Ford Mustang (2018 year). Manual — part 31

CENTER CONSOLE

Stow items in the cup holder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes, including
hot drinks which may spill.

The console includes:
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Cup holder.

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Storage compartment.

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Lift the latch to open the storage
compartment to access the following
features:
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Auxiliary power point.

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USB port.

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Locking Storage Bin

(If Equipped)

Note: You cannot lock the storage bin when
the vehicle is on.

The storage bin locks when you
electronically lock the doors. The bin
unlocks when you use the remote control
to unlock the driver door.

GLASSES HOLDER

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Press near the center of the door to open
it. Pull out the tray.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

Extended idling at high engine
speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or
other damage.

Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle
on dry grass or other dry ground
cover. The emission system heats up

the engine compartment and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire.

Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start the
engine.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.

KEYLESS STARTING

Note: The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal objects
or electronic devices such as cellular
phones.

Note: A valid key must be located inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.

Ignition Modes

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The keyless starting system has three
modes:

Off: Turns the ignition off.

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Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or
when the engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.

On: All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.

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Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.

Start: Starts the engine.

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Press the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission), and then press the
button for any length of time. An
indicator light on the button illuminates
when the ignition is on and when the
engine starts.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK

(If

Equipped)

The steering wheel locks automatically
when you leave your vehicle and take the
intelligent access key with you. The
steering wheel unlocks automatically when
you enter your vehicle with the intelligent
access key.

Note: You may need to turn the steering
wheel left or right if the wheel does not
unlock completely. This may happen in
certain situations, such as parking your
vehicle on a steep grade.

STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases, this helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Note: You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds (without the engine starting)
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit. A
message appears in the information display
alerting you that you exceeded the cranking
time. You cannot attempt to start the engine
for at least 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, you
are limited to a 15-second engine cranking
time. You need to wait 60 minutes before
you can crank the engine for 60 seconds
again.

Before starting the engine, check the
following:
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Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.

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Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

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Make sure the parking brake is on.

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Move the transmission selector lever
to park (P) (automatic transmission)
or neutral (manual transmission)

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: You must have your intelligent access
key in the vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of position P.

1.

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Press the button.

The system does not function if:
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The key frequencies are jammed.

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The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start the engine, do the
following:

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1.

Remove the rubber covering (A) in the
cupholder.

2. Place the remote in the backup slot (B)

with the buttons facing up and the
keyring toward the front of the vehicle.

3. With the key in this position, press the

brake pedal (automatic transmission)
or clutch pedal (manual transmission),
then the START button to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds of
switching it off, even if a valid key is not
present.

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the button. After
20 seconds have expired, you can no
longer restart the engine without the key
present inside your vehicle.

Once the engine has started, it remains
running until you press the button, even if
the system does not detect a valid key. If
you open and close a door while the engine
is running, the system searches for a valid
key. You cannot restart the engine if the
system does not detect a valid key within
20 seconds.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:

1.

If your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic transmission, fully press the
brake pedal. If your vehicle is equipped
with a manual transmission, fully press
the clutch pedal and apply the
handbrake.

2. Move the transmission selector lever

to park (P) (automatic transmission)
or neutral (manual transmission).

3. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

4. Start the engine.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that
automatically shuts down the engine if it
has been idling for an extended period. The
ignition also turns off in order to save
battery power. Before the engine shuts
down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down from 30 seconds. If you do
not intervene within 30 seconds, the engine
shuts down. Another message appears in
the information display to inform you that
the engine has shut down in order to save
fuel. Start your vehicle as you normally do.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic engine shutdown feature.
When you switch it off temporarily, it turns
on at the next ignition cycle.

You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following: