Repairing minor paint damage, Cleaning the engine, Cleaning the windows and wiper blades – FORD 2014 Mustang v.2 User Manual

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REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE

Your authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jamb) to
an authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.
• Remove particles, such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar

spots, road salt and industrial fallout, before repairing paint chips.

• Always read the instructions before using the products.

CLEANING THE ENGINE

Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt
buildup keep the engine warmer than normal.

When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The

high-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause
damage.

• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the

engine block or other engine components.

• Spray Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser on all parts that

require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, use Motorcraft®
Engine Shampoo.

• Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running; water in the

running engine may cause internal damage.

• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, spark plug wire or spark plug

well, or the area in and around these locations.

• Cover the battery, power distribution box, and air filter assembly to

prevent water damage when cleaning the engine.

CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES

The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers
do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper
blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other
organic contamination; these contaminants may cause squeaking or
chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and smearing of the
windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:
• The windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as

Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner.

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2014 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, May 2013
USA
(fus)

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