FORD MUSTANG 1997 4.G Repair Manual

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Clear away any snow that is on the rear
window before using the defroster. With the
engine running, push the defrost button.
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After approximately 10 minutes, the defroster
will turn off. If the window is still not clear,
turn the defroster on again.
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The defroster will turn off when the ignition key
is turned to the OFF position.
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The heating elements are bonded to the inside of
the rear window. Do not use sharp objects to
scrape the inside of the rear window or use
abrasive cleaners to clean it. Doing so could
damage the heating elements.
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The Interior and Exterior Lights
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Daytime Running Light System
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(Canadian vehicles only)
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The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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The vehicle is running, and
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The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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NOTE: The high beam indicator will not turn
on in the flash-to-pass mode during
nighttime driving.
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NOTE: You may notice that the lights flicker
when the vehicle is turned on or off.
This is a normal condition.
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RWARNING
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
will not illuminate the tail lamps and
parking lamps. Turn on your headlamps
at dusk. Failure to do so may result in a
collision.
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Turning On the Exterior Lights
[CF16900(M )04/96]
To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, side markers, and tail lamps,
use the control knob that is to the left of the
steering wheel.
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Headlamp switch location
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The knob that controls the headlamps and parking lamps
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To turn on the parking lamps, license plate
lamps, tail lamps and marker lamps, move the
knob to the first position.
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To turn on the headlamps, parking lamps,
license plate lamps, tail lamps and marker
lamps, move the knob to the second position.
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For more information about how the high beams
work, see the high beam section later in this
chapter.
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This chime sounds if the driver or any passenger
door is open when the parking lamps or
headlamps are on. The chime sounds until you
close the door, turn off the lamps or turn the
ignition to the ON position.
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Lighting Up the Interior and Instrument
Panel
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With the headlamp knob in the parking lamps
or headlamps position, you can brighten or dim
the lights on the instrument panel. To do this,
rotate the headlamp knob clockwise (to dim the
lights) or counterclockwise (to brighten the
lights). Rotate the knob fully counterclockwise to
operate the interior lights.
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The knob controls the light on the instrument panel and
the interior light
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Clock
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The digital clock
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1. To set the hour, press and hold the H
button. When the desired hour appears,
release the button.
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2. To set the minutes, press and hold the M
button. When the desired minute appears,
release the button.
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Power Point Electrical Outlet
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The power point outlet is located on the console
to the right of the shift lever. This outlet should
be used in place of the cigarette lighter for
optional electrical accessories.
[CF22100(M )12/95]
NOTE: Do not plug optional electrical
accessories into the cigarette lighter.
Electrical system damage could occur.
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Power point electrical outlet
[CF22500(M )12/95]
To access the outlet, flip the cover down.
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Your vehicle may have several small storage
compartments:
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a glove compartment that locks (if equipped).
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coin holders located behind the ashtray. These
are deleted if fog lamps or convertible top are
ordered.
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Using the Remote Control for the
Trunk (If equipped)
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You can use the remote control inside your
glove compartment to unlock and open the
trunk. If equipped, you can also use your remote
entry system to open the trunk.
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The remote control for the trunk
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Ignition
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Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
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The positions of the key in the ignition
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ACC allows some of your vehicle's electrical
accessories such as the radio and the windshield
wipers to operate while the engine is not
running. You must push the key release button
to turn to the ACC position if your vehicle has a
manual transmission.
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LOCK locks the steering wheel. It also locks the
automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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LOCK is the only position that allows you to
remove the key. The LOCK feature helps to
protect your vehicle from theft.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all
accessories without locking the steering wheel or
the automatic transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning
lights (except the brake system warning light) to
make sure they work before you start the
engine. The key returns to the ON position once
the engine is started and remains in this position
while the engine runs.
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[CF25000( ALL)01/96]
START cranks the engine. Release the key once
the engine starts so that you do not damage the
starter. The key should return to ON when you
release it. The START position also allows you
to test the brake warning light.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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1. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
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2. Set the parking brake fully.
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3. Turn the ignition to the OFF (manual
transmission) or LOCK (automatic
transmission).
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4. Push in the key release button until it
catches and stays in (manual transmission
only).
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Key release button (manual transmission only)
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5. Turn the key to LOCK (manual
transmission).
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6. Remove the key.
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NOTE: If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the gearshift lever must
be in the P (Park) position to remove
the key from the ignition.
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If the key is stuck in the LOCK position, move
the steering wheel left or right until the key
turns freely.
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If the driver's door is open while the key is still
in the ignition, a warning chime sounds.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure that the gearshift is latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1
(First) (manual transmission).
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RWARNING
Do not leave children, unreliable adults,
or pets unattended in your vehicle.
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The Turn Signal Lever
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You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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operate the turn signals
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turn the high beams on/off
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q
flash the lamps
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q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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The turn signal lever
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Turn Signals
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Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
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For lane changes, move the lever far enough to
signal but not to latch. The lever will return to
the off position when you release it.
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High Beams
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To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
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NOTE: The fog lamps will turn off if you put
high beams on while fog lamps are on.
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Flashing the Lights
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To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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