Ford Mustang Owners Manual: Gauges
Type 1
Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
A. Speedometer
B. Fuel gauge
C. Engine coolant temperature gauge
D. Tachometer
E. Information display. See Information displays for more information.
Fuel Gauge
Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is on). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
WARNING
: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
Type 2
Cluster shown in standard measure. Metric similar.
A. Speedometer
B. Information display. See the Information Displays chapter for more information.
C. Tachometer
D. Fuel gauge
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge
Note
: The instrument cluster gauges are backlit with white backlighting when the headlamps are off. When the headlamps are on, you can select one of the preset colors for the nighttime gauge backlighting or create up to three custom colors using the MyColor® feature (if equipped).
Ambient color and halo color are also selectable. See the Information Displays chapter for more information. When certain gauges enter a warning state, they will be backlit in red.
Fuel Gauge
Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is on). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
WARNING
: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.
Warning lamps and indicators
These indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious
enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If ...
Other materials:
Vacuum Control Motor - Air Inlet Duct Door
Control Components (Description and Operation)
Manual A/C
The climate control system heats or cools the vehicle interior depending on
the function selector
position and the temperature selected. Function selector position determines
heating or cooling and ai ...
Climate Control System - General Information
General Specifications
a - Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance
between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C
cycling switch, the pressure cutoff switch
(V6), and the dual function press ...
Electronic Engine Controls - Cobra
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
The electronic engine controls consist of the following:
powertrain control module (PCM)
throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
...