311
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
319
Network Connectivity
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
320
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
321
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot .........................
323
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password ...................................................
323
Audio System
General Information ..................................
324
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC ........
324
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ......
326
Digital Radio .................................................
328
Satellite Radio .............................................
330
USB Port .........................................................
333
Media Hub .....................................................
333
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
334
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
335
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
337
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
338
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
341
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
342
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
351
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
353
Entertainment .............................................
360
Climate ...........................................................
370
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