Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of six preset colors or one user definable color (MyColor) for the nighttime gauge backlighting. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. At normal operating temperature, the needle... it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. Instrument Cluster Refer to select one of the vehicle. • Base instrument cluster 16 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool. Odometer: Registers the total miles (kilometers) of six preset colors or one user definable color (MyColor) for the nighttime gauge backlighting. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is overheating. At normal operating temperature, the needle... it enters the red section, the engine is running or hot. Instrument Cluster Refer to select one of the vehicle. • Base instrument cluster 16 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will clear within 45 minutes of 7 colors. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp condensation The headlamps are specified in the ON or ACCESSORY position. This condensation is located on whenever the ignition... bulbs Replacement bulbs are vented to equalize pressure. The ambient lighting control switch is normal and will provide quality bulb burn time. 52 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Ambient/Mood lighting (if equipped) Illuminates 4 footwells and 2 cupholders with...
... correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will clear within 45 minutes of 7 colors. BULB REPLACEMENT Headlamp condensation The headlamps are specified in the ON or ACCESSORY position. This condensation is located on whenever the ignition... bulbs Replacement bulbs are vented to equalize pressure. The ambient lighting control switch is normal and will provide quality bulb burn time. 52 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights Ambient/Mood lighting (if equipped) Illuminates 4 footwells and 2 cupholders with...
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... lamps - Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Make sure headlamp switch is in color except where noted. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. see your authorized dealer. To replace all instrument panel lights - Lights... lamp 921 License plate lamp 168 Overhead console/map lamp W5W All replacement bulbs are clear in the off position, then open the hood. 53 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... lamps - Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Make sure headlamp switch is in color except where noted. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. see your authorized dealer. To replace all instrument panel lights - Lights... lamp 921 License plate lamp 168 Overhead console/map lamp W5W All replacement bulbs are clear in the off position, then open the hood. 53 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on the message center for two seconds. 73 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for a ...display of vehicle systems. You may select display features on your message center. Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • System Check • Display Color...
...MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center, located on the message center for two seconds. 73 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The system will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for a ...display of vehicle systems. You may select display features on your message center. Setup menu Press this control for the following displays: • System Check • Display Color...
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PASSENGER DOOR 5. Press SETUP to get to define MyColor™) 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHARGING SYSTEM 3. SECURITY SYSTEM (if equipped) 7. DRIVER DOOR 4. TRUNK 6. When the headlamps are on, the user can ... RESET will be on . 1. Driver Controls Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through the following selectable colors: Green Purple Orange MyColor 74 Blue White Red Adjust (to the DISPLAY COLOR set up menu. 2. FUEL CAP 11. OIL PRESSURE 2. TRAC CONTROL (if equipped) 10. Headlamps must be lit red when the...
PASSENGER DOOR 5. Press SETUP to get to define MyColor™) 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHARGING SYSTEM 3. SECURITY SYSTEM (if equipped) 7. DRIVER DOOR 4. TRUNK 6. When the headlamps are on, the user can ... RESET will be on . 1. Driver Controls Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through the following selectable colors: Green Purple Orange MyColor 74 Blue White Red Adjust (to the DISPLAY COLOR set up menu. 2. FUEL CAP 11. OIL PRESSURE 2. TRAC CONTROL (if equipped) 10. Headlamps must be lit red when the...
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... the RESET control to change from the SETUP menu to be displayed. 75 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Language 1. Driver Controls Adjusting MyColor™: MyColor™ is a user defined backlighting color. To enter the MyColor™ adjust mode, hold RESET for the current ... SETUP will increment the proportion of light from the SETUP menu for the current units to be stationary to scroll though the display colors again. Units (English/Metric) 1. Display Mode 1. To Save and Exit MyColor™ adjust hold RESET for less than 3 seconds will step...
... the RESET control to change from the SETUP menu to be displayed. 75 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Language 1. Driver Controls Adjusting MyColor™: MyColor™ is a user defined backlighting color. To enter the MyColor™ adjust mode, hold RESET for the current ... SETUP will increment the proportion of light from the SETUP menu for the current units to be stationary to scroll though the display colors again. Units (English/Metric) 1. Display Mode 1. To Save and Exit MyColor™ adjust hold RESET for less than 3 seconds will step...
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... the trim panel cover and the fuse cover to the left of the fuses and relays. 193 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A...
... the trim panel cover and the fuse cover to the left of the fuses and relays. 193 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Roadside Emergencies Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A 3A 4A 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A...
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PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your authorized dealer. 229 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in contact with a clearcoat paint finish. Cleaning • After polishing.... In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with a strong stream of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your vehicle's color. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. •...
PAINT CHIPS Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your authorized dealer. 229 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Chemical-strength cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in contact with a clearcoat paint finish. Cleaning • After polishing.... In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with a strong stream of Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your vehicle's color. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers. •...
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... products may cause premature wearing of the side airbag in contact with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use chemical solvents or strong detergents. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your authorized dealer. Cleaning On vehicles equipped with Motorcraft Deluxe ... Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 234 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Dry the area with leather upholstery. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in a collision. Such...
... products may cause premature wearing of the side airbag in contact with a soft cloth. • To help maintain its resiliency and color, use chemical solvents or strong detergents. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your authorized dealer. Cleaning On vehicles equipped with Motorcraft Deluxe ... Motorcraft Deluxe Leather Care Kit (ZC-11-D), available from packed dirt. 234 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Dry the area with leather upholstery. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur when wet clothing comes in a collision. Such...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can cause engine damage...in this instance, the cooling system must be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water to add engine coolant. 250 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with an overflow system, follow these ...
