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 ...
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Principles of Operation
Principles of Operation
The anti-lock brake control module receives wheel speed readings from
each anti-lock brake sensor
and processes this information to determine if an ABS event is necessary.
The anti-lock brake sensor
electrically senses each tooth ...
Removal
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Driveshaft (Removal and Installation)
Driveshaft (Description and Operation)
NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the
vehicle, protect the driveshaft to
prevent overspray of any undercoating material.
The driveshaft has the following features:
A tubular shaft u ...
