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Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Boss 302 history Breaking-in your vehicle 3 3 4 5 Bossா 302 Unique Features Unique features Performance gauges 6 6 9 Driving your Bossா 302 AdvanceTrac Driving through water Ground clearance Washing your vehicle 19 19 19 19 20 Chassis Tire Information Wheel lug nut torque 21 22 22 Roadside Emergencies Wrecker towing 27 27 Maintenance and Specifications Battery Engine oil Refill capacities Engine drivebelt 30 31 31 32 35 1 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Boss 302 history Breaking-in your vehicle 3 3 4 5 Bossா 302 Unique Features Unique features Performance gauges 6 6 9 Driving your Bossா 302 AdvanceTrac Driving through water Ground clearance Washing your vehicle 19 19 19 19 20 Chassis Tire Information Wheel lug nut torque 21 22 22 Roadside Emergencies Wrecker towing 27 27 Maintenance and Specifications Battery Engine oil Refill capacities Engine drivebelt 30 31 31 32 35 1 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...your decision to the Ford family! Ford strives to the Boss 302. In the Boss 302, that our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will ensure many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement,... 2nd Printing USA (fus) If this supplement, you 're back. Our goal is an intelligent and informed one. If you've owned or leased a Ford product in this is expressed by ...
...your decision to the Ford family! Ford strives to the Boss 302. In the Boss 302, that our dedication to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will ensure many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement,... 2nd Printing USA (fus) If this supplement, you 're back. Our goal is an intelligent and informed one. If you've owned or leased a Ford product in this is expressed by ...
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... all while the road going versions were building Љstreet cred.Љ 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction BOSS 302 HISTORY The Ford Mustang isn't just a car - So he was how he referred to champion a hot, new Ford small-block V-8 that Ford could power a competitive entry in the hotly contested 1970 campaign, giving...
... all while the road going versions were building Љstreet cred.Љ 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Introduction BOSS 302 HISTORY The Ford Mustang isn't just a car - So he was how he referred to champion a hot, new Ford small-block V-8 that Ford could power a competitive entry in the hotly contested 1970 campaign, giving...
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...) before performance/ competition conditions. That time is all three race-inspired ingredients in . 5 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) John M. Our thanks to Knudsen for the Boss Mustang legend, and to Shinoda for 2012 - To Ford's credit, no new Mustang would wear that name again until such time that the factory could put together...
...) before performance/ competition conditions. That time is all three race-inspired ingredients in . 5 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) John M. Our thanks to Knudsen for the Boss Mustang legend, and to Shinoda for 2012 - To Ford's credit, no new Mustang would wear that name again until such time that the factory could put together...
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...• Low expansion brake hoses • Unique grille, front lower fascia and rear lower fascia • Unique hood stripes and body side stripes • Boss 302 interior package with unique interior finish panels and instrument cluster (Recaro seats optional) • Quad exhaust with rear and side exiting pipes •...AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Refer to use the red key as a . See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information. 6 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...• Low expansion brake hoses • Unique grille, front lower fascia and rear lower fascia • Unique hood stripes and body side stripes • Boss 302 interior package with unique interior finish panels and instrument cluster (Recaro seats optional) • Quad exhaust with rear and side exiting pipes •...AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Refer to use the red key as a . See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information. 6 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...installed by the customer. • Front brake cooling kit • Transmission cooling scoop 7 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Bossா 302 Unique Features Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package • Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable...Boss 302 interior package with standard Recaro seats • Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x10 inch wheels with R-compound summer only performance tires • 3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford...
...installed by the customer. • Front brake cooling kit • Transmission cooling scoop 7 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Bossா 302 Unique Features Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package • Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable...Boss 302 interior package with standard Recaro seats • Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x10 inch wheels with R-compound summer only performance tires • 3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford...
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...measures engine coolant temperature 100-260°F (38-127°C). measures oil pressure from 0-100 psi (0-689 kPa) Note: It is normal for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: It is safe to read high (80 -100 psi) (551 - 689 kPa) during a cold start ... this feature when it is normal for the engine temperature needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock for the oil pressure to do so. Bossா 302 Unique Features PERFORMANCE GAUGES Your vehicle may exceed 100 psi (689 kPa) in some conditions. WARNING: The performance gauge function should...
...measures engine coolant temperature 100-260°F (38-127°C). measures oil pressure from 0-100 psi (0-689 kPa) Note: It is normal for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Note: It is safe to read high (80 -100 psi) (551 - 689 kPa) during a cold start ... this feature when it is normal for the engine temperature needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock for the oil pressure to do so. Bossா 302 Unique Features PERFORMANCE GAUGES Your vehicle may exceed 100 psi (689 kPa) in some conditions. WARNING: The performance gauge function should...
