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Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers ... or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Engine Coolant Fuel information Part numbers ... or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
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...information on acquiring your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) collision when parking). It is given in vehicles and certain products of ... safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to get well acquainted with your particular vehicle. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the ...
...information on acquiring your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will automatically cut off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) collision when parking). It is given in vehicles and certain products of ... safety switch will derive from driving it may not apply to get well acquainted with your particular vehicle. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the ...
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...potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as...the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The recorded information may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection ...
...potentially including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing diagnostic information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle, such as...the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the brake pedal; • how fast the vehicle was positioning the steering wheel. 6 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The recorded information may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection ...
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...unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is to avoid distractions and pay...therefore, a supplement has been supplied that are unique to your vehicle may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in emergency situations. Other parties may be equipped with lawful authority....
...unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is to avoid distractions and pay...therefore, a supplement has been supplied that are unique to your vehicle may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in emergency situations. Other parties may be equipped with lawful authority....
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...with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than one and play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. The label may overtake a weaker one disc into the CD player. Entertainment Systems Radio reception factors: There are designed ...authorized dealer for further information. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with your dealer or qualified technician. 28 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CD player care: Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. It is...
...with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than one and play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. The label may overtake a weaker one disc into the CD player. Entertainment Systems Radio reception factors: There are designed ...authorized dealer for further information. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs with your dealer or qualified technician. 28 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CD player care: Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. It is...
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... wrong type of these objects from your vehicle or you can program your spare keys to program the coded key. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. additional coded keys may lead to a "no-start systems. Use of coded key may be taken to an authorized dealer for...; system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is left open , and in vehicle starting issues. These objects will glow for service. 69 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... wrong type of these objects from your vehicle or you can program your spare keys to program the coded key. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. additional coded keys may lead to a "no-start systems. Use of coded key may be taken to an authorized dealer for...; system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is left open , and in vehicle starting issues. These objects will glow for service. 69 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 87 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to ...This mode should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any time a child...
... in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. 87 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to ...This mode should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any time a child...
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... (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be inspected after a collision. Replace if necessary. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized ...finds that all safety belt assemblies in the Cleaning chapter. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to fasten their safety belts. 89 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inspect the safety belts to make sure they do not need to operate properly...
... (if equipped), child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should also be inspected after a collision. Replace if necessary. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not show damage and continue to be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized ...finds that all safety belt assemblies in the Cleaning chapter. For proper care of soiled safety belts, refer to fasten their safety belts. 89 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inspect the safety belts to make sure they do not need to operate properly...
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... airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. DO NOT attempt to follow these instructions may affect the performance of a collision. 102 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount... and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least 2 minutes and verify that may /not be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering ...
... airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. DO NOT attempt to follow these instructions may affect the performance of a collision. 102 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped) Do not place objects or mount... and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least 2 minutes and verify that may /not be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering ...
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... a child so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can answer YES to ALL of these children are... around 4 years of a belt-positioning booster. Generally this for the whole trip? 106 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Booster seats should wear the lap and shoulder belt. To improve the fit of both the...
... a child so that the lap belt rests low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until you can answer YES to ALL of these children are... around 4 years of a belt-positioning booster. Generally this for the whole trip? 106 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Booster seats should wear the lap and shoulder belt. To improve the fit of both the...
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... upper torso restraint for children up to 60 lb. (27 kg) in your vehicle. Ford recommends the use pillows, books, or towels to the direction the tongue is coming from the safety seat, with LATCH and 109 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Never...
... upper torso restraint for children up to 60 lb. (27 kg) in your vehicle. Ford recommends the use pillows, books, or towels to the direction the tongue is coming from the safety seat, with LATCH and 109 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints Never...
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... government has written it. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 119 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or... conditions on the wear rate of their use on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100. The Quality grades can be found ...
... government has written it. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 119 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) They do not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or... conditions on the wear rate of their use on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100. The Quality grades can be found ...
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...tires to check pressure of the driver's door. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are strongly urged to the vehicle being driven for a tire or... up to half of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station 121 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label...
...tires to check pressure of the driver's door. If one looks lower than the others, use a tire gauge to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are strongly urged to the vehicle being driven for a tire or... up to half of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station 121 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Recommended inflation pressure: The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label...
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... optimum tire performance and wear. It also may result in heat buildup and internal damage to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is hot, (i.e. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located...which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can be significantly under-inflated. 122 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the most common cause of injury. Check your tire ...
... optimum tire performance and wear. It also may result in heat buildup and internal damage to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is hot, (i.e. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located...which the maximum load can be carried by the tire. A 10° F (6° C) temperature drop can be significantly under-inflated. 122 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the most common cause of injury. Check your tire ...
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.... Tires, Wheels and Loading This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all -terrain) as three to five seconds. 125 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. Tire ...code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. The numbers in as little as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. A tire can tear the tire and cause an ...
.... Tires, Wheels and Loading This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all -terrain) as three to five seconds. 125 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After 2000 the numbers go to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. Tire ...code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. The numbers in as little as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. A tire can tear the tire and cause an ...
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... applies to all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). Improper removal/installation of 35 mph (56 km/h) must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be exceeded, you must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL... a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 142 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... applies to all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). Improper removal/installation of 35 mph (56 km/h) must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be exceeded, you must be removed/installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading RECREATIONAL... a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 142 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...be covered up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of the disablement location or to your disabled vehicle 159 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Canadian customers refer to the nearest authorized dealer. The service is separate from the... (56.3 km) of diesel fuel to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. Independent Service Contractors, if ...
...be covered up to 2.0 gallons (7.5L) of gasoline or 5 gallons (18.9L) of the disablement location or to your disabled vehicle 159 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Canadian customers refer to the nearest authorized dealer. The service is separate from the... (56.3 km) of diesel fuel to an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56.3 km) from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Ford/Mercury/Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to $100 if the disabled eligible vehicle requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. Independent Service Contractors, if ...
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... contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. If you may purchase extended coverage prior to turn them off. In Canada, the card is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. 160 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-665-2006. Similarly in the glove compartment. HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is found in the ...
... contact 1-877-294-2582 or visit our website at www.ford.ca. If you may purchase extended coverage prior to turn them off. In Canada, the card is located on the instrument panel by contacting your battery. 160 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... Lincoln vehicle customers call 1-800-665-2006. Similarly in the glove compartment. HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is found in the ...
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... for tire size and may damage your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This means that if you need to repair the dissimilar spare tire 168 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed... vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that states: "THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY" When driving ...
... for tire size and may damage your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR). This means that if you need to repair the dissimilar spare tire 168 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed... vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that states: "THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY" When driving ...
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...clothing, if contacted. doing so may have push-start capability; An explosion could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 173 Bolt size 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This operation is in motion, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. ...installed, always remove any fasteners that contacts the wheel. Use only a 12-volt supply to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may damage the ...
...clothing, if contacted. doing so may have push-start capability; An explosion could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 173 Bolt size 2006 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This operation is in motion, resulting in injury or vehicle damage. ...installed, always remove any fasteners that contacts the wheel. Use only a 12-volt supply to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. When a wheel is installed, the transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmission may damage the ...