Steering, Driving – FORD 2007 Mustang User Manual

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The Traction Control

௢ switch,

located above the radio, illuminates
when the system is off. The Traction
Control

௢ system will automatically

turn on every time the ignition is
turned OFF and ON.

If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control

௢ system off. This may allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the

vehicle out and enable a successful “rocking” maneuver.

The traction control on/off status is shown by an indicator lamp on the
traction control switch. If the system is off, the indicator will be
illuminated. If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light
will illuminate, the Traction Control

௢ button will also illuminate and will

not turn the system on or off and your vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized dealer.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control

event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

STEERING

To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it

stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering fluid level

(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).

• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check

for a low power steering fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.

• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by a low power

steering fluid level. Check for a low power steering fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.

• Do not fill the power steering fluid reservoir above the MAX mark on

the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir.

2007 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Driving

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