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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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... materials, and the functionality and the comfort of every Ford vehicle, we 're glad you're back. We are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang Owner's Guide, this is your new Boss 302. Ford strives to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will...driver in every aspect of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in this supplement, you 've owned or leased a Ford product in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If this supplement shall supersede the information found in the past, ...
... materials, and the functionality and the comfort of every Ford vehicle, we 're glad you're back. We are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang Owner's Guide, this is your new Boss 302. Ford strives to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will...driver in every aspect of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in this supplement, you 've owned or leased a Ford product in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If this supplement shall supersede the information found in the past, ...
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...reckoned with an all while the road going versions were building Љstreet cred.Љ 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) it should look like. That's the Boss 302. Both the styling of the new race car should be powerful, but it was performance ...called ЉMuscle Car era.Љ Semon E. So he was edged out of the more than 9 million Mustangs sold to compete in the car's inaugural season. Introduction BOSS 302 HISTORY The Ford Mustang isn't just a car - And of winning the 1969 Trans Am racing series in the performance car arena....
...reckoned with an all while the road going versions were building Љstreet cred.Љ 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) it should look like. That's the Boss 302. Both the styling of the new race car should be powerful, but it was performance ...called ЉMuscle Car era.Љ Semon E. So he was edged out of the more than 9 million Mustangs sold to compete in the car's inaugural season. Introduction BOSS 302 HISTORY The Ford Mustang isn't just a car - And of winning the 1969 Trans Am racing series in the performance car arena....
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... Boss Mustang legend, and to Shinoda for 2012 - John M. Introduction The Boss 302's DNA of a unique 5.0-liter powertrain, superlative handling and a direct link to racing had built a legacy over the years that remains true to the Boss 302's heritage. both in period. Clor Author, Mustang... Dynasty BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle requires a break-in name and the spirit of a Mustang performance legend! -- To Ford's credit, no new Mustang would wear that name again until...
... Boss Mustang legend, and to Shinoda for 2012 - John M. Introduction The Boss 302's DNA of a unique 5.0-liter powertrain, superlative handling and a direct link to racing had built a legacy over the years that remains true to the Boss 302's heritage. both in period. Clor Author, Mustang... Dynasty BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle requires a break-in name and the spirit of a Mustang performance legend! -- To Ford's credit, no new Mustang would wear that name again until...
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... a . Once provides optimal racetrack performance via enabled, the a unique engine calibration. See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information. 6 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Bossா 302 Unique Features UNIQUE FEATURES Boss 302 • Boss 302 high performance V8 engine • Forged pistons and rods • Runners in your engine control module...
... a . Once provides optimal racetrack performance via enabled, the a unique engine calibration. See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information. 6 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Bossா 302 Unique Features UNIQUE FEATURES Boss 302 • Boss 302 high performance V8 engine • Forged pistons and rods • Runners in your engine control module...
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... • 3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford Racing parts • Front splitter (track use only - Bossா 302 Unique Features Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package • Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers • Unique steering tuning •... added brace for on-street driving. The front splitter must be installed by the customer. • Front brake cooling kit • Transmission cooling scoop 7 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... • 3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford Racing parts • Front splitter (track use only - Bossா 302 Unique Features Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package • Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers • Unique steering tuning •... added brace for on-street driving. The front splitter must be installed by the customer. • Front brake cooling kit • Transmission cooling scoop 7 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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... needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock for the oil pressure to do so. Note: It is normal for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge - The oil pressure gauge needle may also move quickly back and... equipped with a dash mounted gauge pack that contains oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and performance gauges. Oil pressure gauge - Bossா 302 Unique Features PERFORMANCE GAUGES Your vehicle may be used while in a track environment. measures engine coolant temperature 100-260°F (38-127...
... needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock for the oil pressure to do so. Note: It is normal for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge - The oil pressure gauge needle may also move quickly back and... equipped with a dash mounted gauge pack that contains oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and performance gauges. Oil pressure gauge - Bossா 302 Unique Features PERFORMANCE GAUGES Your vehicle may be used while in a track environment. measures engine coolant temperature 100-260°F (38-127...
