FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G Owners Manual

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2. Check the convertible top stowage
compartment behind the rear seat to be sure
it is empty and ready to receive the top.
[FV38900(M )06/93]
3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header
at both the right and left sides by pulling
each clamp rearward until the hook in the
windshield header is free. The clamps are
flush with the header when in the closed
position.
[FV39000(M )06/93]
4. Close the windshield header clamps
immediately after disengagement, to avoid
cutting the top material and to permit
installation of the vinyl boot.
[FV39100(M )06/93]
5. If the top has not been lowered for some
time and sticks to the windshield header,
push the front of the top up slightly with
your hand to loosen it.
[FV39200(M )05/94]
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Convertible top header clamps
[FV39700(M )05/94]
6. Push the convertible top switch on the
console in front of the armrest and hold
until the top is completely stored.
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Installation of the Boot
[FV40400(M )03/93]
To install the boot:
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1. Insert boot tongue into groove located on
rear seat.
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2. Push boot forward until rear attachment
engages under molding.
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3. Push forward flap of boot until both clips
engage under trim panel edge. Repeat on
other side of car.
[FV40801(M )05/95]
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136 [FV40901(M )05/95]4. Tuck side attachments under molding.
Repeat on other side of car.
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5. Push and pull front of boot to ensure tongue
is engaged into groove.
[FV41101(M )05/95]
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6. Removal
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Raising the Convertible Top
[FV41700(M )09/95]
NOTE: CONVERTIBLE TOP WILL NOT
OPERATE UNLESS PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED. Do not raise the top
while the vehicle is moving because
the top may be severely damaged.
[FV41800(M )01/89]
To raise the convertible top:
[FV41850(M )02/93]
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage
the parking brake.
[FV41900(M )06/93]
2. Remove the boot cover, place it in the bag
and store it in the luggage compartment.
[FV41950(M )03/93]
3. Lower the front and rear side windows.
[FV42000(M )06/93]
4. Push the convertible top button in, holding it
until the top unfolds and moves forward
toward the windshield header.
[FV42100(M )03/93]
5. Open both top clamps before the top meets
the windshield header.
[FV42200(M )03/93]
6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the
top until it has reached the fully closed
position flush to the header.
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138 [FV42300(M )03/93]7. The two pins under the forward edge of the
top should seat themselves in the matching
holes in the header.
[FV42400(M )06/93]
8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the
clamp handles into the header on the top
until they are flush with the header. Pulling
down on the header at the center grip while
closing the latches may assist in fastening
the clamps.
[FV42410(M )03/93]
9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
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Convertible Top and Padded Molding Care
[FV42414(M )03/95]
To avoid damage to the vinyl top and moldings,
use only an approved Ford cleaner, or
equivalent. Do not use stiff bristle brushes or
abrasive material or cleaners.
[FV42416(M )03/95]
Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes can
affect the cleanability of vinyl material.
[FV42418(M )03/95]
NOTE: Using high water pressure or wand
type car washes against the convertible
top and windows may cause water
leaks and possible seal damage.
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Positive Location Floor Mat
[FV47600(MBC )08/93]
When installing or removing the driver's side
floor mat you must attach/detach the positive
location grommet from the hook on the floor.
The hook is just forward of the left hand track
of the driver's seat.
[FV47800(MBC )08/93]
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The positive location floor mat hook
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Electronic Sound Systems
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Electronic Stereo Radio with Cassette
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Electronic Stereo Cassette Radio
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[AS21400(MBC )08/95]
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
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[AS21500(MBC )08/95]
How to turn the radio on and adjust the
volume
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[AS22050(MBC )10/95]
Press the ªPOWERº button to turn the radio on.
Press it again to turn it off.
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[AS22060(MBC )04/94]
Press the right (+) side of the ªVOLUMEº
button to increase the volume. Press the left (s)
side of the button to decrease the volume.
Illuminated bars in the display show the relative
volume level.
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[AS22070(MBC )10/95]
NOTE: If the volume level is set above a
certain listening level when the
ignition switch is turned off, when the
ignition switch is turned back on, the
volume will come back to a ªnominalº
listening level. However, if the radio
power is turned off, the volume will
remain in the position it was set at
when radio power was switched off.
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[AS22100(MBC )10/95]
Selecting the AM or FM frequency band
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[AS22250(MBC )02/95]
Push the ªAM/FMº button to select the desired
frequency band or to stop/store cassette tape
(when in cassette mode). Pushing the button
more than once will alternate between AM, FM1
and FM2. These functions are used with the
station memory buttons described underHow to
tune radio stations.
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[AS22300(MBC )10/95]
How to tune radio stations
[AS22425(MBC )06/95]
There are four ways for you to tune in to a
particular station. You can manually locate the
station by using the Automatic Music Search
(ªAMSº) button, ªSEEKº the station, ªSCANº to
the station or select the station by using the
memory buttons, which you can set to any
desired frequency.
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Using the ªAMSº function to manually tune
your radio
[AS22650(MBC )03/95]
You can change the frequency up or down
one increment at a time by first pressing the
ªAMSº button, (display shows ªTUNEº) then
pressing and releasing either the right
aor
left
bside of the ªSEEKº button. To change
frequencies quickly, press andhold down
either the right or left side of the ªSEEKº
button.
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[AS22700(MBC )10/95]
Manual tuning adjusts your radio to any
allowable broadcast frequency, whether or
not a station is present on that frequency.
(SeeAll About Radio Frequenciesin this
section.)
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[AS22800(MBC )10/95]
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Using the ªSEEKº function
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[AS22900(MBC )09/95]
This feature on your radio allows you to
automatically select listenable stations up or
down the frequency band. Press the right
(
a) side of the ªSEEKº button to select the
next listenable station up the frequency band.
Press the left (
b) side of the button to select
the next listenable station down the
frequency band. By holding the button down,
listenable stations can be passed over to reach
the desired station.
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[AS23150(MBC )01/95]
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Using the ªSCANº function
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[AS23175(MBC )06/95]
Press the ªSCANº button to enter the scan
mode. The radio will begin scanning up the
frequency band, stopping on each listenable
station for approximately a five-second
sampling. This continues until you press the
ªSCANº button a second time. The display
flashes ªAMº or ªFM.º
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