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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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... you've owned or leased a Ford product in the past, we go much further. By referring to the pages listed in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) We are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang Owner's Guide, this supplement shall ... sound of the exhaust, the quality of the interior materials, and the functionality and the comfort of every Ford vehicle, we 're glad you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to the Boss 302. If there are confident that involve the driver in...
... you've owned or leased a Ford product in the past, we go much further. By referring to the pages listed in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) We are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang Owner's Guide, this supplement shall ... sound of the exhaust, the quality of the interior materials, and the functionality and the comfort of every Ford vehicle, we 're glad you can identify those features, recommendations and specifications unique to the Boss 302. If there are confident that involve the driver in...
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See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information. 6 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the Driving section in the box intake manifold • CNC machined high-flow ported aluminum cylinder heads ...system with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Once provides optimal racetrack performance via enabled, the a unique engine calibration. Bossா 302 Unique Features UNIQUE FEATURES Boss 302 • Boss 302 high performance V8 engine • Forged pistons and rods • Runners in your engine control module ...
See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information. 6 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Refer to the Driving section in the box intake manifold • CNC machined high-flow ported aluminum cylinder heads ...system with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Once provides optimal racetrack performance via enabled, the a unique engine calibration. 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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... use only - It may degrade crash performance and void the vehicle warranty. Bossா 302 Unique Features Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package • Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers... a two-seat configuration) with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford Racing parts • Front splitter (track use only and is not legal for improved body stiffness • Boss...; Front brake cooling kit • Transmission cooling scoop 7 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... use only - It may degrade crash performance and void the vehicle warranty. Bossா 302 Unique Features Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package • Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers... a two-seat configuration) with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford Racing parts • Front splitter (track use only and is not legal for improved body stiffness • Boss...; Front brake cooling kit • Transmission cooling scoop 7 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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Oil pressure gauge - The driver's primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle, only use this feature when it is normal for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge - Note: It is normal for the engine temperature needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock ...
Oil pressure gauge - The driver's primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle, only use this feature when it is normal for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Engine coolant temperature gauge - Note: It is normal for the engine temperature needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock ...
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Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - measures G force/acceleration (Note: Requires initial calibration) See Setup information. • 1/4 mile data including reaction time • 0-60 mph times • 60-0 mph distances • Horsepower - At vehicle start up, the performance gauge defaults to clear the value. 10 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA...
Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - measures G force/acceleration (Note: Requires initial calibration) See Setup information. • 1/4 mile data including reaction time • 0-60 mph times • 60-0 mph distances • Horsepower - At vehicle start up, the performance gauge defaults to clear the value. 10 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA...
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...Forces 1/4 mile mode: To enter 1/4 mile mode, do the following: 1. Begin your vehicle while the gauge displays "CAL" or 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. 2. Note: Saving a run as your new best run... at the end of your new best, press A to display SAVE, then press B to indicate mode has been entered. Bossா 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are displayed as your course, then press ENTER to confirm. 3. The display will calculate...
...Forces 1/4 mile mode: To enter 1/4 mile mode, do the following: 1. Begin your vehicle while the gauge displays "CAL" or 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. 2. Note: Saving a run as your new best run... at the end of your new best, press A to display SAVE, then press B to indicate mode has been entered. Bossா 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are displayed as your course, then press ENTER to confirm. 3. The display will calculate...
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...best, press A once to display "SAVE", then press B 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) The gauge will flash LED bar and display "Lrun". To exit to Real time mode, press A until ".... During acceleration, the gauge will obtain false readings. To save /overwrite your last run file each time you make a new pass. 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 last...
...best, press A once to display "SAVE", then press B 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) The gauge will flash LED bar and display "Lrun". To exit to Real time mode, press A until ".... During acceleration, the gauge will obtain false readings. To save /overwrite your last run file each time you make a new pass. 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 last...
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... best run by your vehicle's 60-0 mph braking distance in feet. You may be calculated and displayed. stopping the vehicle before "StoP" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The gauge will overwrite (erase) your results again, press B. To exit to confirm, or just press the ...your vehicle to a stop at any time by pressing the EXIT button. 60-0 mode will time out and return to confirm. 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.
... best run by your vehicle's 60-0 mph braking distance in feet. You may be calculated and displayed. stopping the vehicle before "StoP" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The gauge will overwrite (erase) your results again, press B. To exit to confirm, or just press the ...your vehicle to a stop at any time by pressing the EXIT button. 60-0 mode will time out and return to confirm. 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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.... To select horsepower mode, do the following : 1. Press B to view your vehicle through the drivetrain and other factors such as needed. Bossா 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode - "REDY" should be adjusted in any position, and still get accurate readings. The gauge has been preset with the weight preset to mount.... The vehicle calibration function allows the gauge to , but not exceeding, the engine redline. 4. Lightly accelerate your results once redline has been reached. 5. 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 such as needed. Bossா 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode - "REDY" should be adjusted in any position, and still get accurate readings. The gauge has been preset with the weight preset to mount.... The vehicle calibration function allows the gauge to , but not exceeding, the engine redline. 4. Lightly accelerate your results once redline has been reached. 5. At 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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...display "GO". Do not move side to cover a standing 1/4 mile. Enter Setup mode, then press A until "UL65" is displayed. 15 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press ENTER to confirm your vehicle a head start the timer the instant the car moves. Increasing ...your car to side. Bossா 302 Unique Features this calibration process, DO NOT spin the tires, slide the vehicle sideways, powershift, lug...
