If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel lift equipment, it is recommended that the rear wheels drive wheels be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the transmission. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system components. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. Trailer towing tips Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. If this information is not found on these labels then you should consult your Ford dealer.
Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions. To some car shows, this may not be a big deal. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off.
Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. Recorded information may assist in the investigation such an event, the modules may record information about both vehicle, occupants, potentially including information such as. Your new unprogrammed key is now programmed. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision. The 1965 Mustang won the Tiffany Gold Medal for excellence in American design, the first automobile ever to do so. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. Raise the front and rear side windows.
Turns the low beam headlamps Fog lamp control if equipped The fog lamps can be turned on when the ignition is in the on position, the headlamp control is in position and the high beams are not on. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. All my mustangs are like that. Map lamps For bulb replacement, see a qualified service technician or your dealer. All vehicles: Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground, as vehicle or transmission damage may occur.
Sealing compound and spare parts can be obtained and replaced at an authorized Ford Motor Company dealership or tire dealer. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery. Not sure if it's different from the 2008, but on mine there's a button on one side, and on the opposite side there's a small hole. Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Then, release the clutch pedal for a moment and repeat steps 3 through 6. Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.
You don't even need to drive it to tell the transmission is not right. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 First. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled.
Press and hold the button for three seconds to reset. Saleen is a registered trademark of Saleen Incorporated. For Convertible only: The tether anchors on the convertible are located on the lower backside of the. Drive only to the closest Ford Motor Company authorized dealer or tire repair shop to have your tire inspected. The car was not read to go cause the had to jump start it. But If you hold the clutch in a long time and shift very slowly it usually does okay. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on powertrain components. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not damaged. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Open the tether anchor covers. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.
Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter. Once the trunk becomes closed the motion and tilt sensing systems will re-arm. The indicator lamp is located on the top right corner of the center stack of the instrument panel above the radio. Pull the lever towards you again to deactivate. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. Stopping and securing the vehicle 1.