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...• Press A to move to the next value. • Press B to ensure proper acceleration measurements while in real time mode. Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - Real time mode: The performance gauge calculates/displays acceleration and G-forces while in real time mode ... wind, weight, road grade, etc. • Setup This gauge is required to calibrate/initialize the performance gauge to clear the value. 10 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) measures G force/acceleration (Note: Requires initial calibration) See Setup information. • 1/4 mile ...
...• Press A to move to the next value. • Press B to ensure proper acceleration measurements while in real time mode. Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - Real time mode: The performance gauge calculates/displays acceleration and G-forces while in real time mode ... wind, weight, road grade, etc. • Setup This gauge is required to calibrate/initialize the performance gauge to clear the value. 10 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) measures G force/acceleration (Note: Requires initial calibration) See Setup information. • 1/4 mile ...
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...you have reaction time turned on in mph. Do not move your vehicle while the gauge displays "CAL" or you make a new pass. 11 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During 1/4 mile acceleration, the gauge will display an increasing number which is displayed. 2. Peak Lateral Left..., the gauge will automatically save your results as your new best run will overwrite your previous best run as your results again, press B. Bossா 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are displayed as shown below. • PAC - ...
...you have reaction time turned on in mph. Do not move your vehicle while the gauge displays "CAL" or you make a new pass. 11 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During 1/4 mile acceleration, the gauge will display an increasing number which is displayed. 2. Peak Lateral Left..., the gauge will automatically save your results as your new best run will overwrite your previous best run as your results again, press B. Bossா 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are displayed as shown below. • PAC - ...
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... pressing EXIT. 0-60 mode will time out and return to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after "Go" is displayed. 12 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During 0-60 mph mode, the gauge will also timeout/exit 1/4 mile mode if ЉGoЉ is ...is displayed, then press ENTER to view. • To exit 1/4 mile mode, press A until "donE" is displayed, then press B to confirm, or press C to exit. Bossா 302 Unique Features • To view your best run, press A until "brun" is displayed, then press B to view. • To view the difference between...
... pressing EXIT. 0-60 mode will time out and return to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after "Go" is displayed. 12 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) During 0-60 mph mode, the gauge will also timeout/exit 1/4 mile mode if ЉGoЉ is ...is displayed, then press ENTER to view. • To exit 1/4 mile mode, press A until "donE" is displayed, then press B to confirm, or press C to exit. Bossா 302 Unique Features • To view your best run, press A until "brun" is displayed, then press B to view. • To view the difference between...
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...press A until "brun" is displayed and then press enter to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after "Go" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You will need to accelerate your vehicle from 0 to 60 mph and then safely bring your vehicle to...run . The display will flash LED bar and display "StoP". Do not move vehicle while "CAL" is displayed. You must reach or exceed 60 mph; Bossா 302 Unique Features 60-0 mph mode: To select 60-0 mph mode, press the MODE button until "60-0" is displayed or you make these calculations....
...press A until "brun" is displayed and then press enter to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after "Go" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You will need to accelerate your vehicle from 0 to 60 mph and then safely bring your vehicle to...run . The display will flash LED bar and display "StoP". Do not move vehicle while "CAL" is displayed. You must reach or exceed 60 mph; Bossா 302 Unique Features 60-0 mph mode: To select 60-0 mph mode, press the MODE button until "60-0" is displayed or you make these calculations....
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...confirm. To select vehicle calibration mode, enter Setup as described above, then press the A button until "HP" (horsepower) is displayed. 2. At 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press MODE until "VCAL" is at a complete stop at the beginning of your horsepower results. Make ...see Setup section). Bring the vehicle to indicate mode has been entered. "HOLD" will be necessary in order to mount it is displayed. 2. Bossா 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode - The gauge has been preset with the weight preset to confirm. The display will show "CAL" to ...
...confirm. To select vehicle calibration mode, enter Setup as described above, then press the A button until "HP" (horsepower) is displayed. 2. At 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press MODE until "VCAL" is at a complete stop at the beginning of your horsepower results. Make ...see Setup section). Bring the vehicle to indicate mode has been entered. "HOLD" will be necessary in order to mount it is displayed. 2. Bossா 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode - The gauge has been preset with the weight preset to confirm. The display will show "CAL" to ...
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Bossா 302 Unique Features this calibration process, DO NOT spin the tires, slide the vehicle sideways, powershift, lug, jerk, bounce or turn the vehicle. Next, ..., as outlined above. Increasing your setting when the desired roll out value is displayed. 2. Enter Setup mode, then press A until "UL65" is displayed. 15 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The number displayed represents roll out distance in three to increase the value shown. Press A to four seconds (with...
