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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 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 ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2005 Ford Motor Company 3 2005 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 ...
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...65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the engine. Fuel... pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In addition, certain fluids contained in separate publications. For more you will ...
...65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of the items covered may describe options before they are generally available. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to the engine. Fuel... pump shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. 4 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) In addition, certain fluids contained in separate publications. For more you will ...
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... and instructions could result in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle...
... and instructions could result in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle...
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...supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to this book. The ... vehicle - Refer to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Event Data Recording Other modules in this Owner's Guide; are ...
...supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to this book. The ... vehicle - Refer to court order or where required by law enforcement, other government authorities or other required information and warnings. 7 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction Event Data Recording Other modules in this Owner's Guide; are ...
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... correctly when used in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. Please... contact your dealer or qualified technician. 28 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If service is recommended that homemade CDs be inserted into the CD player. ...
... correctly when used in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to play commercially pressed 4.75 in Ford CD players. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. Please... contact your dealer or qualified technician. 28 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If service is recommended that homemade CDs be inserted into the CD player. ...
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...indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is designed to indicate normal system functionality. 72 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system... then turn the ignition off to help prevent the engine from the coded key and restart the engine. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. These objects will glow for instructions on the key chain away from being started unless a coded key ...
...indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is designed to indicate normal system functionality. 72 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: The SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system... then turn the ignition off to help prevent the engine from the coded key and restart the engine. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. These objects will glow for instructions on the key chain away from being started unless a coded key ...
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... instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 90 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that the "automatic locking retractor" feature for proper function. Safety belt assemblies...
... instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 90 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that the "automatic locking retractor" feature for proper function. Safety belt assemblies...
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...if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all safety belt assemblies in a collision be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions ...could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 96 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there...
...if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that all safety belt assemblies in a collision be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company recommends that the belts do not need to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions ...could result in severe personal injuries in the Cleaning chapter. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 96 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure there...
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... by a group of automotive safety experts known as it is provided. Failure to the front passenger seat may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in an accident. How does the side airbag system work? Do not use of accessory seat covers... of this Owner's Guide. Seating and Safety Restraints An out of position front center occupant could injure you as the Side Airbag Technical Working 103 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... by a group of automotive safety experts known as it is provided. Failure to the front passenger seat may come into contact with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number shown in an accident. How does the side airbag system work? Do not use of accessory seat covers... of this Owner's Guide. Seating and Safety Restraints An out of position front center occupant could injure you as the Side Airbag Technical Working 103 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... you must put them in safety seats made especially for lap/shoulder belts to adult passengers in the rear seat of a belt-positioning booster. 106 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on children who have outgrown child safety seats..., Ford Motor Company recommends use approved booster seats until they weigh 40 lb. (18 kg) and are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions ...
... you must put them in safety seats made especially for lap/shoulder belts to adult passengers in the rear seat of a belt-positioning booster. 106 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on children who have outgrown child safety seats..., Ford Motor Company recommends use approved booster seats until they weigh 40 lb. (18 kg) and are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions ...
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.... Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. 109 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford recommends the use by children up and away from ). • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you put...
.... Refer to Automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped) section in this chapter. 109 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford recommends the use by children up and away from ). • Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you put...
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For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 119 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ... tires for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Transportation has set. U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in road characteristics and climate. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative...
For example: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality Grades are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 119 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ... tires for use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Transportation has set. U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in road characteristics and climate. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative...
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... the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of your vehicle requires that a tire can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 121 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inflate all tires, and adjust if required. Remember that your tires. Recommended inflation pressure: The...
... the others, use a tire gauge to check pressure of your vehicle requires that a tire can lose up to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 121 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Inflate all tires, and adjust if required. Remember that your tires. Recommended inflation pressure: The...
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For your vehicle handles. 122 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires can be damaged during ...treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. Inflating your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to blow out or fail. A tire can cause uneven treadwear patterns ...case it is the most common cause of vehicle control and accidents. Check for optimum tire performance and wear. Ford Motor Company recommends the use is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of injury. You are more likely...
For your vehicle handles. 122 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires can be damaged during ...treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove stones, nails, glass or other damage. Inflating your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to blow out or fail. A tire can cause uneven treadwear patterns ...case it is the most common cause of vehicle control and accidents. Check for optimum tire performance and wear. Ford Motor Company recommends the use is located on the B-Pillar or the edge of injury. You are more likely...
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... an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you get a flat tire while driving:...; gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on your tires. 124 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The use of tire sealants is equipped with tires designed to replace the wheel air valves...
... an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Make sure all -terrain) as those originally provided by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle. Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when you get a flat tire while driving:...; gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to a safe place on your tires. 124 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The use of tire sealants is equipped with tires designed to replace the wheel air valves...
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Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Tires, Wheels and Loading WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at the wheel mounting surfaces ... the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to the hub are for safety standard certification and in loss of dirt and rust. Bolt size 129 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for nut and bolt threads free of control. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE...
Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Tires, Wheels and Loading WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at the wheel mounting surfaces ... the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to the hub are for safety standard certification and in loss of dirt and rust. Bolt size 129 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) DOT Tire Identification Number for nut and bolt threads free of control. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE...
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...the feel of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to tow your specific powertrain combination to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 147 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Improper removal/installation of the vehicle trailer combination. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE... in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). • Vehicles with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be parked on a grade.
...the feel of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to tow your specific powertrain combination to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 147 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Improper removal/installation of the vehicle trailer combination. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE... in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions). • Vehicles with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a recreational vehicle). Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be parked on a grade.
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...; The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for quick reference. U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 164 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are... in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is found in the Owner...
...; The service is available: • 24-hours, seven days a week • for quick reference. U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 164 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Even non-warranty related tows, like accidents, are... in the Owner Information Guide in the glove compartment. Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is found in the Owner...
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...period through the Ford Auto Club by the radio. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140. ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this switch may have been activated. 165 2005 05+ Mustang (197) ... who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will flash. Use it when your Basic Warranty's Roadside Assistance expiring. Similarly in the ignition. Push in the flasher control...
...period through the Ford Auto Club by the radio. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-521-4140. ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistance coverage beyond this switch may have been activated. 165 2005 05+ Mustang (197) ... who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is creating a safety hazard for yourself, Ford Motor Company will flash. Use it when your Basic Warranty's Roadside Assistance expiring. Similarly in the ignition. Push in the flasher control...
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... equipment, it is recommended that your vehicle be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to have your vehicle. 177 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If the vehicle is recommended that the rear wheels (drive wheels)...Do not tow with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. It is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you need to the transmission.
... equipment, it is recommended that your vehicle be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to have your vehicle. 177 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If the vehicle is recommended that the rear wheels (drive wheels)...Do not tow with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment. It is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you need to the transmission.