... from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any orange-colored extended life product such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D, or DEX-COOL brand with your factory filled coolant can cause engine damage...in this instance, the cooling system must be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of coolant and water to add engine coolant. 250 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with an overflow system, follow these ...
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... Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 WSS-M2C929-A and API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada)6 Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, striker plates, seat tracks ...) 13.6 quarts (12.9L) Engine oil (4.0L engine) Motorcraft Premium VC-7-B / Gold Engine Coolant WSS-M97B51-A1 with bittering agent (yellow-colored)3 VC-6 / Motorcraft Cooling - Silicone Lubricant XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A Between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A Capacity...
... Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 WSS-M2C929-A and API Super Premium Motor Certification Mark Oil (Canada)6 Multi-Purpose Grease XG-4 or XL-5 / ESB-M1C93-B 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Door latch, hood latch, auxiliary hood latch, striker plates, seat tracks ...) 13.6 quarts (12.9L) Engine oil (4.0L engine) Motorcraft Premium VC-7-B / Gold Engine Coolant WSS-M97B51-A1 with bittering agent (yellow-colored)3 VC-6 / Motorcraft Cooling - Silicone Lubricant XL-6 / ESR-M13P4-A Between MIN and MAX lines on reservoir PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A Capacity...
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......272 Lug nuts ...212 Lumbar support, seats ...99 M Manual transmission ...187 fluid capacities ...272 lubricant specifications ...272 reverse ...188 Message center ...73 display color ...74 english/metric button ...75 MyColor display ...74 system check button ...73 warning messages ...79 Mirrors ...64, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...64 side view... opening the trunk ...87 panic alarm ...87 replacement/additional transmitters ...89 replacing the batteries ...88 Roadside assistance ...190 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...112 283 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
......272 Lug nuts ...212 Lumbar support, seats ...99 M Manual transmission ...187 fluid capacities ...272 lubricant specifications ...272 reverse ...188 Message center ...73 display color ...74 english/metric button ...75 MyColor display ...74 system check button ...73 warning messages ...79 Mirrors ...64, 66 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...64 side view... opening the trunk ...87 panic alarm ...87 replacement/additional transmitters ...89 replacing the batteries ...88 Roadside assistance ...190 S Safety Belt Maintenance ...112 283 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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...normal. 4 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP Press and release the ON button to engage speed control; This Quick Reference Guide was designed to the DISPLAY COLOR set a desired speed, press and hold RESET for up three positions from OFF. To activate the high beams, pull the turn signal lever ...whenever the ignition is first turned to turn on the edge of legendary road machines. Note: A gauge in the Anti-Lock Braking System. Your 2008 Mustang is armed. Continuing to the ON position. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to lock the steering column. 7...
...normal. 4 SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP Press and release the ON button to engage speed control; This Quick Reference Guide was designed to the DISPLAY COLOR set a desired speed, press and hold RESET for up three positions from OFF. To activate the high beams, pull the turn signal lever ...whenever the ignition is first turned to turn on the edge of legendary road machines. Note: A gauge in the Anti-Lock Braking System. Your 2008 Mustang is armed. Continuing to the ON position. While the lever is in the down position, tilt the steering column to lock the steering column. 7...
Shelby GT500 Supplement 1st Printing
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.... Shelby GT500 unique features Message Center The following are not adjustable). In place of ORANGE, you can select R-W-B which will momentarily display the R-W-B coloring when the ignition is possible to shift when the rear wheels do not have traction. If this warning stays on how to set the instrument... cluster will illuminate the speedometer in RED, the Fuel/Boost/Temp/Oil Pressure gauges in WHITE and the tachometer in the Owner's Guide. 7 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus) ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE: Displayed when the engine has defaulted to the previously chosen...
.... Shelby GT500 unique features Message Center The following are not adjustable). In place of ORANGE, you can select R-W-B which will momentarily display the R-W-B coloring when the ignition is possible to shift when the rear wheels do not have traction. If this warning stays on how to set the instrument... cluster will illuminate the speedometer in RED, the Fuel/Boost/Temp/Oil Pressure gauges in WHITE and the tachometer in the Owner's Guide. 7 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus) ENGINE FAIL SAFE MODE: Displayed when the engine has defaulted to the previously chosen...
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... WSS-M97B51-A1. Also, you can be drained and refilled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). The cooling system in... and Specifications Do not add engine coolant when the engine is filled with a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant. 32 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus) Do not put engine coolant in case of water without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from...
... WSS-M97B51-A1. Also, you can be drained and refilled with either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). The cooling system in... and Specifications Do not add engine coolant when the engine is filled with a 50/50 mixture of the engine coolant. 32 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus) Do not put engine coolant in case of water without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from...
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...) filter change) Synthetic Motor Oil Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or 21.1 quarts (20.0L) Engine coolant1 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant 3.96 quarts (3.75L) (green-colored) or (See your authorized Intercooler coolant1 Motorcraft Premium dealer for service...the axle assembly has been submerged in water, using SAE 75W-140 High Performance rear axle lube, meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C102-A. 36 Fluid 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus) The axle lubricant should be checked or changed any time the rear axle...
...) filter change) Synthetic Motor Oil Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored) or 21.1 quarts (20.0L) Engine coolant1 Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant 3.96 quarts (3.75L) (green-colored) or (See your authorized Intercooler coolant1 Motorcraft Premium dealer for service...the axle assembly has been submerged in water, using SAE 75W-140 High Performance rear axle lube, meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C102-A. 36 Fluid 2008 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement USA (fus) The axle lubricant should be checked or changed any time the rear axle...