2023 FORD MUSTANG Owners Manual

FORD MUSTANGOwner's Manual 2023

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Wash your hands after handling.

Introduction
About This Manual..........................................9
About This Supplement - Mach 1..............9
Symbols Glossary...........................................12
Data Recording................................................15
Perchlorate.......................................................19
Ford Credit........................................................19
Replacement Parts Recommendation...........................................................................19
Special Notices..............................................20
Mobile Communications Equipment..........................................................................20
Export Unique Options.................................21
Environment
Protecting the Environment......................22
At a Glance
Instrument Panel...........................................23
Child Safety
General Information.....................................25
Installing Child Restraints - Mach 1.........27
Installing Child Restraints - VehiclesWithout: GT500 Track Package..........28
Installing Child Restraints - VehiclesWith: GT500 Track Package.................34
Booster Seats.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning.........................37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation.................................40
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................41
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime............................................................43
Seatbelt Reminder.......................................44
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance...............................................46
Seatbelt Extensions.....................................46
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™.........................47
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation.................................48
Driver and Passenger Airbags..................49
Front Passenger Sensing System...........50
Side Airbags....................................................53
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.......54
Safety Canopy™ - Coupe..........................54
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator......56
Airbag Disposal..............................................57
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies.................................................58
Remote Control.............................................58
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control..........................................................................62
MyKey™
What Is MyKey................................................63
MyKey Settings..............................................63
Creating a MyKey..........................................64
Programming a MyKey................................64
Clearing All MyKeys......................................64
Checking MyKey System Status..............65
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems........................................................65
MyKey – Troubleshooting..........................65
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking................................67
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................................72
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................73
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................74
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................75
Audio Control..................................................75
Voice Control...................................................75
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: CruiseControl...........................................................76
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: AdaptiveCruise Control.............................................76
Information Display Control - VehiclesWith: SYNC..................................................76
Information Display Control - VehiclesWith: SYNC 3..............................................76
Horn.....................................................................77
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off....................................................77
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................78
Autowipers.......................................................78
Windshield Washers....................................79
Lighting
General Information....................................80
Lighting Control.............................................80
Autolamps........................................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................81
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................81
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Configurable Daytime Running Lamps..........................................................................82
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..........82
Front Fog Lamps...........................................82
Direction Indicators......................................83
Welcome Lighting.........................................83
Interior Lamps................................................83
Ambient Lighting...........................................83
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................84
Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off..................................................84
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators..........................................................................84
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control..........................................................................85
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows............................................86
Global Opening.............................................86
Exterior Mirrors...............................................87
Interior Mirror..................................................88
Sun Visors........................................................88
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Mach 1............................................90
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................90
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster Display Screen..........................................................................92
Warning Lamps and Indicators................93
Audible Warnings and Indicators............97
Information Displays
General Information - Mach 1...................98
General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen.........................................................................102
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen........................................................................108
Information Messages................................112
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start................................123
Remote Start Limitations.........................123
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Enabling Remote Start..............................123
Remotely Starting the Engine.................123
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................123
Remotely Stopping the Engine...............124
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................124
Remote Start Settings...............................124
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................126
Automatic Climate Control......................127
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Manual TemperatureControl.........................................................129
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: AutomaticTemperature Control.............................130
Heated Rear Window..................................131
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................131
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................132
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................132
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................132
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................133
Head Restraints............................................133
Manual Seats................................................135
Power Seats..................................................136
Memory Function........................................136
Rear Seats......................................................138
Climate Controlled Seats.........................138
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener..........140
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work........................................................................140
Garage Door Opener Precautions.........140
Garage Door Opener Limitations..........140
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter..........141
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door Opener Motor..........................................................................141
Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor.................142
Clearing the Garage Door Opener.........142
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener.........................................................................143
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.........................................................................143
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points...............................144
Storage Compartments
Center Console.............................................145
Glasses Holder.............................................145
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................146
Keyless Starting...........................................146
Steering Wheel Lock...................................147
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................147
Engine Block Heater...................................150
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................152
Fuel Quality....................................................152
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................153
Running Out of Fuel....................................153
Refueling.........................................................155
Fuel Consumption.......................................157
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................159
Catalytic Converter.....................................160
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Transmission
Manual Transmission.................................163
Automatic Transmission..........................164
Technical Specifications - Mach 1.........168
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential............................170
Brakes
General Information.....................................171
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..........................................................................171
Parking Brake.................................................172
Hill Start Assist.............................................173
Traction Control
Principle of Operation................................174
Using Traction Control...............................174
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................175
Using Stability Control...............................176
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................178
Rear Parking Aid...........................................179
Rear View Camera......................................180
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control..............................184
Switching Cruise Control On and Off.........................................................................184
Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........184
Canceling the Set Speed..........................185
Resuming the Set Speed..........................185
Cruise Control Indicators..........................185
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............185
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................192
Lane Keeping System................................193
Blind Spot Information System..............197
Cross Traffic Alert........................................199
Steering..........................................................202
Pre-Collision Assist....................................203
Drive Control - Mach 1...............................207
Drive Control.................................................210
Load Carrying
Load Limit.......................................................214
Towing
Towing a Trailer - Mach 1...........................219
Towing a Trailer............................................219
Recommended Towing Weights..........220
Essential Towing Checks...........................221
Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1........223
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......227
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top.................228
Closing the Convertible Top...................229
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance...............230
Cold Weather Precautions......................230
Breaking-In....................................................230
Driving Economically.................................230
Driving Through Shallow Water.............231
Floor Mats.......................................................231
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance.................................233
Hazard Flashers...........................................234
Fuel Shutoff..................................................234
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................235
Post-Crash Alert System..........................237
Transporting the Vehicle..........................238
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