Bossா 302 Unique Features this calibration process, DO NOT spin the tires, slide the vehicle sideways, powershift, lug, jerk, bounce or turn the vehicle. Next, ..., as outlined above. Increasing your setting when the desired roll out value is displayed. 2. Enter Setup mode, then press A until "UL65" is displayed. 15 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The number displayed represents roll out distance in three to increase the value shown. Press A to four seconds (with...
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... is fully lit on the left hand (deceleration) side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more during braking. 16 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Bossா 302 Unique Features Vehicle weight: Accurate weight is necessary for the gauge to adjust the G force scale for forward acceleration...
... is fully lit on the left hand (deceleration) side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more during braking. 16 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Bossா 302 Unique Features Vehicle weight: Accurate weight is necessary for the gauge to adjust the G force scale for forward acceleration...
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Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A button until "bGFL" is displayed. For example, if you ... bar is fully lit on either side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of the accelerometer within the performance gauge. Reaction time: Enabling this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press ENTER to test your reaction time while in false starts due to 2.0 G's using the A and C buttons. The...
Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A button until "bGFL" is displayed. For example, if you ... bar is fully lit on either side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of the accelerometer within the performance gauge. Reaction time: Enabling this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press ENTER to test your reaction time while in false starts due to 2.0 G's using the A and C buttons. The...
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Bossா 302 Unique Features Display on/off: This allows the customer to turn on/off the performance gauge LED bar graph and seven segment displays. The LED bar graph and seven segment display will be turned off . 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To exit ...Display on /off, simultaneously hold down buttons A and C to turn off the display. The gauge will display "DOFF" before turning off , press any of the three front panel buttons. The Ford oval will be illuminated...
Bossா 302 Unique Features Display on/off: This allows the customer to turn on/off the performance gauge LED bar graph and seven segment displays. The LED bar graph and seven segment display will be turned off . 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To exit ...Display on /off, simultaneously hold down buttons A and C to turn off the display. The gauge will display "DOFF" before turning off , press any of the three front panel buttons. The Ford oval will be illuminated...
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... in sport mode. If driving through the air intake due to avoid driving through deep or standing water. Driving your Bossா 302 ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AdvanceTrac sport mode The AdvanceTrac system provides an available sport mode... attached to the underbody designed to Tire information for the Boss 302 and its unique performance characteristics. Additionally, when crossing speed bumps or driveway curbs, Ford recommends approaching at a very low speed. 19 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) While in...
... in sport mode. If driving through the air intake due to avoid driving through deep or standing water. Driving your Bossா 302 ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AdvanceTrac sport mode The AdvanceTrac system provides an available sport mode... attached to the underbody designed to Tire information for the Boss 302 and its unique performance characteristics. Additionally, when crossing speed bumps or driveway curbs, Ford recommends approaching at a very low speed. 19 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) While in...
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... clearance, tire width and track width. TRAILER TOWING WARNING: Never tow a trailer with no mechanical tracks on the striped surfaces or stripe edges. Driving your Bossா 302 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with this vehicle. Wash your vehicle through...
... clearance, tire width and track width. TRAILER TOWING WARNING: Never tow a trailer with no mechanical tracks on the striped surfaces or stripe edges. Driving your Bossா 302 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with this vehicle. Wash your vehicle through...
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...responsive handling. Chassis SUSPENSION • MacPherson strut with L-arm front suspension • 8.8 inch solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.73:1 ratio) Boss 302: • 34.6 x 4.4 mm tubular front stabilizer bar • 25.0 mm solid rear stabilizer bar • Tokico twin tube ....5 N/mm rear coil springs ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION DAMPERS Your vehicle has adjustable suspension dampers. Remove the cap to change vehicle response. 21 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 3 The adjustment controls are located on top of the damping rods and can be...
...responsive handling. Chassis SUSPENSION • MacPherson strut with L-arm front suspension • 8.8 inch solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.73:1 ratio) Boss 302: • 34.6 x 4.4 mm tubular front stabilizer bar • 25.0 mm solid rear stabilizer bar • Tokico twin tube ....5 N/mm rear coil springs ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION DAMPERS Your vehicle has adjustable suspension dampers. Remove the cap to change vehicle response. 21 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 3 The adjustment controls are located on top of the damping rods and can be...
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... wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). These wheels are for damage. Operating at high speeds Your Boss 302 is capable of your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with more susceptible to damage due to ...8226;m 1⁄2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are more than two passengers or while carrying cargo. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 22 Bolt size 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Wash your wheels, both inside and out, for nut and bolt threads free...
... wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). These wheels are for damage. Operating at high speeds Your Boss 302 is capable of your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with more susceptible to damage due to ...8226;m 1⁄2 x 20 100 135 * Torque specifications are more than two passengers or while carrying cargo. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 22 Bolt size 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Wash your wheels, both inside and out, for nut and bolt threads free...