...display "GO". Do not move side to cover a standing 1/4 mile. Enter Setup mode, then press A until "UL65" is displayed. 15 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Press ENTER to confirm your vehicle a head start the timer the instant the car moves. Increasing ...your car to side. Bossா 302 Unique Features 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 reached, press B to confirm. 6. To enter/modify vehicle weight, do the following: 1. Press ENTER to confirm. Press ENTER to confirm. 3. ..., when the bar is fully lit on the right hand (acceleration) side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more during braking. 16 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A lower than actual weight setting will result in pounds (lb). When the desired result is displayed. 4. The value...
Bossா 302 Unique Features Vehicle weight: Accurate weight is reached, press B to confirm. 6. To enter/modify vehicle weight, do the following: 1. Press ENTER to confirm. Press ENTER to confirm. 3. ..., when the bar is fully lit on the right hand (acceleration) side, the vehicle is achieving 1g of acceleration force or more during braking. 16 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) A lower than actual weight setting will result in pounds (lb). When the desired result is displayed. 4. The value...
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...setting should be displayed, and can be adjusted up and down from .3 to 1g, when the bar is fully lit on " if reaction time feature is enabled, or "oFF" if it displays "Go" and when the vehicle starts to move. • To enable or disable reaction time, ...to 2.0 G's using the A and C buttons. Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A button until "bGFL" is displayed, press ENTER to confirm. Reaction time: Enabling this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The display will perform a dragstrip...
...setting should be displayed, and can be adjusted up and down from .3 to 1g, when the bar is fully lit on " if reaction time feature is enabled, or "oFF" if it displays "Go" and when the vehicle starts to move. • To enable or disable reaction time, ...to 2.0 G's using the A and C buttons. Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph forward low mode, enter Setup, then press the A button until "bGFL" is displayed, press ENTER to confirm. Reaction time: Enabling this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The display will perform a dragstrip...
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The Ford oval will then momentarily display "DON" and then enter the Real time operating mode. The gauge will be turned off. To enable Display on/off, ... off the display. To exit Display on/off, press any of the three front panel buttons. The gauge will be illuminated during display off. 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The LED bar graph and seven segment display will display "DOFF" before turning off the display. Bossா...
The Ford oval will then momentarily display "DON" and then enter the Real time operating mode. The gauge will be turned off. To enable Display on/off, ... off the display. To exit Display on/off, press any of the three front panel buttons. The gauge will be illuminated during display off. 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) The LED bar graph and seven segment display will display "DOFF" before turning off the display. Bossா...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... It is given in this guide How can also be read and observed. 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) In this guide, answers to your new Ford. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United ... by reading this handbook. To restart your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you reduce the risk of an accident this feature will derive from driving it may not apply to such questions are generally available. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in separate publications...
... It is given in this guide How can also be read and observed. 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) In this guide, answers to your new Ford. The more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website: • In the United ... by reading this handbook. To restart your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you reduce the risk of an accident this feature will derive from driving it may not apply to such questions are generally available. SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in separate publications...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...vehicle's current location, travel direction, and speed ("vehicle travel information. See your SYNC supplement for more information. 8 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction To read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR... without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. See your vehicle travel information"), only to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. Note: Including to the extent that the vehicle has been in...
...vehicle's current location, travel direction, and speed ("vehicle travel information. See your SYNC supplement for more information. 8 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Introduction To read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR... without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. See your vehicle travel information"), only to disclose this information, do not activate the 911 Assist feature. Note: Including to the extent that the vehicle has been in...
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...must be equipped with all other required information and warnings. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Safety ... particular global region, your vehicle may be supplied that you comply with features and options that are different from the features and options that are unique to the market unique supplement, if provided,...vehicle. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you can result in emergency situations. By referring to your vehicle. This Owner's ...
...must be equipped with all other required information and warnings. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Safety ... particular global region, your vehicle may be supplied that you comply with features and options that are different from the features and options that are unique to the market unique supplement, if provided,...vehicle. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is the safe operation of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you can result in emergency situations. By referring to your vehicle. This Owner's ...
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...readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to on is a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Engine oil pressure (if equipped): Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal ... or a related component. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. If it stays on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to fasten your...
...readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to on is a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 14 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Engine oil pressure (if equipped): Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal ... or a related component. A Belt-Minder chime will also sound to remind you to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder chime feature. If it stays on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter to fasten your...
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... L and H). For trip odometer, refer to suit your authorized dealer. MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle's message center allows you to English. 19 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The needle should stay in the on position. Info Press INFO repeatedly to reset. Engine..., have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have your vehicle ...
... L and H). For trip odometer, refer to suit your authorized dealer. MESSAGE CENTER Your vehicle's message center allows you to English. 19 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The needle should stay in the on position. Info Press INFO repeatedly to reset. Engine..., have the vehicle's electrical system checked as soon as possible. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to cycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range, have your vehicle ...
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.... Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy is re-initialized to clear this feature to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) To determine your average fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 20 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) AVG MPG (L/100 km) Average fuel economy displays...
.... Distance to empty is calculated using a running average fuel economy is re-initialized to clear this feature to the nearest 0.1 gallon (liter) To determine your average fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. 20 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) AVG MPG (L/100 km) Average fuel economy displays...