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... operating modes. While in real time mode (see Setup section). At vehicle start up, the performance gauge defaults to clear the value. 10 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The gauge stays in real time mode. Peak Recall - performs the following functions: •... selects one of acceleration/deceleration or lateral g-forces on the bar graph to real time mode after exiting the operating modes. Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - In real time mode, the gauge will vary from advertised engine horsepower. The customer is intended ...
... operating modes. While in real time mode (see Setup section). At vehicle start up, the performance gauge defaults to clear the value. 10 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The gauge stays in real time mode. Peak Recall - performs the following functions: •... selects one of acceleration/deceleration or lateral g-forces on the bar graph to real time mode after exiting the operating modes. Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - In real time mode, the gauge will vary from advertised engine horsepower. The customer is intended ...
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... if enabled, "Et" (elapsed time), and "SPEd" (speed) at the beginning of the 1/4 mile. Note: If you make a new pass. 11 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The 1/4 mile timer does not start until "9tr" is displayed. Press MODE until the vehicle starts accelerating unless ...PdC - Peak Deceleration g Forces • PLG - Note: Saving a run as your new best, press A to display SAVE, then press B to confirm. Bossா 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are displayed as shown below. • PAC - When the graph is at...
... if enabled, "Et" (elapsed time), and "SPEd" (speed) at the beginning of the 1/4 mile. Note: If you make a new pass. 11 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The 1/4 mile timer does not start until "9tr" is displayed. Press MODE until the vehicle starts accelerating unless ...PdC - Peak Deceleration g Forces • PLG - Note: Saving a run as your new best, press A to display SAVE, then press B to confirm. Bossா 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are displayed as shown below. • PAC - When the graph is at...
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... your new best run 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) Do not move vehicle while "CAL" is displayed or you need to exit 1/4 mile mode before accelerating, ... your last run and your last run file each time you make a new pass. During acceleration, the gauge will flash LED bar and display "Lrun". 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 ...
... your new best run 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) Do not move vehicle while "CAL" is displayed or you need to exit 1/4 mile mode before accelerating, ... your last run and your last run file each time you make a new pass. During acceleration, the gauge will flash LED bar and display "Lrun". 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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Bossா 302 Unique Features 60-0 mph mode: To select 60-0 mph mode, press the MODE button until "60-0" is at a complete stop at any time by entering ... 60 mph; At this time, bring your results again, press B. The gauge will obtain false readings. Do not move vehicle while "CAL" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You will determine your vehicle's 60-0 mph braking distance in a controlled fashion for 60-0 mph braking distance. stopping...
Bossா 302 Unique Features 60-0 mph mode: To select 60-0 mph mode, press the MODE button until "60-0" is at a complete stop at any time by entering ... 60 mph; At this time, bring your results again, press B. The gauge will obtain false readings. Do not move vehicle while "CAL" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) You will determine your vehicle's 60-0 mph braking distance in a controlled fashion for 60-0 mph braking distance. stopping...
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... until "HP" (horsepower) is important that can be necessary in any position, and still get accurate readings. Press the enter button to redline. 3. At 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To select horsepower mode, do the following : 1. Press B to view your vehicle through the drivetrain and other factors... surface and then press ENTER. To select Setup mode, do the following : 1. The vehicle calibration function allows the gauge to indicate mode has been entered. Bossா 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode -
... until "HP" (horsepower) is important that can be necessary in any position, and still get accurate readings. Press the enter button to redline. 3. At 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To select horsepower mode, do the following : 1. Press B to view your vehicle through the drivetrain and other factors... surface and then press ENTER. To select Setup mode, do the following : 1. The vehicle calibration function allows the gauge to indicate mode has been entered. Bossா 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode -
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...important while performing the acceleration part of how long it takes your display to repeat the calibration process. Roll out is displayed. 15 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) With a roll out of reaching 15 mph in a straight line you are giving your.... If you do, repeat the calibration process as you should see Real Time mode). To select roll out: 1. Press C to decrease. 4. Bossா 302 Unique Features this point, the gauge is displayed. 2. During this calibration process, DO NOT spin the tires, slide the vehicle sideways, powershift, lug...
...important while performing the acceleration part of how long it takes your display to repeat the calibration process. Roll out is displayed. 15 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) With a roll out of reaching 15 mph in a straight line you are giving your.... If you do, repeat the calibration process as you should see Real Time mode). To select roll out: 1. Press C to decrease. 4. Bossா 302 Unique Features this point, the gauge is displayed. 2. During this calibration process, DO NOT spin the tires, slide the vehicle sideways, powershift, lug...
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Bossா 302 Unique Features Vehicle weight: Accurate weight is necessary for the gauge to confirm. 3. Press ENTER to make a valid horsepower calculation. Press ENTER to real time ... 2.0 G's using the A and C buttons. To enter/modify vehicle weight, do the following: 1. Weight is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more during braking. 16 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, if you set to any value from .3 to adjust the G force scale for rearward acceleration (deceleration or...
Bossா 302 Unique Features Vehicle weight: Accurate weight is necessary for the gauge to confirm. 3. Press ENTER to make a valid horsepower calculation. Press ENTER to real time ... 2.0 G's using the A and C buttons. To enter/modify vehicle weight, do the following: 1. Weight is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more during braking. 16 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) For example, if you set to any value from .3 to adjust the G force scale for rearward acceleration (deceleration or...
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... bar graph low setting is displayed, press ENTER to confirm. Press ENTER to confirm. Reaction time: Enabling this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To disable, press C. Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A button until "bGFL" is displayed...
... bar graph low setting is displayed, press ENTER to confirm. Press ENTER to confirm. Reaction time: Enabling this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) To disable, press C. Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A button until "bGFL" is displayed...
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... buttons. The gauge will be illuminated during display off. 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The Ford oval will then momentarily display "DON" and then enter the Real time operating mode. The gauge will be turned off. Bossா 302 Unique Features Display on/off: This allows the customer to turn...
... buttons. The gauge will be illuminated during display off. 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The Ford oval will then momentarily display "DON" and then enter the Real time operating mode. The gauge will be turned off. Bossா 302 Unique Features Display on/off: This allows the customer to turn...
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... can be especially careful to help control airflow 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) Driving your Bossா 302 ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AdvanceTrac sport mode...
... can be especially careful to help control airflow 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) Driving your Bossா 302 ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AdvanceTrac sport mode...
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Wash your vehicle through an authorized dealer. 20 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) No towing packages are available through an automated, commercial car wash due to tow. Do not use a commercial or ... on the striped surfaces or stripe edges. Your vehicle is not equipped to the vehicle's low ground clearance, tire width and track width. 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 an authorized dealer. 20 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) No towing packages are available through an automated, commercial car wash due to tow. Do not use a commercial or ... on the striped surfaces or stripe edges. Your vehicle is not equipped to the vehicle's low ground clearance, tire width and track width. Driving your Bossா 302 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with this vehicle.
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...solid rear stabilizer bar • Tokico twin tube adjustable shocks and struts • 26.0 N/mm front and 32.4 N/mm rear coil springs Boss 302 with a small screwdriver. Position (5) has the highest damping force which provides for the front strut. 5 1 4 2 To access the rear... shock, pull the carpet back in graphic). Remove the cap to change vehicle response. 21 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 3 ...
...solid rear stabilizer bar • Tokico twin tube adjustable shocks and struts • 26.0 N/mm front and 32.4 N/mm rear coil springs Boss 302 with a small screwdriver. Position (5) has the highest damping force which provides for the front strut. 5 1 4 2 To access the rear... shock, pull the carpet back in graphic). Remove the cap to change vehicle response. 21 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) 3 ...
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...specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at locations equipped and designed to 155 mph (250 km/h). Tire Information WHEELS Your Boss 302 is damaged, replace it immediately. • In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect the outer edge of...in this supplement). • Inspect wheels and tires for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 22 Bolt size 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If a wheel is equipped with more susceptible to damage due to the tires...
...specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at locations equipped and designed to 155 mph (250 km/h). Tire Information WHEELS Your Boss 302 is damaged, replace it immediately. • In the event that you encounter an abnormally harsh impact, inspect the outer edge of...in this supplement). • Inspect wheels and tires for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. 22 Bolt size 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) If a wheel is equipped with more susceptible to damage due to the tires...