Ford Mustang (2018 year). Manual — part 48

You can flat-tow (all wheels on the
ground, regardless of the powertrain or
transmission configuration) your disabled
vehicle (without access to wheel dollies
or vehicle transport trailer) under the
following conditions:
•

Your vehicle is facing forward so you
tow it in a forward direction.

•

You shift into Neutral (N). If you cannot
shift into Neutral (N), you may need to
override the transmission. See
Transmission (page 144).

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

Recreational Towing

Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 108).

Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are to make sure you do not
damage the transmission during towing.

Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels
on the ground, as vehicle or transmission
damage may occur. It is recommended to
tow your vehicle with all four wheels off
the ground, for example when using a
vehicle transport trailer. Otherwise, you
cannot tow your vehicle.

OPENING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

When you use the top, you must first
unlatch it from the windshield and then
use the convertible top control.

Note: The convertible top does not operate
unless the vehicle is stationary or traveling
under 3 mph (5 km/h). A chime sounds and
a warning message appears in the
instrument panel. When you slow down, the
top operates.

Note: When you latch or unlatch the
convertible top, the audio system mutes
briefly. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

To unlatch the convertible top:
1.

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
The ignition must be on. We
recommend that the vehicle remains
running when you open the top to
prevent draining the battery.

2. Check the convertible top stowage

compartment behind the rear seat to
be sure it is empty. Make sure the
convertible top outer surface is free of
debris.

3. Move the latch handle, above the

interior mirror, down toward the
windshield and rotate the handle
clockwise to release the convertible
top.

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The windows open automatically when
you press the convertible top control.

To open the convertible top:
1.

Press and hold the convertible top
control on the overhead console, until
the windows are completely down and
the top stores completely.

2. Release the convertible top control.

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Note: Do not store articles behind the rear
seat. Articles in the convertible top stowage
compartment may break the rear glass
window when you open the top.

Note: Opening the convertible top when
the top material is wet may cause mold or
mildew.

(If Equipped)

Using the Tonneau Caps

Your convertible top also includes two
tonneau caps, one for each side of the
vehicle. These caps stow inside the trunk.

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Leading edge.

A.

Side edge.

B.

After opening your convertible top, place
the tonneau caps between the top and
your vehicle trim moulding:
1.

Insert tab A under the trim.

2. When tab A is under the trim slot, angle

B down so the edges slide under the
surrounding moulding and secure into
place between the trim edges.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite

side of the vehicle to install the second
tonneau cap.

CLOSING THE CONVERTIBLE
TOP

Closing the convertible top is a three-step
process: Remove both of the tonneau
caps, press the convertible top control to
close the top, and then close the latch.

To remove the tonneau caps:
1.

Slide B toward the center of the vehicle
to release the edges from the
surrounding trim.

2. Lift up on B, and then pull the piece

back to release tab A from the trim.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite

side of the vehicle.

4. Make sure you stow both pieces in the

trunk.

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Note: The convertible top does not operate
unless the vehicle is stationary or traveling
under 3 mph (5 km/h). A chime sounds and
a warning message appears in the
instrument panel. When you slow down, the
top operates.

Note: You must remove the tonneau caps
before you are able to close the top or a
chime sounds and a warning message
appears in the instrument panel. Remove
and stow the caps in the trunk, and then
press the convertible top control again.

Note: When you latch or unlatch the
convertible top, the audio system mutes
briefly. This allows the vehicle to optimize
the cabin’s sound quality depending on the
position of the convertible top.

(If Equipped)

To close the convertible top:
1.

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
and make sure you switch the ignition
on. We recommend that the vehicle
remains running when you open the
top to prevent draining the battery.

2. Press and hold the convertible top

control. When the convertible latch
handle is within reach, make sure it is
down and that you rotate it clockwise
so the latch is in the fully opened
position. Continue pressing the
convertible top control until the
windows lower completely, and the
top unfolds and moves forward toward
the windshield header.

3. When the top lines up evenly with the

windshield header, release the
convertible top control.

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The final step when closing the convertible
top is to lock the latch.

To lock the latch on the convertible top:
1.

Pull down on the latch handle and
rotate it counter-clockwise to secure
the convertible top.

2. After securing the convertible top fully,

push the latch handle up into the
stowed position to secure the latch.

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Note: If you keep the top open for an
extended period of time or if the
temperature is low, the top material may
shrink slightly. If this happens, pull on the
latch handle to secure the top.

(If Equipped)